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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-11-28
THE TEXAS JACK RABBIT.

f
Cleaning Out tho farmers Pasture Lands.
Pleasures of the Chase.
The jack rabbit is native of Texas, Cali
fornia and some of the western states. He
does not differ materially from other mem
bers of the rabbit family. except that there
Is more of him. His mouth is not large 1t
has not got the capacious shipper Of the rhi-
1ioceros on the circus poster, or even the open
valise smile of the candidate for justice of
the peace; but when IL comes to eradicating
grass the mouth of the jack rabbit can cause
the blush Of envy to mantle the cheek of the
lawn mower. The great objection to tho
jack rabbit is his proficiency in arithmetic.
He multiplies too rapidly. In short time n
single pair will clean out farmer as effect
ually as If he had bet too much ON them ae
poker. They soon become so numerous that
the prairie soon becomes as bald as a state
ment OF fact, or the front row in the orches-
ira of n variety show.
The jack rabbit retires from circulation q
seml-adult bale of grass at each session, and
he is in perpetual session all night long. The
poor farmer is absolutely without protection.
He cannot bring all his grass indoors every
night, and yet IL he leaves 1t out tho jack
rabbits telescope most of It before morning.
A few jack rabbits will dstend their waste
baskets with as much grass as would support
COW In afiiuence II, In return for the
grass, the jack rabbit were like the COW, to
come up to the pen every evening and allow
tho farmer to wrench few quarts Of milk
to liquidate the bill, there would be entente
cordiale on tap between the honest farmer
and the jack rabbit; but, alas how seldom
does the rabbit thus show his gratitude. He
browses on the grass which should nourish
the farmers horse, and then when blowing
time comes he leaves the poor fiabby horse
TO tread the wine press alone.
Another popularity of the jack rabbit Is
his speed. He will squat down behind a
bunch of grass as calm and immovable as q
man painting house by the day, but when
he sees danger ahead be- whizzes out Of sight
like dollar and half at church fair, or
he scoots away like beautiful dream, He
blends with tho horizon even as q compli-
mentary repast is merged into a train load OF
hungry editorial excursionists. The ordinary
| dog cannot overtake the jack rabbit even II
fired at him from cannon. But the i'm
ported English greyhound can overtake the
rabbit Chasing jack rabbits over the level
prairies Of Texas is great sport. The hunters
are ON horseback--that is, part of the time.
II the horse stumbles or puts his foot in q
prairie dog hole, 1t is difficult to say for a
brief moment which is really the rider. Thu
horse is a noble animal, but his place is no
on the riders stomach. OF course the ride
does not suspend publication and go out Of tn
business every time tho horse falls. He usu
ally ceases TO regard coursing Jack rabbits a
a pastime when the horse falls the first time
In concluding this sketch of the jack rabbi
it may be mentioned that his tail Is short
Texas Siftings.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-11-28
In one of the Italian quarters in New York
shave can now DO had for three cents. And
yet most Italians wear boards.
A New Operation for pl,ndness,

AS blindness Is one of the severest attic
tions that can befall man or woman, so
any discovery that will lead to its cure or re-
lief is of the utmost Importance A new
operation has been discovered by which the
sheath of the optic nerve can be opened, and
even totsl blindness in some cases cured. By
the operation the brain is also relieved Of the
pressure caused by the fluid secretions in the
sheath which runs from the brain to the eye
Four operations have been performed e0nc
case failed, but in the other three the patients
sight was restored, and themselves relieycd
of all pain arising from the pressure on the
brain. Surgery is advancing while medi-
cine appears to be at standstill and as back.
ward as it was century ago 1t is almost
the only science thas has not kept pace with
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-11-28
cannlbaln live the Same wa,

Paterfamilias lat the supper table to Mr..
Thomas Catch, Susies beanl-It is said that
a Spaniard can live upon an onion and few
olives day. It seems surprising to us, does
it notl
Susie's Little Brothsr-Mr Catch, know
what you live on.
Mr.. Catch--What, Tommy
Little Brother--on your aunt; pa said SO.
Yankee Blade.
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LAMBERTvILLE, N j. WEDNESDAY, NovENIBER IS 1888.

they work twenty-six hours without inter
mission The small tailors work with their
wives and children to midnight, working
sometimes tweAty-four and even forty eight
hours on end. The result is that the work
man is deteriorating. Infant mortality is
increasing, technical improvements are
neglected, and the invontiveness of workmen
is destroyed. Boston True Flag.
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In Holland the average factory day is from
thirteen TO fourteen hours, while they often
work eighteen, twenty-four and thirty-six
hours on stretch. The smaller bakers OF
Amsterdam work sixteen hours day for
five days week. On Friday and Saturday
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21

located, There arc seven of mem.
Wilder was captured at a store la Shu-
gulak. Two loaded guns were found in
a barn on his premises. Cheatliam was
arrested at Mr.. Jones' house, where he
was helping to kill hogs. He confessed,
and told where six of the fugitives had
breakfasted, among them George Mawry,
the ring leader. They were waiting un-
til night to board a train. The whites
distributed themselves along the roads.
The prisoners are kept in a frame build
ing ten miles from Wahalla, under a
strong guard. Their fate will he de-
termined within twenty-four hours,
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 20.-The Times
Democrat Meridian, Miss, special says
that the reports of the negroes having
been shot or hanged are untrue. Up to
] O'Clock, no arrests had been made, nor
had any Ii been shot OF otherwise
killed. The sheriff of Noxubee county
has bean asked to send twenty-five men
to patrol the county here and to protect
the lives and property of innocent par
tfes
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21
FoMEIGN NOTES.

#ELE
HksS English house OF commons has
completed the votes o ffsupply and passed
the appropriation bill.
The Austrian unterhause suspended
the right OF trial by jury in fifteen dis
tricts under the anarchist laws.
A Geneva dispatch gives extracts from
correspondence which passed between
Max Outre and Secretary Eyarts In
March, $3.50, concerning the Panama
canal scheme.
The students at the University OF
Rome rebelled against the enforcement
of new rules. Troops were called in
and the disorder qaelIed. The hearing
of lessons has been suspended pending
further action on the part Of the au
thorities.
Judge kinnear was occupied Thursday
morning in hearing proof on the ques-
tfon of arrestments in the case of Mr..
Parneu against The London Times for
libel. The counsel for The Times resist
ed the application OF the fpiiaifss... for an
order to compel the defendants to pro.
duce the contracts of the co partner
ownership OF The Times, and also its
business books and accounts. The Judge
reserved his decision.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21
THE DEP9sED DOCTOR.

Parker Receives E9-superintendent
With enthusiastic Honors.
DR.. r. e Buchanan, late superintend-
emit OF the insane hospital at Yanbton.
reached Parker. his home, yesterday
forenoon aud vas enthusiastically re-
ceived by the Parkerites. a printed
circular Was shortly afterwards dis
tributed which read as follows:
Parker Glad. DR.. Buchanan, he's ell
right. Colonel Gale, doubtful. Parker
people. irrespective Of party, are re.
guested to attend 90 informed reception
TO be given to on fellow citizen, DR.. Il.
Il. Buchanan. at the court house this eye.
ping. December 20 b, 1888. at I 80 sharp.
The truth will be made known and the
doctor Yindi ated.
This circular was'siansd by ten lead
lug citizens, nine OF whom are republic
cans. In response TO the invitation the
people OF Parker TURNED out en- masse
and . pleasant evening was passed. AS
expressive Of the sentiments of DR.
Buchanan's nelehbors, the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, Dr.. II e. Buchanan, a
citizen of this city, WAS appointed to the
responsible position of superintendent
of the Dakota hospital for the insane at
Yankton; and
WHEREAS, He has been deposed and
has returned home under circumstances
which might, to those unacauaInted
with the facts, reflect upon his integrity
and Rbiliay to perform the duties OF his
Office. Therefore, be it
Resoloed, BY the citizens OF this city
IN mass meeting assembled, that we who
have known him longest and have al.
ways held him in high esteem, still
maintain the utmost confidence in him;
that We endorse and CONNIE nd his manly
course in refusing to be the tool of any
individual or set OF individuals who,
although occupying public positions,
are seeking personsl ends, aud That he
bas had courage to lose his position
rather than submit.
ResolUed. That We heartily welcome
his return, and
r, so,ged, That We desire the most
searching investigation into the men
agement OF the hospital, fully believing
that when the truth shall be known
neither the Doctor nor any other citizen
of Parker will be found culpable.
These expressions come from those
who know the doctor best and it is
probable that Yankton would almost
unanimously endorse them II the qaes-
ton Was put.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21

A Hnrrt.,;a Murder.

AvocA, Ia, Dec. 20.-Joseph Hair, a
man In the employ of John Kelley, a
rich bachelor living twelve miles south
OF this city and two miles east of Oak
land, was the victim of a horrible muir
der. He heard q noise out in the barn
and went out To discover the cause. He
was gone longer than was thought nee
essary, and Kelley went out to learn the
reason. He found Hair lying In a pool
of blood, his head battered in and his
face terribly disfigured. Near by was
found a roller that carries the canvas or
a harvesting machine, covered with
blood. When discovered Hair was IN
cons cious. He died. never recovering
sufficiently TO give any intimatiop as to
the pe~rpetrator of the deed or how it was
dom There IL no clue TO the murderer,
but the theory is prevalent that he laid
in wait for Kelley, who carries money
with him, and in the darkness killed the
wrong man. Public Indignation runs
high, and, II caught, the assassin will be
dealt with in q summary manner. Hair
resided at Council Bluffs, was 26 years
old, steady and Industrious.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21
sen,l-hocal

.el5 Ucn ShhpPah&ss l-
jamestown alert: The low rumble of
the battle for the capital OF South Da-
kota 10 already heard. That contest
promises to be o great military specta-
Gle, at least TO those not interested.
There will be plenty OF red fire and
bombs exploding during the engage.
ment. The statement that Huron is nearly
certain to get the prizs will bear quali6-
cation. Mitchell men and WATERFOWL
wrestlers are preparing to take q hand in
the contest, while other ambitious cities
are laying low .only waiting to find out
how much il is going to cost. During
the period OF quiet and preparation be-
fore the fight is on, il has been sugges-
ted that Yankton be allowed the privi.
lege OF becoming the temporary location
OF she capital. and as she cannot hope
Tor permanent honors, il will give ell
other aspisants an equal ohance. As q
matter OF retributive justice q few shreds
OF the old glory should not at this time,
be denied Yankton.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21

LEAVINGA THOUSAND DEAD
A sIost Decisive BattIe In which tn.
Combined british and Egyptian Forces
suner but Slight Loss-The Egyp.
tians' Brilliant Charge.

LONDON, Dec. N.-Dispatehes from
Snakim state that q decisive battle has
been fought, in which the rebels have
been worsted and dislodged from their
position. The combined force of E9yp-
tians and British made an attack on the
rebels. They stormed the redoubts and
trenches, and after q half-hour's brilliant
fighting the enemy was driven into the
bush, completely routed. The enemy's
loss is estimated at fully ., 900 killed and
u large number wounded. The loss to
the British and Egyptians was slight.
The British force is now In camp In the
position recently occupied BY the rebels.
Thu victory to the Britith arms is COM
plete. Later dispatches state the British
had four men killed and two wounded
in the cavalry charge. The Egyptian
black regiments made a brilliant charge
upon the enemy's trenches, in which
two were killed and thirty wounded.
Only two Egyptian officers were wound
ed. The enemy's loss is. estimated 81
one thousand.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21
Pence Restored II yenexuela.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2c.-The steamship
Philadelphia, which arrived here Wednes-
day, brings news OF the restoration
of peace In Venezuela. The troubles
which have existed in that country for
the past sixteen months grew ont of the
election of DR.. Rojas Paul to Che presi-
dency OF Venezuela over Gen. Crespo,
who had served one term as president.
Gen. Crespo. on learning of his defeat,
collected his most trnsty followers,
manned a schooner, and sailed for Trim
idaa Since that time he has been rang
ing along the coast causing outbreaks at
different points, until finally he and his
crew we're caRtuaed on Dec, 2, off GU
raco, and they ara now In prison. The
natives are overjoyed at the capture of
Crespo. for while he was at large ship
pers were 10th to send vessels to Yenezu-
Ella portg
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21

strayed-Fro m Peter Stshin's livery
barn. three colts, u bay horse colt,
oominR four Yeas old, weight about
eleven hundred, one roam horse colt,
coming three years old, weight about
sight hundred and one dark grey mare,
coming three years old, weight about
eight hundred. All are halter broke,
lead we'll and are gentle. Any one
bringing them in or giving any informa-
ton as TO their whereabouts will be
literally rewarded.
PETER STEFFIN.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21
CONGRESS- MEM0RlALIzED.

Dakota Democrats in Convention Urge
Division and Admission.
The democratic convention Of delegates
from South Dakota counties, held at
Mitchell yesterday, adopted the follow.
ing memorial:
To the congress OF the United States:
Yonr memorialists. the citizens Of south
Dakota in utilization with the demo
cratic party, duly assembled In conyen-
lion at Mitchell, this Goth day OF Decem-
Der, 1883, hereby request, urge and
solicit 81 the hands OF your honorable
body the division OF the territory OF Da-
kota upon the 7th standard parallel of
surveys thereof end the immediate adj
mission into tie union OF states OF that
portion of said territory lying south oil
said parallel OF surveys. We desire
most respectfully to represent that the
division OF she territory Of Dakota by an
east and west line has for many years
been desired and expected by its oitizens;
that the congress of the United States
has been memorialzsd to that end, but
pithort avail, by sixteen successive
Legislative assemblies; that in view OF
such expectancy tho penal, charitable
and educational institutions OF che Ter.
ritory have been duplicated in the north
and In the south, that religious sects
have in like manner established north.
'ern and southern conferences,
and that anticipating division through
oat all these years intervening since the
first settlement Of the territory ell hope
has been guided and oil interests buiided
to that end We desire fnrther to re-
nraanr,f III AZ AtkhoD oaokynn rs thA J:rslol
territory would be exceeded in size by
but eight out OF the thirsy.eigh states
in she union, the smaller portion com.
prising "a 600 square miles. or more than
10000 square miles IN excess Of the mean
average of all existing states; that the
eouthern half, for which immediate ad
mission is now requested, contains with.
in q restricted compass doubtless the
most prolific mineral section within the
national boundaries, producing gold,
silver, copper, iron, gaiens, tin, nickel,
graphite, mica, gypsums coal, anthony.
asbestos. cobalt, salt and oil, while
the lnrger area OF prairie, remarka-
bly, productive in soil aad almost
tirely c~uitivable, by reason of the alb
sence OF hills, mountains, swsmps and
other distractions to profitable agricul-
tusef coh~btttutct y ihlf Couutry upOp
which may safely be predicted for the
future an unusual density Of population;
that the people OF south Dakota now
number 375l 600, and that thus equipped
their rights, interests and future welfare
will be enhanced, their sense ibf patriot.
ism exalted, foil oitsz ,nship re al,zsd end
she fundnm. NAL right OF locel seIf.gov-
IEaent guaranteed by o speedy sdmis-
Z 80 the sisterhoed OF states.
We desire further and analytic repre-
sent that a consultation for the propored
state OF South Dakota framed in 1885
under the authority OF the territorial
iegisisture by a constitutional
tton non partisau IN character and sub
sequentiy, adopted by the people az d
Iponnlar election, is deemed by youiI
menorialista o wise, safe and eonserv-
active charter OF government, and that
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21

in its limitation Of the public debt. it's
restriction in %cffioiai esleftcs and rigid
ness OF cficial req rirsments. it IL in a
fair degree favorable and c~ommendable
% democratic pol,cy. We therefore
respectfully ASA that your honorable
body adopt some measure which shall
accomplish the admission of the terri
tory on the seventh standard parallel
and the admission OF the south half toto
the union during the present session OF
congress-.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21

TORONTO, Ont, Dec. a0.-Inspector
Andre VS., of the Scotland Yard force,
who brought Barnett here for trial, left
for Europe. Before his departure he
stated to u reporter that since he had
been in Ontario he had obtained clues in
the Parnell case, that he did not dream
had existed, but he refused to discuss
the mysterious things he had discovered.
1t is we'll known that the inspector paid
several mysterious visits to parties in
this city whom. he called friends, but
even to the Toronto press he would not
divulge their names. Inspector JARVIS,
also Chief Inspector Shere, of the same
department, are In the United States
hunting evidence. 1t is said that for
over three years three of Pinkerton's
most expert men have been at work in
the Irish national societies. One of
these men is the celebrated McPhar-
land, who broke up thu Mollie Maguires.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21
.Wnas,s LIN a Nnman,

Shakespeare said that there was moth
Ing. but there ia. Wonld Caesar have
had suoh notoriety if his nome had been
Caleb w. Pickerggill? Think of Patti
drawing $1,000 a night il the bill boards
auDounoed her ns Jane Brown! The idea
is absurd. DR.. Plerce's Pleasant Purga.
tive Pellets is y name that has made o
record. These tiny, s~ugar-coated pills
cure sick and bilious headache, bowel
complaints, internal fever end costiye-
Nena-
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21
rho pndley Case.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 20.-The federal
grand jury are working earnestly on the
Dudley case. Abont forty chairmen and
secretaries Of Republican committees
were examined. Chairman Reame, of
the Delaware county committee, was
kept on the witness stand for nearly
two hours, but just what he testified to
lis not known.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21
Daioy,s AssalIunts sentonced.

New YORK, Dec. 20.-Edward Mere,
dith, who planned the badger game,
in which the gambler Daley was murder
ousiy assaulted, pleaded guilty to as
sanlt in the first degree and was
sentenced to eight years and ten month";.
Henry Herman was sentenced to six
years and eleven months. The two
women, Addie Stanton and Ella Ham
moDd, Were remanded for trial next
week.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21
Pnnce 81 WaIca scorad.

LONDON, Dec. 20.-The announcement
of the disbandment of The hanerahle az
titiery company has caused a sensation
ard the action of the Prince of Wales,
which led to the disorganization of the
ancient body, is ~unfavorably commented
upon by both press and people. The st.
James Gazette says thEs If he behaved
as Q sovereign rs he has behaved as a
captain OF this company, his tenure Of
the throne would be brief.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21
The Incarceration.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The secretary
OF the inauguration committee. Col.
Swords, has had a letter from Yshssell
Harrison, now In New York. He expects
Mr.. Harrison here in a day or two, and
thinks that something may be learned
then of his fathers plans.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21
THE MARKETS.
chicago Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO Dec. 90,
May. Sl.05I6.
ruary. $3.50; May, 3ilAc,
29c.
PORK December, sis.oo; January, sis. 10;
LAapsaipecember. ssl2,6; January. sT.T7hs
$3.50; May. 500
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21
A Case Of Druuk.

BosToE, Dec. 20.--tsMatea Doran ar
rived here from Rockland, Me- He was
badly intoxicated and told conflicting
stories in regard toJthe loss Of the Al
mira The whole story is regarded as d
$ OF drunk.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21
Patti Buys Another Castle.

sLoNpoN, Dec. 20.--It is reported that
Adeline Patti has purchased the Chat
eau of Cbencnceauy and that she is go
ing to live there after leaving her Welsh
castle. The chalaa., Is the most roman
tic and picturesque spoti in allTonrraine.
The castle itself is of Gothiczarchitect-
ure, and is percfsd right on the bridge
over the Cser river. 1t was until re-
Gently owned by Nine. Pelouse, the Sis
ter OF Daniel Wilson, ex-president
Grevy's notorious son-in-law.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21
Annlrs ~ zanzIhar.

LONDON, Dec. 2o.-The Times special
dispatch from Zanzibar confirms the
statement thas tss@ German club will be
closed, and reiterates the prediction OF
serious results in consequence. There Is
almost continuous riotfng In the streets
OF Zanzibar by idle and drunken Ger
mans 49,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21
LIye Stock.
UsIos STOCK YARDS.

UNION STOCK YARDS.
CHICAGO, Dec. 20.
CATTLE1Estimated receipts, 1900. Corn. fed,
&~2.S5@500; stocksrs and feeders. s.. log .SG;
Texans. 81. 406l3. 10. Market active.
HO9S-Receipts. 10000. Mixed. S4.05@5.2o.
heavy, S4.o6@6.a; light; Sb0o05.25, MARKET
active.
Westerns, sa.60as. ios Texans. s.. 400
4.25; lambs, $2.2oQlS.G0.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-21
A Hold Rirn,nist.

North ADAMS, Mass, Dec. 2O.-on
Nov. "a Rev. 1sanc Burke stopped the
wedding of Thomas Raidy and Margaret
Moore because he was not satisfied that
Raidy's first wife was dead. Isaidy soon
after produced letters of several citizens
OF Port Henry, N. Y, certifying to Mrs.
Rafdy's death. The marriage then took
place: 1t has been learned that the let.
ters We're forgeries, and that the first
wife Is living III dsstitution NEAR Port
Henry, where Raidy desertsd her years
ago. Raidy has left herewith his sec
ond wife, and is thought to be at East
Constable, N. Y.