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The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06
A Mean Man.

Ta&E II E-sE%H ~ IL
Congressman Mason, in the Chicago Times
The meanest man / ever knew is a.
travelling man who lives near me. i
oughtto give his name, but out Of
respect for his familyI will suppress
it this time. One morning last win
ter when the snow was SO deep, / got
up bright and early and shoveled of
my walk. When got through /
wasn't quite exhausted, 30 / thought,
i would do d Christian deed. / had
been with my wife over to the travel
ing mans house the evening before,
and knew he was out on the road, 80
I shouldered my shovel ard went
over and cleared all the snow OFF his
walk to save his wife any bother IN
the matter. Before I was half
through with III / was all tired out,
but stuck to it till every. smitch Of
snow had been removed. Then I
shouldered my shovel again and was
about to start for home when that
Icussed travelling ma came out on
the porch in slippers and dressing
gown, and said:
much obliged, Billy, / was afraid
I'd have to do that myself.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06

The middle rooms contain the
state robes Of the Sultans, from 1463
to 1859. These are displayed on
headless lay figures, the turbans, be-
ing placed directly o. the shoulders,
which produce q very grotesque eff
fest. This is more particularly the
case with the one representing the
last Of the Mahotnets. whose state
robe was simply the uniform Of a
Russian or Austrian General. 1t is
doubtful whether these costumes are
really the state apparel feachSultan,
and there is also reason for believing
that this historical collection was
formed. at a comparatively recent
date. There is, however, no doubt
that the costumes belong to the date
assigned to them, and that some Of
those belonging to the sixteenth and
seventeenth centuries were really
worn by the Sultans of that period.
Each tnrban is surmounted by q
handsome aigrette, held in place by
a jewel, and in each belt q magnifi-
cent dagger. Most of these arms
are veritable masterpieces of art.
One Of them curved gold guards is
worthy of Cellini, and the handle of
another dagger is formed of a single
emerald: The profusion of stones on
the dagger and on the aigrettes of
the turbansi is really wonderful. One
of the latter is held in place by a
clasp composed of two emeralds and
a ruby, each in LIZ inch in diameter.
All the robes ore Of magnificent
brocade, SO richly embroidered that
they would stand alone.
In passing out of the treasure
house l was taken through a kiosk
containing the ancient order of the
Sultans. Tt scontains between two
and three Thousand volumes i'm man.
uscript, all in leather cases piled one
on top of the other. At the time Of
the Renaissance the eyes Of the whole
of Western Europe were castlonging-
lytoward this collection, which was
supposed to contain the books ofthe
Byzantine Emperors and to include
many unpublished works by the clas-
sic writer's of Greece and Rome. No
person, however, was allowed to en-
ter it, ever q request to be allowed
to do SO from Louis XIV.
having been refused. It was now be-
lieved that the collection does not
contain any classical manuscripts,
but on this point there can beno Ger
tainty, as the contents Of the vol
umes are still jealouslyguarded from
view. -
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06
After Many Years.

The coming removal of that an
Gent institution, the Boatmen's Saw
ing Bank, from Second street to the
hum and traffic Of Washington ave.
nue., just west of the big bridges
mouth, has awakened recollections of
the early finances OF st. Louis and
the time when it's banks were few in
number. Abiding to the changes
wrought in local architecture and in
ocalinstitutions, than whichno more
striking may be noted than this same
classic pile the Boatmen's directors
are about to rear, Theophile Papin,
the real estate agent, remarked rem
iniscently: lit was some years ago
that q man entered bank on Second
street with a somewhat difident air,
and looked inguiringly about him, as
one not quite positive ofhis bearings.
He scrutinized the building closely,
looked about the interior and pres
emily found his way to the cashiers
desk
There used to be q bank here in
the old times he said, called the
Boatmen's Savings Institution. I
suppose tits deadlorg ago; this bank,
Of course, has nothing to do with it?'
"tIt ID. the same bank, replied the
cashier, only the name is q little
changed
"Ahf' exclaimed the stranger, with
surprise. Well, when the old institu-
ton started / was one of the first
subscribers, but / only put in 500.
reckon. after so many ups and
downs, that must have been wiped
out long ago7'
HsWho are you? the cashier asked,
and what is your name22
" NJ name is Jeffries
Thomas Jeffries?' cried the cash
Yes, they called me Tom then
"iWhere have You been, Mr.. JEFF
fries, these long years, and why
haven't you written us?
In Galiforny, and M-x66fse I
thought the 800 was y dead duck,
and its only your sign that called me
in now.
Vel, Mr.. Jeifries, il you have
been idle, said the cashier, taking
down and openinzn 4 great fold,
your 800 has MOI; here tits. Your
check on this bapkst day isgoodfo
T,875-you hgVe only to get son1e
one to prove your ideutity and We
will pAyn ovf 2
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06

Thanks to the Lord OF life for all He wills.
His right hand planted us on goodly soil.
Which every harvest yields to moderate
toll.
And many q spacious barn with plenty fills.
Freely He bid us share the countless spoil:
While bursting presses dow with wine and
oil,
And industry swift piles her busy mills.
But thank Him most for human liberty;
Freedom for man to think Gods generous
thought.
And worship more with heart than Bonded
knee. @
Ofsuch nor grace nor homage can be bought.
Ready the claims Of brotherhood to see.
They frankly dare to do the thing they
ought.
-rWarrou Ho1den
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06
A stout elderly lady was hanein,

A stout elderly lady was hanging
by a strap and casting black looks
at inoffensive, but ungallant dude,
who sat sucking the head Of his cane;
q sudden lurch of the car flung the
lady upon him with great force.
"Say, dash it, don't you know" ex-
claimed the youth, "you've crushed
my foot to a jelly?" "It's not the
first time I've made calfs-foot jelly"
retorted the woman. severely, as he
vanished and she prepared to sit
down.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06

Rheumatism attacks every age, govt only
adults. But whether you may have to cope
with the one or the other, Salvation Oil will be
found equally eficacious. Itkilis pain. Prizes
Is cents O bottle.
"A merry heart goes oil day" but who can
merry be, when racked and tormented with a
hateful cough. Be wise, and try DR.. Bulls
promptly, and costs but twenty-five cents q
bottle.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06

Carl Schmanske, OF Chaska, Mimi, aged
twenty-six years, o native of Pomerania,
himself through the head with q revolver.
The bullet entered the right temple and
passed out at the left temple. Carl chmanske
arrived in this country about three years
ago, and has been employed at the Carver
plow works until lately. when he spent his
time in dissipation,
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06
Why She Wouldn't Giye.

- - SOIIxHU N11116 VA 1OS1KU "
d recent association ID this country,
and while q collection was being TAX
en- up for the theological chair finer
Ger University, one of the solicitors
met with this response from 4 lady
living in Oglethorpe: mo, cant
give ranything to- buy that cnair.
Haven got chairs enough "a my
own house now. What do theyWant
To- buy Just one chair for anyway
Why don't they buy 4 yet at once
and be done With ii. /" The solicitor
nearly expired.-Lexington Echo.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06
1 Radical Cure for E~pileptic Fits.

To THE ~EDITOR.-Please inform your readers
disease which / warrant to cure the worst cases.
So strong is my faith in the virtues Of this medi-
cine that l Will send free a sample bottle and val
uable treatise to any sufferer who will give me his
i. o.. and Express address. My remedy has cured
thousands Of hopeless cases.
H. G. ROOT, M. G., Pearl St.. New York.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06

George W. Milliken paid the penalty of wife
murder on the scaffold at Shauneetown, Iii.
At the scaffold Milliken broke down complete
ly and had to be assisted up the steps. His
neck was broken in the fall. The execution
was private, though fully one thousand peo-
Dle surrounded the iail.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06

Old men use Moxie the year round to keep
their nervous system strong enough to sup
port the functions of their body, and mend
up the break down of a long business life.
The young city bloods to remove the effects
from liquors and a night of dissipation. A
tumbler full will break a recent intoxication
in an hour, with no i'll effects OF stimulation
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06

Browns BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs' are widely
known as an admirable remedy for Bronchitis,
Hoarseness, Coughs, and Throat troubles.
Sold only in boxes.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06
$1,000 in Prizes

is offered by the publishers of The Youths
Companion for the best short stories. There
are three prizes of 81 900 each. three of $3.50
each, and three Of $3.50 No other paper
pays SO literally to obtain the very best
matter for it's subscribers. The publishers
will send a circular on receipt of stamp,
giving the conditions of this offer. The Com
panion has Two Million Readers a week.
Every family should take it. Any new SUBJ
scriber who sends $1.75 now. will receive it
free to January 1889, and a full years
subscription from that date.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria,
When she was q Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children she gave themCastoria.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06

For A TONIC MEDICINE TAKE ALIENS Iron
Tonic Bitters. All genuine bear the signature
of. P. Allen, Druggist, st. Paul MINI.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06

A blood-thirsty anarchistic circular is turn
ed loose in Chicago.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06

President Carnot of France is the recog.
nized leader of fashions in that country.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06

Gen. Miles assumes command of the divi.
sion Of the Pacific.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06

The Canadian. Pacific will run trains int
Chicago.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06
Nozzle.

Ling Kalakaua is again coming to this
country.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-12-06

seen modern Paris and Vienna clocks,
porcelain vases, pistol cases, silver
knives, forks and spoons, tooth-picks
and even leather cigar cases and
pocket-books. On the other hand,
ancient objects of European origin
are remarkable for their absence;
and one naturally wonders what can
have become Of the many presents
the Sultans must have received from
Christian monarchs,such as enameled
snuff boxes, Sevres and Dresden
vases, object is Ormolu and other
specimens Of old European artWork-
ship. Nothing Of the kind 10 toSbe
seen ia the treasurerooms. Possibly
they must be kept apart in o room.
Nv them selves, but it is more pro-
badly that the Sultans disposed of
them BY presenting them to the
fayoriites 81 the harem.
Aroundsthe room ranged against
the WalIS, are large vases filed with,
uncut gems and coins Of gold and.
silver. remarked, however, that
Sthecoins were comparativelymoder
and that the gemscould notcompare
la value with those mlaid ia the OBJ
jectsI have already described. It is
probable that the exigencies Of a
depleted exchequercaused thcowners
of the original and more valuable
scontests Of the cases and to sub
stitute for them those now found
There.
The treasure contains q splendid
lot of large vases Of rock crystal,
ssiade, onyx and cups and TASKS of
Ro1d, an OF Indian Or Persian origin.
There are also two large octslgonal'
aTa az evident Gothic origin and q
whole series of Oriental poree1ainsI
nlounted m gold fligree work ito say
nothing vi sQme beautiful pieces of
g6ule and White Persianporcelain
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1888-12-08
Clarksville Tobacco Market.

The tobacco trade moves on at q
steady pace, with sales of 400 to 500
hogsheads weekly. The offerings
are still low in grade, the best por-
ton of the old crop having been sold
long ago, but there must still be
some good leaf left in the warehouses,
which would find ready sale at fair
prices ifofIered. The market shaded
off at times this week on Tugs, but no
decline was established. The new
crop is pushing its was to the front,
and will soon appear upon the
market. The factory men have been
quiteactive in the country tits week.
We quote:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1888-12-08
Ben 8, Collins. Esq, in Luck.

Ben. S. Collins, Esq, is a richer
man by about $4,000 than he was
some two weeks since; he was about
to get aboard his team to start for
home when he was approached and
asked to buy ticket in the Louisiana
State Lottery, forthe drawing to take
place on Oct. 9th. Ben. was urged so
hard to purchase he passed out dol
lar and took the chance. On Thurs
day morning, on looking over a Bos-
ton daily giving the result of the
drawing, it was seen that ticket No.
1876 had drawn the capital prize of
$500, 900, and as he held one-twentieth
of the ticket he was thus entitled to
$4,000. The ticket was given to the
First National Bank for collection.
Mr.. Collins received the draft on a
New York bank by last nights
express. -Showhegan Me- Reporter,
Oct. %. See advertisement for
Drawing on Dec. 18th, when the
First Capital Prize is 100000.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1888-12-08

clined to scratch, so much so we are
disposed to believe that they are in
tested with yermin.
This public scratching is such an
ugly, vulgar symptom, so disgusting
in the character of Democrat that
it would be advisable before the next
election to treat the whole family
with insect powders. 1t has been said
by some that vermin will OCCASION
ally bring staggers, and that one If
not more of the principle leaders of
the scratching family, during the
height of the excitement showed
strong symptoms of that fearful
disease, what calamity for wise
politicians who aspire to high posi-
tions, to over-work themselves in a
cause fought with so little good, or to
be driven from their wits, for single
day by such vexatious little devils.
We would not be surprised that if
in their frenzy for ruling the Demo
cratic party and especially the repre-
sentatives of our county, they had
come to the conclusion that this farce
they call primary amounted to an
instruction to our representatives to
support Mr.. Harris for U. S. Senator.
Mr.. Harris must have bewitched
them for we are clearly of the
opin at the leaders of this
scratching family from their extra
ordinary zeal in his behalf, looked
forward to the day when they would
be promoted to some high revenue
office, whiskey gauger perhaps, or
store-keeper at some still-house,
should Mr.. Harris be reelected and
control the patronage of the State.
But, oh! 1t is too often the case
that cruel fate like an untimely frost
withers our brightest hopes. So
with this scratching family, all things
seem to work together for their dis
comfiture.
Mr.. Harris no doubt has seen the
writing on the wall ere this, and we
know full well that the patronage
will fall to the Republicans, which
leaves the whole of this radical fac
ton so much sediment in the political
current, that ere long must gravitate
to the bottom to rise no more.
DEMOCRAT.
Dotsonvllle, Dec. 3, '8S.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1888-12-08
A Valuable Medical Treatise.

The edition for 1889 of the sterling
Medical Annual, known as Hostel
ter's Almanac, is now ready, and
may be obtained, free of cost, of drug
gists and general country dealers in
all parts of the United States, Mexico,
and indeed in every civilized PARTON
of the Western Hemisphere. This
Almanac has been issued regularly
at the commencement of every year
for over one-fourth of a century. 1t
combines, with the soundest practi-
cal advice for the preservation and
restoration of health, large amount
of interesting and amusing light
reading, and the calendar, astron-
omical calculations, chronological
items, &C., are prepared with great
care, and will be found entirely ac-
curate. The issue of Hostetter's AL
manac for 1899 will probably be the
largest edition of a medical work
every published in any country.
The proprietors, Messrs. Hostetter
& Co., Pittsburg, Pa, on receipt of q
two cent stamp, forward a copy by
mail to any person who cannot pre-
cure one in his neighborhood.,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1888-12-08
Dotsonville, Dec. 8, '88.
Scrofula Cured.
DEMOCRAT.

LEXINGTON, VA, July IA, 1888.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga:
Gentlemen-One of your represen-
tatives has just asked me about your
medicine, and having used it l am
in position to say something aboutit.
Nine years ago Scrofula made its APP
pearance in my family. Two of my
children-one a boy of six and girl
of four years-were terribly afflicted
with this horribleolisease. Ny fam
lily physician treated the malady for
q time, but with no success. In my
county paper I saw your medicine
advertised, and began using it, and
in no time improvement was OBJ
served. My children to-day are free
from the trouble, and l am never
without bottle of S. S. S in my
house. JOHN WILLIAMS.
Treatise on Bio I'd and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co, Drawer
3, Atlanta, Ga.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1888-12-08
quotations !:
FREIGHT ALL RAIL TO

Our market was firm and active
during the past month with con-
tinued stiffening in prices for all
grades of desirable quality.
OF new crop but few hogsheads
have yet appeared on the market,
the quality of which was rather COM
mon and mostly of nondescript char
acter; however, this is usually the
case with first receipts every season,
as the better and finer grades are
more carefully handled and usually
held back from the market until
later on. Stemmers and country
prizers continue to operate in a mod
crate way, paying from to SIC
around for common and medium
crops, and to Sc. for good and fine
crops. Respectfully.
b. X. GOLD.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1888-12-08
The tobacco Crop.

The Henderson News says:
Kentucky planters can never rea-
sonably expect to realize the profit
on raising tobacco that frequently
characterized the trade previous to
the civil war. An active competi-
ton, caused by so much land being
used in cultivating the weed, has
forced natural decline in prices and
profits, and, considering the labor
and attention required, with the ex-
haustion Of soil produced, the ruling
market rate of the staple promises
but meagre compensation to the
farmer engaged in the culture. To.
day both foreign and home market
are fairly glutted with all descriptions
especially the lower qualities. If
our agricultural friends will fully re-
alize the true situation, they will take
care to plant smaller crops of better
grade, for only by such a method can
a proper return justify their labors.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1888-12-08
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and

Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy was used with the
greatest success during our epidemic
of Bloody flux. / do not know of a
case that was lost where this Remedy
was used. One of my friends, about
six miles from here, had child that
was given up by the two doctors who
attended it, he then used Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera aud Diarrhoea
Remedy, and the child recovered. All
who have used it speak of it in the
highest terms. Wishing you abundant
success for the good you are doing, |
am, Very Truly Yours, p. E. LAvEN-
DER, P. NJ, Chestnut, Amhurst, Co.,
Va.-Sold by Owen & Moore.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1888-12-08
Obituary.

Mrs. Ellen M. Barker, wife of the
late John Barker. died at the resi-
dence of her son-in-law, Judge Scales
on Saturday evening, and was buried
from the Disciple Church this morn
ing at IL o'clock, Rev. Mabley, of
Todd county, KY, an old time friend
and pastor, conducted the services.
Deceased was nearly rs years old and
came to Todd county from Virginia.
She was a thorough practical Christian
woman, and was widely known
throughout this section. The funeral
services were well attended by
neighbors and friends.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1888-12-08
Shot Near Princeton.

Hopkinsville New Era: Near
Princeton, on Friday, Will Hopson,
young farmer, shot and killed a
negro named Henry Stokes who was
on Hopson's farm getting wood, and
when ordered off refused to so, using
some threatening language. Hopson
again ordered him away and left,
telling the negro that if he was not
gone when he returned he would
shoot him. Hopson went to The
house and procured a double barreled
shotgun, and finding Stokes still
there when he returned shot and
killed him. He came to town and
gave himself up to the authorities.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1888-12-08
Paw Your Taxes.

AS the time is getting short, and
as the State needs the money, would
respectfully urge every taxpayer to
come forward and pay their tax as
soon as possible. Don't wait until
the time has nearly expired and the
rush is so great that you cannot be
waited on, but pay at once.
GEO. w. WAKEFIELD, Trustee.
Dec. s, 1SS8-4w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1888-12-08
A Physicians Testimony.

DR.. A. S. Clifford, physician and
druggist of Laurel, Ind, writes; &C.
G. c. Certain Cough Cure has a large
sale here and gives universal satisfac-
ton. / have found it to be medi-
cine of great merit, and cheerfully
recommend it," Sold by V. w.
Smith.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1888-12-08
Meeting of Stockholders.

a meeting Of the stockholders of
the GAINESVILLE National Bank, of
GAINESVILLE, Tenn, will be held at
their banking house in this city, on
Tuesday, January s, 1889. from 10 a.
m. to p, m, to elect five directors
to serve for ensueing twelve months.
y. HOWELL, Cashier.
Dec. 4, 'SS. 3w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1888-12-08
The Clock Has Stricken.

"one-two-three, and the children
are still coughing. Goodness gra-
cious! John, so and call up the drug
gist and get "a bottle of Certain Cough
Cure it never fails to cure the chill
dren's cough in short time, where
other remedies fail" Sold by V. w.
Smith.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1888-12-08
River News.

The e. G. Ragon went down this
with pretty good load of
pig iron for Evansville
The B. S. Rhea will be up this
evening or tonight for Nashville.
The j. p. Drouillard leaves Louis
vile to-day for Nashville.
The river is falling, with four or
five feet on the gauge.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1888-12-08
Election N otics.

On Tuesday January 8th 1889, an
election will be held at the First Ma
tionai bank of GAINESVILLE for seven
directors to serve during the ensuing
year. Election from ga. m. to 4p.
m. B. w. MACRAE, Cashier.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1888-12-08
After Three Years.

w. L. Walton, of Springfield,
Tenn, says: 81 have been suffering
with Neuralgia in my face and head
off and on for three years. I pur-
chased a box of DR.. Tanners Infalli-
bic Neuralgia Cure and took eight of
the pills. / have not felt any symp-
tons of Neuralgia since. 1t gives me
pleasure to recommend it." Sold by
Owen & Moore. Oct-6-1m.