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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-09-03
Abraham Lincoln In the Saddle.

saw him this morning about $3.50
coming to business, riding on Vermont
avenue, near L street. He always has
a company Of twenty-five or thirty cav
airy, with sabers drawn and held up
right over their shoulders. The party
makes no great show in uniforms or
horses. Mr.. Lincoln, on the saddle, gen.
orally rides a good-sized, easy-going
gray horse, is dressed in plain black,
somewhat rusty and dusty; wears q
black stiff hat, and looks about as ordin-
airy in attire, etc., as the commonest
man. A lieutenant. with yellow straps,
rides at his left, and following behind,
two by two, come the cavalrymen in
their yellow striped jackets. They are
generally going at a slow trot, as that is
the pace set them by the one they wait
upon. The sabers and accoutrements
clank, and the entirely unornamented
cortege as it trots toward Lafayette
Square arouses no sensation, only some
curious stranger stops and gazes. / see
very plainly Abraham Lincoln's dark
brown face, with the deep cut lines, the
eyes, etc., always to me with deep la
tent sadness in the expression. We have
got SO that we always exchange bows,
and very cordial ones.-Walt Whitman's
Extract from Note Book.
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The Beauty of Indis,s Parrots.

We went to India, and l was COM
paetely fascinated by the crowds Of green
parrots we saw in the plains. 1t was a
never-failing source Of delight to me to
re them flying in 1ocks, often hundreds
q q time, with the rays of the descending
sun glistening on their emerald green
plumage; or to see a tree destitute Of
leaves made green by reason of the null
titude of parrots that had settled on its
branches; or again, at sunset, to see the
green parrots flying about the white
marble minarets of the glorious Tai
Mehal, or darling about, frolicking in
the expiring rays. To me they were the
most lovely of midas birds.
One scene connected with parrots is,
from its perfect beauty, often present in
my mind. At certain residency, one
Of the finest in northern India, there is a
fountain constantly playing, and in the
carly morning the parrots gather to-
esther IN vast numbers to drink and
bathe in its running waters and basin.
To see their graceful curves and upward
flights before dashing through ard just
skimming the surface of the water, with
their unbounded joy and delight in SO
aoing, was picture Of ecstatic, ideal,
living happiness difficult to surpass. The
parrots at this residency are almost tame,
for every morning four or five Gagged
ones are let loose to be fed, and down
come all the wild ones to share their
teasts.-Cornhill Magazine.
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flove the lotus blossom when II wreathes
Its painted petals In my sweetheart's
tresses,
And she. enchanted by its odor, breathes
Soft words of love, and soothes with soft
caresses.
Hove the lotus blossom when IL lies
On the white bosom of sleeping woman,
And falls and rises as the dreamer signs,
For that loves sake she yet has told to
no man.
love the lotus blossom for 1t grows
On lone grave beside silent river;
There my youths mistress takes her last
repose.
loved, hated, and now forgive her.
Justin H. Mccarthy.
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wAshIngton's Headquarters I'm France.
After the surrender Of Yorktown and
the departure Of the French Washington
established his headquarters at Newbury-
on-the Hudson. The house in which he
lived is carefully preserved and shown as
an historical museum.
There is pleasant story Of La Fayette's
affectionate remembrance of the life
there. Just before his death, which oc-
CURED in 1884, he gave dinner party in
Paris to the American minister and some
friends who had been old associates.
Later in the evening, when it came time
for supper, the guests were ushered into
room which was in strange contrast
with the elegance of the apartments they
had been in. The ceiling was low, with
large beams crossing it; there was "a
single small, uncurtained window and
several small doors. 1t looked more like
an old-fashioned Dutch kitchen than a
room in French house. = long, rough
table was meagerly set. A dish of meat
stood on it, some uncouth-looking pastry,
and wine in decanters and bottles, ready
to be poured out into glasses and camp
mugs.
do you know where we are now9"
asked La Fayette as his companions
looked about puzzled, and as if in a
dream. "Ah! the seven doors and one
window! and the silver camp goblets!
We are at Washington's headquarters on
the Hudson, fifty years ago!" He had
reproduced the room as surprise to his
friends.-St. Nicholas.
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The Only Pure italian.

At Florence and in the vicinity, but
more especially at Siena, it is said that
one hears the best-that is to say, the
only pure-Italian spoken in Italy. 1t is
the veritable language of Dante, char
acterized by long and sonorous words,
which, as they tumble from the mouths
of garcons and chambermaids, astonish
the visitor who has some knowledge Of
the native tongue. If he Is untaught in
that respect, as is the case with a ma
jority of the. visitors, this wonderful
purity of speech, which in France is
only remarked in the valley of the
Loire, near Tours, Saumur and Anglers,
and in England certainly not in London,
is sadly wasted on him. He may prefer
to study the wines which are offered him
at the cafes, such as Chianti, Montepul-
ciano, Red Muscat, Alcatico, Dolcepic-
can't and Verdea, or he can have the
sonorous Tuscan poured over him by the
waiter at the same time that he pours
the rich red Chianti down his throat
Italy Cor. San Francisco Chronicle.
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A snox.torm at . Bali.

There is no telling what notions will
not afiiict the minds of wealthy young
men in these days. One man on Murray
Hill has passion for scientific studies in
general and chemistry in particular. He
has charming country home on the
Morris q Essex division of the Lacka-
wanna whereh he gave very pleasant and
very surprising hop the other night. The
guests were whirling in a charming
waltz on the broad piazza, when at about
midnight snow began to fall from the
ceiling over the center Of the room. 1t
was a genuine snowstorm, too, although
Il melted before it reached the floor. He
had arranged a number of pipes between
the rafters where they would not be
readily seen, by which he forced tiny
sprays of some sort Of freezing mixture
into the air. But the scientific talk to
which he was obliged TO listen for the
rest of the evening must have brought
Tears Of bitter regret to his eyes. The
knowledge which the ordinary society
man possesses in things scientific Ia
beyond description. Brooklyn Eagle.
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The morning lasts till Q o'clock, and
lunch is as informal as breakfast. The
men are still in the covers, or if some
have returned they come to table in
their shooting boots, and boast of their
achievements. The meal is plain din
ner; all the dishes are set on the table
at once, and it is rigid and intolerable
etiquette that nobody shall have nap
kin. The children of the family are
often allowed to be present, and If the
party Is not very large, they sometimes
carve for the guests, that they may
learn betimes the hospitable accomplish
ments Of after life. Sometimes gov
ernesses and tutors are seen at this hour,
the latter often very accomplished and
agreeable people; but never knew them
to appear at dinner, as they do in novels,
and make love to the young ladies'
Adam Badeau's Letter.
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How does Buenos Ayres compare
with other cities?"
1T is the New York of that continent.
There is no city in the world to equal 1t
In enterprise and wealth according to its
size. 1t has a population of 45O, 900, and
supports twenty-eight daily newspapers.
Everybody reads. The papers cost two
and a half cents per copy. The ma
jority are printed in Spanish, but nearly
every language is represented. Buenos
Ayres has more miles of street railroads
than any other city in the world. The
houses are generally one-story high. OF
late, however, bank and public build
ings have been erected three and four
stories high. The only building material
ID brick. Telephones are everywhere,
and tho city is Lit up with electricity.
There are twelve theatres as finely APP
pointed in every way as any in Europe
or the United States"
@But the city is shut off from the
world?"
mo, only shut off from the United
States. Fiom thirty to sixty mail
steamers arrive monthly and ride in one
Of the finest ports Of entry in the world.
One steamer departs monthly for the
United States. There are several lines
Of steamers carving frozen cattle to
Europe. The bulk of the cattle imported
10 Europe that way goes from the Ar
gentine Republic. One beef extract
company at Fray Bentos kill over $500
head of cattle per day. immigration is
pouring in from Italy, Spain, France,
Greece and Ireland. The Americans do
not come to any extent, although they
would be gladly welcomed. The new
city of La Plata, capital of the province
Of Buenos Ayres, twelve miles from the
city of Buenos Ayres, is considered the
most wonderful place of its size that has
ever been built. 1t contains 10000 in
habitants. The city was constructed at
. great expense by Governor Recha,
within period of five years. The pub
lie buildings are comparable only to
some of the finest in the United States.
Electricity, telephones and all the mod
TN improvements are in use. Millions
npon millions have been spent in beauti-
tying the city and erecting handsome
buildings. New York Mail and Ex-
Me0S
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The Honorable. seif-Respecting Course


1t is libel upon the American people
to assume that they will long tolerate a
kind of journalism which makes the
ideal newspaper, not "a public benefit,
but n public nuisance. They will insist
upon it that the newspaper have some
other purpose in the world than to amuse
and entertain the thoughtless and the
vicious: they will insist that the duty of
selecting goes hand in hand with
the duty of collecting the news; and
sooner or later they will make it appear
to even the most undudish Of editors
that 1t Is not true that indecency pays"
better than decency, but that in Journal
ism, as in every other reputable calling,
the honorable, self-respecting course is
the only one that pays" in the long run.
Joseph ii. Bishop in The Forum.
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The Paris Petit Journal 1-sou daily
paper, now prints $1,000 copies on the
average.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-09-03
Piayinw-Cards In England.

An official return just issued gives
some interesting information about the
manufacture Of playing-c cards in Eng
land. At present there are nineteen
manufacturers In the United Kingdom,
who pay license Of 20 shillings, and
who produced 900, 900 packs last year.
This did not meet the demand Of the
English card-player, 20 half as many
again were imported from Austrian and
American makers. The stamp duty inn
posed on those cards il now fairly i'm
portant source of revenue. Last year IL
amounted to nearly 5000 pounds ster-
ling.-Exchange.
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8ocial Climb I'm China.

Social clubs flourish in Cuba more
freely perhaps than anywhere else. They
are, in fact, the centsrs around which
society in the larger cities revolves. Gu
bans of prominent positions seldom dine
at home. They take their dinners at the
clubs. It would not be eKtrsvagant to
cay that home life Is unknown in Cuba.
-Harper's Bazaar.
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1t has been matter of extensive belief
in France that the drinking Of water in
considerable quantities has tendency
to reduce obesity, by increasing the
activity of oxidations in the system, and
favoring the burning away Of accumu-
lated fat. The error of this idea has just
been shown by DIR. Debove, who has
proven that the quantity Of water taken
has no influence on nutrition or body
weight SO long as the solid diet remains
unchanged.-Boston Budget.
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The Green's end Romans did not use
airrups.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-09-03
indigestion.

Many persons lose appetite and strength,
become emaciatcd. suffer, and die, because
Of defective nutrition, who might have
been restored to health by Ayers Sarsa-
parila. This medicine acts upon the
digestive organs, through the blood, and
has effected many wonderful cures.
For years suffered from Loss OF Ape
lite and Indigestion, and failed TO find
relief, until | began taking Ayers Sar-
saparilla. Three bottles Of this medicine
Entirely Cured
me, and my appetite and digestion are
now perfect. Fred G.. Bower. 4y6
Seventh ST., South Boston, Mass.
have. for years, suffered acutely from
Dyspepsia, scarcely taking meal. until
within the past few months. without en-
during the most distressing pains Of
Indigestion. My stomach sometimes re-
iected all food. became greatly reduced
In strength, and very respondent. Salts
fed, at last, that my trouble was Of n
scrofulous nature. began taking Ayers
Sarsaparila. and believe II has saved my
life. NV appetite and digestion are now
good. and my health Is perfect. oliver
T. Adams, Spencer, Ohio.
Ayers SarsapariIla,
Prepared by DIR. J. C. Aver & Co., Lowell. Mass.
cold by all Druggists. Price 81; elk bottles, IS.
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ia vitesse' is the name Of a paper
cutter recently invented in France,
which will cut fat papers on four sides
Ut once, blank books on three sides, and
two bundles at q time. Chicago Herald.
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A Bombay physician asserts that q
gradual increase in the size Of the skull
among the natives Of India is taking
place, which change he ascribes to the
effect Of civilization.
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Charm of Americah Women.

Cnarm OF Am0rlC80 women.
The Jersey Lily, who had royalty and aris-
tocracy at her feet, is the best possible proof
that the aristocracy of nature eclipses that Of
birth and rank even in the most pretentious
and exclusive spheres. No duchess while
was in England enjoyed triumph to be
compared with that Of Mrs. Langtrv, who
may now be seen in her glory, gowns and all,
without a presentation at court. And yet
the A nerican women, at least the fashiona-
bic ones, are always hankering after aristo-
cratic advantages. If they only knew it,
they surpass those whom they envy. Ameri-
can women have natural charm, often an
innate distinction of manner, that has made
them sought at every court in Europe. Not
long ago l was talking with countrywoman
who knew as much about foreign society as
any other American, or, indeed, as many
Europeans of the most favored class, and we
amused ourselves by counting the compat-
riots we had personally known who had be-
come countesses, ambassadresses, duchesses,
princesses, not to say queens for Elise Hens
Ter sat very near throne), and there were
1874
Some of these women had been clerks in
the war Or treasury department in Washing
ton, and several were not at all of the society
that calls itself "good," no matter how bad
its members may be. remember how the
Washington bellies shuddered when a little
Georgetown girl they did not visit bore off a
baron in triumph before them all But she
demeaned herself "a bravely as any Of her
new sisters, l have been told, and has held
her own at more than one European court
Adam Badeau's Letter.
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MATT CARPENTERS LAST SICKNESS.
His Thorough Investigation of the Fatal
Disease-Stricken Down.

His Thorough Investigation of the Fatal
DEMONSTRATION Down.
1t had been evident to Mr.. Carpenters
friends for many months if he could not
realize it himself, that he was stricken with
that terrible malady called Bright's disease.
The stalwart form had become so wasted
that his clothes hung loosely about him.
There was an ashy pallor on his face, the
voice had grown so weak that its silvery
notes rose very feebly to the galleries. About
a year before his death he consulted with Dr.
Fox who announced to him the sad fact that
his malady was Bright's disease, and that it
had advanced so far that his case was in
durable. From that hour, said his physi-
clan, he was a man under physical sentence.
Mr. Carpenter could not or would not be-
ieve it. He purchased many medical books
relating to that subject, and studied the
disease with the thoroughness which char
acterized all his political Investigations He
caused analyses to be made, and when GER
tain symptoms on some days were wanting,
would decide that his physicians were mis-
taken, and that he had a new hold on life.
He remained in torrid Washington all the
summer. The physicians that he had con-
suited in New York advised him not to re-
move from warm climate, through fear
that the change to a cooler temperature
might result in reaction that would prove
injurious. Accordingly, through the heat
and malaria and summer torture, he re-
NAMED in Washington, housed during the
day time, devoting himself assiduously to his
extensive law practice, and at night, when
the temperature was more moderate, riding
about the streets in an open carriage to get
breath Of good air.
Winter came and he was in his seat in the
senate at the beginning, but he was seldom
there afterward He seemed to be conscious
Of his changed appearance. He was especi-
ally sensitive at remarks about his health.
He did not wish the report to get out that he
was not a strong man. He was reluctant to
admit that he was losing his hold upon life,
and possibly his absence from the senate was
due in part to the fact that he did not care to
enter into debate which would show his in
creasing feebleness. Three weeks before he
passed away he took severe cold, and had
an attack of pneumonia. It was then feared
that he would not recover, but he was able to
60 to his office for some days, when again he
was stricken down, and in that last illness he
died. A few days before his death he called
on the president and at several of the depart
rsents, and his manner was cheerful as he
>Iuued his friends on passing them with a
few pleasant words. Ben: Perley Poore in
Boston Budget.
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Home and Honors!
HENRY N. STANLEY,
GREAT EXPLORER, VISITING THE LAND
WHICH GAVE HIM HIS FIRST
OPPORTUNITY.

America welcomes as the most distin-
guished of her recent visitors, Henry M.
Stanley, explorer, and founder OF the
Congo Free State. Stanley has added
more details to our present maps of
Africa than any other explorer with the
possible exception of Livingstone. His
survey of the greater part Of Victoria
Nyanza and of Lake Tanganyika, his
discoveries OF Lakes Muta Nzige and
Leopold II; his charts Of the Congo
and Aruwimi, and his photography OF
the Congo basin between Nyangwe and
Stanley Falls still furnish most of the
material upon which our aliases depend.
He is worthy of the honors which the
civilized world confers upon him.
Stanley found his first great opportu-
nifty in American enterprise. He is not,
however. of American birth, but
Welshman, born ut Denbigh, in 1910,
of very poor parents. From when he
was three to when he was thirteen
years old he was q pauper inmate of
a poorhouse. Leaving this place,
where he had acquired good English
education, he taught in school and
then shipped as o cabin-boy. In New
Orleans he was adopted by Mr..
Stanley, whose name he took, discard
ing his own, which was Rowlands. His
benefactor died without will, and
Stanley was thrown upon his own re-
sources. He fought in the Confeder.
ate Army, was taken prisoner and
joined the United States Navy. In 1867
he represented the New York Herald
in Abyssinia, and in 1869, undertook
for the same newspaper, to find Living
stone. He found him in November,
1872. Sine, then he has led two ex-
petition into Africa with the results
summarized above. His chief works
are: Chow l found Livingstone"
Through the Dark Continent, and
"The Congo, and the Founding of Its
Free State Mr.. Stanley's work has
been the subject of much hostile criti-
cism, particularly the occasional severi-
ty of his treatment of native Africans,
but without injury to his reputation.
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Another Life Saved
A Student at Montpelier Strick-
en- With Bright's Disease.
RESCUED BY DIR. GAGE.

Probably no physician in New England
enjoys such an enviable reputation for the2
cure Of long standing complicated chronic
diseases as Goes Dr. Gage the noted
specialist of 26 West 31st street, New
York. His success in this part of tho
country is indeed phenomenal, and hi
cures are unsurpassed by any man living
He makes no idle boasts, nor does he hol<
out false hopes to the afflicted, but he il
regular in his visits, honest and frank ID
all his dealings, and does not attempt
cases unless he feels sure of success. The
evidence of his skill is not far-fetched,
our citizens we'll know but is in our mid
perhaps one of the most wonderful cur
yet reported is that of the student Of tn
village, who. in February last, was stricl
en- with Brights Disease Of the Kidney
After treatment by Montpelier physical
he was removed to his home in Hardwi
to die, as they supposed. The excretio
from the Kidneys were thick with Alb
men, and he became terribly bloated, a
so feeb that he could scarcely raise
head from the pillow Finally a couq
of physicians from Montpelier and Hat
wick gave the patient up beyond
help At this juncture messenger
dispatched to lay the case before
Gage, who, thinking it was too late,
luctan'l y consented to treat the case v
out seeig the patient. A happy de
mination it was for the remedies see
to act like charm from the first, and
patient has so far recovered as to feel
tain that he has new lease OF life.
week he came down to Montpelier
the man who has been Instrumental
most snatching him from the grave,
to express in person his heartfelt gra,
to DR.. Gage for saving his life.-lA
pelier paper.
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PRODUCE.

Butter is firm for choice grades. but trade
is dull. We quote extra Northern and East
ern creamery at 26 @ 29c, Western creamery
ut % "a 39c. Northern dairy at 20 Q25c,
Western dairy al 9@ lSc, imitation creamery
vt IL q &c, and ladle packed at II @ l5c per
ID. cheese is quiet and steady, with sales Of
choice Northern vt II "a l2hc. Western at
and low q AIDES at q &c. Us to quality. Eggs
are easy and have Dsen dull, with sales OF
Eastern extra at q and fancy at q @ %
New York "A a 25c. Western at 23c
and Nova Scotia ut "a q 25per dog. Beans
are steady and IN good demand. with sales of
choice Vermont AZ 81 IS 9 l IS; New York
ut u 90 "a 20; and medium ut II % q 30
per bush, including hand-picked.
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Taxation on Personally.

The late William H. Vanderbilt, for soma
years after he inherited his great fortune,
paid no taxes on his personal estate. He
"sworel off" his taxation on personality. That
is to say, he maintained, when applied Co for
an inventory, that bis debts exceeded the
value of his personal estate. This became
such scandal that in 1880 he confessed to
owning personal property in excess OF his
debts to the value of 1900, 900, and on that
amount he paid taxes each year until his
death, and on that amount only 1t is now
known that he left at least $50, OOo, 900 in
taxable securities, Of which all but $4,000, 900
has escaped taxation.-Chcago Tribune.
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Malaria.

Twenty-Five hundred dozen bottles
of Ague ConquerOr ordered in one
month. 1t positively eradicates all
Malaria, Fever and Ague, Bilious and
Intermittent Fevers in any climate.
Read our book of one thousand testi-
monials.
Dee WEST, s. c., March 12, 8S.
G.G. GREEN, Dear Strive will
soon need more Ague Conqueror. 1t
is taking like shot cakes" and giving
satisfaction. Yours,
ai ELLIS BROS.
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hALE'S HONEY is the best Cough Cure, 25, &c., Il
GLENN'S SULPHUR SOAP heals and beauties, CSC.
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns & Bunions, CSC.
HILLS HAIR 4 WHISKER DYE-Black & Brown, Soc.
PIXIES T0OTHACHE DROPS cure in Minute, se5c
DEANS RHEUMATIC FILLS sure cure, Doc.