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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-21
ARMY AND NAVY GOSSIP.

made with the authorities which began
the war or with new power or de facto
government. II Don Carlos or the re-
publicans overturn the royal govern
ment in Madrid and then negotiate a
treaty with the United States, the kings
party, II 1t afterward RECEIVERS posses
sion OF the government, win have to
recognize the treaty. .g
The greatest electric. searchlight In
the world, now being erected at Fort
Monroe to guard the entrance to the
Chesapeake, has beam OF Hight nine
feet In diameter. 1t will illuminate ar
object 100 miles off and can be seen on
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-21

the tallest militiaman yet reported. He
stands 6 feet 8 inches In height and Is
built In proportion. He has a brother 8
feet inches tall in the same company.
The most dramatic feature of the fall
of Spain Is that her present queen re-
gent. under whose sway the last colo
MES are being lost. is a direct descend
ant Of that William the Silent who
struck one of the first and deadliest
blows at Spain when she was at the
height Of her power.
A good deal of criticism has been IN
dulged In In consideration OF the alleged
slowness Of the United States in the
matter of cable cutting In Cuba. Out
siders are said to have no idea Of the
difficulty Of cable cutting In re,S-> Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-21

The two battleships OF Commodore
Watsons formidable fleet, the Oregon
Ind the Iowa, are superior to all the
armed vessels of the Spaniards in their
home harbors, and from the reported
condition of their ships they will not be
able to battle successfully with the
American squadron even at the Cana
ries, should they sally forth to meet our
force, where the Spaniards have but one
torpedo boat destroyer and three tor
pedo boats.
The speed of the fleet which sails for
the Spanish coast by the southern route
will probably be about ten knots an
hour, as the fastest ships must accom-
modate themselves to the slowest, and
proper attention must be given to the
sconomizing of fuel. At this rate it will
take about IL days to reach the Cana
ries, when one OF the islands will be
Immediately seized as a base of sup
plies by the American commander. He
will then be in better position to con-
tinue his demonstration and may read
lily shell the shipyards at Ferrol Car
tagena and Barcelona at his leisure.
Probably he will capture a second base
tor coaling and supplies In the Balearic
Islands.
Then as both Cuba and Porto Rico
are virtually In our possession he will
be REINFORCED by supplemental fleet
consisting OF the leading warships OF
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-21

Alderman Coughlin Of Chicago is cred
tied with owning one of only four silver
half dollars coined by the Confederate
States mint at Montgomery, Ala.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-21

ALBERT p. sOUTHWICK.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-22
WOULD PENSION PKEsIDENTs

L. L. Bonner, one Of the wealthiest
citizens of Montana, said the other night
10 conversation
"There is one thing that should be
settled, and that is the terms Of Presi-
dents aud the treatment OF them when
their terms expire. l think President
ought to be elected for term Of eight
years and then be ineligible for re-elec-
tion. Upon his retirement. think he
should be placed upon a pension equal to
one-half the salary be drew as President.
Thus be would go into Office practically
unfettered, and would not have to trim,
politically or otherwise. toward the fu-
ture. II does not seem to me that an
ex.President should be compelled to &c
to a small town and practice law for q
living. think he should be sent TO the
Senate to remain as long ss he lives. His
knowledge OF the affairs Of the nation
would be extremely beneficial to that
body"
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-22
sCORCHER ron M'KINLEY.

Allen o. Meyers, who had charge oi
the Democratic steering committee
during the recent Senatorial battle
was not pleased with the message ol
felicitation which passed between
Mckinley and Hanna, and he sent the
President the following message:
COLUMBUS, Ohio. January 49,
To Hon. William Mckinley, President
of the United States, Washington
Your telegram to Hanna and his tel.
egram to you are two insults to every
honest man in the United States and
an outrage on. decency. Nero fiddled
while Rome burned. You prayed
while Dick and Hanna bought a seat
in the United States Senate-a fact
that will be thoroughly proved. Peo-
pie who have pitied you as a dupe will
now denounce you as a full, and not a
silent partner OF this firm of conspira-
tors against the great mass of the peo-
pie. The hour Of judgment is at
hand.
(Signed): ALLEN o. MEYERS.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-22
NEWSPAPER DIGNITY.

The Sacramento Bee has the following
As to dignity. il is willingly granted that
the Bes is not over dienifed. Nor does
it desire to be. It is written for the
people in language that needs no conun-
drum uuraveler to translate. The jour-
nails that pride themselves principally on
their dignity are chiefly remarkable for
their dullness. The Bee has suffioien,
dignity to do what it believes to be just
and proper to apologize even to the
humbless street-sweeper in the city, IL il
has in any manner wronRed him and to
refuse to take back one single syllable il
it is in the right, no matter who may be
it's opponent Bot it never could see
anything dignitied in writing on asilts.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-22
WHITE PINE COUNTY ITEMS
From the News Of January 18th.

From the News OF January 15th.l
John B. Williamson left last Mon day
morning by the Cherry Creek stage. en-
route to Salt Lake City. He expects
to be gone about three months and
will include visit to his brother in
Seattle on his trip. w. N. McGill will
act as Deputy County Treasurer dur
ing his absence.
A party of prospectors arrived in
Ruby Valley Tuesday from Deep
Creek, Utah. Owing to the deep snow
the outfit has decided to wait there
until Spring, when they will search
the Ruby mountains from the Over
land to their northern extremities,
S. B. Simpson went out with fovr
horse team last Thursday to meet
Thos. Lane and party at Mrs. Shekels'
station. They are expected to arrive
here to-day. We are informed that
Mr.. Lane is accompanied by a repre-
sentative OF the Edward p. Allis Com
pany, who built the air compressor
which was put in at the Chairman
mill and failed TO work satisfactorily.
An effort will no doubt be made to rec
tifv the trouble and utilize the electric
power plant which has been lying
practically idle since the starting Of
the mill
Mr.. Bliss informs US that the work
is progressing smoothly at the mine
and mill. The cold weather has
caused some trouble with the water
pipes and the filter tanks, but this was
more OF an annoyance than serious
impedimentt to the work. A break in
one of the pumps caused little delay
in sinking the shaft this week, but the
damage has been repaired and sinking
is again progressing with three shifts a
day at work.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-22
lie STOOD UP.

"Is there a man in this audience"
fercely exclaimed Kansas female
lecturer, "that has done anything tc
tighten the burdens resting on his
wife's shoulders? What do you know
of woman's work? Is there q man
here" she continued, folding her
arms and looking over the audience
with superb scorn, "that has ever got
up in the morning, leaving his tired,
worn out wife to enjoy her slumbers,
gone quickly down stairs. made the
fire, cooked his own breakfast. sewed
the missing button's on the children's
clothes, darned the family stockings.
secured the pots, filled the lamps,
swept the kitchen and done all the
rest, ii necessary, day by day. uncom'
plainingly? Ifthere is such man in
the audience let him rise up.
should like to see him." And in the
rear OF the hall mild looking man in
spectacles, in obedience to the sum
mons, timidly arose. He was the hus'
band of the eloquent speaker. 1t was
the first time he ever had chance to
assert himself.--Ex.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-22
BELIEVES HIM INNOCENT.

Rev. Father Lsgan, who ministered
to the spiritual wants of Durrant on
the day OF the execution, says that he
fully believes that Durrant was inno-
cent OF the murder for which he was
hanged. Father Lagan said; "As to
the reports OF Durrant having made a
confession OF the murders to me dur
ing religious confession l have nothing
to say. Aquestion asking me il he
did or not is one that | cannot answer.
No power on earth can compel priest
to disclose anything heard in sacra-
mental confession. His lips are sealed
for or against his penitent. Therefore
| cannot answer such q question. |
can say, however, that on every oc.
casion when he talked openly to me
as man aud citizen and friend he
protested his innocence, and while in
the beginning was more or less
prejudiced against him / confess that
in the end he SO gained my conviction
that believed him thoroughly inno-
cent"
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-22

Unless Robert j. Ingersoll has re-
Gently become converted it is safe to
say that he is not the author of the
following waif now floating about on
the sea Of newspaperdom without any
indication of its ownership:
''ls religion trueP / don't know
and don't care. But if it is lie it is
the most beautiful one ever told, one
from which truth itself might learn.
Could we exist as a nation without il ?
France tried it. Does it do any
harm? Then why destroy it? Don't.
It's as old as civilization. 1t was
part of our fathers lives. 1t was al
most all of our mothers. We have
been sung to sleep thousand times
by its hymns. We are better men
and women now whenever we hear
them sung. They are joined to tender
emotions. 1t has made many a man
happier and better, more honest, ten
der and forgiving. Many a man and
woman have laid down within its
shade to awake nobody knows where.
Don't destroy it. Why, nine.tenths
OF the mothers Of North America be-
ieve in it. That's enough for it. II
has been growing on our hearthstone
for ages. Let it stay there. 1t can't
hurt you. What will you give in its
stead il you take it away? Philoso'
ply what are you to do when tired
and homesick? Lovel earthly loves
are so selfish. 1t is such a beautiful
delusion. Don't destroy 1t. Weave
the silver thread that reaches down
from the Star OF Bethlehem into the
Golden woof OF sunlight. Train its
clinging tendrils around the bare
walls OF our lives, and cover up the
jagged corners and rough unsightly
places with this beautiful Myth oi
Calvary"
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-22
ODDS AND ENDS.

Our idea OF man who is not a bit
afraid OF anything is one who will
marry the widow of the man who
committed suicide.
A fashion journal says: "The old
fashion hustle is coming forward
again." That's no way for hustle to
behave, remarks the Chicago Times
Herald.
A doctor says that persons who at
tain their thirtieth year without suffer
ing from any serious disease are likely,
all things being equal, to live till they
are at least 73 years OF age.
An exchange says that recently up
on the death of delinquent sub
scriber the postmaster returned the
paper to the publisher marked, ode
ceased. Use asbestos wrapper and
hange the address,"
As one little tot repeated the Lords
prayer recently she was interrupted
when che reached the sentence, "Give
us this day our daily bread" by her
little brothers, who said, "Hit Him
for pie; hit Him for pie"
The Memphis Commercial Appeal
says when Edison succeeds in photo
graphing thought, we want to see if a
.womsn's thought, when she finds her
hat is not on straight, doesn't re-
semble the word damn"
A good many San Francisco preach
ers embraced the opportunity to swell
the receipts of the contribution plate
by announcing services on the Dur
rant hanging. Everybody seems to
have worked the young man for all he
was worth.
The Butte Miner presumes that the
eleven editors designated to select the
two most handsome women in Mon
tana have made all the necessary
preparations for leaving the State be-
tween the time the choice is made and
the time of its official promulgation.
Dewitt Talmage was the clergyman
who babtized Fitzsimmons' boy. and
received from the champion 800 for
the job and solid gold ring with
miniature gold boxing glove on it
with a diamond where the glove
fastens at the wrist. Whether or not
the gospel orator will wear the ring is
a matter of conjecture.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-22

Replying to a query on the stages OF
the passage of the demouetizing act OF
1873, with dates, the Salt Lake Tribune
says The bill was sent to John Sher-
man, Chairman OF the Senate Finance
Committee, by Secretary George s. Bout
well. April 90. 1870; it passed the Sem
ate January 10. 1871 passed the House
May 27. 1872. by substitute reported by
Representative Hooper Of Massachusetts,;
the Senate concurred on January II,
1873. aud President Grant signed the
bill February IL, 1878.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-22
STATE POLITICS.

The Carson correspondent of the
Gazette, who claims more than ordi-
nary political foresight, makes the fol-
lowing predictions in regard to State
politics:
"it is said that Controller LaGrave
cannot hope to carry himself and DR..
Bergstein OF the Hospital for Mental
Diseases, and he is as good as out OF
the fight.
"Private Secretary Kelley is figuring
on filling the Secretary of States Of
fee for four years, and he is foolish
enough to think he will get away with
the present incumbent, Eugene
Howell.
81 hear OF several gentlemen anxious
to sacrifice themselves and their busi-
ness interests to represent Nevada in
the lower House of Congress to sue
ceed Congressman Newlands. The
latest addition to the 'Barkis is will
lin , is the Hon. Charles Richards of
Lander"
"Things political are shaping them
selves, and the slate is about made
up. The fight between State Treas
urer Westerfeld and Governor Sadler
for the Governorship is talked of, but
Lem Allen will not be easily set aside,
so it is said. There is considerable
talk, too, of Hon. A. G. Cleveland for
that office, and your correspondent
would not be surprised if Cleye entered
the contest and made winning fight.
That Mr.. Cleveland has his eye on the
gun-either for the United States
Senator or Governorship-is a sure
thing, and he would fill either posi-
ton with ability.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-22
WINS ANOTHER CASE.
heterogeneous ON Their Bitters Not
Tolerated by United states Court.

The United States Circuit Court for
the Southern District OF New York,
Judge Townsend presiding, handed
down an opinion December 23d. 1897.
granting injunction and accounting, in
the suit of the Hostetter Company
against Isaac Sommers and Louis
Joseph, for infringements on its trade
mark. The jurist states in bold and
clear language the rights accruing to
the Hostetter Company, and the lia-
bility incurred by all who would rob
them, by fraud or Misrepresentation,
of the well-earned reputation and
profits of a business built up by the
efforts Of. half a century. The Judge
says, in part:
1.-THE complainant is entitled to pro-
lection against the appropriation Of its
trade mark, by any and all unfair and
dishonorable means, and a court Of
equity has power to grant such pro-
lection whenever it Is satisfied that an
attempt has been made by ingenious
subteriuges, to invade the rights OF an
owner OF trade mark. In the
sharp contest between the individual
manufacturer, who strives to acquire
and retain the fruits of industry and
honesty, and the field of keen rivals,
seeking to wrest from him the prize Of
the public goodwill, the inventive in.
genuity OF the infringer has conceived
a great variety OF devices for evading
the established rules OF fair dealing.
Courts OF equity finding that their ul-
innate object and effect were to enable
the retail seller of fraudulent imita.
ton to palm it off on an unsuspecting
public for the genuine article, and
thus to contribute to the infringement
upon the rights OF the original owner,
have not hesitated to apply the rem
edy."
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-22

Since the agitation concerning the pub
lication Of the list OF pensioners has CON-
menced, Commissioner Evans has re-
ceived several letters from pensioners
requesting a cancellation Of their pen
sions. One pensioner in Michigan en-
closed his certificates and stated his
desire to have the same recalled. as be
was not entitled to the Government's
bounty. He added he would endesvoi
to return all the money drawn since 1895
when the pension was granted.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-22
A sound Argument.

An old lady over so has this to say
about one OF the vexed questions Of
the day Marriage requires more
than business arrangement to make
life pass pleasantly; there must be
that love which cannot be explained,
but which carries man and wife over
difficulties OF temper and tastes,
change OF circumstances or loss o
means. The old-fashioned way o.
falling in love and waiting till Provi-
dence had opened up the way had
many advantages over the modern
way of courtship. And now, with the
wonderful 'outgate' there is for women
We may expect fewer marriages.
rejoice to see it, but fondly hope
that it will not 90 too far or that womer
will forget that they are the helpmeetl
OF men and that home Ii their chic
sphere.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-22
Mousiaches Sacrificed for safety

Men exposed to the rigors OF the AL
aska Winters never wear moustaches.
They wear full boards to protect the
the throat and face, but keep the up
per lip clean shaven. The moisture
from the breath congeals so quickly
that moustache becomes imbedded
in solid cake of ice and the face is
frozen before man knows il.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-22

"My daughter when recovering from
an attack of fever, was great sufferer
rom pain in the back and hips
writes Louden Grove, of Sardis, Ky.
"after using quite number of rem
edies without any benefit she tried
one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm and it has given entire relief. "
Chant mberlain's Pain Balm is also q
certain cure for rheumatism. Sold by
Mrs. III. NJ. Schneider & Co.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-22

Illinois. in order to put damper on
the practice Of enormous capitalization
OF new companies, makes an incorpora-
tion charge based on the total capital.
Thus the American Steel and Wire Com
pany. which has just been incorporated
on q capitalization Of sS7 ZOO. 600. has to
pay fee of sS7. 900. Although the fee
is only one tenth of one per cent. never
theless it "runs into money" when the
capitalization is large.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-22
ENCOURAGE PRosPECroRs.

Upon the vocation Of the prospector The
prosperity of the mining industry pri
marily depends. Itiss pursuit Of large
expectations and small rewards and ID
maintained chiefly by the organ Of hope
that constantly enliveDs the mind Of the
prospector with visionary bonanzas Of 9
high degree. In proportion TO their
numbers few professional prospectors
ever realize their hopes aud attain wealth,
although many paying properties have
been discovered by them. To man who
is proud Of his attainments the discovery
OF vein that subsequently, and in other
hands, becomes paying mine, brings q
great deal OF satisfaction. His abilities
are demonstrated. even IL he realizes
small profit from the investment OF time
and effort.
Any law that will tend 10 discourage
prospecting for minerals by destroying
the vocation Of the prospeotor will seri-
ously cripple the mining industry. The
legislation proposed by the Denver COM
mittee will have no other effect. II pro-
poses to load down the prospector with
financial obligations, in order to hold the
claims discovered that will drive him ont
Of tho field. The mining industry as suoh
can be encouraged in no better way than
to tighten the burdens Of its pioneers.
Not only the advance guard discovering
new districts, but the small investors who
follow in their footsteps, should receive all
the encouragement that can be afforded
by liberal legislation. To these two
classes every mining district owes q debt
Of gratitude, for they make possible the
advent OF capital and the development of
great mining enterprises. Western Min
ing World.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-22
Length of Night and Day.

BY simple rule the length of the
day or night, any time Of the year,
may be ascertained by simply doub-
ling the time OF the suns rising,
which will give the length of the
night, and double the tune OF the set.
ting will give the length OF the day.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-22

Prussian.blue paint is made from the
ashes Of the barnt hoois Of horsss.
The Lambertville record., 1898-04-27

The most remarkable tree ON the island
of New Providence il without question
IA specimen of the silk cotton (Bombax
ceibal situated near tho postofiice and
prison. Growing from its trunk are
half dozen huttrcsslike extensions ns
If to make II firm footing for its great
spread Of branches Of l6 feet. \ little
boy to whom | showed photograph
of II expressed its appearance very well
when he said tho spaces between the
buttresses would make fine horse stalls.
The pods which grow on the tree con
tain soft, silky material which the
natives sometimes uso for Stufling pil-
lows There are moro of these trees but
none So large or old as this one. and We
heard no estimate of its age. Ii is ~
near relative of the monkey tamarind.
Between this bombax and the library
is an avenue of Spanish laurel. mem,
Der of the ilg family-untidy and inele.
giant trees, with IA growth of roots hang.
ing from their branches which never
reach the ground All these trees bear
fruit, but the figs are small and unfit
for eating. r. G. Cummings in Popu-
lar Science Monthly.
The Lambertville record., 1898-04-27

Vocal training develops the powers
sf the voice and makes II master OF Its
own resources. Vocal training per-
tects and strengthens the instrument.
and makes 1t capable of greater execu-
ton, more capable OF sustaining IA
tlgue, and better fitted to resist wear
and tear than It would otherwise be.
trained voice can do more and bet
ter work with less effort than an un-
trained ono. The difference Is that be-
tween an athlete In perfect condition
and man whose muscles have not
been hardened by exercise or drilled In
10 efficient working by practice.
When the voice is rightly used the
singer feels the peculiar physical sat
lsfaetion which accompanies the sue
cessful performance of any feat OF
skill. He rejoices In his art. and seems
incapable OF fatigue. The wrong use
OF the voice speedily brings its own
punishment by giving rise to sense
of exhaustlng strain, sometimes to
sharp pain.
1t Is chieny unframed singers and
speakers who suffer from clergyman
sore throat" and weak action OF the
vocal cords; trained vocalists are re-
markably free from such affections.