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The Press., 1898-02-10
THE CLEANLY ISLANDS.
A Region Where the Very Dust Is of
 

A Region Where the Very Dust Is of a
 Cleansing Nature.
 Fortunate islands, the ancients called them. What measure of good fortune they associated with cleanliness is in- deed uncertain. From the duration and elaboration of their baths one might presume that the Romans-not the holy. but the pagan Romans-placed it at least a degree above godliness. Yet some influence surely must have trav- ersed the law of heredity, for they scarcely seem to have transmitted this disposition to their posterity.
 Whether, however, the title of For tunate, given to these islands, had or had not a reference to this quality, which we place proverbially only next to godliness, the quality itself is strik- ingly conspicuous. The islands had oth CT names The Hesperides is the most familiar of them, and in Tenerife the original dragon" tree may be seen be- heath which that sleepless dragon coiled himself who acted as watchdog for the maidens guarding the golden apples. Today we call ''golden apples" oranges in the language of the country, na- rangas. We have changed the name of the islands, too, and call them the Ga naries No canary birds seem to live in them, however, and there is a notion that the name is derived ultimately from "canis," the dogs, especially those of the island of Lanzerote, the most easterly, being famous. The flora of the islands are subtropical, with palms (is not the chief town of the Grand Canary Las Palmas?), bananas eucalyp- tus, cactus and the aforesaid golden apples. Luxuriant vegetation is the glory of Tenerife; climate wonder fully equable is common to them all, but Grand Canary is especially blessed in its dryness and freshness.
 At Orotava are more grandeur of gar dens and spacious hotels. At Las Palmas. facing the northeast trade winds, are the constant fresh breeze of the sea, accommodation as comfortable as could be desired and the quality of cleanliness in its superlative degree. Where all is so dry it is difficult to be dirty and a positive triumph of innate instincts over circumstances on the part of the proletariat that so many of them continue to be filthy. The Englishman may even be astonished at the dirt, as he will be astonished at his own cleanliness. The astonishment is the greater because the place is pervaded by a fine dust, but the very dust is of a cleanly, almost of a cleansing, nature It lies in powder on the banana groves and palm trees. After a country drive it may make a dark coat look as if it's wearer's profession had to do with a -four mill, but a shUwer of rain sweeps it of the foliage, and shake and a brush of the garment, and they are all more spotless than they were before. - Pall Mall Gazette.
The Press., 1898-02-10
FootRear and Gloxes.


 Woman is largely judged by her ex- tremities, by the way she dresses her feet and hands. and so she should have a care in selecting footgear and gloves, says New York fashion writer. At no time are her feet so conspicuous as when in evening attire, unless she happens to be a member of the Rainy Day club. Evening slippers are very smart at pres ent. Two general styles prevail for house and full dress wear-the single strap or the double strap crossed and the laced low shoes. Black satin slippers elaborately embroidered in cut jet are very swell and make even the clum siest foot look slim and dainty. Pos sessors of feet broader than or lon ger than four should, when possible, stick to a black evening slipper, for the light colors make large feet look larger. Silver and gold buckles, jeweled butter flies and bugs, gold and silver embroi- deries, fluffy bows and rosettes all look too beautiful for anything in the shoe mans window, but they are intended for little feet. Women with big feet can apply philosophy to evening slippers as well as to everything else in life. For everything you miss you gain some- thing else, and the gain in this case is immediate, for it is ill dollars and cents All of these gimcracks on slippers make them just that much more expensive. The proper thing to wear with ball gowns and other elaborate frocks is a slipper made from the piece of the gown worn unless it happens to be striped or lowered brocade. Then a slipper made of the prevailing tint should be worn. Bronze slippers are much used for house wear again, and they are pret- ty and inexpensive too. What woman does not remember her childish joy over her first pair of bronze slippers?
The Press., 1898-02-10
EDMUND BURKE.
An Able and Versatile Statesman wh,
 Never Attained High once.

An Able and Versatile Statesman who
 Never Attained High Omce.
 Though Burke never attained high office his abilities were so versatile as = qualify him for any post which q net minister could fill. His pra/
 wisdom was as conspicuous as his pov
 of generalization. No one had a clearer comprehension or firmer grasp of great principles of universal application; at ths same time his policy in every de- partment of English politics rested on wide and solid basis of information and experience. He was steeped in tha history of the past, yet penetrated through and through with the reality of the present and ever and always mind ful of that future in which the specula- tions and measures of the day were to be tested and finally approved or con- demned. His prodigious activity in pub- lie affairs sprang not from an intelleo- tual source alone, nor from his imperial patriotism. It was coRstaaf1y fed from an inexhaustible store of moral energy. He was animated by detestation of all forms of oppression, whether by kings or governors, parliaments or peoples, which was ill him a consuming passion, from which his noble nature could onir obtain relief by denunciation of the op- pressor and the destruction of his power.
 cannot help thinking that Burke must have been stimulated, too, and sustained by delight in his studies and his work. 1t is impossible, without counting this as all additional incentive, to understand the amazing industry which he devoted to the elucidation of all the great questions dealt with in his speeches and writings. How his method reproves the habit, too common in our day, as in other days, of debating sub- jects affecting the fate of millions of our fellow creatures as if they could be dis posed of by echoing the chatter of ignu- rance, or prejudice, or vanity, or self in- terest! When we read Burke speech on Fox's East India bill, we say, "What a great proconsul he would have made !" When we read his speech on concilia- tion with America, we feel that the greatest of colonial ministers was lost ill him, and when we read his speech or economical reform we exclaim, "Here is an ideal chancellor of the exchequerl''- J. O'Connor Power in North American Review
 BUCKLEN's ARNIoA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands. chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded Price 25c per box. Sold by E. K. Taft
The Press., 1898-02-10
shor. on Fingers; Long on Sense.

We are becoming an optimist more and more all the time. We have come to the conclusion that nearly every thing that happens, though it cannot be seen at the time, is for the best. About 20 years ago when we were stealing 8 ride on a binder we got to poking wheat straws in the cogwheels to see them cut the heads off. Somehow the machine caught one of our index fingers and cut it of at the first joint. All these years have passed and we have just found out what that stub of a finger is good for. 1t comes handy to a teething baby, there being no nail on it to cut the baby $ mouth. Norwich (Kan. Courant.
The Press., 1898-02-10

Six firemen lost their lives at fire in a spring bed and mattress manufactury in Boston early Saturday morning, and five others were badly injured. They were on the fifth floor of a building fighting the Are, when the floors fell, and they were carried down five stories, under the mass of timbers and contents of the building.
The Press., 1898-02-10

Adolph Luetgert, the sausage maker, who has been on trial at Chicago for the murder of his wife, was found guilty of murder Wednesday and was sentenced to Imprisonment for life. This was his sec- ond trial, the jury having failed to agree at the first one.
The Press., 1898-02-10

An explosion Of whisky occurred at a fre In cold storage plant at Pittsburg, Penn, Wednesday evening, and many people were caught by the falling wall. Hlx persons are known to have been killed and others are missing. The loss by the fire win be e1, ,775, ,OOO.
The Press., 1898-02-10
Her Nj Otive.

That Bascomme woman is always making her husband tell her that he loves her right before folks
 "Yes; she knows that it is an awful exasperation to aim to say it. "-Indian- apolis Journal
The Press., 1898-02-10

The trial of Sheriff Martin and his dep uties, who are jointly charged with the murder of the striking miners at Latti- mer, Penn. September 10th, Is being held ct wIlkesbarre.
The Press., 1898-02-10
It is necessary to hope, though hope

should be always deluded, for hope it. self is happiness, ani its illustrations, however frequent, are yet less dreadful than it's extinction. --Dr. Johnson.
 TONIGHT AND To-MoRRow NIGHT, and each day and night during this week you can get at any druggists Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. acknowledged to be the most suc- cessful remedy ever sold for Coughs, Group, Bronchitis, Asthma and Consumption Get a bottle to-day and keep it always in the house, so you can check your cold at once. Price 25c. and BOG. Sample bottle free
The Press., 1898-02-10

The churches of Naples are SO over run with mice that most of the pastors have been obliged to keep cats in them, at the risk of provoking comic scenes like those sometimes witnessed in thea ters when 8 cat walks across the stage.
The Press., 1898-02-10
HOW TO MAKE MONEY!

If you are out of employment and want a DO s1t1on, paying you from $50 to S100 monthly clear above expenses by working regularly, or, if you want to increase your present income from $2O0 to $500 yearly, by working at odd times, write the GLOBE O., 723 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa., stating age, whether married or single last or present employment, and you can secure a position with them by which you can make more money easier and faster than you ever made before in your life.
The Press., 1898-02-10
nIsTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pn

hlSTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro- IL bate Court, February 5th, A. D. 1898.
 Estate of John R. Aldr1ch, late Of Stafford, 1n said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Ora A. Aldrich, pray ing that letters of administration may be grant, ed on said estate, as per application on file fully appears, it is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in stafford, in said district, on the 17th day of February, A. D. 1S9S at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency Of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon. by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public Sign-pOSt in the town of Stafford, in said District.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1898-02-10

Resolutionn, ooitnaries or cards Of thanks in- serted aE one-half advertising rates. Births, marTiAgos and deaths inserted free. communi- eatacnn received without signature always com mit1ed to the waste basket without attention
 This paper Ia mailed regularly to It's suoscrio- sFu untll a definite order to discontinue is re- eetved and all arrears arc paid in full.
 THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant nsmi-weekly1 furnished for s2. ib per year.
The Press., 1898-02-10


 Dupray De Lome, the spanish minister to the United States, unless Spain indi- cates her intention to recall him, will be dismissed to-day by this government. He wrote letter to a friend, an editor at Madrid, criticising President Mckinley with utmost freedom. The letter was published and caused a sensation in offic- ial Washington, and De Lome has &C., knowledged that he wrote 1t.
 The appointment of Thomas A. Lake of Rockville to be collector of internal revenue for the district of Connectic ut and Rhode Island was made by the presi- dent last Friday, and was confirmed by the senate on Monday. It Is not expected that Collector Lake will make any ap- pointments before April 1st. Most of the deputies are on the civil service list, and probably not many changes will be made at present.
The Press., 1898-02-10
nAE B9ARD Gnf5 r0 0F ConNTT @ r0,1,SIs CONNIE

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIs- N SHOWERS FOR HOLLAND COUNTY: hereby apply for a license to sell spirttuous and intoxicating liquors, ale. lager beer, rhine wine and cider, at the stafford House. East Main street, Town of Stafford, Borough of Stafford Springs. My place of business is not located within 200 feet in direct line of a church edi- flee or public school-house, or the premises per- taintng thereto, or any post once public library cemetery.
 Dated at Stafford this 7th day of February, A. D. 1898.
 WILLIAM A. CHAMBERLAIN We, the undersigned. electors and tax payers of the Town of >tafford, hereby endorse the ap- nlication of the above named William A. Cham berlain for such license.
 Dated at stanord this 7th day of February, A. D. 1898.
 ADELBERT NEEDHAM, JOSEPH BARsALoU, AUSTIN HOLT, c. A. DAVID,
 THOMAS MURRAY. hereby certify that the above-named en- dorSers are electors and tax payers as defined by law, of the Town of Stafford.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk. Dated at Stafford this 7th day of February, A. D. 1898.
The Press., 1898-02-10
AT Court of Probate holden at staf

A T a Court of Probate holden at Staf- A ford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 4th day Of February, A. D. 1898.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of Ezra Nj. Horton, admistrator, with the wi annexed, on the testate estate of Jonathan C. Upham, late of Union, within said district, deceased.
 It is ordered by this court that notice shall be given that the administration account in said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Office in said district, the 18th day Of February, 1898, at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by post in said town of Union, and by advertising the same in a newspaper published in stafford, and having circulation in said district Certified from record. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge
The Press., 1898-02-10

MCLAUGHLIN @ SON, PUBLISHERS. Sl.B0 a year. IT paid strictly in advance, ,N .2s.
The Press., 1898-02-10
Died.

Ashford, 4th, Mary s. Whiton. 90. Coventry, Jan. 30, Henry 5. Goodwin, 70.
The Press., 1898-02-10

Clerk Anketell of the superior court of New Haven county and Clerk Cole of Waterbury both appeared before the leg lslative committee to investigate state expenditures, at New Haven last Friday, and asked for time to study their books, in order to answer the questions they had previously refused to answer to Senator J. Carl Converse. They agreed to be ready by February 14th.
 In the six months In which the Dlngley law has been in operation 1t has shown e steady growth. The August receipts were @10, ,O23, 3,614; those of September, e21, ,933, ,O06 October $24, ,401 AIS; Nov smber, e25, ,18s, ,995; December, $27 ,931, . 404, and January, $6S, S,795, ,227. The growth in the customs receipts has been equally gratifying. In August the customs receipts were, by reasons of the enormous importatIons which had preceded the en- Actmeut of the new law, less than $7,OO0,- GOO, in September about &s,0O0, 900, In October over &9,O0O,OOO, in November nearly &i0. .O0O, ,O00. in December over $14,. 0O0, ,0O0. This shows not only steady growth, but indicates the accuracy of the judgment of those who had insisted that there would be constant increase in the earnings of the new law, when impor- tAtions regained their normal conditions after the absorption of the enormous ln- low of foreign products prior to the en- a1tment of the new law
The Press., 1898-02-10

WANTED-To exchange a good farm w for house in the borough.
 46tf J. s. SMILEDGE.
The Press., 1898-02-10

WANTED-To exchange a nice two
 w tenement house, well rented, in Spring field for farm. J. s. SMILEDGE. 46u
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-29
WITH THE ELECTRICIANS.

A direct telegraph line has been es-
tablished between Paris and Lisbon,
rendering communication between the
two countries much more rapid.
There are 2,4s6 telephones in the
service Of the Mexican Telephone COM
pany. The rentals in 1898 amounted
to 1921 ,513, and the company made net
earnings in Mexico of $47,571.
Incandescent electric light globes
cannot be stolen from u new socket
which has an interior metallic projec-
ton locking into q catch on the base
plate when the globe is screwed into
position. ...
The streets of Skaguay, Alaska, are
now illuminated by electric lights, the
Alaska Electric Light & Power COM
pany having installed n first-class cen
trail station in that city.
The latest application of electricity
for use aboard ship is a patent incli-
nometer designed % register the ex-
act roll or list to port or starboard of
a vessel at e or in harbor. 1t is
claimed that This instrument is ex-
tremely sensitive and absolutely I'M
erring in it's indications, and conse-
quently should prove of value to navi-
gators and shipowners.
1t has been estimated that about $50
times as muchl light might be obtained
per watt as at present, if we knew how
to convert it, says the Electrical
World. About ten times as many watts
might be obtained from the coal as arc
at present obtained by means of the
steam engine, if we only knew how to
do it.. BY combining both these DOS
sible processes we may some time in
the future be able to get $500 candles
with the coal now required for one
candle.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-29

Next to a national convention the
League of Republican Clubs is the
recognized exponent of the Republi-
cau creed. At it's last meeting in
July, 1893, it placed at the head OF
it's declarations OF Republican policy
the following:
"We are uncompromisingly in
favor OF the maintenance Of the single
gold standard and that the medium
OF exchange OF whatever form issued
by or under authority of the national
government shall be maintained at a
parity with gold, the universal stand
ard of the great commercial nations.'
And yet we have in Nevada a so.
called SILVER Republican party"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-29
1R1sHMAN's CAPTURE OF MULE
A Missourian with Come. Inveigles
Two Hundred Away from
the Spaniards.

The Missouri mules purchased by the
Spanish government and SEN to Cuba
from that state before the war had
really commenced have nearly all es-
capped from the Spanish army or AVE
been captured by the insurgents. The
story is told of an Irishman who had
spent his life in Missouri from the age
of ten years-when he arrived in this
country with his parents-until he was
sc years old. He had worked with
mules nearly all the time and took a
notion he would go, and went to Ha.
vana just before war was declared,
and afterward Joined Gomez army.
He thoroughly understood the mule,
and. finding the Spanish army had u
corral of Missouri mules about ten
miles from Gomez camp, he secured
permission to capture some of them.
After improvising a cowbell out of a
sheet of brass be mounted an old mare,
muf1ed the bell and started for the
corral. He dismounted in the under
brush, tied his mare to a bush and
crawled up to h Enclosure. After
dropping the bars and rails and slip
ping back to his mare he remountcd
and commenced to shake the bell. The
mules began to u toward the bell
wether' until eos of them were out
before the sleepy Spaniards could get
to the opening il. the Enclosure to pre-
vent more of them escaping. Away
went Jimmy O'Rourk Chat was his
name) on the old mare, and away went
the mules. as close to her and the bell
as they could get. When he reached
the camp Gomez was enriched just 20S
mules, at q time, too, when nothing
wa wanted worse than mules. Jim
was Immediately promoted to a cap
taincy for his bravery. and after the
wal is over Jim will be one of the big
toads on the Cuban tussock.-Iowa
State Register.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-29

A new mining camp called Cotton
has been started in southern Nevada.
near Death Valley. it was discover
ed Only a few weeks ago, but already
yer 100 men are on the ground.
One ledge has been traced for a dis
lance OF over 5000 feet that gives ss.
says OF $40 per ton in gold and ia
eight feet thick, An old working bas
been found not far from
this camp with a shaft on the Ledge
from which the ore averages $50 DER
ton IN free gold besides rich concen-
trates. Many Of the prospectors think
this is the long lost pegleg mine.
Some promising turquoise prospects
have been found near the CAMP
Mineral Wealth.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-29
w
THE

The traveller, tourist or business
man ID wise when he selects the Rio
Grande Western Railway Great Salt
Lake Route" for his route to the East.
1t ID the only transcontlnental line
passing directly through Salt Lake
City, and in addition to the giln pse
it affords of the Temple City, the
Great Salt Lake and picturesque
Salt Lake and Utah Valley, it affords
the choice of three distinct routes
through the mountains and the most
magnificent scenery in the world.
On all classes Of tickets stopovers
are granted Mt Ogden. Salt Lake
City, Glenwood Springs, Leadville.
Colorado Springs, Denver and other
points of interest. Double daily
train service and through Pullman
and Tourist sleeping cars between
San Francisco and Denver. Tourist
cars through to Omaha, Chicago and
Boston.
For illustrated pamphlets descrip.
tive OF the "Great Salt Lake Route"
write to F. A. WADLE1GH, General
Passenger Agent, Salt Lake City.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-29
Protecting the Fish.

G.. B. Gould, one of the Fish Com
missioners Of California. and State
Senator +. s. Stanton Of Alameda
county are in town today. They are
here in the interest of fish and pro-
pose to have photographs taken of
every obstruction IN the river from
Pyramid Lake to Lake Tahoe and if
the people OF Nevada will cooperate
with California we can have the finest
fishing stream in the world. The
gentlemen complain, and justly So
too. Of the various dams and other
~obstructiors that prevent trout from
going up the river. If proper fish
ways were provided the Truckee
would be Il sportsman's paradise
from the snow-fod Tahoe to the wat
ers OF Pyramid, AMI would be visited
annually by thousands OF excursion
lists and sportsmen and soon become
renowned as a fishing ground. Com
missioner Gould and Senator Stanton
are taking a deep interest in the mat
ter, and II our people will do their
part California will stock the stream
from its source to the srnk.-Gazette.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-29
SHOWN BY LOCAL RETAILERS.

White shirt waists trimmed. with en-
broidery for tiny Toys.
Yellow and mode chamois gloves as
we'll as the f:vorite Svhite.
Teagowns Of yelling or China crepe
in accordion plaits lined with silk.
Small combs with projecting arms
that dispense with tho necessity of
hairpins.
Many stamped linen dining and toilet
table pieces for ewbroidering with
silk.
Exquisite patterns Of heavy Irish
lace for fat trimu u;gs such as Jokes,
stoles, etc. ..
Eton jackets with long fichu fronts
of silk, yelling, cashmere, ETC., for
dressing sGcques.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-29

The Democratic State convention.
of Ohio, California and Idaho held
within the past ten days and iDlfact
every State convention held by thai
party during the present year, have
endorsed the Chicago platform
lent it about time our friends of tn,
Silver party discontinue their useless
"side show" and get into the mail.
procession?
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-29

The Elko delegation to the Demo.
cratic convention are receiving letters
from prominent party leaders all over
the State commanding them for the
stand they have taken and promisiu4
active support for the movement foI
Il straight out ticHe:."