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, 1889-08-31

In Italy the poison ring was carried
to the perfection of malicious imagin-
ing. The ''anello della morte" was
occasionally resorted to as a means of
putting an enemy out of the way. A
hollow point in the bezel, worked by
a spring, communicated with the re.
ceptacle behind, for the poison, in
such a way that its villainous wearer
could, in giving his adversary a hearty
grip of the hand, intlict a mortal
scratch. The point was fashioned to
look like an ornament. So deadly and
enduring was the poison contained in
these rings, that some twenty or more
years ago death was nearly occasioned
by handling one un~wittlngly. a curio
fancler was turning Over gems i'll a
shop in Paris, when he fell fainting
and was with difficulty restored. 1t
by a poison ring.
This instrument of destruction was
also worn in perilous times, in order
rather than fall into an enemy's
hands. Another kind was furnished
at the back with n slide, which could
be slipped back by the wearer, who
would drop the poison into the wine
he offered to a hated guest. This kind
was affected by Caesar Borgia, whose
own signet ring bore an inscription
little suited to his character-'Fais ce
que dois, avien que pourra." Another
form of poison ring was the which
had for its bezel the key to a casket.
The wearer would hand his ring in a
confidential manner to a visitor, and
desire him to hand him some article
from his jewel box. The key, in be-
ing turned in a somewhat stiff lock,
would give the unwary confidant a
prick, which had for him fatal results.
London Standard.
, 1889-08-31

The intelligence Of the brute crea-
ton was strikingly illustrated when a
dog belonging to Samuel Green, liv-
ing or Sixth street, below Barclay,
saved a ~2-year-old child from death.
About 2 o'clock Mrs. Green put her
little son, Maurice, to bed, and after
watching him sink into a peaceful
slumber, sat on the step with her hus-
band Two hours later Mr.. Green
heard a noise like the sound of a fall,
followed by the cries of a child and
the subdued growing of a dog, appar-
emily coming from the dining Dol
Alarmed beyond expression, he
rushed into the house and saw a spec
tacle which held him spelIbound for a
moment. About the center of the
long flight of stairs leading from the
sleeping apartment was the boy Maui
rice, crying as if his infantile heart
was breaking, He was hanging over
the steps in a perilous position, with
his head downward, and the canine
prevented him from falling further by
clutching his little dress between his
teeth. The dog was growing at a
rapid rate, as if to attract attention,
and seemed 10 fully realize the dan
gerous situation. A glance suficed to
show the father that his son, with true
Juvenile independence, had jumped
out Of bed, and attempted to walk
down the stairs without assistance.
His foot had evidently caught in
the carpet, and he was plunging head
long down toward the door when the
dog rushed TO the door and saved him
from possible death by catching him
by the dress and holding him there
until human aid arrived.
When Mr.. Green seized the young
his face and hands in order to mani.
fest his approval, and in other ways
exhibited unbounded joy. The child
sustained a severe flesh wound on the
forehead, but beyond this injury was
unhurt. Mr.. Green has purchased a
costly collar for the dog, and now
says that he would not sell it for any
money.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
, 1889-08-31
a SOLDIERS WORD.
How II Was Kept by a at
the Risk of His Life.

" ~ was htpt Dy "A confederate at
the Risk of His Life.
Lieut.. @. A. Coryell, formerly of
the One Hundred and Forty-frst New
York volunteers, twentieth army
corps, was with Sherman on the ia
nous march to the sea. One bright
Sunday in December, 1864, the lieu
tenant was detailed to take charge of
the picket line in front of Savannah,
on the edge of a rice swamp. There
vas a truce between the pickets, and
everything wore a Sabbath like still
ness.
Coryell had nothing to do and was
out of tobacco. How to get a chew
was the question. Finally a hand
some young officer from the Confeder-
ate line strolled out between the lines.
Coryell hailed him at once.
81 say, Johnny, if l come over to
you a l get tobacco and return safe
ly to my lines2"
Come along; I'll treat you right"
How do 1 know hat I'll not be
taken prisoner2"
You have the word of gentleman
and a Confederate officer"
Coryell thought a moment and then
decided to make the venture. He laid
aside his sword and belt and started
across the narrow dixie leading to the
Confederate line. On either side of
the dixie the water in the rice fields
was five feet deep.
The lieutenant reached the opposite
shore without any misgivings. The
Confederate produced some tobacco
and a trade was made in no time.
Then the two fell into a pleasant con-
v~ersation.
Suddenly Coryell saw a signal fut-
ter from a house some distance in the
rear of the Confederate line.
What does that mean2' he asked,
sharply.
Il don't know" replied the Confed-
crate.
Just then an orderly dashed up on
horsebackpnd, with a dignified salute,
said to the Confederate officer:
Lieutenant, the general orders you
to take the Yankee officer to head
quarters"
Coryell was dumfounded. Then he
looked at the Confederate lieutenant
and noted his honest eyes and manly
face.
"Am 1 your prisoner2" asked Co
ryell.
The Confederate extended his right
hand.
II offered you my protection" he
said. go to your lines. 1 will fol-
low you over the dixie, and if my body
can shield you from Confederate lead,
you shall reach your command in safe
ty. Good-by, and God bless you'll"
The Federal started ON his return
trip. He was half way across when
the first shot came. There was an
other and another, until a whole bri-
gade seemed to be firing at him.
The fugitive walked rapidly onward
until he reached the Federal lines and
vaulted over the breastwork. Then he
looked back and saw his protector on
the dixie. The Confederate waved his
hand, turned about and marched back
to his own side. He had kept his
promise like a true soldier Atlanta
Constitution.
, 1889-08-31

At the time of her coronation at Mos
COW, in 1924, Catharine |, empress of
Russia, was presented with a watch as
wonderful in every particular as the
famous Strasburg clock; even more
wonderful when the delicacy of its
construction is taken into considera-
ton. 1t weighed seven ounces and
was both a repeater and a musical
time keeper. On the opposite side
from the works or time keeping part
Of the wonder there was an exact
counterpart of the holy sepulcher with
a carved image of the Roman guard;
this scene could be viewed through
the glass in the case. Upon opening
the case the imitation stones would
roll away from the mouth of the min
iature sepulcher, the guard would
kneel, angels appear at opposite sides
of the opening, and about this time
the music would start up and play, in
soft sweet strains, the Easter songs so
well known to all Russians. The
maker of this wonderful piece of me-
chanism is said TO have worked upon
it almost uninterruptedly for a period
of nine years. John w. Wright in
St Louis Republic.
, 1889-08-31

Ffetting cures no evil, it is true, but
ii sometimes relieves the monotony of
too much happiness.
1t is advisable to put our heart into
whatever work we may have to per-
form, but it is wise TO think we'll be-
o r we put our money in.
When a person becomes too good to
overlook the faults of the unfortunate,
then it is he that makes the error
which loses to him the glory of his
goodness.
Decisions are the natural onse-
quences of ignorance. A lack of
knowledge Of a thing necessitates the
invention of a theory TO account for its
being.
The chemically unhappy man, who.
persists in trying TO o u humanity,
should get him to his closet with his
woes, and give the sunshine a chance
TO warm his neighbors.
A man with a red nose is always
suspected of men. He may also be
wronged of men, forit may be that he
is, instead of a heavy drinker, a suf-
ferer from some painful malady.
When you see n person trying TO
play the fool, and you hear it remark
ed of him that he is a fool, you may
take it as an evidence that he was Gre
ated for the part.
One strong, well directed blow sends
the nail truer to its home than do a
dozen coaxing taps. One fit and earn
est word carries more weight than
does u whole yard of high flown elo-
quence.
The trouble with people nowadays
is they give much attention to the ex-
terror, to the detriment of the inte-
rior. They think more of the sack
than they do of the grain. The con-
sequence is there is much poor grain
parading in fine sacks.
When tossed on the angry waves OF
a sea of trouble a good motto is:
Never give up the ship" But when
the ship manifests n tendency to sink,
it is n wise move TO swim out and not
go down with the wreck.
Never a rose without a thorn" is
an axiom possessing much truth. 1t
follows, then, that the thorns were
created for the purpose Of protecting
the treasures of the bush. So do we
often find in human life that beauties
of the heart and mind are preserved
by the .horns of unshapely bodies,
unbeautiful faces or lack of wealth.
Arkansaw Traveller.
, 1889-08-31
s F. G S .


Thoroughly cleanse the blood, which Is the
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Golden Medical Discovery cures all humors,
from the common pimple. blotch, or eruption,
to the worst Scrofuia, or blood-poison- Es-
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Salt -rheum or letter. Eczema, Erysipclas,
Fever : sores, HIP joint Disease. scrpfulous
Sores and SwellinRs. Enlarged Glands. Col
tire or Thick Neck, and Eating Sores or
Ulcers.
Golden Medical Discovery cures Consump-
ton (which is Scrofula of the Lungs). by its
and nutritivc properties. IL taken in time.
For Weak Lungs, Splitting OF Blood. Short
ness of Breath. Catarrh in the Head. Bron-
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oo aor IotP'd by rasss: si apS insIso q nL 4 /.
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Price S1.00, or SIX bottles for $500. -
, 1889-08-31
JAP MILLER.

Jap Miller down at MArtinsv1le's the blAmedez
Teller yiti
Whom he starts In a-taIkIn' other folks Is apt -
quit
Pears like that mouth o. hIsn wuznt made fer
nothin' else
But jes' to ArEity EN- down and Sether In their
pelts
Hell talk you down on tariff; er hen talk you
And prove the pore man pays EN- an-and them's
about the factsi
Religen, law er politics, prize nghtin' err base
ball
Jes' fetch Jap up a little and hen post you bout
EN- all
And the comIcaiest Teller ever tilted back a cheer
And tuck a chAw tobacker kindo like he didn't
keer.
There's where the feler's strength lAys-he's 50
common like and plain
They haint no dude about old Jap, you bet you.
nary graini
They 1ected him TO council and IL never turned
his head,
And didn't make no difference what anybody
said
he didn't dress no liner. ner rag out in fancy
clothes;
But his voice In council meetIn's Is a turrer 10 his
foes
HIS fer the pore man ever timei and In the last
campaign
He stunped old Morgan county through the sun.
, shine and the rain,
And belt the banner upards from ntrailin' In tho
dust,
And cut loose on monopolies and cuss'd and euss'd
and cuss'di
He'd tell some funny story ever now and then.
you know.
Tel blame 1T It wuz bettor'u a jack O. lantern
showi
And I'd go furder yit today. to hear old Jap no
rate
Than any high toned orater at over stumped a
stated
wy that air blanc Jap Miller. with his keen. sar.
castle fun,
Has got more friends than my candidate at ever
run
Don't matter what his views is when ho states
the same TO you
They allus coincide with your'n tho same as two
and two
You can't take Issue with him-er at least they
haint no sense
In startin' In to down him. so you better not com
mence-
The best why's Jes' to listen. like yer humble ser
want does,
And jes' conccde Jap Miller is the best man ever
wuz' James Whitcomb Riley
, 1889-08-31
A beauty on the Water.

Down past the steamboat wharf at
Bar Harbor hoated a thing on the wa
ter, that seemed endowed with life.
Its broad white wings were spread to
the wind and it swept along TO the
open sea at a high rate of speed.
See the beautiful yacht" cried a
near sighted dude on the wharf, adj
justing his monocle.
How gracefully she breasts the
wayesI" exclaimed his exquisite fe-
male companion, who was also near
sighted.
"Chawming WEAKLY charming"
exclaimed the dude.
A litter that almost swelled into a
roar rippled among the other people
on the wharton with their undfm-
med eyes they saw it was the garbage
scow, loaded TO the rail.-Lewiston
journal.
, 1889-08-31
panoed the Bottom Out OF rhcIr Boat,

Hugh Gaffney, of Birmingham, had
the honor of rescuing three young
women from a very unpleasant posi-
ton. The girls were out in a shaky
boat on the Housatonic river, just be-
low the Spite bridge on the Derby ex-
tension, when in their exuberance of
spirits they began to dance and sing.
The bottom of the boat could not with
stand the treatment received. 1t gave
way and let the girls into five feet of
water. They were in a sad pligh.
when rescued. The river, although
wide, is very shallow at that point, so
they were in no great danger.-New
Haven Palladium.
, 1889-08-31

DR.. Williams of Waycross, who is
tenting with his family at st. Simons,
has a natural curiosity in the shape of
a minnow with two distinct heads.
The doctor was walking on the
beach when he came to a pool of
water. He naturally desired to see
something of the inhabitants of the
pool, and after throwing some of the
water out he noticed this strange look
ing fish. Picking it up he conveyed
it to the pavilion, where it excited
considerable surprise.
1t is a common sized minnow, its
body and tail being of the usual shape
and size.
The two heads branch out from the
body, and a peculiar thing is that the
fish has four eyes.-Brunswick Times.
, 1889-08-31

a blood vessel of the brain has lost
some of its elastic strength; food is
abundant; digestion is good; blood is
made in abundance, but little is work
ed off by exercise; the tension on every
artery and vein is at a maximum rate;
the even circuitous flow is temporarily
tmpeded at some point, throwing a
dangerous pressure on another; the
vessel which has lost its elastic
strength gives way, blood is poured
out, a clot is formed which, by its
pressure on the brain, produces COM
plete Inconsistencies. This is the
apoplectic stroke. 1t viii be perceiv-
ed hat there are two leading condi-
tons upon which the production of the
stroke depends-a lessened strength in
the vessel and an increased tension on
it.-Hall's Journal of Health.
, 1889-08-31

Evangelist K. had been exhorting
in an unusually earnest At
tho close of the service he mentioned
TO a stranger, II think 1 have made a
great impression among some of my
hearers this evening" ~ am sure Of
it, replied the stranger. Are your"
quoth the evangelist, his face lighting
up with pleasure. "Yes, 1 just heard
n man say as he went out that you
were the ~"scartest man o. the future
he ever saw."-True Flag.
, 1889-08-31

The startling fact has been discover
ed that 3,265, 800 bushels of peanuts
nre consumed in the United States
every year. 1t is suspected that 251,-
306 bushels of them are slain in the
upper galleries of theatres, and that
276, 405 bushels are eaten in street cars
and court rooms.
, 1889-08-31
Queen vletoria's New York Rea, Estate.

Aproposu of the royal marriage por-
ton debate in England it is worth
while to note that q part of Queen
Victoria's savings is invested in real
estate in New York city, and each
year the queen of England draws a
handsome income from rentals paid
by resident New Workers. The rents
are collected quietly, and perhaps the
tenants themselves do not know that
their payments go to the British
aueen.-New York Star.
, 1889-08-31

Almost the hardness of the diamond
is said to be given by German work
men to steel engraving tools. The
tools are made white hot, plunged re-
peatedly into sealing wax until cold,
and then just touched with oil Of tur-
pentine.
, 1889-08-31

The best salve in the world ter cuts,
bruises. sores. ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
:orns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to i've perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by DR.. w. N. Hunt.
, 1889-08-31

Have you heard what Mr.. G. L. Weast.
of Cambridge CITY, Ind. says of Cham
berlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhea
Remedy If not, here it is: During last
summer [ was troubled very much with
severe pains in the stomach and bowels,
and was induced by a friend to try this
remedy. | took one dose, as per direc-
tons. and 1t gave me almost instant re-
lief" 25 and so cent bottles for sale By
B. b. David, Druggist.
, 1889-08-31

The license law Of Sweden forbids
any person buying drink without pur-
chasing something to eat at the same
time
, 1889-08-31
Dr.. Vagaer&cp.


We offer no apology Tor devoting so much time
and attention TO this much neglected class OF
diseases, believing that no condition of human
lily Is too wretched to merit the sympathy and
best services of the profession to which we be-
long, as many are innocent sufferers, and that
TO relieving the affiicted and saving
them from worse than death, is no less a
phi%lanthrophist and a beneiactort TO his race
than the surgeon or physician wholly close ap-
plication excels IN any Other b anch of his pro-
fession. And, fortunately fol humanity the day
condemned the victims OF folly or crime, like
the lepers under the Jewish law to die uncared
for, has passed away
YOUNG M E:N
may be ufferingf from the effects OF youth
full follies or indiscretions, will do well to avail
themselves of this the greatest boon ever laid
at the alter of suffering humanity. DIR. WAC
NER will guarantee to forfeit five hundred dol
lars for every case of seminal weakness or pri-
vate disease of any kind or character which he
undertakes and fails to cure.
MIDDLE-AGED MEN.
are troubled with too requent excavations OF
the bladder often by a slight
smnrting or burning sensation and a weaken
Ing OF the system in IA manner the patient can
not account for. On examining the urinary de
posits a rooy sediment will often be found, and
sometimes small particles of albumen will ap-
pear, or the color viii be of akin or milkish
hue, again changing TO "A dark and turbid ap-
pearance. There are many men who die OF
this difficulty ignorant of the cause, which is
the second stage of seminal weakness. DR..
Wagner Will guarantee n cure in all such
cases and n healthy restoration of the genito-
urinary organ. Consultation free. Thorough
examination and advice. $500.
See the Doctors additional advertisement in
the Daily Denver News and Tribune-Repuhli.
can.
All communications should be addressed
DR.. WAGNER q CO.
l4l4 Larimere street. Address,, Box 27ss Den.
yer, Colorado.
Cut this out and take along
, 1889-08-31

All kinds of Job Printing neatly and
promptly executed at the Leader office.
, 1889-08-31

Courtesy of Hyo. Archives & Histor
, 1889-08-31

lob Printing at the Leader Office.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-05-21
woman.s Talent Underestimated.

The quality Of the milk N the cocoanut chr
never be accurately determined by looking
at the outside Of It. But the world assumes
TO Judge of the capacity of women to do 8
great many things without actual test They
are excluded from nearly all the occupations
of men untried, because for lack of moro Co
gent reasons, it is alleged to be unWonanly
TO undertake manly t@sFs - 4'hilPIsl = hia
Record
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-09
Beautiful Tribute to the American
Women.

The following is pretty tribute to
the women of this country from Prof.
Bryce's recently published book call
ed the "American Commonwealth -
A European cannot spend an eve
ming in an American drawing loom
without perceiving that the attitude of
men to women is not that with which
he is familiar at home. The average
European man has usually slight
sense of condescension when he talks
to woman on serious subjects. Even
if she is his superior in intellect, in
Character, in social ronk, he thinks
that as a man he is her superior, and
consciously or unconsciously talks
down TO her. She is too much accns-
toned to this to resent it unless it be-
comes tastelessly palpable. Such a
notion does not cross an Americans
mind. He talks to woman just as
lie would to q man, of course with
more Difference Of manner and with
proper regard to the topics likely to
interest her, but giving her bis iutel-
lectual best, addressing her as per-
son whose opinion is understood by
both to be worth as much as bis own.
Similarly an American lady does not
expect to have conversation made to
her. 1t is just as much her duty or
pleasure to lead it as the mans is, and
more often than not she takes the bur
den from him, darting along with a
gay yivacity which puts to shame his
slower wits. 1t need hardly he said
shat X, all cases where the two sexes
eara ITO competition for comfort the
N is made first for the woman.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-09

capture of Ray. Yesterday Shepherd
in company with an officer left for
Alexandria, for the purpose of iden-
tifying Ray and returning h'm to the
scene of bis crime. :.
Ray is we'll known in gambling Cir
cles, and was always looked upon by
those of his calling as square man.
He also had the reputation of being
as shrewd a lease keeper" as ever sat
behind faro bank. He belongs in
Chicago, and came to this city eight
years ago in company with VIM. Far
rel, better known as Farley Jack, who
introduced him to the gambling world
in this city. Since then has paid sew.
eral visits te New Orleans and has
been employed as "caee keeper" in
the various gambling houses of the
city. When not employed in faro
he folled the races throughout the
country and made a living keeping
tally sheets for bookmakers on race
tracks.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-09
SHERIFF'S: SALE.
CORA D. MCCOY,

ALLEN A, GOODWIN
State of Louisiana, Parish of Rapides-
18th Judicial District Court.
pY VIRTUE OF AND TO SATISFY A
- writ of Fier Facias issued and to me
directed in the above entitled and num-
bered suit, have seized and will offer for
sale at public auction, at the front of the
Court House door in the Town of Alexan-
dria, between the hours prescribed by
law, on
SATURDAY, che 10Th day of JANUARY,
A. d. 1889,
the following described property, to-wit I:
Two hundred and twenty (220) acres of
land, same being all of defendants right,
title and interest in and to the two hun
dred and forty (A0) acres of land de-
scribed as follows: S of NE4, and N !
of Z t, and S + / Of N w +, and NEi
of S W 1, Section 26, Fl, N R1W. Said
land having been assessed to unknown
owner, and acquired by defendant at tax
sale August 9th, 1887, and duly recorded
August 18th, 1887 in Conveyance book J,
pages SIS, SIC and 517.
Terms Of Sale, Cash, subject to ap-
praiscment. D. T STAFFORD,
Dec. 19-tds. Sheriff.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1889-01-09

"A Trenton, N. j., special says
The Mercer County Medical Society
devoted the better part of its session
Yesterday afternoon to the examina-
ton Of VIM. King, the colored man
who is said to have two hearts. He is
about forty five years of age.
The examination proved that he has
4 divided heart, such as is found in the
lower animal kingdom. The heart
beats are perceptible on both sides,
excepting that the sound is less pei
ceptible on the right than on the left.
He claims to be able to drop his ribs
like set of double action window
blinds, but when this was done it was
detected, by his control of the oblique
transverse aud rectus muscles He
claims that he can change the locality
Of his double heart, but this was pro-
nounced piece of jugglery the result
Of long practice. He caused his hearts,
pulse aud temple to cease beating for a
period of sixty seconds, and the ply
sicians pronounced it a successful ef-
fort. King is now in the county Jail for
being drunk and disorderly. He an
nounces that his mother discovered his
double heart when be was SIX years
old.