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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15
A MEMORABLE oABINET.

When the Confederate States gov
eminent was organized, In February,
1861, Jefferson Davis named as his
cabinet Robert Toombs. secretary OF
state; Charles G. Memminger. seere-
tAry OF the treasury; L. Pope Walker,
secretary OF war; s. X. Mallory. secre-
tAry OF the navy; John II. Reagan
postmaster general. and Judah =. Ben
iRmin. attorney general. Before the
year ended, r. NJ T. Hunter had sue
ceeded Toombs as secretary OF state,
and judah p. Benjamin succeeded
Walker as secretary OF war
In 1862 Benjamin became secretary
Of state. James A. Seldom secretary OF
war, and Thomas II. Watts became at
torney general. to be succeeded In 1868
by George Davis. In 1854 George A.
Trenholm succeeded Memminger as
secretary OF the treasury, and In jan
uary. 1866, General John G. Breckln-
ridge became secretary Of war, Seldom
reslgning because Of criticism by the
Virginia legislature.
All OF these cabinet officers. except
Reagan, are dead, ToOmbs died In
1885. Hunter In 1887. Memminger In
1888. Breckenridge in 1875. OF the cab
met officers with Mr. Davis from first
20 last, Mallory died in 1878, Benjamin
In Paris in 1884, and Reagan, the sole
survivor of them all, is reported by
the daily press to be lighting his last
fight against death. at the age OF ~.
Benjamin was the only one OF the
Davis cabinet who declined TO accept
the situation after the war lie went
abroad in 1865 and lived abroad until
his death. Hunter acted with the
Democratic party. and just before his
death was appointed to a FEDERAL Of
Gee by President Cleveland,
Reagan was the only member OF the
cabinet captured with Mr.. Davis but
soon after his capture he wrote an
open letter TO the people OF Texas ad-
vooating laws which should grant ne
groes civil rights and political rights
18th an educational qualihcat On This
tier greatly excited the Democrats OF
exas, but in 1874 they elected Mr..
.eagan TO congress, where he became
conspicuous In interstate commerce
legislation. In 1887 he took his seat In
the United States senate ana since
Ihat time has been one OF the most
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

clothes on her back. but her animal
beauty remained With her.
He built her palace at s2s West
Twenty-third street. and there he and
his friends reyeied night after night.
and thors In time came Edward s.
Stokes Stokes was OF good birth and
breeding. a Wall street clerk OF hand
some personality and features. whom
FISK took a fancy to one day and
made his protoge.
Fisk thought that Stokes was about
to betray him. lie therefore forced
down the stocks In which the latter
was Interested Stokes was thus al
most financially ruined. II was said
at the time that the woman in the
case told Stokes 10 kill Fisk.
However this may have been. Stokes
LEFT her house the afternoon OF Jan.
g. 1879 lie went to the Grand Cen
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

why Brother Dlckey. | hardly
kasw you, you're looking so young
and spryl What's up now1"
We'll, sub, studyn bout gittin'
married ergln-dat's alll"
Getting married."
Yes. sub. | made de quaintance er
a young gal ter day. en- she lowed
dat sf I'd shave of my gray whiskers.
en- chop on de hair what on my head.
en- stop limpin wild de rheumatism.
on wear cloze what come out dc
sto', en- smoke se-gars 'stidder pipe,
en- stop preaehln' gin dancln', en- So
cure my life in her favor fer one hun
dred dollars. she'd marry me. Dat
how come look 80 young!"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15
THE RICH MAN AND THE CHURCH.

President Blanchard OF Wheaton col
lege, in an address delivered the other
day at a meeting Of the Congregation
al ministers OF Chicago, was unusually
severe against the tenderness and con-
slderatlon with which some ministers
treat their wealthy parishioners. All
the sheep In the flock should be treat
ed alike or II any distinction is 10 be
made It should be in favor Of the poor
The rich. having more OF the root OF
evil in their hearts are presumably
more evil in their lives and should
be urged as often as possible to obey
tho apostolic command by going TO"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

pronounced nationallsts In the South.
All OF Mr.. Lincoln's two cabinets are
dead. so that Mr.. Reagan is the sole
survivor OF all the cabinet officers OF
the great war period.
The distinguished Texan is a type OF
southern gentleman that is rapidly
passing away. He was born So years
ago in Tennessee. and drifted. when
almost a boy into this section OF the
country. In 1856 Texas sent him to
Congress, and four years later he re-
signed his seat TO become postmaster
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15
G6e SOOKES-FTSK
80 ~ ORAGEDV.

"Bd' Stokes is ding dying Of old
age. and perhaps regrets In few
days. as days go. he will cross TO that
unknown to which he sent Jim" FISK
thirty years ago. There will be left
then OF a trio only a woman-a bro
ken-down woman. Josie" Mansfield.
Thirty years ago. Josie Mansfield
trlumphed over the honor. the bust
ness affpirs. the regulations and the
eternal happiness OF Ed" Stokes and
Jim" Fisk. She plunged the AFFAIRS
OF the Erie railroad and Jay Gould
into a whirlpool OF litigation, scandal
and shame that ended In murder.
Fisk is dead. Gould is at rest
Stokes is dying. The Mansfield lives
abrOad-in Paris.
From 1860 to 1867 she lived in Bos-
ton--in good society. she always
claimed. In 1867 she secured a d.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

the land and was tried three times.
the last time being convicted OF man
slaughter In the third degree. Grover
Cleveland pardoned him from prison
in 1877 after he had served four yeafs.
Something OF his fortune was left. and
on that he has lived an earth pariaA
ever since He is at the home OF a
sister, now dying.
The Mansfield woman fed TO Boston
after Fisk's death. From there she
removed 10 Paris, In 1891 she mar
ried Robert L. Reade. formerly OF MIN
neapolls and New York. Since then
she has lived in comparative obscur-
ity. She is wealthy-most OF her mon
ey came out OF Fisk and Stokes.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15
FUNNYoRAPHs.

Guest-what a splendid dinnerl
don't often get as good q meal as this.
Little While (son Of the host)-wo
don't either
The camel can 90 two weeks with
out taking a drink, but II would make
some men hump themselves to abstain
for two days.
Kind Lady-Why are you crying,
little boyl Little Boy-Coz nav SIS
made a example out o. me fer my
little brothers sake.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

The women's Municipal League Of
New York is actively engaged in rails
ing funds TO further the interests Of
the fusion campaign against Tam
many They are distributing pam
phlets showing how vice is being pro
tected under Tammany rule and It Is
for this purpose chiefly that they are
raising campaign fund
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

Sixty per cent OF the population Of
Norway live by agriculture. 10 per cent
by manufacturing and numbering, 10
per cent by commerce and trade. per
cent by mining, and the remainder are
in the professions and the army and
navy and engaged In different employ
ments.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

Professor w, d. Gibbs OF the Ohio
State University has been elected pro
fessor OF agriculture and director Of
the experiment station at the New
Hampshire College OF Agriculture and
Mechanic Arts at Durham, N. H.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15
Ir wAa rnR LANauAnE.


u had heard about the beggars or
Rome long enough before went
abroad" said the tourist. aud l bad
also made up my mind that they
should not profit by me. When got
to the holy city at last and found my
self surrounded 40 ! walted out In
the morning, gave the crowd tho
cold shoulder. One Of thom-and he
was the~frowaleat and raegedest OF
the lot--atuck to me til l lost my pa
uence and swore at him. and an hour
later ! was arrested and taken into
court. The charge was using profano
language In public. and after had
been fined the equivalent OF two dol
lars and was free to go said TO the
Judge:
"'You ltallans are a curious people.
There are plenty OF you who must
nwear in public
THAT Is certainly true. Signor.' no
replied.
"'Then why fine me for doing itf'
because you swore in English and
not In our beautiful Italian tongue
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

IL am very much inclined" said
Col. stllwell, TO the belief that Total
abstinence ought to be encouraged"
Il am surprised to hear you say
that"
We'll, II has Just occurred TO me
that II the demand for splrituous bey-
erages were not so large the cost
might become a little more reasona-
Decentralization Star.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

Miss citybred-what are those queer
looking animals? Farmer Hayrix-
They are the cows that supply US with
milk and cream. Miss Cltybred-Oh.
are theyl And where are the COWS that
give the beef tea?-Chlcago News
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

Yes" said young Mrs. Torklns,
Charley used TO come and serenade
me for hours every night. so at last
married him" Dear mer relolned
Miss Cayenne, did he sing 80 badly
"a all thRt?"-Washington Star.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15
Pictorial bunlor
aAnIY ILLusIRAIEp.

He was giving the young man soma
good advice az they hung on two
straps In the trolley car ana rode
downtown together.
you must plant your feet care
fully" he said, "and know just where
You are going to step. DO nothing by
impulse. BE calm and deliberate.
Don't hurry. and always be sure you
are right before going ahead"
Just then the car started with a vlo-
lent Jerk and the man OF good advice
lost his grip on the strap and plunged
up the aisle, stumbling on half doE-
en- pairs Of outstretched feet as he ad-
yanced. and finally sitting down with
a heavy thump In the middle OF the
aisle-Cleyeland Plain Dealer.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

trail Hotsl. where he stationed himself
in the corridor OF the parlor floor
carelessly walking up and down, and
not appearing TO be interested In any
thing In particular The main stair
case was In front OF him.
Thus stationed he saw Fisk enter
and start up the stairs The latter
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

A postal card sent from Paris TO
Paris via Moscow Vladiyostock and
San Francisco. made the trip around
the world in eighty days. at a cost Of
2 eents
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

strangr-Are the farmers thrifty
down here7
Crawfoot-Thrifty amt no name for
III Why they put their scarecrows on
the railroad track. swear they are hir-
ed men an then recover damages for
loss OF service.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

TOmmy-s sister got a pearl from an
oyster.
wlllie-My sister got whole string
o. pearls an n bokay from lobster.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

Mr. Wellment-Aln't you ashamed
to be begging for a llving1
Weary Willie-Not bit. mum,
WuE eiucated fer de ministry.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

seidum Fedd- Honestly. boss.
don't know where me next meal 10
comm from. Citizen (grumy)-
Neither do Il It Is certainly not COM
ing from mel
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

Toroe from her husband. a man by the
name OF Lawlor. and went upon the
Ttago. She could not act, but men
could look at her and her ugress
beauty. She appeared In New York,
but did not succeed. She solicited an
audience with Jim" Fisk. She was
penniless then and only possessed the
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

Once Again.
Where are you going. my pretty
maid?"
I'm going milking, SIR" she said.
May ! 90 long2" he asked OF her,
There's one calf there "ready, SIR"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

II . baby Ia a well-sprlng OF pleas
uro twins must be deluge.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

II man has insomnia he is seldom
troubled with nightmare.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15
Jokes FROM JUDGE.

Mrs wagsles-I met the doctor to-
day and told him about your malaria.
lie sali you were to take some whisky
every time you had the chills.
WaHlos-All right, my dear. Ill
shake for the drinks.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

Ar did o'Brlen hav a good wake7"
asked Rafferty, OF Mulligan.
"Dh he7" replied Mulllgan. "shure.
an iihe'd been alolve to enjoy It he'd
a thught he was hayin' the tonne OF
his life"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

Agcnt-Madam. a complete history
Houewise-No think
Agent-And the Memoirs
Housewife-Nevor mind
in the home
n family,
Housewife (cagerly)-Tn that Just love fiction
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-15

Fira chorus girl-what do you sup
rose persuaded Sadie TO marry that
young brewerl lie hasn't much
moneI
Second cnorus girl-Maybe not. But.
you know. one has TO begin at the
bottom OF the ladder.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-09
How lie became a Painter.

1t is related Of a former president OF
the Royal Academy, Sir Francis Grant,
that, in spite of his early love of paint
ing. he made law his first serious study.
But when his youngest brother Joined
the army he painted a portrait of him
in full uniform and on horse back,
which was so greatly admired in the
family circle that he suddenly resolv-
ed to abandon law. for which he had
no liking, and take to art. When his
coach" came next day Francis told
him Of his change of plan. The tutor
took it as a good joke, and, sitting
down, opened the books for a course
Of cram Grant thereupon flung
books and papers into the fire, to the
astonishment of his teacher. who left
the house angry and annoyed, and was
paid off next day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-09

Vienna has a new society which
should rouse some American cities to
noble emulation. No woman not d.
vorced is eligible to membership, but
there is nothing frivolous about the or
ganization. II Is to be called the HUI
manity club, and its badge is a silver
ring, engraved with that word, and
worn on the wedding ring finger. The
appropriateness OF the name seems a
trifie occult; but, presumably, divorc-
ed woman has more troubles OF her
own, in Austria, than here and needs
moral support. The idea of band OF
divorced women meeting weekly for
mutual entertainment and support"
will probably strike the average Am
erican citizen as distinctly humorous;
but il is a serious matter In Vienna,
and the club proposes building for
itself a permanent home.-New York
Sun.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-09
nan,,Iog business ON the Increase.

The annual report of State Banking
Commissioner Maltz, issued on the 9th,
saws that at the date of the report,
Jan. 1, there were 192 state banks and
three trust companies under the super
vision of the department. During the
year six state banks, located at Benton
Harbor, Blissfeld, Mt Clemens, Flush
ing, Rochester and Saranac, were or
ganized, increasing the capital stock
of the state banks Sl95, 600. During.
the year there was not single failure
of a state bank. Two national banks,
at Durand and ST. Joseph, were con-
verted into state banks during the
year. Only one bank, the Oceana
County Savings Bank at Hart, has re-
duced its capital stock, while the
Wayne County Savings Bank, the De-
troit Savings Bank, the Blissfield State
Bank, the Dexter State Bank, the First
State and Savings Bank, of Evart, the
Farmers and Mechanics Bank, of Ben
ton Harbor, and the Commercial State
Bank, of ST. Joseph, have increased
their capital stock. The total amount
of increase in the capital stock of the
state banks is S540,0 To this the
commissioner adds the increase by or
ganization of new banks, making a
total increased capitalization of $780,
600. Deducting the total decrease of
capital stock from this sum and the
net increase, S635, 900, is shown. All
but $11, 576l5 of this amount has been
Maid in
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-09
AS TO NERV ES.
They Are Valuable Asset When Di-
plomacy Is Needed.

Neeoeus
Some friends of mine live in an
apartment house-the housekeeping
apartment kind of house-down town.
The arrangements for laundry work
are limited and the occupants Of the
flats take Mondays turn about. If Mrs.
A. washes on Monday this week, she
lets Mrs. B. take that day next week
and contents herself with Tuesday.
Mrs. c., whose linen is Numbered on
Wednesday this week, has washing
done on Monday week after next. The
arrangement is complicated, but gave
great satisfaction till Mrs. ID. moved
into the top fiat. On the first Monday
she took possession Of the laundry in
work. The second Monday she pre-
pared to do the same thing, though it
was Mrs. AS turn. Mrs. AS maid is
Irish, nearly 6 feet tall and weighs
about 200 She refused to vacate the
laundry. Mrs. ID. went upstairs in
tears. Presently Mr.. ID. came down to
claim the place for his wife. He up
braided Mrs. AS maid for her con-
duct and insisted that his wife must
have her way. Mrs. ID. is so very
nervous" he said, that I can't have
her annoyed. You must give way to
her. She's so exceedingly nervous,
you see." Mrs. AS maid reported the
conversation to Mrs A. later "And
what did you say to him, Anne?" asked
the mistress. Faith mum, said the
maid, II told him I was the most ner-
yous lady on the block. Indeed says
l, I'm that nervous that can't an
swer for the consequences il bes
crossed And it's my clothes are out
now, mum. Washing Post.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-09

The Chronicle states that gold was
first found in Bendigo by an old shep-
herd, who being pugnacious, was chris
tened by his comrades Bendigo, afte.
the pugilist. We believe, says the Ath-
enian. that the place was called Bandl-
coot creek; that, when the rush oc-
CURED, the diggers. mostly Callfornl-
ans, not acquainted with the Australi-
an animal after which the creek was
called, corrupted the name into that
of the well-known Nottingham pugi-
list. The most interesting fact about
the place, however is that when II
grew respectable it became ashamed of
its name, changed It, and, lately.
thinking that the earlier name was,
after all, racy of Australian life. de-
liberately reverted TO it.-San Fran
cisco Bulletin.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-09
CHINA WAR NEWS.

The latest mail from China has
brought to the state department at
Washington new proofs of the terrible
and perhaps irretrievable conditions
which exist under the foreign military
rule in north China, involving a situa-
ton not hitherto fully realized, even
in Washington, and utterly unappre-
ciated in the U. S. generally. The
character of the information which
has now come into the administration
possession is summarized in the fol-
lowing extracts from communication
written by one of the most trusted
officials in the service abroad and
mailed from Pekin month ago: "The
question of raising the indemnity,
though one of the most serious for the
Chinese government, is not paramount.
All the people who are likely TO know
declare that the Chinese peasant can
stand no greater burden of taxation
than in the past, as the question resell
yes itself largely to reducing the ex-
pense of collection, which in China in
wolves radical reforms. Another prop
osition for meeting the indemnity is to
grant lucrative mining and indus
trial concessions to foreigners, by that
means bartering their independence
and laying up endless trouble for the
Chinese, which are quick to recognize
the fact.
The report of Gen Ketteler, received
at Pekin from Kuo Lu, differs from the
other reports concerning the German
French expedition previously received.
Gen. Ketteler's report shows that the
Chinese troops did not leave the prov
ince till they were forced to do So The
entire brigade, commanded by Gen.
Ketteler, met the enemy on April 90
and inflicted immense loss. The re-
port does not give the loss. The Ger
mans had one officer and three soldiers
killed and 2s soldiers wounded.
The legation guard at the American
legation at PelIin will not be sub
iected to the order of any foreign
general. Official reports of the latest
phases of the negotiations at Pekin, as
told in press dispatches, have not
ICdNlitU nt
legation guard will retain it's indie
pendence, even if necessary to remove
it from Pel1in and from China.
dispatch from Pekin, dated May 1,
says that bloody battle has occurred
between the Russians and Chinese
near Mukden. The Russians lost 60 in
killed and wounded Four Russian
officers were killed, and among the
wounded was Gen. Zerpitzlxi.
The famine stricken people of China
are becoming desperate, and are now
eating each other. They have eaten
every blade of grass, every bit of bark
in fact everything that can be eaten
in that province.
The u. S. cavalry and artillery left
Pekin on the 9Th to march to Ton-Ku.
Imposing farewell ceremonies attended
their departure.
France has placed the amount of her
indemnity TO be asked from China at
I, 365, coo, 900 francs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-09
c. A. R. ORDER NO. 7
Has Been Issued by Department
Commander Allen.
MEMORIAL DAY APPROACHING
And the Commander Takes This Method
of Appealing To His Comrades-He Asks
That All Patriotic Persons Join I'm Pay
ing Tribute to the Departed Heroes
Memorial Day order.

Department Commander Allen of the
g. A. II. has issued general order No.
in which he calls attention to the fact
that Memorial day, sacred to the Grand
Army of the Republic, and fragrant
with tender memories of unforgotten
valor is approaching. Let the woman's
relief corps and all patriotic women,
the sons and daughters of veterans, all
veterans of the civil war and of the
more recent conflicts, together with the
school children and all civic organiza.
tions be invited to participate with
you in the duties of Memorial day.
Post commanders and all officers of
the posts are requested to use their best
efforts in directing the minds of their
fellow citizens TO a proper observance
of the both of May as a day sacred to
the memory of men who were instru-
mental in enabling the business man of
today to enjoy the benefits that he
calls his privileges Let there be a
proper effort made TO dispense with
any attempt to make the day one for
sport and amusement only.
"Post commanders are requested to
arrange, as far as practicable for an
observance by all churches on Sunday,
May &c, of an appropriate service com
memorating the soldier and sailor dead
of our country, and it is earnestly de-
sired that with their colors at the
front every Grand Army post in this
department will attend some such
memorial service liz a body on the Sab
bath next preceding Memorial day.
I'm accordance with the action of
the thirtieth national encampment, it
is ordered by the department com
mander that Lincoln's Gettysburg ad-
dress be read in connection with mem
orial services