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The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-15

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trap.
"What do you suppose found when
! got thereP Well. by the life. found
that the bait was hanging just as had
put 1t, but the trap wasn't there, and
then l knew that there was some fun
ahead. l had caught q bear, as sure
as the world, but whether it was the
old gray one or not l had yet to find
out. The tracks in the snow were those
OF a large fellow, and this fact led me
to hope that l had trapped the gray
jawed one that SO many men had tried
to kill. The stone at the end of the
chain had plowed a furrow in the snow,
but l was afraid that it was not heavy
enough to keep the bear from getting
so far away that could not catch up
with him.
However, / made the best time I
could through the scrub oak, stopping
every little while to listen, and at last
l heard the chain rattle. Before had
got sight Of the bear. he had got sniff
OF me, and the way he took on was mu-
sic to me, though it would have fright
ened people who were not used to such
roaring and tearing. even saw that
the stone had got caught, and that the
bear had been trying to loosen it with
his paws, and then l got sight of his
head between the bushes and fired at
it. There was a great thrashing
around for moment, and when things
got still l advanced and found that the
identical old gray scamp that l had
been after lay there as dead as a hatch
ct. Igot three men to help me drag
him out. and he was the biggest bear I
ever heard of being caught in the POGO
mos. for he weighed 5O7 pounds ex-
actly."
ibid you ever tackle any cata-
mountsa'
That reminds me of something 1
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-15
RocHEFoRT's FIRST DUEL.
His Encounter with M. DelvaIlle, the Lit
Newspaper Editor.

His Encounter with M. Delvsil1e, the Little
Newspaper Editor.
One day, in consequence of an article,
on what subject no longer remember,
he had duel with the editor of the
Gaulots newspaper, says M. Daudet in
his Thirty Years of Paris" The Gaul-
ois of that day (for the title of news
paper in France has more incarnations
than Buddha, and passes through more
hands than the betrothed of the King
of Garbe, the Gaulois of that day was
one OF those ephemeral cabbage leaves
such as spring up between the paving
stones around the cafes of the theaters
and the literary taverns. The editor, a
short, jolly, witty, red and round little
man, was, as far as can recollect, called
Delvaille and signed himself Delbrecht,
no doubt thinking that prettier name.
Delvaille or Delbrecht, whichever you
please. had provoked Rochefort.
Rochefort would have preferred to
fight with pistols; not that he was
very alarmingly good shot, but he had
sometimes won few macaroons at a
fair; while, as to sword, neither from
far nor from near, could he
ever remember having seen such
thing. Delvaille, having been chal-
lenged, had choice of weapons, and
chose swords. Every well, then," said
Rochefort, 81 will fight with swords"
A rehearsal of the duel was held in
Paul Vernon's room. Rochefort was
willing to run the risk of being killed,
but not that of appearing to be ridicu-
lous Vernon therefore had summoned
great sergeant major of zouaves (sinco
then cut to pieces at Solferino) very
skillful at the salutes, attitudes, and
manners most in fashion in the barrack
fencing school. "After you-not at all
to please you-proceed, SIR" After
ten minutes fencing Rochefort might,
as far as grace went. have shown the
most mustached la Lance how to set
to work. The two champions met the
next day in those delightful woods of
Chaville, between Paris and Versailles,
which we all know so well. often spend
ing Sunday there in less warlike pas
times. A cold, fine rain was falling
that day, making bubbles on the pond
and yelling in faint mist the green
circle of hills. the slope of plowed
field. and the fallen sides Of a red sand
pit. The combatants took off their
shirts, Notwithstanding the rain. and
but for the gravity of the situation one
would have been tempted to laugh at
seeing, face to face, this little fat and
fellow, in a flannel vest
piped with blue at the wrists, putting
himself into position as correctly as on
the platform; and Rochefort, lanky,
spare, yellow, grim as deaths head,
and so cased in bony ribs that one
really doubted whether there was space
upon his body for the prick of a sword.
Unfortunately, he had forgotten in the
night all the fine lessons of the SER
yeant major; held his sword like q
'aper and made the most reckless
,hrusts, leaving himself exposed. At
he first pass he received a thrust
which grazed his side. The sword had |
scratched him, but very slightly. Il |
vas his first duel.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-15

Two farmers near Bowling Green
KY, came upon a drove, or flock, or
herd of weasels in the woods the other
day. Therewere thirty or forty of the
little fellows, and they seemed to know.
that there is strength in numbers, for
they evinced no fear at the approach of
the men. but drew up in solid mass and
showed fight so determinedly that the
farmers didn't molest them.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-12-15

Hogs when given dry food con-
sumo it much more slowly than when
wet In eating slowly there is prob
ably much larger amount of saliva
mixed with the food. which may go far
in aiding more complete digestion.
Ss0ineherd,
Democratic messenger., 1888-09-15
EFFECT OF IMAGRATIoN

One night recently a young
man boarded the steamer for
New York with his widowed
mother, who never travelled
on water. of which she had a
horror. The old lady's steps
became then more and more
tremulous as she approached
the boat, and after some hesi-
fancy and expressions of her
fears she was escorted aboard
and safely deposited on one OF
the comfortable cushions in
the main saloon. Her son
then left her. and returning
half an hour later. inquired
how she felt. She answered :
Il am deathly sick. Can't you
do something for me?" The
son replied: "Mother the boat
has not yet left the dock" In
imagination she had been toss
ing upon the deep. but her
sons reply cured her sickness.
Fl Albany Journal.
Democratic messenger., 1888-09-15
FAMOUS DOGS.

Two spaniels, descendants
Of the famous dogs of Freder-
ick the Great, have, just been
brought to paris by the Coun-
tess Marie de Munster, the
daughter OF the German Am
bassador to France. They
were given to her by the will
Of the late Emperor Frederick
iii, which according to the
Gauloiz. contained the follow.
ing bequest: a leave my IA
vorite dogs to the Countess
de munster, hoping that they
will cure her for her aversion
for the canine race New
York Sun.
Democratic messenger., 1888-09-15
REAPPEARED AS A MONK.

Thirty years ago there was
a tremendous contest. which
was felt over almost all Of
Europe, over the Jewish child
Mortara, whom the Archbishop
of Bologna claimed as the
property Of the Roman Catho-
lie Church on the ground that
he had been baptized by a
serving maid. The Church
prevailed and took the boy
from his parents. He has
now reappeared as an ascetic
monk Of extraordinary elo-
qucncc, learning, and ferver,
and has been preaching to
great audiences near Madrid.
The Queen and court have
subscribed to help the con-
vent chapel he has built in the
Basque Highlands. He is
a called Father Mortara. He
is a Cannon of the Order Of
Saint Augustin, and among
other accomplishments he
speaks twenty-five languages.
Democratic messenger., 1888-09-15
A COLORADO RAILROAD.

The experiment of building
a railroad of two feet gague
was undertaken a few years
ago in Massachusetts. but the
road. the Billerica and Bed
ford. was not a financial sue
cess. and the rails and rolling
stock were removed and laid
down in Maine, where a line
of some length is now in oper-
alton. The first road of this
miniature gauge in the West
has just been opened in Col
orado. running some ten miles
from Black Hawk into a mount
ain mining region. The aver
age grade is about 100 feet to
the mile. reaching in some
places as much as a64 feet ;
and curves as short as 90 de-
grees are operated. The larg-
est locomotive, with tender
loaded with fuel and water.
weighs only twenty tons, and
another is half that weight.
This little road carries a good
deal of ore, and is expected
also to develop a considerable
excursion traffic. Scientific
American.
Democratic messenger., 1888-09-15

Subscribe for the MESSENGER
Democratic messenger., 1888-09-15
OLD SHIPS.

A halo of glory surrounds
our old and defunct warships,
but it is far otherwise with the
vessels of our merchant ma
rine. The average life Of a
merchant ship is from 10 to IS
years. Many survive but a
few years; a few live to a pain
full old age. No matter how
painful the auspices may be
when the merchant vessel
glides down the ways her hard
ships increase with old age
and her end is pitiable. Her
early days are passed under
sunny skies. Laden with frag-
rant teas and shimmering silk
from far Cathy, she scuds be-
fcrc the gale or climbs the hill
Of impeding years. Age grows
on her apacc and she is sold
at last to the Norwegians,
those buyers Of unseaworthy
British ships. Then she may
be seen struggling along with
a cargo Of timber, which alone
she is fit to carry. The Betsy
Canius brought over William
of Orange, to this country in
1858 and was castawayin 1927
-r3o years later. This his
torical old ship that helped to
change a dynasty was over $50
years old when she ceased her
combat with the wind and the
waves. The Brothers, wood
err brig built at Maryport in
1875, is even now plowing the
waters Of the North Sea. We
noticed a good model Of her
in South Kensington Museum.
She is one of these box-like
craft that sailors say are built
by the mile and cut off as they
are wanted. The Robert, a
wooden barkentine built at
Barnstaple just 10 years after
Her Majcsty's ship Victory,
is in active service. The True
love of London, and Ameri-
can-built bark of 1854, would
appear to be the Oldest trader
in this country. or indeed in
the whole world. The Good
will. built at Sunderland in
1855 the Eliza. built at White
haven in 1882. and the Cog
nae Packet built at Bursledon
in the same year. complete
the tale of British ships re-
naming to us from last cen
tury. The Norwegians poss-
ess three vessels that have
been employed actively for
100 years. We have made alf'
exhaustive analysis, and find
there are 200 vessels afloat
that were launched before the
accession of Her Majesty to
the throne.-LChambers Jour
nal.
Democratic messenger., 1888-09-15
ST. ELMO HOTEL.
Nos. 3I7 3Io Arch Street.
PHILADELPHIA.
n-A~- n~SA A. nsn - -
Rates Reduced to ga per Day

The travelling public will find al this
Hotel the same liberal provision for their
comfort. II Is located In the immediate
nlrnt and the different railway depols, as
well rs all paris of the city are easily ae-
cesslble by street cars constantly passing
tha doors. II offers special Inducements
60 those visiting the city for business or
pleasure. JOS. NJ. FEGER,
feb. i2-Iy. Proprietor
Democratic messenger., 1888-09-15
OUR FUTURE PRESIDENT

Oh, Cleveland Is the coming man,
We're not afraid 10 shout II,
He's got the inside track, my friends,
There's not A. 3ubt about It.
CHORUS
Sound the trumpet, beat the drums,
Each day we're growing stronger;
Cleveland our President weIl{be
Another four years longe5
The g. O. p. has done isf'bcsrS
To keep his faults before us.
But Il only tends to raise up friends,
And make more voters for Us.
Chorus
Sound the trumpets, beat the drums,
Each day we're growing stronger;
Cleveland our President will b9N
Another four years longer. !
II plainly shows they're growing weak
While we are strong and hearty,
And every tale but adds nail
To the coffin Of their party.
Chorus
Sound the trumpets, beat the drums.
Each day we're growing stronger;
Cleveland our President will he
Another four years longer.
So keep right on. Republican friends
Your day will soon be over,
But when you look for the fellows that
LEFT,
You'll find that II won't be Grover.
CHORus
Sound the irumpets, beat the drums.
Each day we're growing stronger;
Cleveland our President will be
Another four years longer.
Manchester Union
Democratic messenger., 1888-09-15
At the DraWbridge.

fOlly OdruneT ndu Dcen
spending her vacation with her
aunt Mary in the country. She
would have been perfectly hap
py, but that her father and
mother were compelled to re-
main in the city. 1t was five
weeks since she had seen them,
and it seemed to Polly like as
many months.
One lovely afternoon Polly
sat on the horsc-block idly
kicking one foot backward and
forward, watching aunt Mary
as she drove off on a visit to
a sick neighbor.
Just as aunt Mary was hid
ing from sight by a bend in
the road she heard the rafting
Of wheels, and on looking up,
found it was the grocer and
postman from Willow Grove.
He checked his horse at the
gate, and fumbling slowly in
his coat, drew out a white en-
velope and read in a loud voice
miss Polly Gardner. in care
of Mrs. Mary West, Willow
Grove, in haste"
Then he pceked over his
glasses severely at Polly, and
asked sharply: who's Miss
Polly Gardner? Doyou know,
little girl?"
"Oh, that's mel" cried Polly,
jumping from the horse block,
land Mrs. Mary West is my
aunty. Please give me my let
ter. it is from mama. am SC
glad"
"Can you read?"
"Yes, Of course, said Polly
Indignantly. I'm nine ncxr
week"
This was the letter:
DEAREST PoLLy-Papa finds he cal
leave his busines for short time, so iha
we have concluded to spend the remain
der Of our vacation with you and aun
Mary. We SHALL take the train tina
reaches Willow Grove at 4;2O p. VI. on III,
gath. Tell aun, Mary to meet us II she ha
time.
Love to all. and thousand kisses from
MAMNA AND PAPA.
AS aunt Mary would not re
turn before five o'clock. Poll,
determined to walk down tt
the station and meet her faith
er and mother. She had oft
en- been there with aunt Mar,
to watch the trains come anc
go. 1t was a small station ant
veryfew people stopped there
Just before reaching the sta
ton the railroad crosses Z
drawbridge. Polly liked tt
watch the man open and shut
the draw as the boats on the
river passed through. There
was a footpath over this bridge
and Polly had once crossed il
with aunt Mary they had stop
ped to speak to the tlagmar
who was pleasant and good
natured. He told Polly wher,
she could find some pretty
white lilies in a pond not fal
away. That was more than a
week ago, and the flowers were
not open then. and now. as
Polly ran down the road. she
thought she would have time
to gather some for her parent.
before the train arrived.
When Polly reached the sta
ton she found no one there
and on looking at the clock,
she saw it was ten minutes
past four. so she had twent,
minutes to wait. Then she
ran on quickly.
The iagman stood by the
Democratic messenger., 1888-09-15

When it was about three
hundred feet away from her
she saw a head thrust out ol
the little window by the loco.
motive, and then. with a great
pnfing, snorting and whist
ling, it began to move slower
and slower, until at last, when
it was almost upon Polly. i,
stopped entirely.
All the windows were alive
with heads and hands. The
passengers screamed and wav
ed her off the track. She step
ped off and ran close up to the
side Of the engine and grasp
ed out
THE bridge is open and the
man has fallen into the river
Please stop the train or you'll
be drowned"
The engineer stared ir
amazement, as he might. to
see a small girl with a flushed
face, hair blown wildly about
and four lilies pinned to hcl
belt, waving the red flag a.
though she had been used te
tagging the trains all her life
AT that moment another re
markablc figure presented it
self to the astonished eyes o.
the passengers. A man drip
ping wet, bruised and scratch
cd as though he had beer
drawn through briers, came
tearing toward the cars, stumb
ling and almost falling at ever,
step. AS he reached little
Polly he snatched her up ane
covered her face with kisses
"You little darling" he cri
ed do you know what you've
done? You've saved the life
of more than a hundred peo
pie"
Polly, nervous and excited
began to cry. One after an
other the passengers cam,
hurrying out of the train ano
crowded around her and kiss
cd her until she was quite
ashamed, and hid her heat
upon the kind flagman's shoul
der, whispered, please tax,
me away to find papa ano
mamma.
Almost last to alight were
Polly's parents. why, it.
our Polly!' they both exclaim
ed at once.
The draw was now closeo
and the conductor cried "Al
aboard !" The passenger:
scrambled back to their seat.
again. Polly's father )ok hel
into the seat with him, ano
now she looked calmly at til,
people as they gathered rouno
and answered politely all qucs
tons put to her, but refused
the rings, chains, bracelets ane
watches that the grateful pas
scngers pressed her to accep
as tokens Of their gratitude
for saving their lives.
AT last Polly grew tired o
SO much praise and spoke ont
Really, | don't dcscrv,
your thanks, for never one,
thought of any one but pap;
and mamma. So keep you
presents for your own little
girls. Thank you all the same.
Those that heard her laugh
ed, seeing they could do moth
ing better for her than to lie
her remain unnoticed for tn,
short distance she had to 90
When Polly was lifted on
of the car and stood upon til,
steps of the station while he
father looked after the lug
gage, the passengers threw
kisses and waived their hand
kerchiefs to her until the,
were out of sight.
A few days aftcrward Poll,
was astonishcd at receiving ;
beautiful Ivory box, contain
ing an exquisitely cnamlet
medal, with these words en-
gravcd upon it
Presented to Polly Gard
ner, whose courage and pres
cnce Of mind saved a hundrc,
lives. Yankee Bkade.
EFFECT OF IMAGRATIoN.
Democratic messenger., 1888-09-15

-lcE IcE lice delivered to persons
residing In Snow IIill, every day, al rca-
sonable rates. We are also prepared 10
iill orders al distance at short notice.
Apply 60. or address.
SMITH MOoRE & Co.
June Off. Snow Ilill. Md.
Democratic messenger., 1888-09-15
ATLANTIC COAST.

Trains run To accommodate Worcester
people wishing to speud hut one day-giv.
ing Z HOURS BY THE SEA.
Fas, express train to and ftom Balii-
more and Philaslelphia-Leaving Ocean
City at o a. M, arrive In Philadelphia At
1890 and Baltimore nj ii.iOa. m. Leave
Baltimore at ESQ y. m. arrive In Ocean
City at 7.4O p. m. JAMES CARROLL,
aug. Adv. Manager
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-05-26

There is no man in the country who
has D. greater responsibility on his should
ers just now than the gentleman who
presides over the Board of Commissions
ers having in charge the affairs of the
Cincinnati Centennial Exposition, and
as such he is now known all over the
United States
He was born June 80, 1S43, at Frank
fort, Pa., of Scotch parentage, and at the
age of twelve removed with his parents
to Jefferson county, Indiana, and for Il
period of five years went through vari-
Gus phases of farm life, with such oppor-
tunities of attending school as those
times afforded.
The log school house haI its influence
in developing genius in other ways than
learning. With natural talent for
mechanics and craving desire for de-
velopment, at the age of seventeen he
found his way to Cincinnati and ap-
renticed himself to the plumbers trade
in the largest establishment of the kind
in the west. Two years later patriotism
mustered every other feeling, and the i'm
plements of the craft were exchanged for
the musket. He enlisted us u private in
the Twenty fourth Indiana regiment for
the war, and during period OF three
years had full share of the experience
Of a soldiers life.
Returning to Cincinnati at the close of
, In In l,n hpp l,o
left, determined tC finish his trade, and
his aptness, skill and ability soon made
him foreman and afterward partner in
the concern. Some twelve years ago Mr..
Allison severed his business connection,
and has since been successfully conduct
ing the plumbing business under his own
| name.
Few men are better known in the west
in connection with sahitary affairs, and
the impetus which sanitary science has
received within the past few years ID
largely due to his efforts, winning the es-
teem of his patrons and tho confidence OF
the community at large.
| For two years in succession he was
elected President OF the National Associ.
alton of Master Plumbers OF the United
States, and u member of the American
Health Association, director of the Ohio
| Mechanics Institute and the Cincinnati
House Of Refuge, In which he takes ven,
great interest, Having served as q mem
ber of the board of Commissioners IN
former Cincinnati Industrial Exposltions
under appointment OF the Ohio Mechanics
Institute, he was again reappointel, and
on the organization OF the present board
| was unanimously elected its president
and, In his Official position, has been I'M
firing In his efforts for the complete sue
cess OF the Centennial Exposition OF thu
Ohio Valley and Central States, to bs
held in Cincinnati this year, His quick
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-05-26
Washington Items.

The health of ouI, eofhmuplty is
generally good, ye1 have some
f,3ands on the sicBIlSe.
SEN ". lies is closely confined to
kis;bed with sciatic rheumatism
and suffering very much.
Miss Rachel Bainter, is conval-
escing from the effects of measles
she had in February.
Mother Burgoon is quite closely
confined to her bed, old age and
general debility the cause.
Farmers are very busy planting
their spring crops; the corn is
nearly all planted.
Wheat is doing finely to have so
bad a prospect in the spring. Oats
are generally late and from APP
pearance must be taking root for
there is not much top.
The prospect for fruits excellent
and if nothing hinders apple
dumping and peach cobblers will
be no rarity.
Every body rejoices to know of
the denomination of Joseph Outh-
waite for Congress and feel sure
that his reelection will be by u
greater majority than ever. Hur-
rah for Outhwaite, and Cleveland.
Young DEMOCRAT.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-05-26
For Sale at IL Bargain.

Eighty acres of woodland i'm
central Illinois, in Fayette Co.,
near st. Elmo, we'll adapted for
Farming and Fruit raising.
Also two houses and lots nljoin-
ing, $ or 6 blocks oGly from the
State House in Springfield, ILL.,.
-Four rooms i'm each house. Build.
ings ingood repair, good assort
ment of vines and fruit trees il
each lot. All the above will b.
sold Mt II bargain. Title perfect
For further particulars call at ol
address this office. Logan, O.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-05-26


and geographical center of the most fer
tile and valuable agricultural district in
the Eastern Mississippi Valley. Her ad-
vantages, rs general market to which
this whole territory is tributary, are
without enumeration; and it is not to be
denied that in .er growth and develop
ment, there is not a city therein, a town,
village, or community, that is not
vastly benefited thereby.
1t is, therefore, possible for this city to
extend an invitation to every manufac-
turer, producer and consumer i'm every
sphere of industry to contribute to such
az exhibit of the prosperity of his re-
spective section as will insure a most
hearty acceptance.
The result is that in the exhibit of the
advancement and prosperity of the North
western Territory, it can be stated, with
no uncertainty, that not an item of i'm
portancesyill be excluded. And If it be
remembered that the Northwestern Terri
tory is, for the most part an unlimited
agricultural empire, it can easily be
understood how the industry of hus-
bandry can be made to play no unim-
pcrtant part in the days the inhabitants
of the Northwestern Territory are to
celebrate this year at Cincinnati.