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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18
SOFT SOAPING OLD NEPTUNE
A Cheaper Material Than oil For smooth
ing Rough sea.


What is fguratiyely known as soft
soap" i often eficaci0us in rendering
social intercourse and diplomacy easy,
but the application OF the real thing
compound Of refuse grease and potash,
10 smoothing troubled sea has more OF
an air Of novelty about it to the unini-
tiated landlubter SO that when the
North German Lloyd steamship Gera
arrived from Bremen a week ago and
her chief officer, Albert Traue, reported
that he had made use of this agent dur
ing a period of bad weather there was
q disposition in certain quarters 70 sup
pose that be had introduced new prac.
tice. Inquiry reveals, however, that
soft soap is almost as well known Us oil
in attempts to appease a furious Nep-
tune.
It's chief merit Is its economy. Herr
Traue. in talking about the matter, said
that soap is cheaper than oil, especially
if the latter is something designed for
the fabrication of machinery. To be
sure. the quantity consumed in a storm
is comparatively small He used only
eight gallons of soft soap and four Of OIL
in the course of a day. But man who
acquires the habit Of avoiding waste
fulness in big operations Is apt to fol-
low the same course in small affairs
also.
The soap was handled precisely as oil
is in similar situations y mass Of oak
um is saturated with it and placed IN a
large bag, and the latter is either hung
overheard at the bow. alongside OF Is
adjusted in the closets SO as to allow the
contents TO ooze out and drip down
slowly through pipes discharging below
the surface of the water The stuff Is
used on the windward or weather
side Of the ship. Ii the vessel is under
full Roadway. there will not be time
enough for the soap or oil to take effect,
but if she heaves to or greatly slackens
her speed the film Of lather or Of oil
will gradually work its way out in the
face of the wind and will smooth away
the crests Of the waves. The sea does
not become as level rs billiard table,
but the pillows are hattened and round
ed, so that they do not come on board
the ship.
Herr Traue admits that soap IS not
quite so efficient as oil, but he declares
that it is fairly good substitute.
Captain Meissel Of tho Gera and a
number of other navigators have sought
to devise some means Of throwing oil
farther to the windward Of a ship III a
storm. Rockets have been invented, Tor
instance. which would carry IA charge
of oil and which might be fired III any
direction TO a distance of several hun
dred yards. But as these are apt to eX-
plode and deliver their cargo IN the
wrong place they have been voted fail
ure. Then, again, shells which would
Withstand the shock of discharge from
a gun, but would open valve and feat
on the water when they fell into the
sea, have been tried, with somewhat
uncertain results. While oil (and soap
are already used to good advantage,
there is yet room for improvement in the
details of the operation. New York
Tribune
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18

the beginning God created the heaven
and the earth. =" The examiner asked
her, For what purpose did Christ come
into to world?" The deaf and dumb
girl wrote upon the blackboard, "This
is a faithful saying and worthy Of all
acceptation, that Christ Jesus camo into
the world to save sinners. " The exam
iner said to her, why were You born
deaf and dumb, while hear and speak,"
She wrote upon the blackboard, Even
so, Father, for so it seemeth good in thy
sight. Oh, that we might be baptized
with a contented spirit. The spider
draws poison out of flower, the bee
gets honey out Of a thistle; but bappi-
ness is a heavenly elixir, and the con.
tented spirit extracts it not from the
rhododendron of the hills, but from the
lily Of the valley.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18
Beware
OF the Knife.

Mr.. Lincoln Nelson, of Marshheld, Mo-,
writes: "For six years / have been a
sufferer from a scrofulous affection Of
the glands of my neck, and all efforts
of physicians in Washington, d. c.,
Springfield, ILL.,, and St. Louis failed to
reduce the enlargement. After six
months constant treatment here, my
physician urged me to submit to re-
moval of tt7 gland. Atthis critical mo-
ment a friend recommended S.S.S,
and LAYING aside a deep-rooted preju-
dice against all patent medicines, / be-
gan its use. Before I had used one bot
tie the enlargement began to disappear,
and now it is entirely gone, though I am
not through with my second bottle yet.
Had only used your SIS. long ago,
| would have escaped years OF misery
and saved over $50
This experience is like that of all who
suffer with deep-seatec blood troubles.
The doctors can do no good, and even
their resorts to the knife prove either
fruitless or fatal. S.S.S. is the only
real blood remedy; it gets at the root Of
the disease and forces it out perma-
nently.
( ( ( (gnataNkccd bNtciy 1coekabic)
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18
Simple but Dainty Dresses For Baby.

Except for the christening robe, the
dresses, slips and wrappers are all made
quite plain, but Of the finest French
nainsook. When laces and embroiderles
are used, only those Of daintiest pattern
and finest quality are in good taste
Plain hens at the bottom, hand finish
ed or hemstitched. are simple. babyish
and always in good taste. In most
dresses the trimmings are confined TO
the yoke, neck and sleeves, with perhaps
q band Of trimming to mark the waist
line. Many have the fullness at the
back held in with a sash Of the same
material starting from each side Of the
fullness in the front Of the waist, which
makes a garment easy to launder aud
fashion. Louise Merton III Woman S
Home Companion
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18

81 have become so accustomed to
wearing bloomers, said the bicycle
girl, that during the winter think l
shall simply wear my skirts over my
boomers What do you think of the
ideaY
"In my opinion, replied the girl
who never had q hankering to forsake
the garb Of femininity, THAT will be
infinitely preferable to trying to wear
the boomers over the skirts.
Thus it happened that for time the
relations between them were somewhat
strained. Chicago Post
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18
STORE ROOM
AND
DWELLING FOR SiI

i splendid piece Of property
Luke. consisting Of Store Room
feet. one Of the best stands in the g..
dwelling house with ten rooms. ha,
and cellar, and all necessary ont
ings. good garden, fine water "
acres Of land. Churches and
house within few yards OF dv
The store-rOom il about 45 yar'
the dwelling. This is a chance
Tins. For particulars call or or
HERALD office, Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18

Trains l3.l4,9 and 80 daily eA
Sunday.
For rates. tickets and baggage q
apply to any Office Of the SON
Railway. or to l.. ;. Brown. Gen.
1900 Penna. Ave. Washington ID. {
W. Il. GREEN. J. VI. CULP. Wat
Gen. Supt. Traffic Man. &
Washington. ID. G.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18
Daily xccpts SUNDAY.

Mixed Trains southbOunl-L Leaves via
chester u' b e, m. and - a. Do. Arrive a
>trnsburg Junction ar . II a. %. and 10 80 ,. N
Mixed Trains NOrthh0und-Leaye Win
chester af - p. m. and u 30 p. M. arrive AZ
hatpers Ferry att ~ p. m. a. q 70 a. M.
cONNECIIONS.
Train , connects az Harper's Ferry wish
Fast Limited Express trains leaving at u 81
"a. m. ana ni D. m. arriving at Chicago az 2 80
a. M. aud r. OJ aOon ana with train leaving
A. u p. m. arriving az Cincinnati az
40 a. NJ and M -. Louis M 6.0n m. ard con
meets az beaverton az u 40 arrive AZ Hayes
town r. 81 Na,hlf gf0n Junction with train
arriving az Frederick afl.5j p. On.
Train i6 connect with fast vcsfihulsi
trains at Harper's Ferry az g,i4 p. ~. for
chicago; iu.-l p. DO. for Pittsburg. AMI 1855 a
M. Tor Cincinnati and -. Louis. Arrive at
PitfsburE at $50 "a. m. Chicago al aii p. m.
cincinnati at jUJp. m. and Il. Louis at 500 a.
M.
Pullman Palace Sleeping cars run through
90 'lnciLnati. 81. Louis. Chicago ard Pitts
hlrg, on all express TRAINS.
For rates. tickets. hlggagc checks apply
70 any Office OF fhe l.. 81 o. X. r.. or 20 q. f
Dudro" travelling passenger agent Ninches
ter. Va.
B Martin N.GREENF.
Gen.ass. Agt. GeE
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18
A Perfect Newspaper.

To publish ALL THE NEWS promptly and
nnl succinctly and I'm the most readable
form. without elisiOn or partisan bias 10
discus, lis significance with frSnkness. 20
keen Az OPEN EYE FOR PUBLIC
ABUSES. TO give besides a complete record
of current tlought, ianci 8 and discoy
galldcpiftmcnts of human activity IN it's
DAILY EDITIONS of from I'D TO Il PAGES
AMI fO provide the whole for il patron. az
az the nominal price of ONE CENT that
WAS from the tutset. and will continue 10 Doe
the aim of THE RECORD
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18
The Baltimore Weekly sun.

The Weekly sun publishes all the news OF
each week. giving complete accounts on an
events OF interest throughout the world. As
an Agriculture. paper Inc cekly sun IS un
surpasSed II IL edited hy writers ot practical
experience. who know what farming meais
and what farmers want In an asricultuII
journal. ~ contains regular reports OF the
wOrk of the Agricultural experiment stations
throughout the country Of the proceedings
of farmers clubs and institutes. and the 81,
cussi0n Of new methods and ideas IN agri-
culture Its Markets Reports. Poultry De-
partmcnt and Veterinary column are plrticn-
Iarly valuable 20 country readers. Every IS
sue contains Stories. Poems. Household ana
Puzzle columns. a varetyof interesting and
Instructive selected matter and other feature
which make il Il welcome visitor In city and
country homes alike.
One dollars year. Inducements 10 getters
up OF clubs tor the Weekly sun. Both the
Daily and Weekly sun mailed free Of postage
i'm the United states Canada and Mexico
PAYMENTS invariably in advance. Address
4. .ABkLL Company.
Publishers and Propnet0rs.
BALTIMORE M.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18

Train T.. ] connects with eonfucrn r
r. 100 Strlshurg Junction at l2 20 a4d -
D. M for Harris nhurg.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18
The
Record

after a career # nearly twenty years Of un-
linterrupted growth Is justified in claiming
that tie standard first established by Its
fonu.l.r- il tine ore true test of
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18

=
Witno.sit its unriyaled average daily circuia-
ton exceeding 10000 copies, and an aver ge
exceeding 1000 copies for IFS sunday
editions while limitations of 10, plan oI
publication i'm every important city OF the
of tine country testify 10 tine truth OF the
assertion that in the quantity and quality
of its contents. ami in the price az which it
H. Sold The Recorl' has established the
standard bv which excellence in journalism
fftt-f ha measured.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18
1898. THE SUN. 1898.
BALTIMORE, ND.
THE PAPER or THE PEOPLE
FORTHE PEOPLE AND WITH THE People,

HONEST ~ MOTIVE.
FEARLESS ~ EXPRESSION.
SOUND ~ PRINCIPLE.
TSswERyING ~ ITS ALLEGIANCE TO
RIGHT THEORIES AND
RIGHT PRACTICES.
Tho sun Publishes all the News all the
Time but it does not allow its columns 10 be
degraded 10y uncean, immoral or purely
sensational matter.
Edt0rially. The sun Is the consistent anu
champion and defender of popu-
lar rights against political machines and mo
uopolics of every character. independent in All
Things. extreme in none. II Is Tor good laws,
good government and good order
BY mail Fifty Gents month. siN Dollars a
year.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18
The Pioneer

one cent morning newspaper in the lniie.
states. The Record" still LEADS WHERE
o HERS FOLLOW.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18

TT in = connects with Southern
r. an HarrlsOnburg at ZOO "A. M. for Strasburg
Junction and Harpcrs Ferry vision.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18

Horne omioe, Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-02-18

attending to their own business. For
steady illumination better is a lamp
than rocket.
Then if You feel that you are ordinary
remember that your position invites the
less attack. Conspicuous people how
they have to take It'll How they are mis-
represented and abused and shot att The
higher the horns Of a roebuck the easier
to strike him down. What delicious
thing 1t must be to be candidate for
governor of a state or president Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22
AUGUSTA CHURCHES.
Sunday Services - All Are Cordially Invite
10 Attend.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH. North.rn ANAL
nue. Rev. T.. @. Ward win nrnafh ar n an.
social meeting at r. NJ
1rN1rAp1,N rt,t.prt,.
IN % NJ r,,;,h sar'n H. services NJ
Sunday school at l2 O'Clock
CT, pApN,pAc. rtI,nt,,
stract . rhir,i c,,,r1', ,s. 80 -; luxor
Snndnv snhoo1 ~ ~ . w Epipi'aiiH I,
nrnynr ~ . On p 9 Ar ~ evening
~ ',pV ~
:, NGRE,'Al loNAL CIT RICH: AT
no Ip'o0 ii", ni, ~ "orS,P with sermon ny
y { =, - -i a,, 'J"i''''E sciool' = h''
;" - i' 7Si w.
SAlN ALTON ARMY Holiness meet
ing, lo@0 \. M; chldren's meeting, 1.2Q
J. M; praise and song service. 3 T. NJ
Gospel meeting Z. NJ
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE. Services vim
be held. Sunday. at 1915 A. NJ. at No. -
Melville street. Testimonial service. cV-
cry Friday AT '.l5 =. NJ.
THE Gospel. TEMpERAErE -n.,1-
ing will be held in the rooms Of M n.
&. T. t., Sunday afternoon III ii rnu.
Quoted hv Mr.. C. C. Hunt
cI,,.r>-,rt, n,v ,n,r,,.,,,.
viii be services in me bai ~ a,o H.i',.,.
street. al T. NJ condurtn1 ~ NTrs -
NJ Mood Of AurlIgta Snhi,c,. ..pri.
ryistnnca of t,brist
,>.t,,,,rr,>,,s,,, ,,,,.,,
~ Et'1-Ni'iHi - itt II Key. =.
y litNNti' pastor ~ lo..o NJ. SER
mon ~ me pastor on ne stars ind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Nearly all the famous personageS ii
history have borne nicknames Ben
Franklin was Poor Richard" Andrew
jackson. old Hickory" James Mon
roe, The Honest Man" Zachary Tay-
lor "Old Rough and Ready" John
Quinc,- Adams. "Old Man Eloquent"
James Buchanan. Bachelor prcsi-
dent" Abraham Lincoln. The Ran
splitter" t. $. Grant. The Silent
Man:" ". Il. Gladstone Grand OiG
Man" l1niel Webster. BLACK Dan.
Sir Walter Scott, The Wizard of tn
North" Henry Mackenzie. The Ad-
Olson CT the North" William Cullen
Bryant The Poet Of Nature" RoGnr
Bacon, "Admira bic Doctor;' Washins-
ton Irving. Goldsmith o. America; -
charles XII. of Sweden. alexander If
The North" Francesca Alhani. Ana
,reoa Of Painters" Wendell Phillips,
Silver T0ngued orator." Thomas
Aquinas angelic Doctors" Pocohen
taa. Lady Rebecca. Julius jacob
Won Haynan. Austrian liytra;" Totn
\. LOGAN, BLACK Jack" Charles I0ici>-
ems, Boz" Philip Sheridan. Lite
Phil" Marshal Nes "Eravesi Of tho
Brave" Salmon p. Chase. Father IL
Greenhacks:" James Kogg. THE Eft
trick Shepherd" Stephen A. Douglas
The Little Giant" Duke of yelling
ton. The Iron Duke" Elisha Kane,
The Mad Yankee"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

L. H. Jenkins has returned from his
Boston trip and has story to tell IL"
found he merchants at about the timr
of stock taking when they would near
Is allow customer to make his o>.r
prices. He bought profusely. :" VIII
YOU if you call and see the bargains in
pants. outing flannel night shirts. neck
ties. Only think god black bows Genes.
over shirts, overally, machintoshes. a"1
even sraphophones. are Il few Of his
-iIlondke" find
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Mrs. J. II. Clark Of Somervile, Mas.
who has been visiting her mother
Mrs Louis Tibbctts, returned home,
Friday her mother accompanying hcr
for return visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Buckley * Goodrich offer a tremendous
chance for saving money today. Think
of it, Comforters and blankets, prices
are already on rock bottom and the price
Of wool is bound to advance. They are
bulky goods. it takes room t" stow them
away. Rather than do 50 they Will sell
them. today only. at one-fourth less than
the present price. It means an immense
saving To ans one who will need the
goods and has the money to buy now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Rev. Mr.. Hayden viii give the second
Of his lecture course, this evening. at
the UnWersaljst church, Sunday even
ing. Subject What is Your Bust
ness"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Several t,aIas were al work on
Water street, Friday. clearing the
SNOW off So as to maxi travel less dan
gerou# ny having the street near The
level of the car tracks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

kinsman will sell you, today only, 10
cent machine oil for cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Hon w ". Stetson. State supe@lu-
tendent of schools passed through the
city. Friday. on his way home from a
business trip to Fort Kent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Haskell Brothers give the last notice OF
the sale of their regular 81 boot for Ia
dies at 81. The sizes are from 212 to 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

f. S. Smith & Co. s column adj may
save you money if you read it. Yard
wide percales for &C. are among the bar
gains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Pierce $3.50 offers everything at cut
prices. Ask for them. Anything you
want in the crockery line. This means
business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

g. w. Wadleigh offers for today only,
IDS. nice warranted butter for 81. This
sounds as though winters backbone must
be broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

j. ). Smiley proposes making some
starting prices on chldren's long cloaks.
me reputation of this firm makes this
olier sure of being a very low figure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Judge \. G.. Andrews went to Skow-
hogan, Friday, to install the officers II
SkoWhegan Lodge. i. Q. /. W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

j. +. Bigney and Miss Ruth Smith
brought Sadie J.. Satt from GreenEi!l=
and committed her to the Insane hos
1ital. Friday, She was very violent,
Iaboring under the delusion that
someone was trying to kill her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Fowler d Hamlen do not need to be
through stock taking to sell you Jackets
ana capcs low enough to satisfy you,
even II you are eXacting in your de-
mands. Try them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Pmkham x Sherburne's underwear sale
is fast coming to a close from the fact
that such underwear cannot be replaced
SO they can sell it at 25c. Better avail
yourselves of this chance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22
Uainn MuiuaI Life Insurance COMPANY
Portland. Maine.
NOTICE

NOIICE.
The annual meeting Of the Union Mu-
tnal Life Insurance Company will be held
ut the company's office at Portland
Maine, on Tuesday the 20th day of Jan
uarS, 1898, at 1890 a. NJ. for the purpose
of electing four (D directors in the place
of those whose term of office expires. and
to fill any other vacancy, if any. then ex-
listing il the board.
BY order of the directors,
]. FRANK LANG, Secretary.
Portland. Me. Dec. %. 1897
jancdtd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Clara A. Libby. opposite Granite Nj
tional bank, gives a fine opportunity to-
day only. for buying print and fannelette
wrappers at low prices. A fine stock to
select from. Ladies kid gloves. two
clasp. embroidered backs will only cost
you Iac. today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22
Dies!


NoWp"r' ,j.a. -. ~, john Stuart,
J.;ed .fr"it - 5,:s.@.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

+. {. leightons great remnant sale
commences today and YOU may expect
some surprises in every department..
Everything is in readiness, ana YOU will
find it fine opportunity for buying much
for little.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

Lung K,ro quickly rcli>Vcs Asthma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

{. II. Biackington makes surprising;
display of German china pieces, beauti-
ful cups and Saucers only Toe. for the
set. Very pretty pitchers. l0c.. Mugs.
plates TEA pot stands and so many love
ly dishes for only l0c. each. The window
display tells the story.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

When Russell < Weston say the best
standard prints YOU all know they mean
it, This is the guarantee regarding d
case of new spring styles. light colorcd
prints they sell today at @'3 cents per
yard. Another special for today is equal
ly surprising. a genuine Marseilles quit
extra large size. regular $1.75 goods. only
S. u for this lot. which it may be wen TO
know is not large. but is the last at this
nricc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-22

+. L. Davis x Co, propose unloading
winter goods in all lines. Overcoats, III
sters, suits. &c, &c. They are OF course.
aware that it will take low prices to do
this. Cali and you will also be made
aware that they mean low prices when
they announce a special sale of this
magnitude
Arizona republican., 1898-02-23

took down every name that was call ed out Comparison with the roster of the invited was made subsequently, and in this way the names of the unin- vited were singled out and the black list was created.
 This was not all. Doorkeepers from the senate and house were present to add their knowledge of faces to that of the White House ushers. Alpha betical lists of the invited were in the possession of the officials. When there was doubt about any one the lists were consulted Some of the uninvit- ed were asked for their addresses. Subsequently letters were addressed to several of those who had come without invitations, asking explanations of the breach. Most of the letters were ig- nored Several replied, laying the blame on congressman from whom they claimed to have received verbal invitations. Half a dozen department people were caught, and their cases were referred to superior officers.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-23
WASHINGTON SWEPT BY A GALE.

Washington, Feb. 22.-A gale has ragged over Washington since 6 o'clock last night, the wind rising to veloc- ity of fifty-five miles an hour at mes. It swept Capitol Hill with the great est force, blowing away storm shell ter erected at the senate entrance and overturning a house mail wagon on the plaza, just starting out with a load. The storm has seriously irterfered with the working of telegraph lines south of Washington, wires being bad ly disarranged All business is taken subject to delay. The difficulty of getting messages through gave rise to the report that the Cuban cable had been cut, but the telegraph off, cials say they have no such informa- tion.