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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-06-18

The Attorney-General has rendered
an opinion TO the effect that The act ia
regulate immigration, approved in
August lss2. which levies Il duty of
fifty cents for each and every passen-
ger not a citizen of the United states,
coming by steam or sailing vessel
from q foreign port to any port within
the United States, applies to alien
passengers coming to this country as
tourists, or as travellers in transit to
another country, in like manner rs to
immigrants. The Treasury Depart
ment has adopted the Attorney-Gen-
erals construction Of the law, aud has
instructed the customs officers TO gov
ern their action accordingly. Since
the adoption Of this opinion by the
Treasury Department the Attorney
General has rendered another opinion
to the effect that the capitation tax
levied under the Immigration act
must be collected every time that an
alien passenger comes into the United
States. The tax has heretofore been
levied only on the first landing Of alien
passengers.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-06-18
How the MN ,eys IricSed the Bees.

Two monkeys sat under tree in an
Indian forest. One monkey was seen
TO busy himself in smearing the other
with red clay earth. When he had sue
ceeded in entirely covering his COM
panion, he disappeared into neighbor-
ing wood, leaving the other a mass of
clay, but for two small holes through
which peered pair of cunning eyes.
Then the bedaubed monkey was seen to
climb to the hollow OF tree where was
a beehive. The bees buzzed about the
intruder, but all they could do was to
leave their stingS in his clay coat. At
length they swarmed away in despair,
and the clever monkey helped himself
to the honey comb. Then the other
monkey came out of his hiding place
and pro ee led to pick OF the clay cover
ing from his brother. This done, they
set TO work at the honey.comO and fin
ished il.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-06-18

Ia Mexico the government does not
show much tenderness Ia regard to
the forfeiture Of concessions where
corporations fail to fulfill their con-
tracts. The Department Of Public
Works of the republic has just issued
a decree declaring forfeited and null
the charter and concessions granted to
the Mexican Southern Railroad COM
pany in May, 1852, on the ground OF
the non-fullfllment by the company
Of the conditions upon which the
charter was granted. The company
stipulated 10 build at least $50 kilo-
meters Of railroad within the first two
years. The company did notI.d the
work agreed, and the government al
lowed only fifteen days to pass after
the expiration Of the two years before
decreeing the concessions aud the
$50, 600 deposited by the company both
forfeited.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-06-18
Keeps EisCigars Fresh.

- APPS Waslilg o. l. tier
Dave Paige. of Ohio. is "A great smoker
and he uses the best brand of cigars lie
has An especially good way OF keeping his
cigars, which be generally buys BY the
box. lie has close tin box about the
size Of cigar box with q close fitting lid.
When b. gets box Of cigars he puts
them into this and then lays piece of
soft paper over the top Of them lie
IeXt wes another piece of blotting paper
lets the water drip OIL Of il, and lays this
on top of the other lie then closes the
lid and puts the box in the cellar When
he wants 10 uSr them he takes OF the top
layer and gels at those beneath This
keeps the cigars always moist aud fresh,
and / ale never has yet offered friend a
dry or po,r cigar He learned the
scheme, he saws, from one Of the most
noted cigarmdkrs of New York, a man
who has made $l.Oj0,0JO out Of
tobacco AMI who i, thoroughly posted
mi
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-06-18
Dgl lin OF the Eau.

enc evening when the bra tful Kau
81, daughter of a powerful Chinese
mandarin, was assisting at the grand
feast of lanterns, she was so overcome
by the heat that she was Obliged 10 take
off her mask. But to expose her face
to the eyes of the profanc and vulgar
was a serious offence against the law,
so, holding the mask as clio ,ely as pos
sible to her features, she rapidly Hut
tered it 10 give herself air and the
rapidity OF the movement still concealed
her. The other ladies present, witness
ing this hardy but charming innovation,
imitated it. and at once 10000 hands
were Auttering 1900 masks. Thus the
fan was evolved and took the place of
the mask.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-06-18
MEN OF BACKBONE.
How the Length Of the Spinal Column
Affects Mans Character
Washington Starl

Affects "a Mans Character
Washington Star.l
When a person compliments another
by saying he has good deal of back
bone he comes very near stating sci
entilc truth without knowing it, per.
haps. AT least, so remarked q naval med.
ical officer to a reporter the other day,
as the latter stopped to chat in the room
of the naval examining Loard. step
up here a moment, continued the oh
Ger, condu ting the reporter TO a meas
uring rod which stood in one corner of
the room This rod, besides having the
movable arms with which 4 mans
height is guaged, had anothcs inter-
mediate arm below, by which the
length OF his legs is determined. The
difference between these measurements,
of course, shows the length of his body
and head There" said the officer,
after the reporter had subjected himself
to the measuring process, You are
sixty and iiye-eighth inches tall,
your legs are thirty three aud five
eighth inches long-pretty goJd legs
and that leaves length of boly thirty
six inches. That IS very good, above the
average.
well, what does it all meant asked
the reporter.
- olcr power" remarked an Official
who WI, standing near.
The medical officer enlarg.ug on the
figure thus suggested proceeded That's
it, You ste putting his hand on his
head here's the governor. Here, he
continued, lowering his hand TO his
chest, lis the boiler. The lung aud the
heart are here, aud below are The ab
dominal organs or visccra. poar mUut
and nOStrils are blowers. You >hO Fl ia
codl-take food-in your mouth. II is
turned into steam-llood-and gu.s ont
in every direction, you see, toward the
surface Now the man with a long
body has great deal of toi,rr surface. "
Then the man with considerable
backbone is stronger Than the one who
has not.
well, that is one circumstance to he
considered with others, OF culrs" The
man with backbone is apt to hay" greater
power of res stance. lie can endure
more toll and can resist diseas' longer.
Why, there are no men in the war so
good for a long march as your duck.
legged fellows vita long bodies. The
long.lcgsel men could not stand it.
Gen. Shcrl Ian is a good specimen of a
man with long 10 ly-loug grasp on
life and Gen. Grant is another
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-06-18

ONE OF the surprises is the defeat Of
the Gladstone administration in Eng
land on a question Of internal politics
The government which had wealth
cred successfully the Egyptian and
Russian difficulties, in dealing with
which 1t laid itself pee uliarly open to
Its adversaries fell upon the question
Of increasing the duty on beer and
spirits. Unexpectedly strong where
it was supposed to be weakest, II La:
shown TO be weakest where II was
thought 10 be strongest. The defeat
OF the government leaves the political
situation In England full Of uncer-
tainty.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-06-18

A German entomologist. +. Dahl.
claims that spiders have perfect sight only
az very short distances. Their sense Of
todsh is consequently remarkably well dc
veloped, enabling them TO locate disturb
ances in their web Their smell is so good
that they can distinguish odors. and thei.
hearing Is excellent Some Of them show
a remarkable Instinct In building their
webs-even their flrst-in perfect geomet.
rical form. A reflective power is evinccd
by their refusal Of kinds OF tough insects
which have beel once attacked unsuc.
oessfully.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-06-18
tolniurI Tor The UnsystematIc.
Ten. GIANTS Testinon,

| have never been in the habit Of
preserving private letters, and il | was
10 try suppose ! should make q
poor record My business in life has
been such that somebody else has ale
ways taken care Of letters that had to
be saved, and the only way that have
now Of preserving letter that | wish
to preserve until do something with il
is to put it in my side coat pocket or
put il in the drawer where write, and
then when | want to look for a letter il
is about the last one find
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-06-18
The Aii-Conquering Passion.
fDafroif Fraa pr,.ss

Ouida says that the love Of a girl should
not be begged but conquered. That's
the way thej do IL in Africa The swain
gets behind tree, and when his best girl
comes along he clubs her and carries her
home on his shoulders.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-06-18

A young lady writing from Florida
says that name is misapplied, as there
is nothing like the quantity Of flower
blooms one can see in any northern
field of buttereups and daisies.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-06-18

Tie appropriation for the statistical
bureau of the agricultural department
having given out, that branch OF the
government has suspended.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-06-18

Jud Lafagan Weed out contentment
from your labors and work will become
a drudgery.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-06-18
A InbIo Inch OF ,..,Ill.
lJewel.r'. c,rcu,.r

T"'H'-1-T y NTNWIIIT1T
One cubic inch Of gold is worth $40,
one cubic foot, S3l2, 1880, aud one cubic
yard, ~. 7Y6, i6s counting the ounce
at &lh
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-06-18

Greenlanders, IL is said, live In the
hope Of n warm heaven and a cold
place for the wicked.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-06-18

OF the cat, bear and squirrel, the lat
ter only can run down a tree head first.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-06-18
S|LvERMAN'S Announcement!

Having removed my large stock of Clothing,
Furnishing Goods and Hats and Caps to my new
location on Main street formerly occupied by
Konrad Schmid, 1 am now ready to receive all my
old friends and new ones too, and to offer them
such bargains in my line as will convince them
that it is actually cheaper to wear new clothes
than old ones. have no damaged goods to offer;
my stock is new and clean but my present quarters
are so small that must sell to make room. You
can easily test the truth of my assertions by drop
ping in as you pass by and asking prices Thank
full for past favors and soliciting continuance Of
the same am respectfully
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-06-18

There are fifty fnrmsin switzerl and de
voted 10 snail culture
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-05-21
The Omnipresent sneak-Thief.


The sneak-thief seems omnipresent
No matter where the opportunity may oc-
cur, it is sure to be improved. If lawyer
leaves his Office open for five minutes it is
sure to be improved. If family happen
to be chatting too long after dinner, they
will find that some one has crept upstairs
and carried off whatever jewelry or
watches that might have been left m the
ladies' rooms. If bank clerk happens to
leave package of bills on the desk while
he goes to get drink of water, it may be
gone when he returns. The sneak-thief
is not only everywhere, but he is ready to
take anything, and his skill has. been
shown in stealing works of art
Some time ago; for instance, Mrs. Nor
gan, widow of Charles Morgan, the
great ship-owner, sent her collection of
pictures to Trainer to have the frames
regilded. One day four small but ele-
CANT pictures were missing, the value be-
ing $4,000. 1t was the work of an adroit
sneak thief, who seized his opportunity
and went off unobserved. These pictures
were afterward recovered, as is often the
case by the payment of liberal sum, the
police being the medium. G mmunica-
tions under such circumstances are made
through personals, which, indeed, are a
common medium among thieves
The greatest haul ever made by q sneak
thief ACQUIRED few years ago, n which
occasion a tin box containing NOnds to the
amount of 100000 was carried off. The
family were at supper, and the sneak
made his way upstairs. expecting, no
doubt, the ordinary bedroom plumber,
such as watches and jeweler. The owner,
however, had just brought home his tin
box with his bonds and left them thus
exposed VILE he went to tea. When he
returned they were gone, and they were
only recovered by payment of large
Sneak-thieves are seen daily in business
localities looking out for chances, and
they are always seen lettering around
houses at dinner hours, and their depreda-
tions are really more extensive than the
burglar, though the latter has more
formidable name.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-05-21
a Hint to the Charitable.
[Gath's Enquirer letter.


The ex-mayor then said: do you know
that there is great opportunity for a
rich man to do real good by having some
practical sense about the necessities of the
poor and the great opportunities for real
charity in New York? Take that little
point about poor people buying their coal
and potatoes at such ext0rtionate rates
Now, here the other day very rich man
died, leaving a fortune of many millions
of dollars, and very considerable por-
ton of it is understood to have gone to
the old cl SIS of institutions, like theolog-
ical Summaries l do not throw one straw
in the way of money to such institutions,
But suppose that gentleman had left his
money to establish a store-house, or a
series of store houses, where the poor
could trade in the small at corresponding
rates to the large? Suppose they could
buy fraction of barrel of potatoes or a
fraction of a ton of coal without having
the ratio run up on them? Don't you see
what great benefit it would be, and how
it would make life comparatively easy
here to many who have not a cent at the
end of the Vear?"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-05-21
RaymOnd's Joke on Irving.
New York Journal

The reason for Mr.. Irving's delay il
making his appearance so long after his
arrival in this country from Liverpool is
said to have been occasioned by Mr.. John
7. Raymond, who has a keen relish for
practical joking.
Happening to come across the tragedian
in Canada, the subject of Irving's appear
element was discussed, when Irving said
he had doubts whether itwould be prof
table to go there that week.
"Why, my dear fellow, said Raymond,
lit isn't question of profit so much as
one of personal safety.
what do you meant" asked Irving,
with a startled expression upon his face.
Then you have not heard?" queried
the comedian with a solemn air
"Heard-heard what?" exclaimed Irv-
ing
original instincts of the New York peo-
pie are thoroughly aroused They go
about armed with axes, and execute war
dances in the most alarming fashion All
quiet persons, especially the high toned
people, secure the doors and remain within
their houses Beside the personal risk,
you would not get corporals guard in
your house, Irving.
is it possible?" quoted Irving.
Il suppose you have heard of Tam
many2" continued Raymond.
Yes, have seen the name somewhere,
but what of that?"
"Tammany is the great political society
in New York, most of whose members
are lineally descended from celebrated
chief of that name, who was guaranteed
certain rights at the declaration of indie
pendence. Tammany formed society,
and his descendants retain all their old
customs during election times; they parade
the streets, flourish their tomahawks, and,
in fact, create the widest alarm. Upon the
whole, Irving, don't think it will be we'll
for you to show yourself in New York
until election is over.
The advice of Raymond was taken, and
Irving jumped the town. Whether or
not Mr.. Raymond had an engagement in
New York with which Mr.. Irving's ap-
pearance would have interfered is not
stated, but, if such was the case, Mr.. Ray
mond exhibited considerable shrewdness
in preventing the tragedian from appear
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-05-21
SUBSCRIPTIONS 4:
BILLIARD TABLES.

'ayaJle Imoariobly in Advance.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-05-21

advertisements.
G. BIRKS & Co.
Or HIGH STREET.
PeckhRm, London, =. +.
sCo1onia1 Merchants.

Indents executed for all kinds of English
and Continental Goods, against Bank
Credits or Produce, facilities for drawing
against the latter. Agencies accepted at 21s
per cent on net amount of manufacturer
invoices, including cash discounts varying
from \ to per cent. Purchases in i'm
or ter's own name.
Twenty years buying experience for
export.
Reference: Continental Bank, 70 Lombard
Street, E. c. 465spG
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-05-21
Onions Among the Oranges.

A Philadelphia fruit-vender says onions
are becoming popular among his patrons.
1t is not an uncommon thing to see Phil
ing an onion.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-05-21
The Students Answer.

A student undergoing examination in
the principles of mechanics, was asked;
why will not a pin stand on its point?
He returned the following answer: In
the first place, point is defined by Euclid
as that which hath no parts, and no mag
itude. and how can a pin stand on
that which hath no parts and no magni
tude? In the second place, pin viii not
stand on its head, much less, therefore,
will it stand on its peint. Thirdly, and
lastly, it will if you stick it in hard
enough.
Whitehall Times: Man can preach
with more effect to a large congregation,
than he can reason with himself.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-05-21

Elgin Every Saturday: 1t has been
said that dealers in ready made clothing
never allow their clerks to wear anything
but tailor-made goods.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-05-21
In the NIenagerie.

OmnlOuS.l
Wife-What wouldst thou say if suddenly
the bars should break and the lions should
me devour? Husband-GoOd appetite
Daily Republican., 1885-07-14
John Roach sim Conadeu,

NEW YORK, July 13.-John Roach
does not seem greatly disturbed over
the opinion of Acknowledgement Garland
that the Government can reject the
Dolphin and recover the $500, 900 which
have been paid for the ship. He came
out OF his office whistling this morning
when reporter called him, but refused
TO say much about the matter, as he lad
received 10 official notification Of Mr.
darland's opinion. He admitted, how
ever, that the whole question would
probaoly get into the courts, and was
confident that when it did 50 the origi-
nal contract made between himself and
secretary Chandler for the constrnc.
tion of the vessel would uphold his
side of the case. MAO
Daily Republican., 1885-07-14
Part OF His Brain Gone.

CHARLESTON, S. o., July 13.-On
Saturday, the 4th inst, a colored boy
of Laursns had large portion of his
skull torn away by the discharge of a
gun, leaving an open wound measuring
Two by two and oue-h half inches. The
brain was fully exposed; part of 1t, in
fact, had oozsd out On the lads shirt.
He was perfectly conscious when u
physician arrived, about tw welve minutee
subsequent to The accident After
applying some remedies the physician
went away and returned in about two
hours, expecting to find his patient dead.
On the contrary, the boy was alive and
sprightly. Forty.eight hours after the
accident another visit was made and
the patient was then asking for some-
thing TO eat, and was apparently i'm
proving. The boy ie still living.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-14
a Brass Key Two "Dudes'' and q
PrOfehaOr

While q well.known and talented
young professor of writing, of this city
was returning from visiting friends in
the western part of the city on Friday
evening last, he was called ITO halt"
when eros ssing the corner of Third and
Monroe by two apparently respectable
young men. The Professor did so, and
when approached by them was asked
what he meant by coming out in that
direction. The Professor told them that
he did not think it was any of their
business, when the foremost made an
effort to strike the Professor, but was in
return sept backward against house,
whereupon the other made dash for
ward, but the Professor with presence
OF mind pulled large key from his
pocket, and pointing it at him, said
D." Now come, and I'll fire." whereupon
the assanlters or soft muscled dudes
took to their heels and made good their
o. cape. The Professor did not follow,
out as he meandered towards his home
In the eastern part of the city he could
not help but compliment himself ON
this neat little ruse, and at the same
time feel proud to think that he is
gradually acquiring renewed powers
for Defense He thinks he knows the
parties, and also their b" little game"
Daily Republican., 1885-07-14
Sc. James' Church, stanton.

The Rt. Rev. George w. Peterkin,
ID. D., Bishop of West Virginia,
preached very able and earnest sermons
on Sunday at st. James church, Stan
ton, in the morning, and at st. James
church, Newport, in the afternoon.
Bishop Peterkin is q nephew of the
lamented late Rev. VIM. Dent Hanson,
whose death last week left the two above
named parishes without rector. There
were large congregations at each of the
churches, and the services were very
impressive. Several members of the
two congregations were talking about
trying TO secure the services of Rev.
VIM. Marshall, of Condersport, Pa, as
Rev. Mr.. Hanson's 3 successor. Rev. DIR
Marshall was rector of the united
parishes for dozen years or more prior
to Rev. Mr.. Hanson's taking charge,
but left on account of sickness. He il
now in vigorous health, in the prime oi
life, and If these congregations, by
whom he is greatly beloved, can secure
his services they will be fortunate.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-14
Striking Italians.

Yesterday morning about thirty We
Italian laborers employed in unloading
the Cross ties for the Baltimore & Phila-
delphia Railroad Company, at their
new wharf over Third street bridge,
struck, and refused to work any longer
unless their wages were increased.
These men have been receiving $1.10
per day, and they demanded an ad :
vance of 10 cents. Contractor Rich
mond refused to give the advance, and
those who were willing to work at the
old rate were prevented by others. The
leaders of the strike are determined
that others shall not take their places.
but the contractor is just as determined
that he will not pay any more than
the present rates, and that unless the
old hands resume work, he will fill
their places.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-14
Amicled Parents Thanks,

Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Saville, 412
Spruce street, parents OF Louis Sayille,
who lost his life by drowning on the
4th OF July, wish to return their sincere
thanks TO the many kind friends who
have extended their sympathy in their
atitiction. Especially do they desire to
thank the Hardy brothers and others of
Chester, who NO unremittingly sought
for the remains of their son until thew
found hitu The Thoughts of such
sympathy and disin terested interest
from strangers did much to alleviate
their sorrow, and inclines them to how
In humb le submission to the will of an
all.wise Providence.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-14
AFln.n Rain

Oar city and vibinity were favored
by very refreshing sho wer this
morning, which served to lower the
Temperature, lay the dust and reinvig-
crate vegetation. We hope that now
the dry spell has been broken, there
will be sufficient rain to start the grass
on the newly mOwh fields, and prevent
the corn from being shriveled up. The
potatoes have also been suffering for the
want of rain, and this shower will do
an Immense amount of good. 1t was
unaccompanied by either lightning or
wind, contrasting lmost favorably in
these respects with the storms that
have visited some sections of our coun.
try.