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The Arizona sentinel., 1889-12-21
INDIAN ALLIGATORS.
Facts Showing That They Sometimes Prey
 Upon Human Beings.

FactS Showing That They Sometimes Prey Upon Human Beings.
 The curator of Riddell Museum, Agra, reported that the following had been found in the stomach of large gharial, taken near the city: About a dozen large punches of hair (probably human), sixty-eight pebbles, averaging in size from nearly three inches to one inch in diameter, one large bangle, twenty-four fragments of vitreous armlets, five bronze fnger-rings, one small silver neck-charm Ca small defaced coin with metal lOop), one gold bead, one largish bead of black stone, thirty small red necklace beads." These things, says the reporter, must have been on the body of some woman, if not more than one, who had been devoured. These facts prove that the gharial sometimes preys upon human beings.
 Crocodiles attain great size, up to fifteen, eighteen, twenty feet or more in length, and are found in many Indian rivers, estuaries, lakes and tanks, or marshes. All are bloodthirsty creatures; but they are said to be fonder of carrion than of fresh food.
 
 The returns of 1887, when compared with those of past years, do not show much improvement, for wild animals still abound in many localities, and hu- man beings are killed by them at the same rate as during former years. It would be difficult to estimate the value of property destroyed, for that of 55, 1000 head of cattle is not the mere money value alone, but represents food lost and tillage prevented; and who can pretend to formulate the money equivalent albeit life has never been set very high in India-of 25,000 human lives? But one may imagine the despondency and desolation of the survivors, the deteri- orating effect on cultivation, and the in dustrial energy of the communities which sustain these losses, as well as the paralyzing effects on progress, com fort and rOSperitV-LOndOn Standard
The Arizona sentinel., 1889-12-21

An Illinois stranger at a Toledo hotel, unfamiliar with the electric light, tried to blow it out. No use. Next he tied knots in the string by which it was suspended, hoping to choke off the light. That failed, and then he wound towel around the bulb and went to bed. After he was asleep the towel ignited and set the room on fire, The house was saved from confagration by the timely dis coVery by the night Watchman.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-15
Beyond the Alps Lies Italy.
BELLE WESTON.

Woman's Work.
The traveller climbing the rugged,
snow capped Alps, grows weary and
foot-sore, and longs for the end of his
journey. When faint with fatigue,
there comes the refreshing thought
that beyond the Alps lies Italy-Italy
the land of golden sunshine and soft
breezes, where the tired soul and
body can rest in the sweet luxuries
afforded by nature. The rigor of the
mountains is left behind, and their
chill and hard-ships are forgotten as
a troubled dream.
In every life-iourney the for
midable Alps of trouble and Difficult
ties must be crossed worn and
weary, we almost faint by the way,
unless hope cheers us, and whispers
the thought-"Beyond the Alps lies
Italy"-beyond these stern trials lies
the bright land of my dreams. 1t
comes to our ears, like the music Of a
wandering minstrel to one who is
lost in a lonely mountain fastness.
With the childish troubles that fill
the first few years of life, when hard
lessons, broken play-things and little
disappointments seem genuine woes,
we think of the time, when by
superior strength and wisdom we
hope to overcome it all; beyond Our
first troubles-the Alps that begin to
rise like low hills before us-lies the
Italy of ease and independence.
How little do we know of the
added cares which superior strength
and wisdom bring! 1t seems that
we are ever tried to the extremity of
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-15
The Power of Simple Confidence.

A young man, distressed about his
soul, had confided his difficulties to a
friend, who discerned very quick
ly that he was striving to obtain
everlasting life by great efforts. He
spoke of "sincere prayers" and
Heartfelt desires" after salvation,
but continually lamented that he
did not "feel any different in spite of
it ALL"
His friend did not answer him at
first, but presently interrupted him
with the inquiry, "W--, did you
ever learn to float?"
Eyes" was the reply.
"And did you find it easy to learn?"
mot at first" he answered.
"What was the difficulty" his
friend pursued.
"Well the fact was, l could not lie
still; l could not believe or realize
that the water would hold me up,
without any effort of my own, SO /
always began to struggle, and of
course down went"
"And them"
"Then I found out that l must
give up all the struggle, and just rest
on the strength of the water to bear
me up. 1t was easy enough after
that. 1 was able to lie back in the
fullest confidence that / should never
sink"
"And is not Gods word more
worthy of your trust than the
changeable sea? He does not bid
you wait for feelings, he commands
you just to rest in him, to believe
his word, and accept his gift. His
message of life reaches down to you
in your place of ruin and death. and
his word to you now is, "The gift Of
God is eternal life through Jesus
Christ our Lord" Rom. vi. %.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-15
Better be Sure than Sorry.

81 do notthink that there is need of
covering the flower-beds tonight. l
do not believe there will be frost
enough to HARM"
"Better be sure than sorry" the
gardener replied; eff frost should nip
them, it will then be too late, you
know"
To the cavils of the skeptics and
the sneers of the scorner, who do not
believe because they do not under
stand or think there is danger because
they would have it so, this same an
swer would be wise: "Better be sure
than sorry" If there should be an
eternity, then the question, "Where
shall l spend eternity?" puts all other
questions in the shade. The frost
may nip all the spring hopes of the
soul. "Better be sure than sorry"
Thousands Of souls are hesitating
about giving heed to their immortal
interests. ave do not think there
will be frost tonight, "they say. "Bet-
ter be sure than sorry" If the frost
of death should blight the soul, ii
will then be too late for ever.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-15
our strength.

our strength.
Even to the most exultant and SAN
guine, me-thinks there must yet be q
touch of sadness in bidding good-by
to childhood and in the putting
away of childish things, though the
belief is fervent that "Life and love
will soon come by;" that beyond
over coming the difficulties of round
ing off the abrupt corners of character
to symmetrical proportions, lies the
power of grasping what we will-the
fair Italy of realized hopes.
We believe that just beyond the
peaks that seem to surround us, the
sunshine of happiness will fall on our
pathway, and life will grow warm
with the genial radiance, and love
turn it to gold.
Just beyond! All, how often are
we led on to over. come the mountain
of darkness and doubt that looms up
before us, to be again confronted by
cold and rugged barriers of human
sin and failure that ever keep the
longed for happiness 'just beyond ~
And it seems as we 60 further on the
drear and uneven pathway, that:
"-the rainbow CLEANS
OF our youthful dreams
Are things of the long ago."
But there is guide for the earnest
traveller. He must not keep his eyes
fixed on the toilsome way before him
which seems so endless and hopeless !;
nor let his gaze rise no higher than
the SUBMITS of the mountains that
bound his horizon. Above it all,
ever CLEANS the bright star of faith
there must his eyes rest.
In the journey of life we must al
ways look aloft-faith we must keep.
We must believe, and it will be so.
No sunny Italy OF bliss may be
found beyond the Alps of trial and
difficulty, in this world, as we have
dreamed of it, but it awaits the faith
full as surely as it does the brave
traveller who crosses the Alps of
Europe. Without having the hui
man realization, we may pass over
the Dark River before we find that
for which we long.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-15
sanctuary"
The knowledge of Sin.

He is wise who prays, "Make me
to know my transgression and my
SIM" and he is blessed in whose ex-
perience this prayer is answered.
A christian may have the as
surance that his sins are pardoned,
but he should not forget what he
was by nature and what he still is in
practice. The knowledge of our own
sinfulness is a bitter medicine, but is
essential to our healing.
A knowledge of our sinfulness leads
to humility. We are naturally as
proud as "Lucifer, son of the morn
ing" We are proud of our possess
ions and our ancestry and our
strength and our beauty; we are in
danger of being proud of our spirit
ual attachments. Some have been
proud of their humility, when they
boosted, "No one can flatter u.s.
When a Christian realizes his condi-
ton by nature and the imperfection
of his best services, his pride dies. A
single sight of himself, as he was and
is, in the mirror of the divine word,
leads to self-abhorrence. Every ex-
perienced believer knows that those
times lwhen he feels his unworthi-
ness are the times when he walks
"humbly with God"
A knowledge of our sinfulness leads
to submission to the divine will.
Troubles must be necessary for our
specification, or the Heavenly
Father would not so uniformly en-
ploy them in his dealings with his
children, but they are hard to bear.
And so it comes to pass that it is an
easy thing to murmur. But the mo-
ment we catch glimpse of our just
deserts, we will bear patiently what
ever the Lord may send. Has he
beaten us with forty stripes? We de-
serve a thousand. Has he shut us up
in darkness for seven years? We de-
serve an Imprisonment Of seventy
and seven years. He can kiss the
rod and the hand that holds it who
remembers the number and aggrava-
ton of his transgressions.
A knowledge of our sinfulness
leads to watchfulNess. When SOL
diers on our western frontier see a
hostile Indian in the distance, they
know that others are lurking in the
neighborhood and redouble their Wig
lance. One sin discovered in the
life tells of a corrupt heart, and calls
for increased watchfulness. If the
tempter can succeed in shutting our
eyes against "the sinfulness of SIM"
he can lead us captive at his will.
A knowledge of our sinfulness in
creases our hatred of it, our love for
Jesus who delivered us from its pow
er, our pity for those who are yet un.
der its dominion, and our longing for
the better land into which siHs
never come. The sight of sin in our
selves is not pleasant, but it is profit
able to those who are Brightly exer-
cised thereby" 1t is means of
grace; it is a Jacobs ladder by which
we may climb to high attainments.
And so we conclude as we began;
He is wise who prays, snake me to
know my transgression and my SIM"
and he is blessed in whose experience
this prayer is answered.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-10-07
Ripe California Wines.

F. Meyer returned from California on the
18th inst. where he laid in his annusly sup
ply of California wines. He has rece!Vediour
carloads since his return. and had on hand
about 5000 gallons of his old stock. HIS
stock includes TOR California, White Wine,
Zinfandel, Riesling, Guedel. Berger, Port
Sherry. Angelica. Muscstel, Malaga, MADEIRA
and Grape Brandy These wines are three
years old and run from 500 per gallon up
His imported wines are Stenberg, Rauentha-
Ter, Gursenheimer and French Claret OF the
vintages of 1852, 1865 1865. The old reliable
wine merchants can hangs out at % Alamo
plaza, and all wines will be found as repre-
anted. H--Ilm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-10-07
Breathing the Germs of Disease

Breathing the Germs of Disease.
To inhsle the germs of disease with their
daily breath is the fate of denzeps of malar-
ia-scourged localities everywhere. The en-
demic atmospheric poison may, however be
reft of its venom and rendered innOXious by
a defensive use of Hostetter'S stomach Blt-
tiers. This pre.eminently safe and effective
remedy and safeguard not only eradicatts the
disease when developed, but enables the sys-
TEN to safely brave its assaults. Every phy-
81 cal function is confirmed III or restored TO
regularity, the circulation quickened if slug
gish and bilious habit, which of itself be-
gets proneness TO both intermittent and re-
mittcnt types OF malaral disease, wher5 eX-
trinsic atmospheric causes exist, powerfully
cOunteractedby this inimtable fortify1ng and
defensive agent. which has, moreover, none
of the dsagreeable characteristics OF a drastic
cathartic or an alkaloid. Fever and ague,
dumb sgue and ague cake, and the caientura
of the Isthmus, are conquered by it surely,
pleasantly. Rheumatism, neuralgia, govt;
kidney and bladder trou les, constipation aud
indigestion yield to it, tU%6t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-10-07
Merit Wins

We desire to say to our citizens that for
years we have been selling DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica, Salve and Elec
trio BIttcrs, and have never handled remedies
that sell as well, or that have given such
universal satisfaction. We do not hesitate
to guarantee them every time, and we stand
ready TO refund the purchase price, if salts
factory results do not follow their use. These
remedies have won their great popularity
purely on their merits. DRESS, THOMPSON
4 Co. lg2l1y-6t,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-10-07
Children Enjoy

The pleasant flavor, gentle action
and soothing effects of Syrup of Figs,
when in need of laxative and if the
father or mother be cOstive or bilious
the most gratifying results follow its
use, so that it is the best family rem
edy known and every family should
have a bottle. (Sl-4-l9-tfssSSSS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-10-07
IS LIFE WORTH LIVING?

Not if you go through the world g dyspep
ic. Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets are a positive
cure for the worst forms of dyspepsia, ind
gestion, Flatulency and Constipation. Sol
by Ragland & Co., ~
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-10-07
The Stockman's Friend.

"Ragland's Screw Worm Ami
hilator"-to be had at City Drug
Store, Nos, E. Commerce st. 9-l8 If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-10-07
PIMPLEs ON THE FACE

Denote an impure state Of the blood and are
looked upon by many with suspicion. Acker's
Blood Elixir will remove all impurities and
leave the complexion smooth and clear. Thore
is nothing that will so thoroughly build up the
constitution, purify and strengthen the whole
system. Sold by RAGLnAND u Co. ~
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-10-07
AT a Bargain.

Two fine building lots near West
End on Alazan creek. Size ITO 40
feet. Price $500 for the two.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-10-07
Sam ChOnp.

Dealer in Chinese and Japanese
novelties, No. West Commerce
street, near bridge. 9:2S:6t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-10-07

AS | have to pay cash for wood and
coal, hereafter all orders must be paid
on delivery. J. NJ. CARE. 1876
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-10-07

Turkish and Vapor Baths.
At Zilian's, corner Commerce and
Alamo streets. 3-17-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-10-07
Marriage Licenses.

J. w. McHorse and Denisa Mat.
hews.
Samuel Taylor and Francis Coma,
les.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-03-02
GONE TO TIE JURY.

The trial of the three Italians for
the murder Of AIr. Hubbard. at Haw-
thorn last summer, has occupied the
attention of the court this week The
evidence was all in Thursday after
noon aud District Attorney Green ad-
dressed the jury that evening, and Mr..
Dryer VIII make his plea for The de
Tense this forenoon friday, when Mr..
Green viii close the argument, the
Judges charge TO the jury wills follow,
when the jury viii take the matter IN
der advisement, but We can't get the
verdict for this issue.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-03-02
scS.
rOUNTY OF DOUGLASS.

COUNTY OF DOUGLASS.
Petition having been duly made to the COun-
ty Board of Supervisors Of said county of Doug
las, by A. resident freeholders of said county Is
OF whom reside in the town of Brule and Is in
the town Of superior and l. in the town of Ne
bG-alnsiu. for a highway to be laid out extending
through the town of Brule and into the towns OF
Superior and Nebagamain in said county, as
follows
Commencing ct a point on the center line OF
the highway now laid out on the North line OF
Section is, Town IS North, of Range Is West; said
point being AT a distance fifteen hundred and ten
and 40 4 5i07I0j feet west of the north east cor
ner of said section Is. From thence running
south eight ~ degrees and hfty-Seyeu t57) nm
utes east = S5T E. for distance of one hundred
and sixty (l6Gl feet. From thence running south
fifty degrees east Is 80 e. to the south line ofsec-
ton g in town A. North, of range -, West
The above described line to be the center line
OF said highway, and AL given bearings are mag
netc.
Said highway laid ont as above described. viii
run through sections u, l6. - % >, &c and IS of
town IS, North, of range Is West and through
section 81, in town -, North. If range y. West:
and through sections Is. = S Is. H. z - rs, - So
and 50, in town A. North, of range l. West.
NOTICE Is therefore hereby given. that we
the said County Board VIII meet at the Office Of
the County Clerk. at the court house. IN the VII
lage of Superior in said county on the 18th day
Of March, 1889. at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon TO
decide upon such petition.
Dated this 9TH day Of February, 1889
L. B. MCLEAN.
f4m2 Chairman of County Board.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-03-02
WIS MURDER THOUGHT or,
a Aoung Lady Assaulted in her o,,,
hoonn by Wan in a Black ysasI
A Very Mysterious Affair.

Our city was thrown into fever of
excitement few minutes past six
CLOCK " ednesday evening. by the re-
port that Miss Maggie Welter had
peeh foully murdered by a eowardlv
masked assassin. On following up the
Iuiior cur reporter was pleased to find
.hdt the report was largely false and
mat the handsome young dressmaker
was not dead nor vet thinking of DIV
hlg' although Frustrated from fright
anu slight wound in the left arm.
Miss Welter and Mrs. Agnaw have
Two rooms in the keaough block where
they carry on a general dressmaking
business. The rooms are on the second
hoor in the middle of the east half of
the block The door Of the first or
principal room, is close to the head of
the stars, and passing through this
room YOU enter second and smaller
one used as a sewing room.
At The time stated Mrs. Agnaw had
gone to supper and Miss Welter was
preparing to go, and was alone in tie
sewing room when she heard the hall
door close and some one walking across
the room, and turning to see who it
was, she found herself confronted at
the inner door by tall man wearing a
black cloth mask, over his face, who
stopped her and said, . Now Twill have
my revenge" and followed his words
with blow at her trembling heart
with either knife or a pair of shears
be had taken from the table as he pass
ed through the room. Miss Welter
threw Up her hands to shield her body
and received the blow on the left arm
and breast, the arm receiving wound
about three inches long but not deep,
and with a wild bound and struggle fer
life she threw her assailant from her
and flew rather than ran down stairs
and into Mr. BishOT's hardware store,
and tainted away. as she cried for some
TO save her. She was carried to her
home where she lay in an unconscious
condition until Thursday evening when
she again became rational but up to
this writing Friday noon she has Civ
Ell no further Developments than here
recorded.
The man, whoever he was, disappear
ed as mysteriously and quietly as he
came leaving no trace behind. The air
is fun Of rumors and conjectures, bat
it would be folly to enumerate them
The whole affair is shrouded in very
thick mystery and we must wait for
further developments patiently.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-03-02
Our Warehouse and Forwarding
Company.

Speaking of this new organization
the West End correspondent of the
Duluth News, says:
y corporation was formed Tuesday
under the laws of Wisconsin called the
First Warehouse and Forwarding
Company of West Superior" The Com
Pany contempl2tes, as soon as pract-
icable, building 4 warehouse 29Gx112
feet on Tower bay slip. The piles for
the building are already driven
and the plans made The slip was
built by John L. Lewis and runs from
the head of the slip a distance of 100
/ feet on the dock face and has a front
I age Of 500 feet on Tower avenue, and
is bounded CT the south by the Lake
Superior Terminal and Transfer rial
way y spur from this railway viii
run through the center Of building
to the dock front. Other warehouses
viii be built from time to time, giving
excellent accommodations to mer-
+ chandise on this side OF the bay. The
situation is as desirable as any in West
] Superior and the company undoubtedly
VIII be a lively rival of any in Duluth.
The company viii issue warehouse
receipts which can be negotiated with
banks and viii be of great convenien' Z
to shippers and commission hov ses.
They viii not only take charge of al
merchandise but also handle and 70.
ward it. Its charter is broad and con
# templates every convenience fol nart
les doing business with it.
! The establishment of this business
! viii encourage the starting of commits
SION houses. and in fact at least one is
already under way.
The directors are John c. Lewis, vice
president Of the Lehigh Coal and Iron
company; c. L. Broadhead, general
. manager of the Lehigh Coal and Iron
company; r. J. Wemyss, general man
/ ager of the Land and River Improve
ment company; W B. Banks, president
of First National Bank; John Crerar,
Jr., IRON commission merchant of Chi
cage; F Z. c. Bryant, attorney, and
Charles Z. Tennis, vice-president Of
the Keystone Investment company.
The directors VIII meet and organize
next week. Thisis an important move
ment and the rapid and early compile
ton of its first warehouse VIII mark a
turning point in the commercial histo-
( y Of West Superior.
-Shiloh,s NitiliZer is what YOU need
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-03-02
John \. BARDoN, p. NJ.

The Northern Pacific depot out at
Breckenridge, Mimi, was consumed by
fire last Monday night. The station
agent lived in the building and all of
his household effects, together with the
freight in store, was also destroyed
y defective flue is supposed to have
been the cause
In Chicago, the other day, Schaefer
the champion billiard player, made a
run of 397 points, the largest run on
record