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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-28
A SHARK KILLED by Tobacco.

In a short time we had caught q
nice mess Of small snappers, from
ten TO thirty inches long, and
we were having a real good
time. We had not fished very long,
however, before a large shark put in
an appearance and stopped our sport.
We first knew of his presence by his
/ greedily swapping off the fish from
one of my neighbours lines, having
followed it up from the bottom. he
executed this performance several
times, and then the snappers stopped
biting entirely. Not even a nibble
could we get. so we hauled in our
lines and commenced TO pay u at
tentions 10 the shark.
He was a INDUSTRIOUS fellow about
fifteen feet long, and be kept swim
ming round and round the vessel,
sometimes on top ef the water and
sometimes down deep below us, but
always at a respectful distance. His
reddish brown body could be plainly
seen through the clear transparent
green water, and you may be sure
hat he was the cynosure OF all eyes.
A great many plans for his capture
were discussed. but none appeared
practicable within our limited means.
The engineer suggested that If the
shark would give him time he would
forge a proper hook and chain, but
as the shark was unable % give him a
guarantee he abandoned the project
While We werelh stalking, noticed
the native pilot every now and then
throwing overheard one of the snap
pers we had SO recently caught, and as
the current carried il a little distance
clear of the vessel the shark would
gobble il down. and, in fact, the in.
tervals were SO regular that Mr.. Shark
seemed impatient when the regularity
was broken by a little delay. We saw
that our pilot had some ultimate OBJ
ject in view and ii drew our attention
TO him. AS he was born and raised on
this coast and had probably served his
pilots apprenticeship as "a fisherman,
he knew how TO deal with his inveter-
ate foe, the shark.
After having thrown over ten small
fish he selected another a little larger
than the others and with a stick of
wood rammed a roll of chewing to-
bacco, nearly as large as a mans hand,
down into its belly and pressed its
throat together again. He held il
ready TO throw, and as the shark came
up, anxiously looking for his fish, he
tossed il 10 him, and as ii barely
touched the water the shark turned
over on its back and sucked il in. The
shark then swan of as usual TO the
side of the vessel and then below us,
and was apparently rising again in ex-
p~ectation Of another fish when the mic
otine commenced its work. His strug-
giles and contortions were terrible 10
behold, as lie darted here and there in
a blind rage and vomiting blood, but
as he swan or was carried by the cur
rent away from us his struggling
grew gradually less until it ceased al
together. The tobacco had killed him.
Forest and Stream.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-28

/ know the masters Of painting
from Guido. in his wonderful Fec.
Homo" down 10 the present time have
depicted the crown that rested upon
the head of our cruciied Saviour as a
twisted branch Of bare thorns, and
that is, so FAR as | know, universally
accepted as the true crown.
Some years ago an incident that oc-
CURED in the Holy Land caused me to
think that this popular belief may be a
mistake. A party of us who were
journeying toward Jerusalem at this
season Of the year. which is identical
with the passion and death of the Mas.
ter, had stopped 10 rest and lunch Just
after entering the hill country, some
miles beyond Ramleh, when a lady of
the party who vas gathering the
beautiful flowers that covered the land
scape on all sides wreathed an exquis-
lie spray, and holding il up exclaimed:
the row of thorgs!'
Our party were delighted with the
wreath, and upon examining il we
found that long sharp thorns were
concealed by the lovely pink flowers.
We were convinced that this was the
true crown. and as we advanced to-
ward Jerusalem we saw that the whole
couRitry, even 10 the walls of the city,
was covered with this Towering thorn.
The plant and flower are similar TO
what we commonly call the Towering
almond, with the addition of the
thorn. The bloom is thick, 80 that by
merely entwining a branch a wreath
is made, while the long. sharp thorns,
set out at right angles about an inch
apart, make il a painful crown TO wear
upon the human brow.
When we remember that the sol
diers who dressed our Saviour with
the purple robe and crown did it as a
mockery, it is reasonable to believe
that they chose this plant, which wa
so accessible and would make a beauti.
full appearance, while al the same
time wounding his holy brow.
Many who have visited Pales &c at
this season Of the year have doubtless
had this suggested 10 them, yet | have
never seen comment upon IL in any
book Of travels. Cor. n. Y. Herald.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-28
Tho Gre,t Australian pe.srt.

Australian travellers state that the
Interior of Australia is by no means
he desert il has long been supposed
to be. Though o u~npopulated, il
spronounced capable Of supporting a
lsrge population. Cold has been
ound there, and the travellers brought
iome stories Of vast pasture lands,
sbundant water, and finally Of deep
due lakes, at least one Of which is OF
lssge and as yet unknown extent. A
Tcat railroad is 10 extend across the
ointment from north 10 south through
he eastern part Of the country, once
imposed TO be a desert. II is predicted
hat the desert viii disappear, rs
hat in America has gone.-Cbicago
tribune.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-28
o,d H,enorr and On. children.

The ways of Gen. jackson and his
wife we're uniformly those OF pleas
antness and peace" and all the little
folk received the gentlest Of treat
ment To be sure the general was grutf
and peremptory among men, and Mrs.
jackson smoked a cob pipe. But what
did il matter 10 the children, 70 long
rs Mrs. jackson vas willing 10 SIT
wedged three liz q rocking chair, and
MR. jackson would tell them frontier
stories every evening in the frelightf
Mr.. Parton gives the account OF a
traveller who arrived al the Hermitage
one wet, chilly February evening:
II came upon Gen. jackson sitting
alone before the fire, a lamb and a
child between his kness. Seeing me,
he called a servant TO remove the two
i~nnocents TO another room. and said
the child had cried because the lamb
was out in the cold, and begged him
10 bring i. in, which he had done TO
please the child"
A member of the family said TO me
lately that there were possibly fifty
children. white and black. in the fam
lily and about the neighborhood named
Andrew" or Rachel, and TO each
Of these the general gave a gift or q
remembrance in some way, and liked
them all. He gave away dozens OF
Bibles and silver cups 10 namesakes,
and on one of his trips from the Hermi-
tage to the capital he distributed $50
silver half dollars to mothers as they
brought little Andrews" or "Rachels"
10 him along the route. To each lie
made a little speech, saying;
''The half dollar will serve the lit
tie children 10 cut their teeth on now,
but when they are older, tell them it
Is the eagle of their country, ana
teach them TO love and protect it,"
II is, perhaps, not a strange fact that
when children went 10 the Hermitage
10 visit, they were often called An.
drew" and Rachel" although their
names at home were entirely differ
ent-Wide Awake.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-28

Our content is u best having
says Shakespeare; but it is only the
few who really-know what the word
means. There is an old lady, how.
ever, living in a quiet New England
town, who is actually a contented wo-
man. One day size was sitting in the
porch, placidly knitting, when a book
agent appeared. After finishing the
business part of his interview, and in
ducing her 10 subscribe for Scenes
from Joppa," in twelve numbers, he
remarked;
Nice farm you've got here"
Yes, wethink so. said the old lady,
taking up her knitting again.
Must be lonesome in winter,
though"
"Oh, no, not too lonesome; ! don't
like To have it so lively you cant hear
yourself think"
Il guess the wind whistles some
through these trees, about the time Of
the equinoctial."
Maybe it does, | won't say il don't;
but it only makes me thankful we've
got enough fire wood"
How Is il about booksl | don't sup
pose you have a library in town."
well, no, not To call a library, said
she, cautiously, not wishing 10 hear her
native place ~disparaged; ''but there's
books in circulation. Mis- Miles has
got Pilgrims Progress and I've got
Uncle Toms Cabin So once n wear
we swap.
Have any lectures or c%oncerts7"
Husband says there's good speak
IN IN caucus, some OF il real violent;
and II you want 10 hear singin', sir,
you just com into our Sunday school.
Sometimes il fairly MAKES the tears
come into my eyes, to hear them little
creatur's tune up
well, well, said the book agent.
tive seen a good many folks that call
themselves %contented, but | don't
think one of EN- could come up 20
you. Shut up in this lonesome place,
and making the lest of il, tool Why,
/ don't suppose you ever trayelw
"Oh yes" said the old lady, primly,
not too well pleased at hearing herself
praised at the expense OF her beloved
town, 1--WE travel as much as most
folks. Last summer we went six
miles TO camp meeting, and two years
ago We went to Boston-and that's
forty-fiye miles, sirl'-Youth's Com.
panion.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-28
Paine's
Celery Compound

Is a unique tonic and appetizer. Pleasant q
he TASTE, quick ia It's &c, .oh. aIri WITHOUT any
INJURIOUS effect II gives that rugged health
ylCI makes everything taste good. II cures
I.,ycpSlt and kindred disorders. Physicians
prescribe II. sI.Uo. tx for $500. Druggists.
WELLS, RICHARDSON Co, burlington, Vt
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-28

lT0mUn from the diary Of tour
WrtH\ lists, commercial travel.
VUllJu err, business men and
Others has revealed:
That the Wisconsin Central has the
unqualified -ud rsempni ut all,
Thst the Wisconsin Central has to-day
the most popular line between Min
neapolis, st. Paul and Milwaukee
and Chicago;
That the Wisconsin Central Is daily
adding To it, sdmiIsis rs th. recog-
Dized Pullman line between Mime
apolis, st. Paul and Milwaukee and
Chicago;
That the Wisconsin Central touches
the most prominent points in WIS.
consin. and That IL has more import
ant business ceniers on its through
line than any other railway IN the
Northwest;
That the Wisconsin Central hiss made
An enviable reputation with its peer
less Dining Car Service;
That the Wisconsin Central runs fast
trains on which all classes of JasseD-
gers are carried with con modious
and distinct accommodation for all:
That the Wisconsin Central has repre-
sentatives distributed Throughout
the country. who will cheer fully
give any iniormati' that may be
desired and that It's terminal Agents
are specially Instructed 10 look after
the comfort Of passengers who may
he routed via It's line.
For detailed information. apply to
your nearest Ticket Agent or to repre-
sentatives of the road.
WIN. s. MELLEN, JAMES BARKER,
General Manager. Asst Gen -FsssT.S TkAgt
LOUIS ECKSTEIN,
Asst. Gsnl. Passr. 4 Tiki. Agt.
MILWAUKEE, WIS
Z II. ANSON, Northwestern Pnssclr e. Agt,
1Nicollet House BLOCK M~INNFAIOLts. MIS-
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-28

Miss Emma Abbott itherell is said
% be worth "a, 900, 900, mostly in real
state, Of which she has large hold
'ags in New York, Minneapolis. Cali
sornia Denver and Indianapolis.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-28
The Best
Spring Medicine.

In the sfrlng OF 1855 ! was all run down. I
you'd get up In the morning with 50 tired a
!lns. ana wns 80 weak that ! could hardly get
,rmnd. boughta bottle VI Palne's Cel'fV Com
ogni. rnd before ! lad taken Il q weeA felt
very much better. : can cheefully recommend
Il 10 all who need a building upand strengthen.
,rp n.elIcipe." Mrs. = :. Dow, Burlington. VI
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-28

Wright Burke, Of Troupcounty, Ga,
has been married fifteen years and has
fourteen children, twins five tunes,
triplets once, and one solitary alone.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-28

sprluc medicine NOR nowadays than II
nd ten years sgo.I The winterof isssss hasleft
se nerves oil yagaei OFT The nerves mus be
renv,nened. The blood purined. liver and
owels regulated. Paine's Celery COMPOUND
.. ,prIIg ~. dici.s 'ffo-day-does an his
nothing else can. prescribed BY Phvr'sans
,r.n me,.i,d BY Drugeists- Badorssd BY h'nisters,
aaar,.,s,d b. the Manufacturers TO be
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-05-28
If Makes
You Hungry
~ have used paine's celery compound andK

has had q salutay
effect. ltinvgoraL
ed the system andl
reel like a new
a II improves
the appetite and
facilitates diges-
>uon" J, 7. COPE
I.Inp. Prffnus, &. q.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1889-03-30
LETTER FROM TEXAS.
McGroSor, Tex. Mar. 3, 'S8
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pIad fine heart Of everybody. In
tac, we have no. had scarcely any
winfer in tins part OF the state. IT
has nren an unusual warm winter
hora this ycar. VIC have hsd ice
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who may have called, they beesme your own pFop'Sty Ihe3
Who write ut once can be fu!e Cf receiving the WHtdta
oad SAMPLES. We my all oIp-eFs, fretrht, etc, Aot1o.s
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-06-05
sAUcY sNIPPlNGs.

The richest men are often the meancSt
when the collection plate clrculates.
LOVE ard lottery ticket make rather
small capital to commence housekeeping
upon.
A BONANZA for fashionable physicians are
the rich folk who have nothing the matter
with them.
WHY is it mans wife makes twice as
much noise munching popcorn as she did
in the happy days Of their courtshipl
IzAAK WALTON, who did not know enough
to spell his front name properly, did not
catch half the fish the average man does,
and why any one should be called his "dis-
ciple" is mystery and fraud.
YOUNG LADY-sI want pair of shoes,
large and comfortable. Two will do" New
Boy (glancing at her foot)-"Mr. Leather,
the lady wants two shoes, large and CON-
Portable. Where's that box of sixes?"
sWHY do native BostUDians have such a
tendency to skepticisms' asked one clergy
man of another. II didn't know as they
had such tendency" was the reply; "but
If they have, suppose it is because, hay
ing been born in Boston, they do not think
it necessary to be born again"
BARNuM's experienced elephant trainer
is credited with the following philosophical
comment: elephants are very much like
human beings, especially in one regard, and
that is tho females are very much better
and nicer than the males, and also that
when the female is bad she is worse than
the worst malen
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-06-05
AFFAIRS AFLOAr.

The City of Paris, the ocean steamer
which lately completed its first trip, cost
$500, 900. and can accommodate 1900 PCS
sengers.
HEREAFTER the boats to be carried by At
lantic steamers, instead of being made of
wood, will be made of steel, in one piece.
Wooden boats rot and are easily crushed.
Tho new boats will be built by machinery
especially made for rolling them out IN all
sizes in a single plate.
In the future every great irou-clad will
have its suite composed Of as mall feet. This
will consist of two first-class torpedo boats,
a fast gunboat ram, generally lowed, and a
very fast 200 ton "turn-about torpedo
catcher" fitted with the latest improve.
ments for destroying torpedces.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-06-05
Two Brave Southern Women.

Near Shiloh, Ga, in modest cot
tage, lives Captain Jane Smith" who
has won the title by the courage and
independence she has shown in work.
ing farm of one hundred acres. Left
on rented land with only mule, two
cows and four hogs when her brother
went to the war, she and her sister
have, out of crops of their own tillage,
supported themselves and their aged
mother, bought the farm, and built
comfortable dwelling. Rising at four
o'clock, summer and winter, they
worked field till after sunset and fed
the stock in the dark. From supper
time till ten o'clock there was a con-
slant elack and clatter of the loom,
with the humming of the wheel rising
above it. They spun and wove all the
cloth for their garments. Their broth.
err was killed in the war, but they are
now beyond danger of want.-Chicago
Tribune.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-06-05
CURRENT COMMENTS.

-CiviI-Service Reform is not dead,
but she is in four years trance
Louisville Courier-Journal.
At the end of four years Demo-
cratic rule there were fifteen Repub-
lican railway postal clerks in this city
and half dozen Democratic ones; at
this early date there are four Demo-
cratic clerks left.-Springield Repub-
lican.
Taxation becomes criminal when
ever it fosters monopoly, or when it
tends toward the concentration instead
of the diffusion of wealth, or when it
promotes tyranny and despotism in
stead of equal rights. National Econ
omist.
"A Republican exchange contains
an article headed Farmers, Think. "
This is very imprudent advice for a
Republican to give. When the farm
ers of the country begin to think to
some purpose the days of the Repub-
lican party will be numbered.-Chi-
cago Globe
Edward Atkinson says that labor
receives IS per cent. of all it pro-
duces. This would be good news to
some of the laborers in the rolling
mills about Chicago-if it were true.
But the trouble with most of Mr.. At
kinson's figures is that they accomplish
the proverbially difficult feat of lying.
Chicago Leader.
Twelve hundred men have been
laid off at the car-shops in Pullman.
They will. probably, have time to
study the tariff question and its effect
on the working-men before they go to
work again. They may also amuse
themselves by comparing ante-election
promises with post-election results
Chicago Mail.
The Standard Oil Company is
credited with an intention to absorb
the white lead trust. Perhaps the
Standard people propose to wait until
all the commodities of life are con.
trolled by trusts and then absorb all
the trusts, 50 that we may yet pay
tribute to this great corporation wher
we buy our milk, socks and hair-pins
Detroit Free Press.
Hon. John E. Russell, of Massa,
chusetts, accounts for the very genera
reduction of wages in an ingeniou:
manner. He says the protectionis
manufacturers who contributed so lib
orally to elect President Harrison have
no other way of making good theil
bank accounts. They have paid Paul
and now they are robbing Peter
PHILADELPHIA Record.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-06-05
BENJAMIN's BROTHER.
The Most Pronounced Act of Nepotism in
American History.

The Most Pronounced Act of Nepotism In
American History.
It has remained for President Harri-
son to make himself responsible for
the most pronounced act of nepotism
in the history of the Government.
General Grants record in this respect
was notable, but he never went so far
as to give an own brother an official
commission.
The appointment of Major Harrison
to Federal Marshalship is particu-
larly bold defiance of public opinion,
from the fact that the popular disap-
proval of acts of that description has
been so clearly expressed of late years.
It comes directly upon the heels of the
centennial celebration of tho inaugu-
ration of Washington, who con-
demned family appointments in ring
ing words which, just repeated, are
fresh in the ears of the people. 1t
matters not that the man was the sup
posed choice of the Republicans of
Tennessee, or that he may be we'll
fitted for the position-the President
has taken direct ground indorsing the
principle which is generally and just
ly repudiated.
His action perhaps is manifesto
ton of the independence of character
which, according to report. he has
felt himself called upon to vindicate.
1t would appear that he has shown
himself not to be afraid to do any
thing in the appointing line that suits
him. That he has placed numerous
other men in Office on account Of
previous personal relations is in itself
very prominent fact, but his nomi.
nation of his brother EN- phasizes his
tendency to error in this direction in
most marked way.
Fortunately, it is not likely that he
will break the force of the Washing.
tonian and Jefferscnian tradition. The
current of opinion is irresistibly
against him and he has weakened
himself seriously in the popular es
teem.-N. Y. World.