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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-02-26
Railway siSnais by Trumpet.

The blasts Of the trumpet on railways
y a means Of giving signals TO engine
drivers, pointsmen and Others engaged in
shunting operations, which are now ex-
tensively used in large shunting yards OF
the Caledonian railway in and around
Glasgow, are, it is stated, about to lie in
troduced ON some of the great railway
systems having termini in London, Ac-
cording 10 the code of trumpet signals
for shunting in operation at st. Rollox
goods yards, Glasgow, the various signals
are represented by long blasts, short
blasts and ''crows" Of the trumpet, the
repetition Of each varying the directions;
for instance, a long blast of the trumpet
means ..move forward" and two long
blasts are a signal to ''move back" As
a rule, the goods yards Of the principal
railways, il not quite close to the termini,
are situated usually in thickly popula-
ted metropolitan districts, and it is be-
lieved that if trumpet signaling should be
introduced to them, discordant sounds
of continuous and diversified blasts of
the trumpet will create a nuisance-es-
pecially at night, when people are in
bed, night being invariably utilized for
shunting-which Londoners will scarcely
put up with. Under this novel arrange
ment each shunter, and in some cases
the signal men, are furnished with a
horn trumpet eleven inches in length,
having q reed inside the mouthpiece, the
whole being of very light construction.
The trumpet is carried by the shunter
slung over his left shoulder with a piece
of cord, and hangs across the right hip.
1t is not at present stated whether or not
the use Of the trumpet as a signal will
enable the railway authorities to d~ispens,
with the sounding of the engine whistles,
which have already been the subject of
70 much objection London Daily News.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-02-26
DeIeterious Effects of snow.

A recent article by Herr r. Sendtner
In the ''AleteoroloSsche ZeitSchrift'
tends to prove that the works Of art in
the streets and squares of cities are more
liable to decay than those in the country,
and that this decaying process is more
rapid nowadays than it was forty or fifty
years ago. The writer attributesi it not only
to the changes of temperature in general,
but more especially TO the variations Of
temperature neal the freezing point, the
freezing Of the water in the pores Of the
work of art fastening the decay, in con-
sequence of the sulphurous and sulphuric
acids, arising from the increased use OF
coal. These deleterious ingredients mix
ing with the rain, fog and dew act Like
diluted sulphuric acid on the surfaces of
statues. monuments, etc., be they of
stone or bronze.
Worse han all these, however, is the
effect Of the snow, which absorbs those
acids to a remarkable degree. Fresh
fallen snow in Munich, for instance, con
tanned seven TO eight milligrammes Of
acid to eSch kilo Of snow; and the same
proportion was noticeable at Forstenried,
about eight kilometers from the city. The
same quantity of snow, after having re-
manned on the ground fortnight, showed
in Munich sixty-one milligrammes, while
at Forstenried the proportion had not
altered in the least; hence the snow in
the city must needs have a more delete
rious effect than. that in the country.
This also is the reason why the public
monuments in Berlin are always covered
at the approach of win;er.-Berliner
Tagblatt.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-02-26
Funerals In Paris.

In Paris there are five ''classes" Of
funerals. A first class funeral is a very
elaborate and expensive affair. The
church in which the service is held is
p~rofusely draped with black and silver.
The catafalque is quite monumental and
Is all ablaze with candles, and green
flames rise from tall lampadaires placed
at the four corners Of the catafalque.
All the chanting power of the church is
brought to bear upon the service, and
professional singers are also engaged for
the occasion.
The second and third class funerals arc
also very ornate, but in the Eext descent
the difference is strongly marked. Finally
we come down to the coffin made Of zine
and the severely plain ~canonical service
for the dead. At the close Of the service
the chief mourners stand near the door
Of the church TO receive the conventional
shake Of the hand from those who have
been invited to the funeral. Boston
Herald,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-02-26
Tho Venezuelan. National weauou.

The machete. n broad sword or knife,
about two or three feet long, and carried
without n sheath. is the universal arm Of
Venezuela and Central America. In the
southern states Of this country the prin-
cipal use for the machete is for cutting
sugar cane, hut in South America it re-
places the pocket knife. the axe and the
eword. The llancIo or h~1cicndero il
never seen without it. lie cuts bread
with it, pacls sugar cane, cuts bananas
and other fruit from the trees, chops
wood, cuts his way through the primeval
forests, slnughters hens or pigs and de-
tends himself against the attacks Of wild
beasts and scrpents. There is no better
arm against the serpents than a machete,
for with a single stroke the native will
cut them in two.-E. De Ilcsse Wartegg.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-02-26

Go where you viii you can find no.
where such q bright, good tempered,
laughter loving aud innatcly polite people
as these Japs. They are full If jokes and
arc ms unselRsh rs human nature ran be;
generous, trustful and faithful, patient,
gentle and brave. They have a strong
pride, too, that Is nowhere more clearly
shown than In the fact that though a Jap
seldom passes n beggar without giving
him something. yet there are compare
lively few in the country. II you are
ANNOYED by Icing followed about 10y a
curious, but note. a respectful, crowd,
you have only TO hold out a coin and
they melt away like shekels Vi o church
fair; they feel hurt at boing taken FOR
mondiCanls. Toxic Cor. New York Tri-
bune.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-02-26
Blood Drinkers Of Paris.

Il is in the Hebrew section Of the
slaughter house that you see the blood
drinkers, who come regularly every day
TO drink their glass Of warm blood. the
first blood that gushes from the throat Of
the animals slaughtered by the schohtim,
q sovereign cure for anemia. A few
years ago the famous dancero of the op ra,
Rosita Mauri, used 10 come regularly TO
the slaughter house to be treated, not for
anemin, but for n sprained ankle. BY
the counsel Of an old habitue Of the Opera,
who had seen Fanny Ellslcr suffering
from n similar accident, Roita Mouri
plunged her sprained ankle every morn
ing In the warm entrs,ls OF a newly
killed calf. A fortnight Of this horrible
treatment cured the ballerina OF her
sprain. Paris Cor. New York Sun.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-02-26
SCR|bNER'S MAGAZINE,
Prospectus (" 1888. = Beautiful Christmas Number.

The holiday issue, now ready, is complete in itself, containing no seHa
matter. The cover is enriched by an ornamental border printed in gold. The
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essays by distinguished writers, aud superb illustrations.
Among the important articles o appear during the ear 1883 are the
folowing-SeDd for prospectus:
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON will contribute regularly to each number
during tn year. He will write 0 N many topics, old and new, aud in a fmh.
nectiou with the general subject. son interesting acts concerning The origin
of the famous story Strange Case of nr. Jrkyi and Mr. Hyde"
RAILWAY ACCIDENTS, by W. S. CHAPLAIN, will be the first Of m n
pecialy Important and interesting series of papers % railways, their admins
and passes, and, indeed, those branches OF the subject which in this day en-
gage the attention Of he whole coEnuy. The illustrations which will accom-
pany this series will be very elaborate, original and hsutful The author
and the title" Of The future articles will be announced later. '
DIR. d. A. SARGENTs papers on Physical Proportions and Physical Train
ing will be continued ~ several OF in rraslng interest with ~ rich and unique
illustrations as hose which have already appeared.
BLASHFIELD; two papers by EDWARD L. WILSON, Illustrating results
of recent Egyptian research a further article by WILLIAM f. APTHORP,
on "A subject connected with his recent contribution on Wagner, and many
Others of quail interest. H
PROFESSOR sHALERs articles d the Surface of the Earth will be con.
tnued and artpleso two of the most interesting groups of contemporary
European writers will be accompanied by rich and novel portrait ilultrationa
will be the subject of another group of illustrated articles of equal practical
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MENDELSSoHNS LETTERS written to his friend, Moscheles, at q pecui.
sry interesting tne o hs career, viii furnish the substance offs several articles
Of great interest TO musical readers which will be illustrated with portraisa and
drawings from Mendessohnso own hand
THE FICTION will be strong, notonly in the work Of well known writers
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and II. C, RUNNER. The short stories ar Of noticeable strength and
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ntons. They will he more abundant and elaborate than ever. tia the in
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ofevery description. The LARsEsr STOCK
Of Heavy sbarps' Rifles In the west.
~ Gunsmitblng and Repairing OF al kird,
Neatly done and wArranAd
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Samaritan Achievement.

"we've got q hen that laid two eggs
m one day" boasted n O-year-old girl 10
. companion.
''1hat's nothingi Ny papa has laid q
prperstono. "-Philadclphia Times.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-29
NOTICE.

Chickasaw Co. Grange No. 46,
willmeet at Chuquatonchee Grange
Hall on the LIST FRIDAY and Satur-
day (lhe 9th and 7th) in April. A
full attendance is expected. Let
nothing but a providential him
drance keep you away. Commit
tees, both standing and special will
please prepare their reports and
have them ready when called for.
r. B. MARION. W. NJ.
1t is hoped that all tho repre-
sentatives Of the Co. Grange will
be present at the April meeting.
There will be work on hand in
which all have an interest. Our
Subordinate Grange has instructed
its delegates to present TO the Co.
Grange a matter concerning the
public roads which will interest
quite a number of the people in
some localities in the County
Don't let your respective Oranges
be unrepresented. The members
Of Chuquatonchee Grange are not
only expecting all the representa-.
tives, but Will be disappointed il
quite a number of visitors from
other Oranges are not present
On Saturday they expect to have
an open door session, and all the
people and their children are in
vited. Come along, the turkeys
are fat and the ladies Of that Grange
know exactly how to fix them up
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Hon. Polk TaIbert's Reason For VOt.
ing Against The Monumental Bill.


Editor Clarion-Ledger:
As you have solicited tor publ
cation copies of speeches delivered
on the floor of the House in behalf
of the passage Of the bill appropri-
ating $4,000 to the erection of a
monument to the memory of the
gallant sons of Mississippi who
gave their lives TO the "lost cause"
and have not extended the same
courtesy to those VIII o spoke
against the bill, the presumption
is great that in your estimation
there were no worthy reasons why
any member of this Legislature
should have cast his vote against
the measure. Being one who vo-
ted against this measure, and hav-
ing no speech to report, ask a
short space in your columns to
give the reasons which prompted
me to vote as [ did.
lst. The people Of the State are
demanding economy in the conduct
oftbe finances of their government,
and economy does not mean the
expenditure of money for things
which are not absolutely necessary.
I'd. AS a Representative in the
Legislature I have no right to cause
by my vote the peoples money to
be used for other purpose than the
necessary expenses Of government
without their special authority.
Sd. The erection OF this mOnu-
: ment ought to be by voluntary con-
tributions. Like the service OF
God, it ought TO be ''free will Of
fering." Every cent of money
that goes into its construction ought
to be drawn from the pockets OF
citizens who give il in response to
an emotion arising from the depths
of the heart. If our heroes could
speak from their graves, believe
this would be their request.
Having been a Confederate sol
der, I can say that have as much
respect and admiration for the
"deeds of worth and noble daring
Of our dead heroes as any one, not
excepting yourself or the ladies
who urged the passage of this bill,
and | believe voice the sentiment
of every member ofthe House who
voted as / did.
Respectfully,
Polk TALBERT.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-29
Let Us Hear From You.

The members Of the Grange who
received the MESSENGER last week,
doubtless read the communication
from Centerville Grange No. $50,
and many ofyou know the writer
personally and could not fail to be
interested in what she said, be-
cause you know her fidelity and
faithfulness in the discharge Of all
her duties to the Grange. In our
first article we called upon the
members for just such letters and
we were beginning to feel like
they we're not coming, but Sister
Joe Baily has broken the ice and
we are encouraged. Let every
subordinate Grange in the State
adopt her suggestion TO send us
short account of their work and
progress. Don't think your work
is not worth the attention Of others
there Is not a Grange in the
State that meets regularly, once
month, from the proceedings Of
which something Of interest could
not be communicated that would
be beneficial TO the order. We
have but little use for an organ,
unless the members will subscribe
for it, read it, get you neighbors
to do so, and then help make it in
teresting and Of benefit to the or
der. Whenever your letters be-
come so many that we cannot find
room for them we will let you
know il.
The order in the State must be
revived this year. There is no
reason why it should not be. II
will only require the faithful per
Torrance of duty by all. The
prospect for a successful forward
movement is good, perhaps better
than for many years. You now
have the opportunity to work
through the MESSENGER all the
year, by discussing agricultural
AID other subjects of interest, and
by giving information as suggested
above, that would Encourage
others. You have promised you,
more lecture work than has ever
been done in the State any one
year. The time promised by the
Worthy Master, (Bro. Darden) 10
say rotbing of that promised by
the Lecturer and other members Of
the State Grange is sufficient to
inspire new life in every member,
Two months of such lecturing as
Bro. Darden will do, can not fail
to result in a revival of the order
but those of us who stand pledged
to the State Grange must not neg
leet our part Of the work = let vi
provo faithful. There now ap
pears to be no opposition to th'
Grange on the part ofthose engag
ed in other pursuits than that o
farming, and there can be none OF
the part of those belonging tC
other farmers organizations
Then why not be encouraged anC
20 to work? But you say, how
shall we begini Write for your pa
per, get yonr people to subscribe
and read it, attend all your Grange
meetings-stand up for the order
at home and elsewhere, look u
those in your jurisdiction whc
ought to belong 10 your Grange
and get them in-always go t,
your Grange prepared TO sugges
something for the good OF the or
der. Let those outside the gait
see that you are day by day be
coming more intelligent and usefu
citizens. let no duty go neglected
and finally study the principles o
the order and remember your oh
LEGATION to the same, an Vou wi
End plerly Of work
have q disposition '"e
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a blessing TO Every Woman.

Those OF our lady readers who
would like to know how Child
bearing may be made Painless and
Safe can get the information in a
sealed euvelop BY sending four
cents in postage stamps TO
Mrs. e Revere, Box 2S3, Jersey
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solvency. People began to talk about his
wonderful feats of horsemanship, and from
that time his good fortune dated. He made
money rapidly, made constant additions to his
show, and inside Of q few years lie was able
to thump himself on the chest and say that
his ambition had been fulfilled. Men whose
hair is now white and whose forms are now
bent will recall with enthusiasm the time
when Robinson performed his exciting four
horse act in the character of the Bottle Imp
"a dare devil representation Of the reckless
rider. For nearly forty five years Robinson
travelled all over the globe with his circus,
gaining lots Of fame and, what has more
utility, some $1,000, 600 in cash. Fourteen
years ago he retired from the business, and
settled down to a life of well earned ease and
comfort in his magnificent house at Cincin-
natl. He confded his beloved circus to the
care Of his three sons, to whom, also, by the
way, he left his vast fortune, when he died
the other day. M. .~.um m5
Robinson's magnificent physique remained
almost unimpaired up to the time of his
death. In appearance he was tall, broad
shouldered, deep chested and stalwart, with
white beard and hair, blue eyes and ruddy
skin.
The Robinson; mausoleum, where the re-
mains of ''Uncle John," as he was called,
now repose, is o beautiful structure Of gran
ite, with marble facings and dressings. On
its summit stands full length portrait Of
the angel Gabriel, with his horn by his side
in his left hand, while his right hand points
upward Many members OF the Robinson
family already rest here.
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UNCLE JOHN ROBINSON.
He Used tc Run Circus, and q Good
One. Too.

He Used to Run q Circus, and a Good
One, Too.
When John Robinson, the veteran show.
man, who recently passed away at Cincin-
natl, was very small, tow headed, warty
boy, and at the time when he was pursuing
the Intellectual vocation of clubbing mules
with fence picket, on a towpath, for the
munificent salary of 81 month, he saw his
first circus. It had a tremendous effect upon
him. The blaze of the lights, the hoop la! OF
the jockeys, the fascinating smell Of the saw
dust, the pink tights, the bufoonish clown
and the festive monkey, all these things were
so enchanting, SO perfectly in accord with
his ideas of perfect, unalloyed happiness, that
he straightway made solemn, unbreakable
VOW that he would some day be the proud
possessor OF circus or perish in the at:
tempt. With this high aim in view lie
packed in little bundle one shirt and q
couple of pairs of socks, and Joined the circus
as helper.
For number Of years he watered the efe-
plants, drove tent stakes, and performed
satisfactorily other jobs Of like character.
All this time he was keeping his eyes open
and familiarizing himself with the business.
Whenever he had nothing else to do he was
walking on his hands around tho ring,
sneaking a ride on one of the horses or de-
veloping himself in some other way, and the
result was that in few years more he be-
came an excellent gymnast, superb horse
man and young man of very considerable
business ability.
Then he concluded to branch off for him
self. In company with an ancient and hair
less monkey and a lame mule he set out for
Detroit, and pitched a very ragged tent on a
vacant lot The thing, naturally enough,
did not 60 very well at first, and Robinson's
magnificent bareback riding was the only
feature that saved the show from utter in
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debut as Si1 Peter Teazle in s'The School for
Scandal" His success enabled him to secure
engagements at all times One Of his favor
ite parts, and one which, during his earlier
years he delighted to act, was Jem Baggs in
"The Wandering Minstrel" Many time and
oft in the old Broadway theatre did he set the
house in a roar over his comicalities as Jem
Baggs. In 1860, when the Winter Garden
was in the heyday of its glory, William Da-
vidge was member of the company, with
Couldock, Charles R. Thorne, J. H. Stod-
dard, Ada Clifton and Mrs. John Seton as
associates In 1869 he Joined Augustin
Daly's company, and remained with him
until 1877. He then played odd engagements
for time, among them taking the part of
Dick Deadeye in 'Pinafore," in which he
scored a big success. He was also for time
in Margaret Mather's company. In 1885 he
entered the theatrical forces of A. NJ,
Palmer, in whose service he was at the time
of his DEATH
One of the notable features of Mr.. Da-
vidge's career was his dispute in 1854 with
the critics about the "Midsummer Nights
Dream" historically known as the Bottom
controversy. Five years later he published
his s'Drana Defended" in reply to Rev.
Theodore Cuyler, who, in a course Of lect-
urcs at Cooper institute, denounced the stage
and its people. ''Footlight Flashes" an
other product of his pen, describes seasons
work behind the scenes. It had largo SALE
Mr.. Davidge leaves widow, two sons, one
OF whom, William Davidge, Jr., is come
dian Of some promise, and daughter.
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senate of the United States because he was
too conscientious to accept salary from
corporation for serving as its nominal presi-
dent while receiving salary from the gov
ernment. Few men have had so many
chances to become rich, but money does not
adhere to his fingers. Yet he is today the
most popular man in the south.
Gen. Gordon served the Confederacy well,
and was Lees great support in 1896; but
since the war closed he has devoted all his
abilities to peace and reunion. In the first
engagement Of the regiment he commanded
306 out of 600 men were killed or wounded;
every horse was killed and every officer
wounded but Gordon, his clothes being rid
died with bullets. At Antietam he received
five wounds, yet rode along his lines and
cheered his men when pale aud faint from
loss of blood. To him is due much of the
prolonged resistance at Petersburg. He was
well known as the "Chevalier Bayard of the
Confederacy." Yet he had no military
training whatever, was very peaceful law
yer when the war began and was but SO
when it closed. In 1872 he beat the veterans,
Ben. Hill and Alexander Stephens, in the
race for United States senator Georgia
thought nothing was too good for him.
In the late autumn of 1887 Governor Cor
don made brief canvass in Ohio, speaking
in the interest of the Democratic candidates,
and attracted national attention. At any
other time his patriotic appeals for q re-
newed Union would have been highly praised
in all the north; but in heated political
campaign one may speak with the tongue Of
men and angels and still fail to be judged
with charity.