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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16
Echoes of the Meeting Of Democratic
Congressman.
DE ARMoND ON CUBA
ASKED FOR AN OPPORTUNITY
TO VOTE ON THE QUESTION.
Proceedings of the House Yesterday
Debate on the Civil Service
Question-It's Worst Enemies
Are Those Who Sit By Mckinley,
Said Moody.

Washington, Dec. 15.-At the opening
Of the house today a resolution for the
holiday from Saturday, Dec. Is, to We'd
nesday, Jan. 5, offered by Mr.. Dingley
from the committee on ways and
means, was adopted. The house went
into committee of the whole and re-
sumed the consideration of the legis-
lative, executive and judicial bill
Mr.. Livingston Dem., Ga.) submitted
some general remarks in opposition to
the civil service law, which he de-
nounced as humbug.
IMPASsIONED SPEECH.
Mr. DeArmond Dem., MOI, under
the latitude allowed in debate on ap-
preparation bills, followed with an i'm
FASHIONED speech reproaching the ma
jority for not voting upon the Cuban
belligerency resolution passed by the
senate at the last session. His remarks
were given additional Importance in
view of the action of the Democratic
caucus last night, declaring for an ag-
gressive support of the recognition of
Cuban belligerency He declared that
he was not mistaken in his belief that
the American people, without distinc-
ton Of party, SympathiZed with the
Cuban cause The triumph of tyranny
in Cuba he said, would prove a menace
TO liberty the world over, and, in con-
clusion, amid round of applause, he
appealed to the majority to give the
house an opportunity of voting on that
question.
CIVIL SERVICE.
The debate then drifted back to the
civil service question, and Mr.. Moody
(Rep., Mass) called attention to what
he termed the extraordinary PROPOSE
tion." advocated by Assistant Secretary
of the Treasury Vanderlip in an inter
view published this morning. In that
interview, Mr. Moody said, Mr.. Van
derlip proposed to establish in the
treasury department what, in effect
would be a civil pension list. AS one
of those who believed in the merit sys-
tenn, he thought congress ought to meet
this proposition at the Threshold.
IF this system, which we support, is
to lead to the establishment of a ciNh
pension list" said he impressively
then the people ought to wipe it out
I<ofo
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-16
ed at Salt Lake City, Utah. Dec. 9.

I1OMAS z. IEW IS.
Sheriff of Salt Lake county, Utah
BY J. 3. TiMMONY. Deputy Sheriff
Eugene Lewis, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-20
Astor's Big Tree Wager.

The German ship Maria lackfeld
loading at San Francisco for London
took on board a piece Of cargo con-
signed TO William Waldorf Astor 1t
is a great slab of red wood, the cross
section of one Of the big trees Of Cali
fornia, fourteen feet and four inches in
diameter.
Under present circumstances its
shipment is of more than ordinary in
terest. It will decidea wager in favor
Of Mr.. Astor, and will demonstrate
that he did not tell a whoPPer about
big trees to the Britishers.
At dinner party given some time
ago in London during the story telling
stage, Mr.. Astor spoke about great
red woods. Some Of his hearers were
skeptical. This nettled Mr. Astor,
and to prove his assertion he offered a
wager that he could procure from one
cross-section Of California big tree a
table large enough to accommodate all
Of the 40 guests assembled.
The wager was accepted, and hence
the shipment The piece Of red wood
was cut from one Of many giant trees
Of Humboldt county forests There II
not the least blemish in this piece.
Heavy wire cables were bound around
its outer rim and heavy Planks pro-
tect II from being split.
It is about three feet thick, and
weighs about 10 tons. 1t was brought
from the lumber woods in the steamer
National City, aud the ship's hatch
way just gave the big slab play Of
one inch as it was being lowered into
the hold.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-20
The Richest American.

"Who is reputed to be the wealth.
lest person in the United States -
Some two or three years ago New
York correspondent Of leading West
crn paper devoted good deal of space
in setting forth the wealth attained by
the men who had accumulated $50
100000 or more. At that time the
list contained nine names, and stood
in the following order William Wal
dorf Astor, $l5O,OOO,OOO; Jay Gould,
$IO0,OO0,OOO; John D. Rockefeller,
$9O,OOO,OOO; Cornelius Vanderbilt,
$9O,OOO,OOO; William X. Vanderbilt,
$60,OO0,OOO; Henry NJ. Flagler, $GO,-
100000; John I. Blair, $5O,0OO,000; J.;
Russell Sage, $5O,OOO,OOO; Coils P.
Huntington, $50,O0O,000.
The above estimates were said to be
authentic at the time they were pub
lished. The wealth of Mr.. Astor con-
sists of real estate in New York city (;
Gould's was in stocks and bonds {;
Rockefeller's is partly in Standard Oil
stocks and partly in railroad securities;
the Vanderbilts is in railroad stocks
and bonds; Mr.. Fiaglers is in Stand
ard Oil stocks and Government bonds;
Mr.. Blair in Government and munich
pal securities; Mr. Sage's is in stocks
and bonds or loans, and Mr.. Hunting
tons in railroad securities.
1t is said that William Waldorf As
tor will be a billionaire before he reach
es the allotted age, and that he will
follow the precedent set by his great
grandfather, John Jacob Astor, in
transmitting his fortune to his eldest
son. Should he become a billionaire
his income at 6 per cent interest would
be $6O,OOO,O0O year; $5,000,0O0 a
month $l,17l,154 week $l6C, $40
a day $6,952.O5 an hour; $ll5.87 a
minute and $1.93 a second.
As to the wealth of Andrew Carne-
gle and John Wanamaker, the iron and
steel king is said to be worth $2O,0OO,-
900, and the merchant prince 4l0,-
100000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-20

derstood that you wanted to buy some
cider barrels. I think have some
here that will suit you.
"Whose make are they ?" inquired
the old man, as, opening the gate, he
paused by the wagon.
Mine, replied Luke, with an air
of pardonable pride, 'and I challenge
any cooper to beat them.
Mr.. Blifkins examined them criti-
cally one by one.
They'll DO" he said coolly as he
set down the last of the lot What
will you take for them ?"
What I asked you for six months
ago today-your daughter, sir.
The roguish twinkle in the old man 5
eyes broadened into a smile.
you've the right mettle in you,
after all" he cried. "Come in, lad
come in. I shouldn't wonder if we
made trade, after all. -
Nothing loath, Luke obeyed.
Mary tnpped out into the entry.
Her round, little arms were barred
above the elbows and bore traces Of
the flour she had been sitting.
Her dress was a neat gingham, over
which was tied blue checkered apron.
But she looked as winning and lovely
as she always did wherever she was
found.
She blushed and smiled as she saw
Luke and then, turning her eye upon
her father, waited dutifully to hear
what he had to say.
The old man regarded his daughter
for a moment with a peculiar look.
"Mary, tins young man-mayhaP
YOU have seen him before-has brought
me lot of tubs and barrels, all of his
own make-a right good article, too.
He asks a good heavy price for EN-.
But if you are willing to give 1t, well
and good, and hark ye, my girl, what
ever bargain you make your old faith
er will ratify.'
As Mr.. BHfkins said this he consid-
erately stepped out of the room, and
we will follow his example. But the
kind of bargain the young people made
can readily be coniectured by the
speedy wedding that followed.
Luke Jordan every year, on the an
niversary Of his marriage, delights his
iather-in-Iaw by some specimen Of the
handicraft by which he won what he
declares to be "the best and dearest
wife in the world.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-20
Our Line go
for
60. 1907!

We invite YOU to examine this list
Syracuse Chilled Plows and Repairs,
No. 10 Chilled Plows and Repairs,
Hench d Dromgold Wheel ~Lever
Harrows, Syracuse Lever Hawows,
Double and Single Shovel PIows and
Blades, Tigeror Farmers Friend Corn
Planter, with Check Row and Drill
combined; Champion, Wizard and Ii
ger Hay Rakes; Mccormick Binders
and Mowers, Brown Wagons, Brown
Cultivators, Bickford q Huffman
Grain Drills, Buggies, Dlytons, Spin
die Wagons and Surveys, Feed Gut
ters, Feed Grinders and Lawn Now
ers, Binder Twine all grades, agent
for Crescent Bicycles.
We invite you to call and examine
the above line of goods and get our
lowest prices. We carry everything
that is used ON the farm in the way
of Implements. Thankful for past
favors we hope for a share Of your
trade. Yours very respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-20
HOW'S This e?

Knitting Cotton SC ball
spool Cotton lc spool.
Darniug Cotton &c ball.
Working Cotton (all cotton) &C ball.
Babbitt's Soap 6 cakes for - cents.
Kirkman'S BoraX Soap 6 cakes for 25c.
Little Folks Soap &c cake.
Ivory Soap & cakes for - cents.
Star Soap &c cake.
Homemade Soap 6 cakes for - cents
Celery Toilet Soap 6 cakes for % cents.
Elder Flower Soap & cakes for25 cents.
Coalinc Soap & cakes for p cents.
Puck'S Soap cakes for - cents.
COrnmcal Soap cakes for p cents.
Honey Soap cakes for - cents.
BuItcrmilk Soap 6 cakes for - cents.
Babbitt'S Lyc > boxes for - cents.
Brown Winsor Soap 6 cakes for 25c.
Pins &c paper.
Needles lc paper.
Window Shades, with spring rollers
Is cents.
Dress Shields cents, very cheap.
Furnishing Braid, all colorS, at5 cents
bunch.
Lead Pencils cent, a big bargain
steel Pens for cent.
) Slate Pencils for cent.
. Lead Pencils for cent.
Straw Cuffs for &c per pair.
Feather DuStCr for 10 cents.
Hair Brushes for 10 and - cents.
Combs Band Sc, and the best for Zoe.
Garter Gum at ;. ; and 10 cents.
Chnd'S Parasol at % cents
Ladies' sun Umbrellas al 80 cents.
d
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-20
NEW VOL. 32.---NO. 80.

through any Of the stone ornaments,
used by the aborigines, as a convenient
means of suspending such articles.
They are about two inches in length
and resemble horse shoe nail. Very
few of these implements have been
found in Washington county. Being
rare they are highly priced by collect
ors, and command high prices from
dealers.-JoLu F. SmH IN HdgerS-
tolcu Globe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-20
A Fashionable Syrup.

The following story is told Of a Kan
sas man who allowed his ambition to
interfere with his gastric arrange
ments. The man, whose name was Ike
Dorchy, was in from his farm and
stopped at general store in Emporla
TO Get some supplies. Fortune had
smiled on him and he had plenty Of
money for Kansas farmer
He told the storekeeper that he was
fixed up for better times and wanted
the best he had.
Gimme some raisins an some cove
oysters an somethin nice to put on
grdlle cakes, he particulanzei.
The grocer told him about maple
syrup and praised it highly. All the
"topv people of Emporia used 1t, he
said
That's what I want The high
toneIest You've got"
Bv a strange mishar when the boy
went TO pack the goods for the sociably
ambitious farmer he took tin OF var
n;sb tha varpisb coming in square
cans of a kind similar to those contain
inc the maple syrup. Three or four
months afterward the man came back
to town and reported at the store.
The storekecper, having made the
discovery Of the error, was in panic.
At length he mustered courage to ask
how tbe mapIe syrup had answered
ooh. she was all right, said the Gus
toner "Kinier highfalutin' but good.
Nv wife first said She thought it was
some rancid but when | told her what
YOU said about it bein high-tonei
dish that the best people in Empory
ies nacheraliy craved, she seemed to
take a second holt, and now she won t
eat uothin else. thought there was
a kind of snap an bite to it that
sorter reminded me O what we used
to git when prohibition first struck the
country, but in general It's mighty
good stuff.
Was there any bad effect at all z
inquired the amazed storekeeper
Well, now, can't say there WASH t.
You see it was my wIte's first expert
ence with dude grub ana she kinder
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-20
THE SUNNI Err.

1t came with bloom,
And sweet perfume,
And brooksongs low and tender;
With pinks awake,
For Summers sake,
And days and nights of splendor.
1t came with birds.
And low of herds,
And youthful footsteps straying
Beyond the yields
OF harvest fields.
While farmer folk went haying.
Now Summers dawn
And dusk are gone;
And Autumn winds come straying
Through lane and wood,
Where erSt we stood
When farmer folk went haying.
But all it brought,
And all it taught,
That Summer mid the moving.
And what was said,
While checks grew red
What would We give for knowing:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-20

She had just returned after quite
long absence, aud be had been explain
ing to her how much he missed her.
when did you miss me the most,
she asked.
when two ofmy suspender buttons
came Off" he answered truthfully.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-20

As Monday afternoon train drew
into the Waldoboro depot, says the
Rockland, Ne, Cowier-Gasette, a
lady with an armful of bundles
stepped into the car aisle. Just then
the door at the end Of the car opened
and the brakeman said, "Waldoboro!
Waldoboro !" The lady Immediately
started down the aisle in that direction.
When she was fairly agoing, the door
at the other end of the car opened,
and the conductor said, "WaldObOro !
Waldoboroy" The lady stopped, bewil-
dered, and looking helplessly from
one end of the car to the other, cried
out, (Which end? Which end?'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-20

"Now l know what the phrase
money to burn means, " said the head
of the house, when she saw the amount
Of the coal bill.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-20
Rheumatism

Is blood disease and only a blood rene
dy can cure it. So many people make
the mistake Of taking remedies which
at best are only tonics and cannot posi-
bly, reach their trouble. Mr.. Asa Smith,
Greencastle, Indiana, says: For years
l have suffered with Sciatic Rheuma-
tism, which thebest physicians were un-
able to relieve. I took many patent
medicines but they did not seem to
reach my trouble. I gradually grew
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-20

There is nothing makes a man mad
der than to know he has made a fool
of himself after having his own way
about it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-20
B. s. PENDLET0N,
n. Y. Bargain House.
New Goods!
STYLES.

The newest styles of Ladies Linen
Collars and Cuffs. Ladies Shirt-waists.
something very nice in different styles
and prices; Children's Gauze Vests,
short sleeves for summer wear; Ladies
Vests. very nice assortment of LaceS,
Edges. Inserting. HamburgS, Linen
Edges, TorchonEdges, Tucking. Allover
Embroidery, India Linens, Children 5
half Hose, Infants pin stripes and white
Hose. Ladies' Hose. white, black, cream
and mixed. and many other useful arti-
clcS Call and see them at
ELLEN WELSIIANS'.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-20
FOR SALE.

GOOD Dwelling House and about two
\ Acres of ground. Some Choice Fruit,
Stable, &c. About miles from ShepheTIds-
town. 4 good little home. Inc DweIhug
eVs' Ts. ]. =. FLEMING,
pay ~ Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-20

The MepbrdStopn Register 'r'S Be
sent to ang address for one gear from
this date for IS cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-20

worse until I was un-
able to take my food
or handle myself in
any way; I was abso-
lutely helpless. Three
bottles of S.S.S. re-
lieved me so that I
,was soon able to move
my right arm; before
long I could walk
across the room, and
he'd one dozen bottles
tely and am as well as
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-20
4. S. cambridge & Go.
GARDEN SEEDS!
JUST RECEIVED
Landr0th' Garden Seeds
FOR 1907!

All of last years seeds were destroyed
by fire i'm front Of my store week ago
i'm the presence of four witnesses, SO |
am now ready to meet the demands Tor
Fresh Garden Seeds in all varieties:
Peas. Beans, Corn. Lettuce, BeetS' Iao-
bagc. Tomatoes, Satisfy, ParSulpN, haU-
ish. Turnip. Cucumber, Squash, wafer
Melon. Canteloupc, Pumpkin NauIl-
flower. &c.
All kinds Of Flower Seeds ON hand.
Call tor Catalogue We sell for less than
prices quoted in Catalogue. Any seeds
have not on hand can procure Tor
YOU i'm few days. Thanking you for
past favors | ask a share of your patron
age. Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-20
A Real Blood Remedy.

S.S.S. cures Scrofula, Cancer Eczema,
and any form OF blood troubles. If you
have a blood disease, take blood medi-
cine-S.S.S. [guaJantced purely 7Ggcta-
ajLc) is exclusively for the blood and
is recommended for nothing else. 1t
forces out the poison matter permanent
". We will
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-21
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
ilearn that there is at least one dreaded diseas
that science has been able to cure in all it.
stages and that is Catarrh Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being constitu-
tional disease requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation OF tile disease, and giving the pa
tient strength by building up the consti' ution
and assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its curative
powers. that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials
Address, +. j. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, O.
IF Soldb druggists, Toe
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-21
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Rules and Regula'i ions in Regard to the
Sale of Milk Within the City of Portland.

Section l. No person shall at any time, by
himself, his clerk, servant or agent, directly
or indirectly, sell any milk within the City
or Portland, except as hereinafter provided.
Section 2. Before any milk is offered for
sale in this city by any person or perons,
the COWS from which the milk is taken must
be examined in the month of June, OF eacn
and every year, by regular veterinary, hrSt
approved-by the Boardsof Health.
Section 3. The examination of all scows
shall consist of tuberculn test, and also Of
Il physical examination ana certlhcate or
health stall be prepared by the veterinary
OF all go 80 examined. and shall be filed
with the lard Of Health. Such certificate
shall 81 le name and residence of the
owner of E, cow, also The condltloIl OF tn
dition OF lhc water supply furnished such
COW.
. Section I Any person or persons sending,
bringing OF taking milk in any manner
whatsoever into the city from COWS which
have not been examined as aforesaid, or
any dealer who receives from any person o.
persons, or transportation company. the milk
taken from cows which nave not been eX-
amned as aforesaid, and shall sell suck
milk in the City of Portland, shall be guilty
of 4 misGeneanor, and punished as herein
after provided.
section 3. Any violation of the foregoing
bylaws by any person shall be deemed a
misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof,
such person shall be punished by Il fine not
less than $500 or more than $4,000.
GEO. IL. CUMM,N NJ. ID.
IL. T. MERRILL. ii. ID.
EDWIN l.. DYER
Boapd of Health.
THOS. II. HASKELL,
Associate Justice of the Supreme Judicial
Portland, May 1st, 1897. myl2da
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-21
PERSONAL AND PECULIAR

The Rev. DIR. John H. Barrows states
that the Ben Oliel Mission among the
Jews in Jerusalem is unworthy of con-
tidence and should be stigmatized as a
fraud.
The Watohman very truthfully says
that the friends of a minister may do
him great harm by sending to the papers
overwrought descriptions of his learning,
piety, eloquence. and general effective
ness. :" Many a minister has suffered in
this way. Better let him speak for him
self.
The Rev. DR.. J. n Hallock, editor of
the Christian at Work of New York, has
declined the Presidency of the West
minister University of Colorado, which
was recently offered him at salary of
$40, 900 a year, because he feels it his duty
to remain with the Christian at Work,
which he has done so much to make a
force in religious journalism.
Two officials of the two Baptist mis-
sionary societies which are so badly in
debt report good progress in the efforts
making to raise enough money to secure
MIR. Rockefeller's offer. Seven subscrip-
tons in Boston aggregate $4,000. The
Clarendon Street church has S., GOO pledged
towards the $10,0 600 which it expects to
raise. The Greater New York committee
expects to secure $75, 900.
The centenary Of the conservation of
Bishop Bass of Massachusetts, which was
celebrated last week, recalls some anec-
dotes of the Bishop. He refused to live
in Dorchester, because the brooks there
were mot large enough for Bass to swim
i'm His first marriage displeased his
Pensioners, whereupon he preached to
them sermon from the text, "They will
Stay me for my wife's sake
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-21
THIS LADY,
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Notice to Coal Dealers.

THE committee on public buildings will re-
Il ceive sealed proposals until Monday the
cath day of May, 1897, at moon for furnishing
coal aud 400 tons or less of best quality egg
size Lehigh coal. 224o pounds to the ton to be
delivered and put in and trimmed in the bins of
such OF the public buildings and school houses
OF the city and city islands at such times as
may be designated the coal to be in all respects
of The best quality and in the best order, and
to be well screened on the wharv before de-
weigher and inspector as the committee may
designate. Separate bids will be received 1T
the same time for furnishing 500 tons or less
OF Cumberland coal from the Pocahontas mine
or coal of equal quality, suitable Tor steam pur-
poses, 224O pounds TO the ton, to be delivered
as above. The committee reserve the right to
reject any or all bids should they deem 1t for
be marked Proposals for Coal" and addressed
to CHARLES "A. RANDALL, Chairman Com.
mittee on Public Buildings. may17 e0d3t
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-21

There seems to be substantial basis for
the statement that the Republicans from
the silver states have organized a move
ment for the purpose of securing an
amendment to the tariff bill authorizing
the payment of bounties upon exports of
agricultural products, as is done in Ger
many, France and other countries They
claim to believe that this is the only way
that prosperity can be restored among the
farmers. But the movement locks like
big bid for the agricultural vote. What
ever may be the inspiring motive, it is a
sad commentary on the genius of our in
stitutions, that a body of men whose
principles have been signally repudiated
by the majority of the people should, by
the dextrous and INSCRIPTIONS use of a
balance of legislative power which they
now undoubtedly possess, be able to stand
in the way of judicious legislation, the
need of which is most severely felt by the
business world. Such however, is the
situation, humiliating and exas-
perating though it be.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-21

Admiral Beardslee commanding the
American war ship at Honolulu, is quoted
as having said not long since to the
Japanese Minister Resident, ''We want
your people to keep your hands off this
country" If the statement be true, he
only voiced, though bluntly perhaps, the
sentiment of decided majority of the
people of this country, for there is con-
stantly growing conviction that no for
eign power shall be allowed to supplant
America in its controlling influence over
the destinies of Hawaii