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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23
Tn. y.,,ows,oue ob,idian C,,G.

One of the forthcoming reports of the
government geological survey relates to
the obsidian cliff of Yellowstone park.
This cliff is an elevation half a mile
long by from $50 to 200 feet high. the
material of which us as good glass as
any artificially manufactured" The
cliff presents partial section of surface
flow of obsidian, which poured down an
ancient slope from the plateau lying
east. 1t is impossible to determine what
the original thickness of this flow may
have been. The dense glass which now
forms its lower portion is from seventy
five to 100 feet thick, while the porous
and pumicious upper portion has suf-
fered from ages of erosion and glacial
action.-F'rnnk Lcslie's.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23

THE knights of the locomotive
throttle, as II class, are noted lovers Of
the unvarnished truth, but occa-iou-
ally Bill Nye is found 10 the ranks
who can whisper out in meeting, II
am so nething Of liar myself" Up
on the Elkhorn Valley road, during
the big drifts Of last month, AN engin-
eer says he took mile-a.minute shoot
at big snow drift and dug hole
through it without jarring his head
light. Stopping at the next station he
found the engines front and sides
coated with blood and hair. An in
vestigation OF the drift showed that
sixteen head OF cattle had been showed
in and ten of them were killed.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23

You ought 10 make study of the ca
lets waists If you ever come up here.
One strapping fellow, nearly six feet
high. and broad in proportion, boasted
to me that lIe was only twenty-four
inches in the waist, and hoped to be
only twcnty-three by the time he was
graduated. 1t seems to be this way:
For the four years they are here, while
their incessant drilling, riding, fencing
and dancing develop and straighten the
iiguuc amazingly, they pinch their waists
IN so when they are graduated they
could almost wear Titania's belt. /
don't know whether it's healthful or
not-altlough they are the finest physi-
cal specimens | ever saw in my life; but
it certainly improves the figure and
gives young officers that peculiar grace
and elegance which we must acknowl-
edge distinguishes them.-West Point
Letter
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23
BIRDS AND BIRD PROBLEMS.
DIR. c. II. Merriam's Report-The Eng
lish sparrow-The Rice Bird.

DIR. c. II. Merriam's Report-The Eng
lish sparrow-The Rice Bird.
The pathological bureau of the ag-
ricultural department at Washington
has recently been making investigations
into the relations which several common
species of birds in this country bear TO
agriculture. The facts which been col
lected will shortly be made public in
series of bulletins.
1t is the opinion of DIR. C. II. Merriam,
the head of the pathological division,
that the English sparrow stands at the
head of the list of those birds which
threaten destruction to valuable
branches of agriculture. In this he
agrees perfectly with the little west end
boy who declared recently, in compos-
ition, that the English sparrows have
taken possession of the roof of the Park
Street church, and 1--WE all think they are
nuisance"
According to Dr. Merriam, the in
crease of these pests is so lrodisious
that they invade annually an extent of
territory equal To 100000 square miles.
They live aud breed in cities, towns and
villages, but during the year they make
destructive raids into the fruit growing
regions. The question of exterminatlng
the English sparrow is regarded 10y Mr..
Merriam us in the nature of a problem
that must shortly be solved by the peo-
pie of this country. He says that the
aggregate damage they intlict upon the
fruit growing industry can hardly he
computed.
DIR. Merriam has also given close at
tention to the bobolink, or rice bird,
supplementing the results of his own OBJ
servation with facts gathered 10y his cor
respondents. He has discovered that
this bird when il flOurishes forth at the
ncrth as the hobolink, is rather helpful
TO the farmers OF that region than other
wise. IN examination Of the crop of
the bolulink shows that il lives on the
seeds OF destructive weeds and ON
equally destructive insects.
But its an elite varies with its name,
and when 1t reaches the rice fields Of
the south its ravages are enormous. IL
reaches these rich pastures when the
grain Is in ll,p milky state, and such Is
lis yoracily that Dr. Merriam estimates
the actual loss To planters at between
$3,0O0,OU0 and S4,0O0,000. No wonder
the rice bird on toast is such a rich and
juicy morsel.
DIR. Merriam extended his observa-
tions to the rice fields of South Carolina,
and not only studied the habits of the
rice bird, but experimental with view
to preventing its depredations. lie found
that field of 200 acres required the em-
ployment of fifty men and boys, who
with guns, tinpans and other noise pro-
ducing instruments, endeavor TO create
such racket as will prevent the birds
from settling on the rice.
Experiments were made with stuffed
figures resembling hawks. These were
swung on poles, and were successful for
few days, but the birds soon discoy-
cred the cheat. DIR. Merriam thinks
that system of falcon training would
prevent the depredations Of the rice
birds, but as the training of hawks and
falcons calls for great skill and patience,
it is probable that the planters will he
compelled to depend on the old meth
ods.-Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23

THE year 1886 seems destined to 90
into history as the great strike year.
The commissioner Of labor statistics
for New York reports that up to the
present time he has received informa-
tion Of 900 strikes In that state. His
last annual report made mention of
but do, although there were some not
reported. The record of other states
would probably show a similar re-
markable increase in the number OF
strikes
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23
CHIEF JUSTICE WAITE. of I

CHIEF JUSTICE WAITE, Of the
United States supreme court, reached
his SEVENTEEN birthday recently and Is
now eligible for retirement upon q
pension Of $4,000 q year. He is still
vigorous, however, with no apparent
intention Of retiring, and aspirants to
his toga may have many years to
wait. Justices Field, Miller and
Bradley are also eligible to retirement
upon full pay. but none have expressed
desire to leave the bench.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23

"Now. you will understand, children"
said the teacher Of west side school to
his advanced class, shat the whole is
equal 10 the sum Of all the parts, and
the greater invariably includes the less.
Did any of you ever hear Of case in
which the less included the greater?'
"Yes, SIR" said the lumber dealers
son. MY father got 100000 feet in one
big tow, this week. heard him say So"
Detroit Free Press.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23

At the Office of physician in the Rue
NOtre Dame: Patient-Can you tell me
when will be sure to find the doctor
alone? Servant-You would do well to
come during his hours of consultation,
monsieur, between 9 and 4. He is al
ways alone then.-French Fun.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23

Ithas been remarked that the youth who
wears the tallest collars and carries the
largest stick wears the smallest hat; but
why 1t is nobody seems to know.-PhiL
adelplia Call.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23

No bills against THE YELLOWSTONE JOURNAL,
contracted by any OF the employees Of said paper or,
others, will he recognized unless accompanied by
written order signed bs the publisher or business
manager.
The editor OF THE Yellowstone JOURNAL is not
responsible for any Of the opinions or uerances OF
its correspondents.
Notice Is hereby given TO all concerned that The
YELLOWSTONE JOURNAL holds the contract from
the governor Of Montana TO do all printing and
advertising. Of whatever nature chargesble TO Gus
ter county and Is also the designated aud only
paper In Custer county In which services by pub
ucation can be legally made. Legal notices pub
iissed in other papers of Custer county, are ro'd
and worthless, has been decided by the courts OF
Montanl
All letters and communications containing ma
ter iutenaed for publication in this paper, should
be addressed 20 THE YELLOWSTONE 1oURSAL-"
aud the name Of the writer must he given 20 insure
atfoptions
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23
Notice..

The annual meeting OF the share holders Of the
Stock Growers National bank OF Miles Cit 4,
Mont, for the election OF directors will he held Al
the banking house on Tuesday, January II. 1887.
II. =. BATCHELOR, Cashier.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23
Notice.

Know all men BY these presents that by a vote OF
the shareholders Of the Miles City Water Works
and Electric Light Company, The capital stock Of
the said company Is reduced from $50 900 to $1,000
E. X. GILMAN, President.
Miles City, Dec Is, 1886.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23
Notice To Creditors.

Territory Of Montans,O
County Of Custer
in Probate Court, In the matter Of the Estate Of
VIM. II. osgood, decea sed.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned sd-
ministratrix OF the estate Of William IL
0sgJod deceased, 10 the creditors, and
all persons having claims, against the
said deceased. TO exhibit them with
the necessary vouchers, within four months after
the first publication Of this notice TO the said al
ministratix, at the Office OF Andrew i. Burleigh,
attorney at law, In the Stock Growers Bank build
ing, Miles City, Montana -
Dated at Miles City, Nov. 27, 1896.
Andrew r. Burleigh, Atty for Administratil.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23

In the the District Court Of the Fourth Judicial
d strict OF the Territory Of Montana within and
for the county Of Custer.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23
sherif's Sale.

sheriff's Sale.
william Smith. -
AIphonso b. Wolf
Louisa Wolf. and
The Board Of Commissioners
Custer County, NJ. T.,
Defendants.
To be sold at sherir's sale. on the l2lh day Of
January, A. d., 1887, at two (2) o'clock, p. m, Of
that day, at the front door OF the court house In
Miles City, Montana Territory, all OF the right,
title and interest Of the above defendants In and
to the following described real estate. TO w.t. The
township number ave t5l north, range forty y-eisht
[ls) east, situate in Custer County, Montans
Territory. TH0S. II. IRVINE, Sheriff.
Dated Miles City, n. T., Dec. 70, 1855.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23
Notice.

The annual meeting OF the shareholders OF the
First National Bank, for the election Of directors
will be held Tuesday, January II, 1857.
+. b. WEIRICk, Cashier.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23
EN- GllSH

Nervous Debility, Seminal Weakness,
Vitality, Lost Manhood and all
the terrible effects Of seabuse and excesses in airr,r
Of vson aversion to society the vital fluid passing
nobseryed in the urine, and other symptoms that lead
% insanity and death. Young and Middle-agetl
Mcn suffering from the above should consult US at
once. Cure guaranteed I'm all such cases.
FREE. Chemical Analysis,
including thorough microscopic examinations Of the
urine, IS. An honest opinion given in all cases. We
furnish The Great English Remedy. Sir
Ashley CO0Iper's Vital Restorative at e. a
bottle or four times the quantity, Gro.
SAMPLE BOTTLE FREE
to anyone stating symptoms, sex and age. Address
ENGLISH MEDICAL DISPENSARY
No. II kearny ST., San Francisco, Cal.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23
Full Dress Affair,

AMI every appointment and detail selected with
view 10 afford an evenings pleasure within the
bounds Of stricte,t decorum.
Admission-G men
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23

NC ION DfUUgHt III IHt
District Court Of the
Fourth Judicial Dis
trict Of the Territory OF
Montana, In ana for the
county Of uster, and
the complaint filed In
said county OF Custer,
in the o &c OF the
clerk Of said Di.tri, I
InhIri.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-23
Andrew J. Maxwell,
PlsintiG,I

Plsintid,f
AGAINST
Marcella Maxwell, \
Defendant.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-10-01
COMFORTS,
BLANKETS, sc.

~ AS we are direct importers of Foreign
Goods, and purchase Domestic Goods from first
hands In large quantities, we feel confident that
city.
W-orders for Samples promptly filled free of
charge. 22janl
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-10-01
FORD'S BAZAAR.
WIZ ~ 1E@Ett
81 w. BLTIMORE STREET.

Oh W. SEhSEETs
Is now Offering special bargains In nearly every
department. They have reduced the regular
$3.50 hanging-amp to $500. and the regular $500
polished brass hanging-lamp, with prlsms, to
$275; and one still better, with decorated shade,
We sell the regular 81 90 stand-lamp, with Finch
shade, for 70 cents, and good 81 80 lamp for 100
Electric stand lamps $1.25, $1.50 and $lT. We
have more than one hundred different varieties
of stand-lamps. hand-lamps and bracket-lamps
at wholesale prices.
Silverware.-We have reduced our 81 80 Casters
to $780, and the $500 to 500; good s. 90 castor
for $3.50. set of good silver-plated knives, 95
cents A set of good nickel-plated teaspoons for
% cents; and tablespoons for 80 cents; set OF
Rogers Bros. teaspoons $1.00, worth 81 O set
of Rogers tablespoons $500, worth $500; Rset of
Rogers q Bros triple-plated teaknivea $l.50.
worth $780, A good, round nickel clock % cents:
good nickel alarm clock $l25; q fine eight-day
clock 1925. A good music-b0x 20 cents, worth
$3.50; q very fine four-tune music-box $1,000,
worth $500. A set Of good knives and forks 80
cents; set Of knives and forks 70 cents, worth
SITS. Ladies' and gents satches, all styles and
sizes. Bird cages and picture frames all styles.
Ornaments, statues and vases Jewelry, dolls,
doll-carrages and wagons,
The greatest variety of fancy goods for We'd
ding presents, birthday gifts, &c.
Also useful and ornamental household goods Of
nearly every description.
Baby carriages in great variety.
Albums at half price, fancy glassware and
glass shades, brackets. stand-tables, and thous-
ands of other articles, at the lowest prices-
-FORD'S BAZAAR
81 W. BALTIMORE STRKRT, BAL1IMORE.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-10-01
LOUIS KUSELL,
has just opened first-class
GROCERY STORE !
100 N. GAY STREET.
Four doors from Front. Baltimore.

Four doors from Front, Baltimore,
And will sell goods at the following astonishing
low prices:
Best Lump Starch, 3k cents pound Blue Soap,
Az cts. per cake; Ivory Soap cts. per cake; Gin
ennati oleine Soap, cents per cake; New York
~ cts. per cake; Eagle Brand Condensed Milk,
l6 cts. per can; Bakers Chocolate, 3s cts per
pound Bakers Cocoa, 3S cts. per pound Best
Sugar Corn, 8 cts. per pound Tumber Mustard, 5
cts per tumbler; Duryea's Corn Starch, u pound
package cts. and / Id. package CTS; large
Size Bottle Blue, cts; 10 cts; size Sweet OIL g
cts 10 cent size, IL cts; Best Cider Vinegar, 20
cts. BestWhite Wine Vinegar, 20 cts; Best Safe
ty Oil, cts; Best Golden Syrup, 35 cts.
Best Sugar Drips, 30 cts. 5 CT, size Pear
line, soapine and Ivorine, Az cts, per pack
age Best Carolina Rice, cts. a pound !; Best Bar
ley, A, 8 and cts. a pound; Imported Limburger
Cheese, 10 cts pound. A full line of Teas,
Cotfees and Sugars at equally low prices. "Our
Sadie Brand" of Minnesota Patent Process Flour
Is the true friend of all good housewives. Pure
Spices at rock bottom prices. German Produce
Especially and everything ,appertainng to first
class Grocery will be found complete at very low
prices. You are cordially invited to examine for
yourself. Try our celebrated Nachona Flour,
first class family at $3.50 per barrel or 20 cts. a
sack. eB- Please mention this paper. 30ap6m
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-10-01
STATEMENT
IEEIEN II
OF THE
RECEIPTS and DISBURSEMENTS

OF THE
Treasurer to the County Commissioners
OF Hartford County, from June 80,
1855, to june 80, 1856.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-10-01
MILL,
WIN. O. HERMAN, Proprietor.

Having rented the well-known Pylesville NIP
which has been repaired and is now In first-class
condition, 1 respectfully solicit orders.
FLOUR, MEAL AND FEED
always on hand and for sale at lowest prices
CUSTOM WORK promptly done. Having had
long experience as miller can guarantee tho
very best work.
WIN. o. HERMAN,
TAU Pylesville, Hartford Co., Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-22

CHOvELS, SPADES, RAKES, HOES, FORKS
y and other Garden Tools in great variety and
at low prices, wholesale and retail, a. SS King,
corner of Royal street, by
ap11 IT. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-22

A NURSERY FOR Young AUTHoRs.-The
Wdrrly Magazine, the remarkably success.
ful invention of the late Moses A. Dow, is
one Of the very few serial publications that
have derived but little sustenance from ad-
vortisements. In some other respects the
magazine was managed on unique plan.
It's ingenious proprietor had been in o pos
ition to observe one phase of human vanity
the desire to see ones writings in print.
He had also learned that there were hosts
of young people touched with madness
for writing, but whose productions found no
market. To these rising Bulwers and Sig
ourneys the Warcrly Magazine opened its
doors, on conditions. The story or poem
would be printed, provided the author
would purchase hundred copies, more or
less, and also provided, of course, the mat
ter was, for no reason, Objectionable. With
out intention, so far as is known, the Va.
rcrly has served AS a nursery for young
authors, and there are goodly number OF
writer's of acknowledged merit whose maid.
en- efforts were given to the public on its
neatly printed pages. The financial sue
cess cf the scheme being widely known,
limitations were attempted, but III no case,
we believe, with profit to the publishers.
This fashion of requiring authors to contri-
butte to the circulation of their works, II
may be said in passing Is common enough
in The music publishing trade, and IS by no
means unknown among the publishers OF
books. Boston Transcript.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-22
CLOTHING, &c.
.syI1EVE GOT 'EM ON THE LIST"
NOW IS TIE TIME! SELLING OFF BELOW

NOW IS TIE TIME, SELLING OFF BELOW
COST!
We must reduce our stock ere this season closes.
During hot weather and the dull saason we in
tend to improve our spacious warcrooms, and not
wanting to remove any stock to another place, we
must sell ut any sacrifice. Our low prices have
given us a wtde reputation, an established fact,
which never ceases. and we now sell CLOTHING
LOWER THAN EVER. Full Suits for Men,
Youths and Chillren; Odd Pants, Coats and Vests;
STRAW HATS selling out; so dozen Japanese,
Mackinaw and Yum Yum Hats at 35c; Fur Hats
and Caps cqnaliy us low; Silk Ncckwcar, finest
Bows. Tics ana PutIs at 3 0 and 2Oc Mems finest
Linen front Shirts Iaundricd st G5c unlanndricd
do. at iOc; Boys unaundried do. at 29c; Underwear
lower than manufacturers prices. SHOE DE-
PARTM ENT will be ready with our next issue.
In Notions, We beat the world Ladies Bordcred
IIaudkcrchicfs ut Sc; Japanese Silk llandker-
chiefs at Sc. We have 2OGO yards Of Superior
Crash for towels at 4 'oc. Household Goods too
numerous to mention: Furniture, Carpets, Mat
ting. Oil Cloth Stoves, Tinware, Chinawarc, &c.
Trunks, Satchcls. SC. Our imnicnse Stock of
Hardware ana Harness. entirely, to bo sold out to
increase aud complete our different other depart
nents Hardware extremely low. Come and ex.
pect grcat bargains. Goods must he sold.
BERNHEIMER Il EINSTEIN,
Cor. King and Lee streets,
jc25 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-22

JANUARY AND MAYA special from
Grcenburg, KY, says that Glenn Bishop,
aged seventy, was married on Monday to
Retta Boston, his ward, aged not over nine.
Bishop is a backwoods doctor and preacher,
possibly without diploma or license. His
wife died two weeks ago and the neighbors
threatened 10 take from him this girl whom
he had adopted. To thwart them he pro-
cured license and was married by David
Judd. He presented certificate from the
girl 10 obtain the license that she was twen-
seven years of age. The official who
gave the license suspected something wron
and sent a messenger to recall it, but ha
reached the place just after the marriage
ceremony had been performed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-22
THE CRAWFORD DIVORCE CASE.

Mrs. Crawford resumed her testimony
yesterday in tho Crawford divorce case now
going on in London. She said THAI Sir
Charles Dixie declared that Mrs. Rogerson
at whose house he used to meet witness, was
his mistress. Mrs. Crawford asserted that
she believed it was Mrs. Rogerson who
wrote the anonymous letters accusing wit
ness of adultery with Captain Forster, and
that her object was to screen Dixie.
While Mrs. Crawford was testifyipg under
cross examination, Capt. Forster entered the
courtroom and was seen by her. She be-
came less confident in her manner and her
reples were often made in stammering
way and after long pauses. She said, among
other things, that Sir Charles Dixie told her
he had four inistresses, Mrs. Rogerson, Sa-
rah. Fanny and another woman whose
name was unknown to witness. Conlinu.
ing, Mrs Crawford reiterated her belief that
Mrs Rogerson wrote the anonymous letters
in order to screen Sir Charles Dixie at the
expense of Capt. Forster. Mrs. Rogerson
had helped witness to secure some OF the
interviews she had had at Mrs. Roger5on's
house with Capt. Forster. II have no earth
lv object" declared the witness, 'in making
all these statements except to tell the truth" J"
The jury asked Mrs. Crawford to describe
the room in the Warren.street house in
which she alleged Sir Charles Dixie used to
meet her. She took pencil and made II
diagram Of the apartment.
Mrs Ashton Dixie, sister of Mrs. Crawford,
and sister-in. law OF Sir Charles, testified that
Sir Charles Dixie, after Mrs. Crawford had
made her confession, suggested quiet sep.
aration between Mrs. Crawford and her hus-
band, and offered to contribute to Mrs.
Crawford's income. Witness became indig-
nant and refused to assist in influencing her
sister to do as Sir Charles wished. Mrs.
sisters story, as told in her confession, was
ulating him on his subsequent marriage to
Mrs. Mark Pattison.
At this point counsel for Mrs. Crawford
read letter, charging Sir Charles Dixie
with having had q liaison with another
servant than any yet mentioned in tho case.
A number OF serv0nts testified that Indies
secretly visited Sir Charles Dixie, and that
no made regular designations at the Warren
street house.
Mrs. Rogerson's brother deposed that ho
prohibited Dixie from visiting Mrs. Roger
son On learning that Sir Charles and Lady
Dixie were using efforts to influence her
evidence. He was sorry to be constrained
TO say that he believed the anonymous let
ters were written by his sister.
Donald Crawford testified that Mrs. Vir-
gnia Crawford begged him not. to make
Capt. Forster correspondent, because, as
she said, she did not want to ruin more than
one man. This evidence caused sensation
in the courtroom. When the court ad-
journed it was understood that the evidence
was closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-22

NREhT CHANCE FOR CHEAP AND GOOD
VI SHIRTs-A. B. 8. SHIRTS reduced t" GOc q
piece or So 20 per half dozen, to close oah sur
plus stock 81 -.atr
ian22 AMOS B. .SLAfMAkERS.