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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-06-23
The stock Board .

SAN Francisco, June 23. Best and
Beleher, 4.25; Chollar, 200; Consoli.
dated Va, so; Crown Point. LAO;
Eureka Con, 500; Gould & Curry, 2.70;
Hale Norcross, 5.25; Mexican, 800;
N. Belle. $50; 0phir, 2,75; Potosi,
l.25; Savage, 80; Sierra Nevada, 3.s5;
Ifninn. 60: Yellow Jacket. S.15.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-11-28
A Pennsylvania Bear Story.

One of the oldest residents of Kane,
McKane county, Pa, is Mr.. Joseph
Jones. He is an eccentric old fellow,
and spends nearly all his time with his
gun, He was &c this fall. At the age
of II he was crack shot, and but few
in this vicinity could then beat him.
That place was then little better than
an unbroken wilderness, in which
roamed thousands, of deer, bears, pan
theirs and other wild animals. Mr..
Jones says he has shot and killed over
$500 deer, 325 bears, besides a great
many panthers, wildcats, and cata
mounts.
Mr. Jones spends several weeks
every fall in a small hut he has built in
the midst of the forest, going there just
as soon as the law permits deer hunt
ing. He had a remarkable tussel with
a big bear the other day. in which he
vanquished the beast, but received
serious injuries himself
While crossing marsh mile from
his cabin he discovered footprints of a
bear He soon found bruins home in
a cave in rock ridge few hundred
feet away, and on bed of leaves were
lying two little cubs no bigger than
kittens. He had captured the prize and
was retreating when he encountered an
immense she-bear, the mother of the
cubs, who had scented the stranger.
Before Mr.. Jones could draw his
rife to his shoulder the animal was
upon, and grasping him in her paws,
gave him such a terrible squeeze that
he tainted, when the bear, thinking him
dead released her grip. He fortunate
ly reganed his consciousness quickly,
and while the old bear was playing
with her cubs, the plucky hunter drew
his rifle and shot her in the side. The
bullet did not strike the animals heart,
and as the brute dashed at him again
Jones drew his hunting knife, and with
one bold stroke nearly severed the
bears head from her body. Congratu-
lating himself upon his escape the hun
ter picked up the cubs and started
homeWard.
He had gone but a short distance,
however, when he met another bear,
the mate of the one he had just killed.
His rifle was unloaded Unsheathing
bis clasp knife as the beast approached
him, he plunged it into his throat, but
be had caught him for the fatal hug.
1t was struggle for life or death, and
the brave hunter fought desperately.
During the struggle the pair reached
the edge Of cliff fully hundred feet
high and sloping at an angle of As de-
grees down to small creek. AS the
animal grabbed Jones they slid over
the edge of the slope and began rolling
down. Jones was carried with the
bear, and every foot of the distance
traversed added to their velocity.
When they reached the foot of the
slope they struck against tree killing
the bear and breaking two of Jones'
ribs and dislocating his right arm.
lie was picked up in an insensible
condition and brought to bis home in
this village, where he now lies in q
critical condition The male bear he
killed weighed 4S4 pounds.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-11-28
A Western LynChing.

About half past ten O'Clock last Sun
day night; lone horseman was seer
riding into the town of Fowler, Indiana
He rode completely around the Court
House and jail and seemed to be taking
a survey of things, after which he rode
away again. Two or three people who
| happened to be on the street saw il
| idea that he was a scout for a party ot
| lynchers never seems to have suggested
itself until, in about an hour after, three
hundred masked men rode into town.
| They hitched their horses, posted
guards to warn away citizens and went
to the east door of the Jail, where they
soon found an entrance oy breaking
down the door with sledges. Then
the quietly but with great determine.
tion proceeded to break the iron doors
leading to the corridors. This took
some time-half an hour Finally,
however, the doors gave way under
their sturdy strokes. Nelling heard
the gratings give way and well knew
the purpose Of the mob He dressed
himself and, when the last cell door
was forced met the mob at the door.
us your name Jacob Melting ?" de-
manded the leader
"That is my name," said Neliing.
eve are after you," said the leader
81 am ready" responded Nelling.
Five men lifted him into buggy in
waiting and the whole party then
started towards Oxford The old fel-
low took the matter coolly. He made
no resistance nor outcry. The onl y re-
mark be made was: "Go little slow,
gentlemen; | am older than some of
you" On the way to Oxford, how
ever, he weakened and begged for
mercy, but was told that if he made the
least outcry he would be treated to a
much crueller fate than that of hanging.
When the band got within half mile
of Oxford Melting was asked if he had
anything to say and replied by making
a plea for his life. Only about fifty cit
izens gathered there and they were
held back by masked men while the
leaders drove Nelling under a tree.
The rope was quickly thrown over a
limb and two men placed the moose
around the old mans neck In doing
this the collar he wore was torn off
Another attempt to make him recite the
story of the murder was of no avail
"Were you ever implicated in any
other crime ?'' asked the leader.
"No, sir,n answered Melting.
"Did you kill Ada Atkinson, Mel
ling p
Il did, captain"
"Have you any statement to make
as to your last testimony ?''
"No, sir"
"Have you any statement to make In
regard to your motive for killing that
girl ?"
"No, sir"
"Drive under"
The wagon was driven from under
the tree and Nelling was left hanging.
He died with hardly a struggle.
The band then dispersed quietly and
next day no one apparently had any
idea of who were engaged in the law
less Job.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-11-28
The Duty Of Constables.

The following extract from recent
charge of Judge Livingston, of Lancas-
ter county, may be of interest
ing value to officials: "While the of
fee of constable is not lucrative one,
it is one of responsibility. A constable
! should be temperate and even temper
| ed, and see that the laws are executed
without fear, favor or affection If the
duties are not properly performed, con-
stables are recreant to and violate the
trust reposed in them. 1t is the duty
of constables to see that the polls are
kept open so that citizens can exercise
the right of voting. AS to violation of
the liquor law they may come before
court by remonstrance of citizens of the
district, by information, by a knowl-
edge of the constable himself, or by
complaint of a citizen before justice.
The rule is rather TO shield and aid
liquor dealers than to assist the officers
to bring any violators to justice. The
constable must look after the violators
of the law single handed Constables
who fail in their duty in returning
those who violate the liquor law are
liable to fine and perjury. 1t is the
duty of constables to visit all places
where vinous, malt or spurious liquors
are sold, and the constable will remem-
ber that the law requires them to enter
such places as constables, and that the
law must be obeved. Constables mustgo
in to see whether parties have the
proper licenses hanging in their bar
room as the law directs. A constable
can know whether parties are selling
without license; it is in their power to
root out these places, and when it is as
certained that they are in earnest, viola
tion of the liquor law will cease"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-11-28
A Sharp Legal Point.

A novel case was decided by the
Supreme Court of Ohio, last Tuesday,
which has attracted some considerable
attention. A young man named
Streight, prisoner in the penitentiary,
was released by order of the court.
Streight had been convicted of perjury
under the following circumstances: He
fell in love with young lady of his
town and became engaged, much to
the chagrin of the girls parents. who
would not have it. A ruse was resort
ed to. Young Streight, when he got
his license, swore the girl was
eighteen years old. The hus-
band was afterward arrest
ed and convicted of perjury.
The case was taken to the District
Court on error. 1t appears that when
the Probate Judge was reelected he
continued his deputy without swearing
him over again or requiring new
bond, and it was claimed by the defense
that the deputy was not an officer, and
therefore not empowered to administer
the oath. The District Court held
that he was an officer de tfdcto, and that
the oath was binding. The Supreme
Court now decides that the deputy was
not an officer de facto or de jure, and
therefore had no power to administer
the oath, and that Streight was there
fore not guilty of perjury. This is a
very fine point, and will prove instruc-
tive to the Probate Judge of the State.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-11-28
Prospect Items.

Last week our teachers were all at
tending the Institute except Prof
Grove, who had as much of an Insti
tute at home as he could well attend
to; the third term of his school in the
Academy, opening on Tuesday, the
18th, with an attendance far greater
than he was expecting.
The question "Who will be the next
Superintendent? ?" is beginning to
agitate the minds of our people. Some
think it will be Prof Grove but the
Prof. says be has too good a position
to leave for the small salary of Coun
ty Superintendent.
The folks interested in the common
schools here have started Literary
Society in the large school building
Mr.. Frank Critchlow is President
This is good investment for the
young folks.
There will be q series of local Insti
tutes held at various points in this
section of the county during the winter
Rev. Benton Forester, who has
been unwell for some years, is now very
low and is not expected to live great
while.
Students who wish to attend a good
school at very small expense should
come at once and join the classes in the
Academy here. Students can come in
to the school, we believe at any time
during the term.
Two of our teachers, Mr. McGowaI
and Mr.. j. G.. Ricketts,, held positions
Of trust and honor at the Institute last
week.
Mr.. McGowan, we are informed, il
student Of the Freshman class at the
Academy at Prospect
Two gentlemen from MuddycrecI
township have challenged Prof. Grove
to debate.
Mr.. f. j. Cunningham, Of Whites
town, is preparing himself this year in
the Academy for entrance to the
Sophomore class at Washington and
Jefferson college next fall
Prospect is well supplied with doc
tors, DR.. Barber, DR.. Richardson, DR.
Lepley, DR. LeighDer, DR.. Allen Ball
Dr. John Miller with the red coat, who
graduated very suddenly from the
Academy last term.
The general business of our people
is, as usual, good. Everybody seems
to be enjoying life and catching the
pleasure Of the wintry days as they
pass ''SEMPER
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-11-28

There is vast deal of philosophy
in the remark of Calino that "Provi-
dence has placed death at the very end
of life in order to give people time to
prepare for it,"
MIR. c. N. May, Mechanicsburg,
Pa, says: 81 was very weak and de-
bilitated Browns Iron Bitters made
me feel like another person."
We have heard of man who was
so completely broken down by the
death of his wife that he had to marry
again almost Immediately in order to
recover his equilibrium. The physi-
clan said he would have gone insane
from grief if he had not married the
second time, but that that saved him.
"A men who will always find some
good excuse for his own shortcomings
II didn't recognize you in the street,
not because you were poorly dressed, "
said q conceised snob, "but because 1
am very near-sighted. Indeed | am
so near sighted that l can't even see
the stripes on the arm of that corporal
on the other side of the street"
No matter what may be the name,
or how long standing the trouble, DR..
Benson's Skin Cure will always cure
skin diseases. Grateful hundreds of
cured patients attest this fact. 81, at
druggists.
The recent senseless nonsense in
England about burying dissenter in
the same cemetery with member of
the Establishment reminds us of the
notice which church clerk gave to
the congregation:-"No person is to
be buried in the adjoining churchyard
except those living in the parish; and
those who wish to be buried there
must apply to the parish clerk"
Some drink to make them wide awake,
And some to make them Sleep
Some drink because they merry are,
And some because they weep
Some drink because they're very hot,
And some because they're cold
Some drink to cheer them when they're young
And some because they're old.
Some drink to give them appetite.
And some to aid digestion;
Some for doctors say its right"
And some without question.
Some drink when they bargain make,
And some because of loss
Some drink when they their pleasure take,
And others when they're cross.
Some drink for sake Of company,
While others drink more sly;
And many drink, but never think
About the reason why.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-11-28
A GA EeIb.

To all those who are suffering from the er
rors and indiscretions of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss of manhood. &c,
| will send recipe th;t will cure you, FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy was dis
covered by missionary in South America.
Send self-addressed envelope to the Rgv.
JOSEPH I. INMAN, Station u, New York C,ty
ly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-11-28
Cleveland, Ohio.

The DAILY Anzeiger" says: "Chief
Superintendent of Police, j. w.
Schmitt, of this city, who has been in
the service a quarter of century, en-
dorses St. Jacobs Oil as pain banish-
er. 1t cured him of rheumatism,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-11-28
Luther was not far from the trr

Luther was not far from the truth
when he compared original sin to the
beard of man. We are shaved to-
day and look clean and have smoth
chin; tomorrow our beard has grown
again, nor does it cease to grow while
we remain on earth.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-11-28

'One must be poor to know the lux
ury of giving" That may be so, but
we think anybody can enjoy the luxury
of giving his fellow sufferer bottle of
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup to cure his
cough.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-11-28

-Flattery is the most delightful
think on earth. 1t is perfect bliss to
be told that you are great and good
even when your crimes stare you in the
face. There is an old English proverb.
"None ever gives the lie to him that
praiseth him."
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-11-28

The Largest Stock
of Ladies', Gents and Children's fur
nishing goods, at
RITTER e RALsToN's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-11-28
Important Pension Decision.

Secretary Teller has rendered an i'm
portant decision in reply to question
by the Commissioner of Pensions asking
for proper and uniform construction
of the revised statutes concerning pen
sions to dependant mothers. The Sec
retary maintains that if the son was a
minor the father was entitled to his
services, or, if not living, the mother
was so entitled, and therefore the de-
pendant father or mother should be al.
lowed the pension.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-11-28
/ M

Diseases Of the blood own IT coaqueror. Endorsed
in writing by over fifty thousand leading citizens
clergymen and physicians in U. S. and Europe.
g5-For sale by all leading druggists. $50.
The DR.. S. A. Richmond Medical Co. Props,
st. Joseph, Mo. 80
Charles n. Crittenton, Agent, New York City
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-11-28

"Our family physician gave up our
child to die," wrote Henry Knee, Esq,
of Nerilla, Warren county, Tenn. "It
had fits Samaritan Nervan has cured
the child" $I.5O.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-11-28

Cured When Physicians Give
up.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-17
IF 1T BE TRUE.
II it be true, and who shall dare deny
The universal voice Of prophecy?

If it be true, and who shall dare deny
The universal voice of prophecy?
If it be true. that just beyond the river
Which we call DEATH the soul shall live forever
In fair country bathed in morning light.
If we are soon to range that realm of bliss,
Should my proud soul be welded into this?
If it be true that we are children all
Of one kind Father, at whose gracious call
We come to live in peace with one another,
That every child of sorrow is my brother
Ii it be true that virtue hath no guise,
Nor gold the power to purchase paradise.
Ii the dear Father loves the weak and poor,
Nor turns aside from any humble door,
Ii he would seek his children's happiness.
Why in my labor should venture less3
If soon beneath the very turf tread
This mortal form shall slumber with the dead,
And resting on it's cold and crumbling pillow,
Shall no more feel the toss of passions billow.
Jf head and hand no more have power to move
To thoughts of mercy OF to deeds of love,
Should this lingering moment consecrate
To thoughts unk1nd, or deeds of scorn Or hate2
If it be true-and this | surely know,
That shall reap the very kind SOW,
That must stand alone-not for another,
And answer for myself-not for my brother,
Then should / waste my life in fruitess care,
For what another's conscience has to bear,
Save, if l may, to bear some humble part
To lift the burden from an aching heart?
--BuGalo Sunday Courier.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-17
Foreign.

The st. Gothard Railway is financial
success.
The health of Prince Bismark is i'm
proving.
Political criminals are frightfully tor
tued in Russia.
Ruskin has gone back to Oxford as
professor Of fine arts.
Prince Gortschakoff, ex-chancellor Of
the Russian empire, is dead.
Sir Garnet Wolsely is an ardent advo-
cate of temperance in the army.
London has Society for the Suppress
sion of Blasphemous Literature.
Pope Leo XIII, recently celebrated the,
fifth anniversary of his coronation as
Pope.
The Empress of Germany has given
1000 marks to the American food suf.
erers.
One hundred and eighty jews in
Vienna became Roman Catholics during
the past year.
The invitation TO the Cars coronation
| includes nearly all the crowned heads OF
| Europe and Asia.
| The Khedive is to present medals TO
the English troops who took part in the
Egyptian campaign.
| Young girls in the factories in Toronte,.
Canada, are whipped for disobedience
and neglect of work. q
The French are urged by Pasteur TO
make incubation Of dogs with the virns
of hydrophobia compulsory.
Two ladies, the last dcscendsmts Of
Amerigo Vespueci, care begging the Ro-
man Government for pension.
| During recent service in Turkish,
Morguc Sofia stole up behing the oaici-
ating priest, and split his head open with
q cieaver.
| The Countessof Chesterfield has placstf
II brass tablet in the parish church of
Brethy, Derbyshire, in memory Of Lord
| Beaconsfeld.
| Leo XIII has just given an audience in.
the Vatican to 1900 children Of the sle-.
mentary schools esta ablished and sup
ported by himself
Tie Prince of Wales will not attend
I the coronation OF the Gar because it is
the duty Of the heir apparent to avoid
dangerous places.
As recent English. weddin. whole
roasted OK. 1000 loaves OF. bread aud 1Os-
plnts Of beer, were distributed 70. tbs:
poo- Of the neiglibo:Irusl.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-17

1t is stated that confessional has
been established in Grace Church, y
leading Episcopal house Of worship in
Cleveland, and that the pastor, Rev. Geo.
w. Hinkle, declares his readiness to
receive confessions and grant absolution
where proper spirit of repentance is
shown. A report was published that
crucifxes and candles similar to those
used in Catholic churches had been ar
rayed behind the cbancsl pail, but this is
contradicted. Mr.. Hinkle Keeps his face
snIonthly shaven and wears the attire
peculiar to Romish priests.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-17

FIRST COMET OF 1854 little before
7 o'clock P. NJ, on the 23rd of February,
while Prof. Lewis Swift, Director of the
Warner Observatory, Rochester, N. Y,
was scanning the western sky, he dis
covered brilliant comet located in the
constellation of Pegasus, near the star
Beta. Tie new comet is moving east
ward and is very bright. This is the
first comet discovered during the present
yeag and also the first discovery made By
means of the new telescope of the Warner
Observatory, which is the largest private
telescope in the world.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-17

Prof. Swift, the boss man of the Roches-
ter Observatory, proclaims the advent of
another comet within the jurisdiction
Of telescope vision. In the meanwhile
the big comet discovered last year, is
rapidly moving away into the immensity
Of space, though young people who don't
go to bed as soon as they should, affirm
that is still visible in the south, about
midnight-rather dim and obscure, but
that isn't the fault of the comet.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-17
"NIGGER MIGHTY HaPPY"-PLANT
TION SONG

TION SONG
J.A. MACON.
Hog start a-runnin' when de overseer callin';
WhipperwIll holler when tho iewdraps falin';
Duck keep a quackin when do hard rain po' n;
Crows flock togedder when do young corn
growin'
Pig gwine to squcal when dc milk maid churnin';
Niger mighty happy when de black-berries
turnin';
Saurl go to jumpin' when de scaly bark comm;
Hee-martin sail when de honey-bee hummin';
Lean horse niCker whom the pumpkin vine
spreadin';
Rabbit back his ear when de cabbage-stak
f= headin';
Rooster start CROWN when dc broad day
hraakin;
Niger mighty happy when de hoe cake bakin';
Big fish futter when he done koteh de cricket;
Big frog lihe1y when he singin' in de ticket;
Mule git Rlicker when de plartin time over;
Colt mighty galy when you turn him in de
clover;
An it come mighty handy to dc niger man
natur'
When he's soppin' in de gravy wild big Yum
'tater.
Blacksnak vain while de ole hen hatchn';
Sparrow hawk lookin' while tho little chicken
scratchin;
Big owl Jolly when de little bird singin';
'Possum gwlno to clam whar de ripe simmons
swingln';
Niger mighty happy-ef he amt wuf dollar
When he startln' out cotin' wild a tall standin'
collar!
-Ceuf,ru Rrir-r- Trrc
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-17

Capt. Pierce Lanier of Livingston parish
was ylaid and assassinated at the Phil.
Spiller place on his way home from Baton
Rouge, February %. He was shot twice,
once in the right side and once through the
cheek, and his clothing was nearly all
burned off his body, indicating that it had
been saturated with coal oil and set atre.
The Baton Rouge duocate says
"On his person was found the sum of SIG.
Capt. Lanier was an elderly man, who had
been engaged in several bloody difficulties,
and it is conjectured that he probably fell a
victim to some feud Of long standing. Nc
arrests have so far been reported"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-17

One good turn deserves another. When
Thibodaux was afflicted with yellow
fever in 1878, Jeffersonvillc, Indiana,
contributed $50 to its relief When JEFF
fersonviIe was inundated by the waters
of the Ohio river couple of weeks ago
and sent forth call for relief, citizens OF
Thibodaux promptly responded with a
remittance of $50. We strongly suspect
that the prime mover in this graceful act
of reciprocity was Uncle sllas" of the
ThiboLaux Sentinel