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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27
How Stanley Discovered a Thief.

In his last letter to Edward King,
Stanley, the explorer, wrote:
You write about chains and chain
gangs. We have over two hundred
Zanzibaris, about fifty of whom crossed
the Continent with me. They are as
fine set of fellows as ever / wish to
see for my present purpose. They are
obedient. docile, brave, and hard-work-
ing. They will not steal, because they
are intelligent enough to perceive that
this would ruin the peace which We
have hitherto kept. They got their
rations regularly, and enough to enable
them to resist temptation. Such men
assuredly do not want chains nor sticks
nor whips. They are veterans, and a
short lecture at general muster is usually
sufficient. But we had one incoIrigibly
bad one among them. He stole three
fourths of our axes, and ten and twenty
picks and hoes. These were our imple-
ments with which to make the road, to
clear the forest and underbrush, and to
grade the highway. At first nobody
knew where these tools went Those
who used them daily reported their loss,
and l charged them five dollars on their
account on each article lost.
''But the daily report of this curious
loss continued, to the wonder of all. I
then said that l would charge ten dol
lars, as the loss was get ing serious. 1t
was as bad as making war upon the ex-
petition. The tools continued to dis
appear. AT last, enraged, l said that
whoever lost tool again would be pun
ished with iods, besides a fine. This
woke the Zanzibaris up. That very
evening they traced the thief carr; ing
his booty to native village. We mus
tered the Zanzibaris, and 1 told them
he was their brother they should pass
judgment, and l would simply carry
their law out. Each man who had lost
a hoe. machette, OF ak, or clothes,
came forward with their rods and deliv-
cred severe hogging. They then
asked for the anchor chain of the En-
Avant, and With this they secured the
thief for one month, after which he was
free. This is the story of chains, etc.
LAS for slaves, that is nonsense.
Every man IN cur employ has n contract,
by which | must abide as we'll as he. /
get nine hours work daily except on
Sunday, and they get their wages and
rations. Further than this have moth
ing to do with them, any more than /
have to do with the Europeans-except
to perform such kindly services as
necessity dictates.
A WESTERN SToRy.-The Waupaca
(Wis.) Post tells a story of boy who
was lost III that region twenty years ago
and was supposed to have been drowned,
but who, it appears, was stolen by the
Indians and raised among them in the
Far West. After drifting from the
Western wilds to a circus, where he was
injured while performing as an Indian
rider, the hero of the story, whose name
IS Orta Camp, found his way to Wau-
pace, where, in conversation with
mill man named Willard Camp, it was
discovered that he was talking to his own
brother. Tue story is almost too ro-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

THE USE of Homeopathic Medicines in
Veterinary practice is steadily gaining
ground, and it has been fully demon
strated that all diseases OF horses and
cattle, and especially the dreaded pleuro-
pneumonia, are readily ameaable to
Homeopathic treatment. Veterinary
Homeopathic Medicine cases and books,
giving plain directions for their use, can
be obtained in all styles and prices at
Boericke & Tails Homeopathic Phar-
macy, 145 Grand St, New York. Send
for Descriptive Price Current
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27
Language Cannot Describe 1t.

Mr.. Robert Gould, bookkeeper for
Walker & Maxcy, who are lumber deal
ers, recently said to our representative +:
"About one year ago was taken with
the genuine sciatica. / employed the
best physicians, but they could only re-
lieve me for the moment. Finally fused
st. Jacobs Oil and it effected complete
cure. "-Kennedec Reporter, Gardner,
Ne.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

DIR. PIkRcE-A neighbor of ours was suffer
ing from female weakness which the doc
tors told her could not be cured without SUP.
porter. After considerable persuasion nv wife
induced her to try your ''Fayorite Prescrip-
ton" After using one bottle she threw AWAY
the supporter and did a large washing, which
she had not done in two years before.
JAMES MILLER.
42i6 Jacob Street. Wheeling, W. Va.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

MENsMANs PEPToNIzED BEEF roNIC. the
only preparation OF beef containing its e1ati,,
nutritious properties Ii is not mere stimu.
liant like the extracts of beef. but contains
blood-makng. force-generating and life-Sus-
tanning properties invaluable for INDIGESTION.
DYSPEPSIA. nervous prostration. and all forms
OF general debility; Also in all enfeebled con-
ditions, whether the result of exhaustion ner-
vous prostration. overwcrk. or acute diseases.
particularly If resulting from pulmonary COM
plants. Caswell. Hazard Il Co., Proprietors.
New York. Sold bv Druggists.
HOME is the seminary of all other institu-
tons
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

REV. Mr.. SINCLAIR was among the first to
recognize the merits of Holmans Pad. His
testimonial. publishs in 1915, sold a great
number. Recently Mr.. 5. brought to our Office
voluntarily the following:
DR.. HOLMAN: After suffering for many years
from Chills and Fever. in utter despair of cure,
was induced to try Holman's Pad. Contrary
20 my expectations. | was cured and as the
event has SHOVE, radically. Year after year
odds It's testimony to the efficacy of the Pad in
all malarial complaints. After an experience
OF five years desire 10 reafirm all formerly
said of the virtues OF DIR. Helmans Pads, and
earnestly recommend them to the afflicted
Yours Very sincerely. J. Fl. SINCLAIR.
ToMPKINSvILLE. s l.. July Il. $50
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

A LARGE FAcToRY.-Krupp's works
were founded by his father in 1910. The
present Krupp succeeded in 1S4S, when
there were "a workmen against 10000
to-day, exclusive of workers in his
mines; 1850 tons of coal and coke are
consumed daily. The iron comes from
Germany and northern Spain.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

A CRAcK.-The fact that Chinese are
arriving at Victoria, British Columbia,
Mt the rate of 700 a week, suggests the
notion that even were our Pacific ports
closed there would be few cracks left
through which Chinese immigration
could leak into this country.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

Mr.. GAIL b. JOHNSON, business man.
ager of the Houston (Texas) Post, Las
used st. Jacobs Oil with the create t
benefit for rheumatism, says the Gal
weston (Texas) NcWs.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

WANDERED. DR.. Eustou Buckner, of
Greenville. Miss, was slave to opium.
While under the influence of the drug,
he wandered INTO a neighbours house,
and was killed in the dark as a burglar.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

The soft and silky appearance given to the
hair by the use of Carboline, the natural hal,
restorer and dressing, as now improved and
perfected is the subject of general remark BY
all who have witnessed it, effects upon the hui.
n;an head. Sold by all dealers in drugs.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

If YOUR lungs are almost wasted by con-
sumption DR.. Piercc's "'Goden Medical Dis
covery will not cure you vet as a remedy fo,
severe coughs. and all durable bronchial. throat
aud lung affections. ii is unsurpassed SEED
two stamps for DIR. Picrce's large pamphlet
treatise on Consumption and Kindred Alice
tious. Address WORLDS DIsPENsARy MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION. Buffalo y Y.
THE present is the living sum-total of The
whole past
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

CoLoRLEss AND CODA young girl deepl>
regretted that she was so colorless and cold
Her face was too white, and her hands and feet
felt as though the blood did not circulate After
one bottle of Hop Bitters had been taken she
was the rosiest aud healthiest girl in the town.
with vivacity and cheerfulness of mind graft
flying to her friends.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27
Catarrh OF the bladder.

Singing. smarting, irritation of the urinary
passages, diseased discharges, cured by Buchu-
pa:ba. Il at druggists Prepaid by express,
5l.25. 8 for s. +. >. WELLS. Jersey City, N J.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27
The sentinels which were

OK Posi-. sentinels which were
placed at Garfield's grave on September
23d, 1881, have never left it unguarded,
night or day, since. Thousands of
people visit the vault. The bronze
doors are thrown back, and the bier.
strewn with withered flowers, is shown
to visitors
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

If you are so terribly nervous that
every stupid thing you see frightens
you, avoid the looking glass.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27
womnn and Her Diseases

the title of large Illustrated treatise. by DR..
r. V. Pierce, BGffalo. y. Y. sent to any address
for three stamps. 1t teaches successful self
treatment.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

The sympathies of the press are ex-
tended to Mr.. Schwerdtfeiger, the
Northwestern editor who has been sued
for libel. Schwerdtfeiger's name is q
terror to evil.doers, Louisville Jour.
nal
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

l HAD severe attacks OF gravel and kidney
trouble; was unable to get any medicine or doc
Tor TO cure me until used Bop Bitters, and
they cured me in short time.-A DIsrIN.
GUIsHED LAWYER OF WAYNE Co., N. Y.
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SYRACUSE. n. Y. Sept. IS. 1890
III. III. WARMER " Co.: Sirs-Thanks to your
invaluable Safe Diabetes Cure, can now bid
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l ADVISE YOU to take "Lndsey's Blood
Searcher.' ScTofua. ulcers, old sores, PIN.
Piles. boils, etc., cured at once
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

FRANCE OF 920,l77 children born
in France in 1880 6S, 227 were illegiti-
mate
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

. WOULD no more do without Sellers Liver
Pills i'll my house." says a neIghbor ethan
flour They always cure headache. constipa-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

The triumph over our prejudices is of all
cOnquests the most difficult.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

OLEoMARGARINE, despite its high
sounding name, is butter fraud aftel
al.
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REPosE and cherrfulness are the badge of
he guntleman-repOse in en- .rgy
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HOW tn sFCIIRE HEALTH.

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Malaria. Nervous disorders. Debility Bou; complaints
skin
Osmun's Prepared Cod liver Uti and Lime.
The best medicine for the Lungs Sold by all Drug.
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If afh cted it'll eyt S. DR. Isaac Thomps ms
EYE WATER. Druggists sell it; &c. bottle.
For SPECIAL RATES for advertising in thi. papar
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27
"Th,ew Away her supporter.

He ONLY employs his passion who can make
use OF his reason
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

HOME is the seminary of all other institu
tiOnS
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-05-27

IL the impu-
dence ofthe
advertiser
man be the
measuring
standard.
II looked
funnytose see
the train
and engine
sw ath d
with these
parti- color
ed rhcu-
matte wrap
pings and
at a conve-
nient OPP
portunity
our cores
pondent in.
quired of
the conduc-
tor what it
oil mnnsat
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IL aff cted it'll eye s. u DIR. Isaac Thomps N,
EYE WAITER Druggists sell Il. 2Sc. a bottle.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-08-15

There are two kinds Of toy pistols.
One uses a small cartridge, charged
with pure rifle powder, and similar in
all respects except size TO the ordina.
ry pistol cartridge. The other ex.
plodes a denoting wafer, charged with
Illuminating compound. The latter
is supposed TO be the dangerous weap-
on. The illuminate of mercury with
which the wafer is known to he charg-
ed is known to be a nerve poison when
taken into the circulation. II can be
administered internally without seri-
rious danger. But if it passes into the
system from the outside through an
abrasion or cut, il will almost surely
produce lockjaw and ultimately cause
death. The toy pistols are clumsy
instruments. The waters seldom ex.
plode promptly, and, even when they
do, throw of sparks and fragments
that may break the skin of the pistol
hand If though these wounds the
illuminate of mercury gets into the
blood, lockjaw is a natural result.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-08-15

A CGNCINNATIAN's TRICK.-A Gin.
cinnati man went to st. Louis and adj.
vestised to teach telegraphy to a lady
with reference to procuring her a stu
alton; tuition, s25, on easy terms.
He had several applications from shop
girls, seamstresses, etc., and tor some
time continued it 50 that each one
thought that she was the one favored
pupil who was learning the art and
would get the situation. But after
meeting each other on the stairs and
about the building several times they
grew suspicious and began to press
him for that situation. Then he slid
out with their money. He had long
hair and big teeth, which the st. Lou
is papers say is their reason for think
lug he came from Cincinnati; but he
was so accomplished talker that the
women forgot how ugly he was.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-08-15

Mr.. Black, who resides at HILLSIDE.
70, Ark, exhibits control and inHu.
ence over the reptile family astonish-
ingly mysterious. In the woods,
creeks, or wherever he finds a snake, it
matters not Of what type of deadly
poison aud venom it may be, he sue
ceeds in capturing it alive and suffer
ing as little from the clasp of its fangs
as if il were an ordinary pin scratch.
lie handles and fondles them about
his person with as much indifference
as if they were so many harmless
toys. He will allow the largest rat
tlesnake to deliberately strike and
bury its fangs into his flesh, and ap.
parently suffers no inconvenience or
serious consequences from the tragic
risk. BY a certain weed or growth
of vegetation he claims to destroy the
effect of the bite. When bitten, he
chews and swallows the juice Of the
weed, which acts like a CHARM
[Chicago Times.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-08-15

Sixteen years ago baby eleven
months old was found in a street in
Boston, dressed in costly clothes and
wearing locket on which was engrav-
ed the name of "Charles Willoughby. "
The child was adopted by a restaurant
keeper Of Hartford, Conn, and chris.
tened Charles Rodgers. He grew up
in Ignorance Of his origin, and the clues
furnished by the articles worn by him
when he was found led TO no further
discoveries. Recently he became Il
waiter in the Lawton House at Stone
Bridge, Rhode Island, and worked
there several months. Then he sud
denly received message from II dying
man at Providence, who proved to be
his grandfather, and was informed that
he had fallen heir to large fortune.
An unexplained mystery hangs about
the history of the boy. Ii is said that
his relatives have all along known of
his whereabouts and doings, but for
reasons not stated did not make them
selves known to him until the occur
renee that has suddenly placed him in
possession of ample wealth.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-08-15

An exchange says that it isn't often
that one finds single worth s2S, 600,
yet Joseph G. Palmer, a California
pioneer, who recently died, once gave
one that value. II happened in this
way. lie was a banker, and had
trust funds in his hands amounting to
s2S, 600. II became necessary 10 draw
the money at once, and Mr.. Palmer's
consent was necessary, but he had
been called away to attend to some
duty in lumber yard, some mile or
so from the bank. Thither the depos
itor hastened and made known his
wants, and the necessity of having
them attended to Immediately.
Mr.. Palmer could find neither pen,
pencil, ink or paper. But without a
moments hesitation, he picked up a
shingle, borrowed piece Of red chalk,
and with it wrote on the single in
large distinct letters, a check for $685.
600. This was good when presented
for all the money the deposition had in
the bank, and it proved an exceeding
ly good advertisement for Palmer.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-08-15
Country Girls

Meta Victoria Fuller, in a sisterly
way, thus talks to country girls:
"The farmers daughters are soon
to he the life as well as the pride Of
this country-a glorious race Of wo-
men which no other land can show.
seek not 10 natter them; for before
they can become this, they will have
TO make an earnest effort Of one or
two things. There are some who
deprecate their condition, and some
who have a false pride in il, because
they demand more consideration than
they merit. A want Of intelligence
on all the subjects Of the day, and OF
refined education, is no more excu-
sable in country than in a town.
bred girl, in these days Of many
books and newspapers.
Many girls are discouraged because
they cannot be sent away from home
to boarding schools; but men of su.
perior minds and knowledge Of. the
world would rather have for wives
women well and properly educated at
home. And this education can be
had wherever the desire is not want
ing. A taste for reading does wond.
ers; and an earnest thirst after knowl.
edge is almost certain 10 attain a
sweet draught from the Pierian
spring,
There is a farmers daughter in this
very room in which | am waiting-a
beautiful, refined and intelligent wo.
man-in whose girlhood books we're
not so plenty as now, and who OBJ
tanned her fine education under diff.
culties which would have discouraged
any hut one who had true love for
study"
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-08-15

George Francis Train is living in
New York, where he is considered in
the light of a harmless lunstic. For
FIVE years he has sat daily in Madison
Park, bare.headed, surrounded by
children, whom he treats to candy and
playthings. He has not spoken to q
man for an entire year. His skin j:
very dark from exposure, and his hail
is as white as snow. This man intro
duced the American street railway il
London amid great opposition.-[N
Y. Times.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-08-15


FooLING PITTsBuRG BARTENDERs.
For some time past bartonders in
this city have been swindled by i. ii.
Rosenberger, who conducted his oper-
alions in this wise: lie would enter
a saloon, call for a drink, and offer in
payment genuine silver dollar. Be
fore the bartender could pick it from
the counter Roseuberger would say:
"See here | don't want 10 swindle you;
that's counterfeit" The barkeeper
would then scrutinize the coin, and
admire what he believed was a clever
imitation. The confidence man would
then ask for an offer on so many pieces
to be delivered as per sample. A
contract was commonly made at fifty
cents on the dollar. A number were
victimized in this way, aud after max
ing cash advances would receive in
return boxes filled with fragrants Of
scrap iron or other worthless material.
R1senberger has been arrested. He
made a full confession and urged the
excuse that il people were willing to
buy counterfeit coin it was little pity
they should be swindled.-[ Pittsburg
Post.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-08-15

The pastors of the Methodist Epis
copal churches of York, Pa, publish
n card, giving their reasons for refus'
ing to attend so.called camp meetings.
Many of these enterprises, they say,
are not under the control of any de
partment of the church and are man
aged by grossly immoral men, who
use money to bride uneducated con
sciences and obtain this money by col
fusion with railroad corporations. owe
are in favor of camp meetings" the
clergymen add, whenever it can be
demonstrated that their influence is
more helpful than hurtful to the cause
of Christ"
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-08-15

Cincinnati physician says that di
arrh@a and summer complaints can be
cured by exposing water in a blue bot
tie to the sun for a halt an hour OIL
upward, and then giving one or two
teaspooniuls each hour until systems
change. Water thus affected by thu
sun he declares to be great nervin'
and refrigerant as we'll as an astrin
gent.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-08-15

Miss Susan b. Anthony is going to
Texas to lecture. 1t is safer for Miss
Anthony in Texas today than it was
back in the ffties. But all the same,
she would have gone there in the
'ffties if there had been need of it.
The Anthonys are fighting Quakers,
and there isn't a man or woman of the
stock that wouldn't charge a six-gur
battery single handed if their convic
tions moved them that way Bur
lington Hawkeye.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-08-15

A young man, who had married a
bad tempered woman, was one day
provoked TO correct her. The lady
complained to her father, who, know
ing her character, followed the exam
pie of her husband, and boxing her
ears, said There now; go and tell
the fellow that | am even with him;
he has beaten my daughter and have
boxed his wife 5 ears
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-08-15

They had just amputated the pa
tents leg, and one of the students ask
ed the demonstration: "Say, professor
will the patient recover" mo-" re
piled the prince of science; 'there new
er was any hope for him since the ac'
cident took place" "Then what die
you cut his leg off for?" ITO teach
him patience under his suffering, my
Young friend !
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-08-15

The following bic Of history is from
the Cleveland Herald: Once upon a
time--this has nothing to do with the
Cincinnati, Hamilton a. Dayton, re.
member-there was a corporation. The
stock Of the company amounted to
10000 shares aud was equally owned
by John Jones and Sam Smith. The
profits yielded regular annual div.
idend of 10 per cent. on the capital
stock Of 81 100000, which was $780,.
600. This was equally divided between
thetwo owners of the stock. Now, John
Jones was thrifty. While he had an
eye to business, he also had another
eye TO John Jones. Sam Smith was
not so thrifty, but was a good fellow.
Oneday John Jones said to Sam SMITH
"Sam, let's increase the stock to 10,
600 shares. You said the other day
that you wanted to Use 100000. If
you like, | will take the odd thousand
shares and pay you cash for it," Sam
agreed to that, as he was good fell
low. But after a time the company
met and had an election. Then il was
that John Jones made substantial use
Of his odd thousand shares Of stock.
It gave him a majority, and he voted
himself president and treasurer of the
company. He fixed the salary of the
president at $50, 900 aud that of the
treasurer at $4,000, and that used up
the 500, 1000, which had formerly been
called a dividend. Sam Smith got
left, all on account Of John Jones own.
ing a little more than a majority of
the stock.