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Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20
SHORT OF SOLDIERS.
shows a Large Falling on and
Causes Uneasineas.

The conscripts belonging to this
years contingent are now rejoinins
their respective regiments, and Paris
has lately been afforded the rather pic
turesque spectacle of the departure OF
the bleus. as the young soldiers are pop
uarly termed. Squads of young fel
lows in charge of a corporal or ser
geant were to be met with at every turn
and corner. AS they marched through
the streets they presented anything
but military appearance, for they
were all of them still in their civilian
clothes, and the infinite varieties of cos
tune made up very motley picture.
Most of them carried a little hand lug
gage. made up in the main Of provisions
given them by friends to cheer them on
their route Not few had screwed uI
their courage for the ordeal that
awaited them by copious libations, as
the result of which they exhibited .
merriment that was noisy if little
forced. At the railway stations which
were specially guarded for the occa.
sion by small detachments of soldiers
the animation was great, since the mum
Der of conscripts contributed by Paris
was nearly 10000, and most of them
were seen off by their friends.
The total number of conscripts this
year showed reduction of nearly l5..
Geo on that of last year. This notice
able drop has caused some uneasiness
50, ,SA l,;, a..
TO account for it in as satisfactory a
way as possible. The fundamental
cause of the diminution was doubtless
due to the stationary state of the popu
lation, but il is also a fact that there
has been special cause this year. The
medical examination of the conScripts
has been far more severe on this occa.
sion than for several years past. In
1891 Gen. MERCER, alarmed at the
dwindling of the annual contingent, or
dered the military medical boards-the
conseils de revision, as they are termed
to pass men who, though they would
not be fit TO make active soldiers. might
vet be utilized for duties that do moi
involve actual fighting, Their pres
ence in the ranks would thus set free
a number of men capable of going TO
the front, but whose occupation would
make them noncombatants in the event
of war. There have since been COM
plants that some of the men passed as
the result of Gen. Mercier's Instructions
suffered in their health in consequence
of their incorporation. NJ. De Frey
cinet, in response to public opinion.
decided TO return to the old system.
and the military doctors have, there
fore. had TO show themselves much
stricter. The resulting deficit that has
to be faced is, however. serious mat
ter. especially as there is little hope
that ii will disappear in the future
Paris Cor. Pal Mall Gazette.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
List of Specifications aA Given in n
New Law just in Eject
In Russia.

A Russian law, which went into effect
list of weights and measures: The
basis of Russian weights is the pound.
which is practically of the same value
as the English pound.
The basis of the Russian long meas
ure is an arshine. equal TO IS English
inches.
The fundamental measure of time is
''sutki" (day and nighD. consisting of
pa hours. according to the average
time of the sun. An hour contains co
minutes; a minute, 60 seconds. The
hours are counted in st. Petersburg
according TO data of the Nicolas Prin-
cipal observatory at Puikova; in other
localities. according to their geograph-
zeal longitude.
For measuring surfaces square meas
ures are used. For measuring the sur
face of land the dessiatine 1.-TWO and a
fraction acres) is equal to 2,400 square
sagnes.
Cubic long measures serve for meas
uring the volume of bodies.
For measuring the volume of dry
substances, chetverts (about five bush
els) are used.
For measuring the volume of liquids
the vedro (about two gallons and its
subdivisions are used.
The international meter and kilo-
gram and their Subdivisions may be
used in the empire in bargains, con-
tracts, estimates. ~, on the mutual
consent of the y, - iuterested.-De-
troit Free Press
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20

HUDYAN will cure
hystsria. HUDYAN
will relieve every
symptom. HUDYAN
viii restore the wee I
eAsd nerves TO . hes l.
thy condition and the
symptoms will disap
pear. HUDYAN IL g
vegetable rem edy and
has no bad effect on
the system. Study
your symptoms care
fully. When you have
lsns 70. use the HUD-
YAM and tAsa tsu
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20
Auxtria,a GraMn.

The Austrian emperor's crown was
recently photographed in order to cor
rect imperfect representations of it on
coins and official documents. The
crown is regarded as one of the finest
works of European golds1niths. The
material alone is worth $500, 000.-N.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20
Lily White.
Little Duke, and
Pride of Boulder
v holesale and Retail dealers il all
kinds of Feed and Hay.
A. T. HENRY, rlgr.
POSITIONS SECURED!

We aid those who want GOVERNMENT
POSITIONS. $1,000 places under CIVIL SEN
VI RULES. 5000 yearly appointments Pre-
par es BY mail for all Government examinations.
v.es cash or instruments. thorough ana
SC; .ntific course i'll all departments Requires
,,a re time only Salaries twice as much as
,,,;o,. firms for the same kind Of work. The
ho,,s ot labor are short, duties light, positions
n, ufe Take our course OF study and we
guarantee that you will pass the Civil service
denominations. Write, inclosing stamp ior our
catalogue describing course to
RI REAU OF CIVIL SERVICE INSTRUCTION
Washington, D. G.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20
Hlr I,nhnnny onery,

"Ch, dedr!" exclaimed the thought
less girl. 4 have done it again."
what Have you done?"
Hurt the feelings of that gentleman
who plays tragedy. l asked him if he
thought there We're any great actors
living now, "-Washington Star.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20
Sinew.

Remember" cried the indignant
landlady, 'fthat you are among ladies
and gentlemen"
81 don't know" grunted the come
dian boarder, as he tackled a section
of shin, this appears to be pretty
tough joint IN Y World.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20
Cold Comfort.

Mr.. Toto tell the truth,
] am "a hittle afraid TOTO ask your
father for Eour hand.
Miss ChaFgit-Oh, you needn't worry.
He says | am ruinouslv evtravagant.-
n. y. Weekly.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20
WILL Reccmmen

He-So Miss Prettyface really mar
rfed old Moneybags! Whatever in
duced herto do it?
She-Sha found out from his doctor
that he positively has incurable heart
disease.-N. y. World.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20
Trial. Of the Great.

Lives ofjgreat men serve to show us
That 10 We become sublime
We shall see the ones below us
Heaving bricks up all the time.
Chicago Times Herald.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20

Mrs. Tdbby-Don't coarse express
sions jar !, pom your nerves, Mrs. Gabb?
Mrs. Ga b-You bet they dollar
lem Life
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20

What il your full name?" asked the
census-taker.
'Eb'nezd r Jagway," replied the man
of the hou Sc. But it's jus same wen
/ amt fuli.'-Chicago Tribune.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20
rHe DAILY CAMrRA
HYSTEBla

= purely . nervous disorder and all tAs
ymptoms are Of nervous origin. Hystsris
~ b perfectly Aad permanently cured
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20

George i just saw yon coming from
the conservatory with Miss Goldie
Rather handsome girl, but too reserved
for me.
Thomas -Yes. I've just reserved her
for life.-Tit-Bits.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20

Nothing Else Needed.
Mrs NeEcomb-What was the cause
of your d Eorce, Norah?
Norah (blandly)-Me marriage. mum.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20
Scientific Economy J..

They say that Jorkus is very
s'ingy."
"Stingy1 He's so stiLgy that he
II oistens bis postage stamps only at
the corners. Chicago Record.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20

well, l guess that is correct. Ever
since the first trust was organized he
has been getting ;rustier and trustier."
Star.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20
An IaIective Moderni.ed.

You referred to him as tried and
trusty poll iician," said Miss Cayenne.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20

He-Wuz she razzle dazzled when she
seen me in my Sunday clothes, or wuz
il indifference she intended to convey?
Harlem Life.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-02-20
HERE ARR YOUR SYMPTOMS:

HERE ARR YOUR SYMPTOMS:
IL. 1LUTTnR1N0 OF TH1 EYE.
LIDS. hUDYAN VIII relieve this almost
tnnsdiatsly.
~. TREMBLING OF TIN LIPS.
uUDYAN will restore tie nerves 70 heal
pa.
.. LUMP IN rH1 THROAT. The
feeling IL a. though there Wa . bali In the
threat uUDYAN will cause Il 70 disappsar.
4. PALPITATIoN OF THE
HEART. hvpYAN viii strengthen the
heart muscle Al ssuss the bsAts ~ become
strong and regular.
&. SINKING J1HLIN0 IN THE
PIT OF THE STOMACH. II 10 due to
he ses,sa Of the weakened nerves Of the
s,smach. HUDYAN Will strengthen the
serves, And the AAkins feeling win not rscur.
Women, TITS \ Sss you. Remember tia,
aUDYAN curss men and women. II win
relieve yss u all the above symptoms and
you can - cured. HUDYAN will effect
permanent cure. Take HUDYAN now. You
uan get HUDYAN Of ysur druggist for 30
cents Per package q packages for e g. II
ysur druggist does net keep It. send direct TO
the AUDYAN REMEDY COMPANY, San
Iraacisco, California. You can consult the
doctors Of the HUDYAN REMEDY COM.
PANY FREE. Call On The doctors. II you
cannot call, you nay vrits and advice will X
Civ ~ tree. Addre0
HUDYAN REMEDY COMPANY,
a.. aa~~iA>. a>.i>A "a EiiI.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06
MINISTER BRUUN
VISITS SALT LAKE.
Danish Ambassador Spends a Few
Hours Here Today
INTERESTED IN enormous"
Asks Consul Hansen 60 Write To Dam
ish Press Concerning the sim-
alton la Ufah.

Ills Excelloncy Constantine Bruun,
the Danish minister 20 the United
States. was in this city for few hours
this morning. en- route from Washing
ton TO San Francisco while be- was In
salt Lake he was the guest OF Peter
Hansen. the Danish consul for Utah
who showed him the sights OF the city
and incidentally put before him the
situation On Utah at the present time.
Ambassador Bruun during his brief
stay here asked number of questions
iu regard To- 'Mormouism aud It's
touets. and at the close ol bis confer
euce with Consul Hansen expressed a
desire that the latter would write over
hig own signature concerning the true
situation of affairs IN this State TO- SOW
eral OF the leading Danish papers. Tie
stated that he had hat recently returned
from q visit Co his native land and
while there be had had hIs attention
called TO a series of anti-'Mormon' ar
tclss which were at that time appear
ing In the press which stated that now
that U,ah had been admitted into the
Union p0lygamy was rife and the law
was being violated on an sides,
Consul Hansen explained the true
situation 90 him and denied that such
things We're as reported. Tie further
expressed himself as being only too
pleased 10 do an he could iu order TO
place the inhabitants Of Utah 10 their
true light. as he had found them after
residence I'm their midst Of some
twenty-five years
The Danish ambassador is fine
looking man OF some thirty-tlve years
Of age lie expressed himself as being
greatly delighted with an he had seen
I'M the boundless West but regrC ted
that he had not the time 10 stay over
and indulge in shooting and fishing, Of
which ne said he was passIonately fond.
The mere mention Of deer ard large
game made his bright blue eyes arkle
with excitement at the thought of such
sport. as he bears the reputation Of
being a splendid marksman with a
rife.
Before boarding the noon train for
the coast he stated that he would
doubtless visit Salt Lake again in the
near future, when he would have the
opportunity Of indulging In his passion
and also getting more fully acquainted
with the people and wonders OF the
Great West,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06
OBJECT TO TIE FALGEAOOD
Second Warders Protest Against Salt Lake
Herald Untuhs.
They Regard that Papers Persistent
Misrepresentation a. an Onraee-
statement TO thc Public.

The following statement with the
signatures attached was presented to
the News" today for publication. IL
is sufficiently explicit and direct to be
understood clearly by all subscribers to
the "News. and IS interesting reading.
Salt Lake city Dec. g. 1900.
To the Public
The undersigned were present at the
meeting IN the Second ward meeting
house on Sunday evening December 3
a.d we certify that there was no such
distribution of tickets as charged by
the Salt Lake Herald There were no
tickets distributed there advocating the
election OF Frank Branting, or advis-
ing any one 90 vote for him as member
of the Board OF Education The story
as published in the Herald on Monday,
and reiterated on Tuesday is wholly
untrue. and It's repetition IN substance
on Thursday Is a further outrage upon
the people of the Second ward We
protest against this grossly ineNcusable
action on the part Of the Salt Lake Her
aid. as q Wilful falsifying Of the facts
In the case. Respectfully,
Bishop Heber e.. ivers0n. Paul Oh
sen. Ernest S. Penrose, Fred Wagstatf,
Emma lversoD. Herbert a. White, Jno.
j. Peterson. S. 3. Young, Jr, Maria NJ.
b. Horrocks, Christina Quist Maria
Corbett Mile Z. Bassett. Mary p.
Bassett Lois Bassett. w. H. LOyesy,
Mrs John v. Green, Mrs. Elizabeth
Robinson, Florence Robinson, Mrs. l..
B. Davis. Mrs Matilda r.. Ford Annie
Smith, Mrs. Magdelcnc c. Peterson,
Mrs Augusta Hansen Miss Flora
Johnson, Mrs. Helena Johnson, Miss
Nora Johnson, Leonard Thorstrom,
Ernest Thostrom, T. c.. Peterson.
Lena Hooper Cora Hooper Susan w.
Reese. Francis 2. PETERSON, L. a. Olsen,
Mrs. J. Olsen, Ann II. Wheeler Eliza
beth Dowell VIM Hart Minnie Gall
lacher. Sadie Smith. Hannah Olsen,
Sarah Wagstan, James Leach Gusiaye
S. Leeck Mrs A. NJ. Jacobsen, Sarah j.
Goodwin. John Goodwin. Iaron Roy
Pope. George Bowlos. Slime Hansen,
Elizabeth Horrooks, John Johnson.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06
CONTRACTS AWARDED.
Board Of Examiners Concludes the
Business it Met for Tuesday.

,..-, .,.,,.,t,,..-s mot i,,
Ihe STATE Do'' Va ''-'','''.''
the office of Secretary oi Slale haIh-
nord This afternoon and awarded con-
...... co.. i.,.isio,iy, q,,puIias urintipr
and bindins'
on The furnishing OF supplies tue
p.,,trol.e stationery. Narratts Bros.
and tba keystone File COMPANY of Chi
Coo. ,gars M. lowest bidders. and the
,.oi.t WAS dIylI.d batuy.n The three.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06
Wars and Menns CommIttee.

Washington Dec. 6-The ways and
means committee met In special session
at 30 this morning 20 consider the bll
reducing the war revenue taxes about
$40. 600 900. framed by the Republican
members OF the committee and intro
duccd by Chairman Payne. There
We're but two absontees -Bobcock, re
publican, and Robinson, Democrat
when the beer section was reached, liN-
ing the rebate at 20 per cent instead OF
~ per cent which makes the rate SloV
per barrel. Representative Richardson.
ranking member of the minority moved
a further reduction Of an the increase
made by the revenue act The effect
of this motion II carried would nave
been TO make the rate 81 per barrel
The motion was defeated by a party
vote.
The consideration by sections pro-
ceeded. the bin being preserved IN the
main as framed by the Republicans
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06
rhc pone rndergoes an OperatIo0.

Rome. Dec. 6-The Messageror says
DR.. Mazonni performed q slight opera
ton yesterday ON tumOr underneath
the pOnt0s arm.
The McssaEgrOr asserts that lHe
health OF the pope has not been alto
gether satisfactory for some time past
and be has occasionally suffered IN the
part where be was operated upon lii
1895 which caused his physicians To-
perform a slight operation yesterday.
II removed the pain
The pope has merely been recon-
mended TO rest for a few days, accord
ing TO the paper mentioned.
on the other hand, a semi-oIhclal
statement says the pOpe's health IS per-
feet and that ne continues MS nuhler-
Gus receptions without fatigue
The only incident, according. to the
seml-ohlcial statement was thar the
pope. a month ago, while examining a
heavy object dropped Il on his ieil zoe
He said nothing until this week, When
he told his physicians that De ielt "a
pain i'm walking, and doctors Papponi
and Nazzoni dressed the hruise. Ihe
pope today IS quite well, and 81 is m
correct TO say that the operation or
1898 Is giving him trouble as only d
healthy scar remains.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06
.VRIICER WELCOMED
TO NET HERLANDS
:. / Official and Enthusiastic Choir OF Six
Hundred Voices Sings Part OF the
Seventy-Second Psalm.

would not have permitted that In South
Africa the right Of nations. the ilgh,
of war and civil law should be rampleu
under foot or a little nation be sacfl-
feed In an unequal combat In defense
OF It's existence
The address, after long eulogy OF
the herolsm of the Beers. proceeded 20
Hken Mr.. Kruger to William the silent
who sacrificed everything for the well
fare of his people, and concluded:
May our reliance on fhe Almighty
similar to that OF the Prince OF orange
support you. Mr. President, In the ar
duous fight for rgh, and liberty ana
may the liberty OF your nation crown
your courage. Then will Great Britain
have learned the lesson OF how danger
Gus It is 70 attempt 90 throttle the
independence OF a free nation.
Mr.. Kruger. his suite and the recep-
ton committee proceeded In open cor
riages 10 the Hotel dcs Indies. when
was resplcndent with ilags ana Dunt-
ing. There a bevy Of ladies. headed
by the baroness Van HarlnNaa greet
ed the Boer statesman and choir sang
a hymn. Mr.. Kruger then mounted
the staircase, preceded by three girls
strswing roses. on his arrival the
baroness presented Mr.. Kruger with a
boauet. The first chamber has au-
thorized its president 70 welcome MI
Kruger in behalf Of the house
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06
BLIND MAN ASSAULTED.
George Mcdonald, a Negro, Accused
Of Smuggling Him.

George Mcdonald a negro, was ar
rested last evening for assaulung A. l..
Halsett. a blind man. Halsett appeared
at the police station last evening, bleed
ing from a bad cash IN the head and
cut mouth
He said that Mcdonald came 20 his
place. at 305 south State street, aud
demanded @ key TO the hydrant Hal
sett told Mcdonald that he did not
have a key. and the latter began TO
abuse the blind man. Halsett claims
that he ordered the negro TO leave the
place. but instead Of complying, struck
him over the head with brass bucket
which be- carried,
one OF Halsetts teeth was knocked
out and two of them loosened. The
negro was locked mp on the charge OF
assault and battery.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06
MADE HIS WIFE
BEG IN SALOONS.
ESPECIAL 10 THE "NEws1


ogden. Dec. C.-Thls city had some
thing new IN lbs experience today il
was person Of the male persuasion
who made his wife beg in saloons, to
support him lie gave his name as j.
f. Gman. and has been in the city
about three weeks. with his wife. She
Is % comely. wen educated woman and
has been gaining the livelihood of the
two by "a procedure very disnstriul 20
her. bu, which her husband compelled
her 90 follow. This was golng into sa-
looms and begging for money ana GOOD.
Mrs. 3nlcu complained 90 the police
and GWen was arrested for yagrancN
He was convicted. and sentenced to 30
DAYS work on fhe rock pile. This did
not suit him. $50 Doe begged for two
hours 10 get out OF town. The justice
releuted. and gave the fellow the time
asked. ON condition that De- would leave
the oman done Gllien made the
promise readily and departed. His
wife STAYS Ono ogden for The present
q. a. TraIgar was arrested today. He
had I'm his possession a quantity Of
iewelry. which Is supposed Goo Doc stolen.
II consisted of watches. bracelets,
breastpins, etc. He De- held ut the city
Sail pending an inquiry
May Burton was nn = Sd today Tor
being drunk
T.. A. smith Of this place was also
fined a similar amount for O similar
onense
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06
MAIL DRIVER
DROPS DEAD.
SPECIAL - THE "NEws."l

Ogden, Utah, Dec. Carl Gelger. a
mail driver here dropped dead this
morning, ar the Union depot He had
driven down TO the depot on the mail
wagon, TO meet no. 8, Oregon Short
Line train, due from SAT- Lake city at
7.25 a. m. while awaiting the arrival
of the train hc walked into Chrief Mail
Clerk Orchards Office. aud sat down for
% few moments Then he rose 70 go
out. staggered and fel Mr. orchard
splang forward and caught him, and
seeing tina, something serious was the
matter, laid him down and telephoned
for Dr. Couroy The latter responded
promptly but when he arrived Gelger
was dead. The physician gave heart
failure as the cause.
Geiger was about 20 years Of age, and
leaves q wife and several children who
reside near the corner of Monroe avenue
and Twenty street lie had been
IN the mail service aboa eight monts.
Previous 90 that time be- was I'm the
employ Of the ogden street railway, as
engineer az the power house