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Democratic messenger., 1889-10-26
Trailing tho Arnh Prnnhsis.

The Arabs have Il very certain meth
0d 81 usccriaining whether one ol
their prophets lsa true one ar false.
They organize AN army, place him al
the head oI II and make an assault on
Egypt II lac Is n true prophet lac con.
plrrS. but il he is false one he fails.
V.us fur the number of those who
hav" failed iallics To "A man with
ls"sc w.,p have embarked in tho
vn,phc! ",.si:c>>. all Of which would
lH very u.rouIslging 10 anybody but
% hpN,ii.9 Lcrvlsh y ho is not accus.
i.i."i lo making n bowling success oi
O II 0f anything. Washington
l'uat
Democratic messenger., 1889-10-26

Wife Of Arkansawycr-The doctor
says you mustn't work none for a
month.
ArKansawyer-Does her Wal. that's
n bit unhandy. comm in the crap
season: but reckon he knows what
best.
And he says you must not hunt or
fish. either"
What, The dcrncd ole fooll Why.
he don't know beans. Huh. Think ii's
goin' ter hurt fcllcr ter hunt an
fsh|--Drakc's Magazine.
Democratic messenger., 1889-10-26
Taimago on Newspapers.

Every newspaper reporter in New
York is my personal friend. have
been betrayed by about every class OF
men in tho world, but never by u
newspaper man, and believe there is
q spirit of fairness abroad in the news.
papers that is hardly 10 be found any
where else. There is no man, however
poor, il hc has been done ap injustice.
that cannot get himself set right by
the newspaper. We find a great deal
Of fault with the newspapers. Per.
haps by our own indistinctness we are
reported rs saying just what we did
not say, aud there is u regular riot Of
commas and semicolons and periods,
and We get used 10 talking about the
'blundcring printing press. Or some
times wo take up paper full of social
scandals and divorce cases, and we
talk about that filthy. scurrilous press.
but could preach whole sermon OH
the everlasting blessings Of a good
newspaper. \ good newspaper is the
grandest temporal blessing that God
has given the people Of this century.
In the first place all the people
read tho newspapers, and the news.
papers furnish the greater proportion
Of the reading to the people. They
don't read books. The old people look
for the deaths, tho young look for the
marriages. the business men read the
business and financial columns, and
those who are unemployed read the
want ads Great libraries make few
intelligent men and women, but news.
papers lift the nations into sunlight.
My idea Of good newspaper is n
mirr-y Of life itself. Some people
- because the evil Of the world
Sas well rs the good. The
reported rs well as the
will we know what TO
s.sst, or what TO reform
"a chance for discrimination
i. ~ how much space shall be given
to reports Of such things us prize
fights, but the newspaper that merely
presents the fair and the beautiful side
OF life is "A Misrepresentation. That
family is best qualified for the duties
Of life who have told TO them not only
what good there is in the world, but
what evil there is in tho world, and is
told TO select the good and reject the
evil. Minneapolis Tribune.
Democratic messenger., 1889-10-26

The hest Salv, In the world for Cuts.
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. $ Il Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter. Chrpped aands. Chilblains,
Corns. aud all Skin Erullions. and pnsi.
lively cures Piles, 7 nO pay required. II
i guaranteed 10 ga G perpeci satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price - cents per
box. For sale by =. D.coitingham Il &"
Democratic messenger., 1889-10-26

SYMPTOMS Moisture; intenco itching and
silnpinT most NJ nlrht worso by scratchinr
often hlfatl and ulcuFute. becoming very eOru.
awAVNE's OlsfMENT stops tho itchlnR AMI
llsslnN. heals ulccnltion. an ~ most ssiss's ~.
for N canis. Dr. swalne ton. fhilndeiphla'
Democratic messenger., 1889-10-26

Mrs. WRALs,w's SOOTHING sSEurshf all iways
10 usssl when children are cutting teeth. IL Tc.
licycs tho litll cTer.t itproiuoea natural
quiet sleep. aud tne little chvgub awakesas "hrght
as % button" Il ~ vFy pleasant "a taste. IL
Fo0thoa the chill sniteis he gums, ala sail pain,
rIgu afes the bOwe :. aud the b II tknown remedy
for diarIhusa, whether HIi.inT ir,n teetting 0r
Democratic messenger., 1889-10-26

Young Wife lin boarding house TO hus.
bandl-See. George, havo washed out u
couple of handkerchiefs this morning.
and saved 10 cents laundry.
George lenthusiastieaIlyl-You are a
iiitlo treasure. am going right out
aow and buy an extra cigar. Economy
Is wealth. st Paul Pioneer PresA
Democratic messenger., 1889-10-26
Truth aud ra,.s,,oo,,.

Truth is naturally so acceptable TO
man, so charming in herself, that 10
mako falsehood 10 received wo are
compelled 10 dress il UP in the snow
white robes Of truth-,.s. in passing
baso coin. it must have the impress OF
tho good ego il will pass current. De
ception, hypocrisy and Discrimination
arc. when practiced, direct conpli
ments 70 tho power VI truth. Once u
Week.
Democratic messenger., 1889-10-26
Ecsemn. Iiehy. scaly. skin Tor,are..

kcxemn. Itchy. scniy. skin Tortnres.
The simple application OF "SwAINK's OiNT-
MEST." without any internal medicine, will
cure any case of letter. SALT Rhelim. Hing.
worms Piles. Itch. Sors, Pimplcs, Eczema. all
Rcnly. Itchy skin Erupti0ns. no matter how
obstinate Of long standing. u II potent. effcc.
tive aud cosis hut n tribe.
Democratic messenger., 1889-10-26
You Coming II
Alt | Philadelphia Dc |
IF so

BE sure to visit 1888 Chestnut
street directly opposite the
u. S. Mint.
Here you can see the finest
line OF Clothing obtainable.
1t comes direct t from the
Worlds centre of Fashion
London.
Democratic messenger., 1889-10-26
PIERCE OF BUSINESS !!!
# SHORTHAND,
COLLEGE '..;;; ;;:;;; ;;;;;,. =.
Chestnut St.,

Second Third aud
Fourth Floors.
PHILADELPHIA
Morning. Afternoon and Night Sessions.
Twcntyfifth collegiate year begins Tuesday.
September z iSsg.
Twelve hundred and sixty-nine O2fg) stud
ents last year. Early application necessary.
Send for enrolment blank.
Technical knowledge qualifying for business
engagements. Full instruction for commcr-
cal and general business vOcations. Also short
hand and typc-writing.
A faculty Of morc than a score OF practical
mon who have practiccd what they teach.
BOokkocpors out of counting houses teach
ing bookkeeping lawyers teaching law and
business forms successful high school princt-
rails teac0ing English branches law reporters
teaching shorthand and typc-writing, etc..ctc.
'.This institution has been exceptionally for
tunatc In the success Of tho students who have
graduated thcrefrOm.
ofiicc open all Summer for the enrolment
~ students.
Announcements, etc. sent when requested.
Visitors always welcome. Address.
THOMAS MAY PElRcE. NJ. A.,
Principal and Founder.
Democratic messenger., 1889-10-26
4ottIs ana Htstaarants.
ST. ELMO HOTEL.
Nos. 3I7 & 3Io Arch Street,
PHILADELPHIA.
Rates Reduced to So per Day

The travelling public will find at this
Hotel the same liberal provision for their
comfort. II is located in the immediate
centres ofbusiness and places of amuse-
ment and the different railway depOts, as
well as all parts of the city are easily ac-
ccssible by street cars constantly passing
the doors. II offers special inducements
TO those visiting the city for business or
pleasure. JOS. VI. FEGER,
feb. l2-ly. Proprietor
Democratic messenger., 1889-10-26
$500

A stylish Lo:don Made Fall
Ovcrcoat. the like Of which
you could not equal to order
under S25.oo.
Democratic messenger., 1889-10-26
St2.OO

A handsome London Made
Suit not matched anywhere,
except to order, at S25 90.
Democratic messenger., 1889-10-26

sas ~h. iskss hsl ~ fihs g's,.s X ... lss.A
Shni. we start NOt IN this business,
sss.i.ff Mair q. rasu 81 aiti - stnfssN Ne
a. sianr sisny vui sisit 80 " ysu dni tse3 sn'
atdi - - ~ fgts Isfi = 10 t'Hits W.
isks h.il y.a 90 b. -iir - ~ - F''t - sscna
tla ssun = tfssd nt..ai.f..i-t ~ 80
l-ssI - safh band i,tai itt 80 silA trisst
fs.h fhasiasis rrafslssi si. ani's q -taai. n ths
Hifs tfs4ains esff knewa Affnts
~sais il-ssi tr - agiHis Ans .ne fss
ls. ssiis iissif ttrht--if - 30
lalkns nrsss. NhssFt shsea stfff ns saiie - lnf-
ehass An.ais sflffs eiih tafstiy htst
lr0ss kassu traf fnfs weftsf ATsuit afs
naklaa estnnss lss ssaks nuh iqi ssasht,
fuli aIslnli ana tffefs gtpes
i ilT ~ efh isftssst ass e sifs - -
f4nif iiiss. ilAs ati tffasssis Anst fHa Asf" si'
a.. o. stf tsss it a
sItisss fftts a 80. Attt afss sttse
Democratic messenger., 1889-10-26

A pair Of Thompson's Patent
Cut English Cashmere Trou-
scrs. The same quality OF
fabrics will cost you $500 to
5000 elsewhere.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-04-18
A TERRIFIC STORM.
It Causes Much Damage in Pennsylvania, Ohio
and Maryland.

1t Causes Guch Damage in Pennsylvania, Ohio
and Maryland
PITTsBUBa, April IA heavy thunder,
wind and hail storm visited portiOn5 of
western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and
Maryland today, doing considerable dam
age. At Elk Garden, Md, fash of
lightning instantly killed John Wetzell, a
farmer, and two horses. At Franklin
Pa, large iron tank, containing three
thousand barrels of naptha, was struck
and destroyed At Mesontown, Penn,
the roof of the new public school build
ing was lifted off, plate glass Windows
broken aDd store fronts blown IN. The
storm was accom- panied by hail. Az
Stubensville, Ohio, hail stones as large
as eggs fell, breaking many windows. In
this city there was heavy thunder storm
and large hail.sJones fell but there was
no serious damage.
WHEELING, W. Va, April 12.-At st.
Clairsville, Ohio, the roof of Murd lugh's
mill was tossed fifty yards into vacant
lot, and several large plate glass windows
in the court house were broken. AT
Powhatan, Ohio, the storm struck Harm
brooks three story brick building
and the roof blown off. 1t landed Gu
Glffeu, Bean d Co.'s drug store, a frame
building, almost crushing it by its weight,
and damaged the contents cOnsiderably y,
Mr.. Coleman, who was in the third
story of Thornbrook's building, was blown
cut into the street and badly jdjured.
TIE roof of the Ohio River railroad depot
WAS blown off and the building caught
fire, but the flames we're soon extinguished
Many ohimueys and windows were dam
aged.
WHEELING, April l2.-This evening
fierce thunder storm prevailed, and som
good sized hail stones fell. barn be
longing to Challes Adolph, across tn
river, was struck and burned, with it
contents, including live stock.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-04-18

5 and 3 cent pieces was discont;nr.,
the act of February u, 1888. An 49,
passed in 1865 providing for the ~.
of a Scent piece composed Of !, 41h
cent. of copper and 25 per cent OF =; p
On May 6, 1886, an act was appro v'C''
authorize the coinage of the nrs.s.l :
cent piece of the weight of II 1e a.-
and composed OF rs per cent. of sosu gu
and 20 per cent of nickel. This eo;Ip ps
made the legal tender for 81.
1t is estimated that there are s.a,
existence somewhere floating abont !.
country, pinched up in old stockin,. o
in the hands of curiosity collectors
100 100000 OF the old-fashioned oos os
cents, and about 12O,000,0O0 of co sE
nickel cents, nearly 500,o00,OOO n Fy N
present issue of bronze pennies, 251oo
600 of nickel 3 cent pieces, ana NY,
20o,000,000 of nickel 5-cent pieces =.
total value of these outstanding MI,
coins is put in round numbers az $s0 nv
600. Fir
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-04-18

Thankful hated so; and "a Thankful was
a-ihin king Of her sins, and sheddin' tears
over the hardness of her heart, the door
of the setting room opening into the hall
opened sotily,-and in walked Aun:
Miraudy--aJ natural as life!
Ste had on her back black bombazlne
dress, with its muttonleg sleeves, her
deeu-worked collar, and blue and white
checked linen apron, and Thankful could
see, as plain as day. her gold beads shin
ing in the fire light. She had on her
black fore top bound round her forehead
with narrow bit of velvet, aud she had
on the very identical things that she wore
the night she died. She looked straight
at Thankful, (9ho was too frightened
to stir) as though she were about to
speak, but changed her mind; then she
went straight to the pictev of the snip
and turned it partly round 30 that
Thankful plainly saw the brown paper
pasted across the picter's back, and she
seemed TO be searching for something
and that was che last that Thankful
knew.
When Thankful came TO it was broad
daylight; she shook herself together and
vent out into the kitchen where old
Euuice was stun PIN round, getting
breakfast, aud told her what she had
seen. Che old woman laughed and said
il was bad dream; but Thankful knew
better. so after breakfast she mustured
up courage and went into the setting
room, and turned round the picter as
aunt Mirandy had done, and there in the
brown paper pasted across the back of
the picter was a slit, and out OF IL was
sticken' folded document, tied with
tape and sealed with red wax. Thankful
knew at once that il was the missing
will; so Timothy hitch up and they went
to the lawyers in Watertown aud he said
it was aunt Miran1y's last Will and Tesla
meut, that he had drawn up 10 years be-
fore; and aunt Mirandy had bought It
home the afternoon before she died.
Wher the will was probated Thankful
found herself heir TO the farm and $4,000
ia money tout at per cent iust mort
cages and that ought TO keep any gal
harnsome. / got 800 for being always
civil and obleegin' TO the old lady; Mir
audy got book. The Young Lady's
Guide to Politeness," and a calico dress,
Now don't try to explain this 'ere;
I've al ways thought that Thankful was
urthmluRy lot from NuIu sue uSSu w
walk in her sleep; and thing on night
that Aunt Mirandy died. Thankful being
worried about the storm, and when she
fell asleep she must have gone on one of
her "walk5," and | presume she went
down into her aunt's room and got tt e
will and hid it where she found it, that's
my idee Of it. II 1t was a dream, it was
mighty convenient one for II provided
Thankful with good snug home.
When | went home at the age of 90,
Thankful was well married to the man of
her choice; she had two likely children, a
boy and gal Goth as pretty as pinks
one was named "Jabe' after me, and the
other Hannah after poor mother.
Mirandy was living with her pa, aud
the neig hbors told me the two of 'em eft
like sixty"
"Wel, I'm thirsty" said Uncle Jabe;
"come, boy, and let's 20 and get some OF
my nice orange cider"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-04-18
a Second Robins 9 y .Nlusne.

A curious story has been told by pa,
Lee, who accompanied, as natursg.i
recent expedition to the South pa
ocean. Years ago the Ecuador gogs,.
ment planted convict colony on Cbs..
island, one of the Galapagos group. ~.
conylcts revolted, killed the governo, ny
csce ped, leaving behind pigs, cattle n,
keys and horses. Since that time M Il.
was thought to live there, and at Cbsth,r
lslauo, another of the group, the eypm-
ing party we're told that Charles isis,,
was entirely deserted. They were, tbs.
fore, rather surprised when they VISITED
Charles island to come upon man ns,,
ly naked, carrying pig an his back. r,
was quite RS surprised as they, and ys.,,
first in great fear, but finally they on
hun to talk. His hair and beard Ss3
grown to great length, and he had los, m
notion of time. He said that some yssr
before he had come from Chatham islss3
with party in search OF a certain
valuable moss; that he had deserted ri,
companions, who had gone of without
him, and since that time he had been
alone on the island. He had lived on
fruits and herbs, and captured wild cat
tie by setting traps for them, killed them
with spear made by tying his poke,
knife to stick, and from their hides
made hut. He was glad TO see msg
again aad asked 70 be taken back 10
Chatham island, which was granted VI
course.-CasselPs journal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-04-18
Public and Private Honesty
IndIannp0lis JlnrnaI

We have heard a great degl, ia recent
times, about the corruption Of politics
and the dishonesty OF government Off
cials Recent defalc9tions in New York,
Pittsburg and this city are s sufficient re-
putation OF the common assumption
that private business is conducted much
more honestly than public. The entire
history of governments would hardly
furnish a parallel TO these defulcatioas.
The fact Is, the government takes the
fewest possible risks in the management
of it's business. All its agents and Off
ers who receive, disburse or handle money
are required to givs bonds. They are
required TO report regularly, and their
books and accounts are examined fire.
ouently and AZ unexpected times. If a
government otficer is found short, ne is
Immediately called to account, and, if a
defaulter, he and his bondsmen are prose
cuted to the bitter Ell q. The government
never compromises felony, condones =
fraud or lets up on q defaulter 1t pur-
sues delinquent official and his bonds
men to the verge of the grave. This Is
right. Ii -hould be so in private ana cor
porAtiou affairs. This country is sadly in
need of a higher standard Of honesty.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-04-18
1.-THE STREET CAR STRIKE.
An Unsuccessful Attempt to Raise the Strike
No Trouble Followed

An Unsuccessful Attempt to RAISE the Strike
No Trouble Followed
MINNEAPoLIs, April 12.-The street ci
company made its first formal attempt to
raise the strike at l O'Clock this after.
noon. The move was made at the Fourth
avenue car barns, special detail Of
polic- luen was on hand to ride in the car
and zee that order was kept. Presiden.
Lowry and Manager Frederick drove 70
the spot in carriage 10 see tina first
wheel move. The car proceeded on its
way, but had not gone twenty feet before
it was stopped by the men, the horses
unhitched and the car showed back in The
barn. The policemen on the car made
no attempts TO arrest anyone.
Shortly before O'Clock this Afternoon
as the Fourth avenue car was on its way
back, it was surrounded by huge and
excited crowd. Finally some one set
brake on the rear platform and stopped
IT, At this juucture a squad of mounted
police dashed out of an alley from the
central police sGatiop, and rushed at full
speed into the crowd, with clubs drawn,
Once in the center of the crowd they ar
rested three men and retreated. The
crowd were constantly increasing and
getting very violent. To make
matters worse, number OF express
vagons, filed with strikers, drove 10
front of cars and succeeded in making
complete blockade. 4 driver of car
finally unlocked his horses and went Of
amid the cheers of the crowd, leaving the
car standing on the track. little ats'
another car on Washington, while on
its way back, was blockaded b!
two wood carts which were dropped
on the corner of Washington and Henne
pin. The driver became disgusted, and
unhitchlng his horses, drove of. The
situation was getting serious. A great
many stones had been thrown, and the
excitement ran at fever heat. Three
mounted policemen charged upon the
crowd, throwing down several people and
injnring number. Several arrests were
made this time and one man unmereltuly
dubbed bp six or seven policemen Al
attempt to move the cars was thel
abandoned, and the crowd became less
demonstra,ive and gradually thinned oa'
leaving two cars on the track, IDu'
ended the day in which Lowry prophe'iea
he would have all the cars running %
every line before night.
ST. PAUL, April 1.-THE stre't oa'
strike extended from Minneapolis TO th'
city this afternoon, when all the men e.
cept those on the cable lines went out
The cause OF the strike is the same q
that at Minneapolis. The men object %
reduction of twenty five per CEN 70
their wages, which has been ordered
Everything is quiet.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-04-18
AT THE MATINEE.

The prices were heavy, my pin-money lght'
But struggled my pride 70 snodnei al.
And I cheerfuily cambered up fight after hight
Aud sat where the wall shut me IN on my right
And the ceiling obstructed my view.
Iheard faint sound like the scrape OF bow
And knew that the orchestra played.
A silence expectant-- and somewhere below
] knew that a SCENE that never shoulu khC"
Was attractige,Y, grandly arrayed'
A voice goalcd upward from regions afar
In words never destined for me-
An echo of plaudts--a murmur. jar
And knew that thu audience welcomed a sIar
was wholly unable to see.
looked at the wall raising placidly near
studied the posts, one by one
Gazed a. be ads IN a phalanX ana bonnets IN t'er-
Till a stir and a rustic saluted my ear,
And / knew that the drama was done.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-04-18
BLACK WITH BOOMERS.

Oklahoma's Border Swarming With Lana
Seekers.
WICHITA, Kan, April l2.--Msj. bsfA''
arrived here last night from OkIahoms
aud reports that the soldiers are not eqaal
20 the task OF keeping the boomers
They slip into the country, and conosa
themselves so effectualy in the Eoou'
that the scouts cannot find them. Ever!
station on the Santa Fe road is guafoeO
and only those having permits are a.
lowed to get off the trains. The ooiuS'
is black with boomers awaiting the open
ing of the country. Many Of them are ID
very destitute circumstances.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-04-18
AUcayy Assignment.

LANCASTER, Pa, April l2.-George
Calder, prominent cotton manufacturer
of this city proprietor of the Fulton
Cotton mill. assigned today. Liabilities
about $4,000, assets may reach $50,
GEO. of winch not more than $50, eco vii
be for general creditors.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-04-18
AFTER A PARDON.
A Brother Of Prisoner Neebe Securing & hAl'
OF Signatures.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, April 12-Loui' n.
Neebe, of Chicago, is in the city, sscuflls
signatures of members of the gen
erRl assembly to petition ~
the pardon of his brother, Oscar W. heeO''
who is serving fifteen years sen5spV,,
i'll Joliet for completely in the no.,1 -
Hqymerket massacre. The PetllIio,D
which he will present to Governor H. 4.
are unusually strong, being signed "
some of the best known lawyers, MI
listers aud other public men d
the state, Among the signers are Unl's-
States Senator Farwe1, Congressssslla- o..
Mason, Mayor Roche and EK-Aa! I,
Harrison. There are over SIX th0usaNN
signatures in all.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-04-18
4 Lnckr Pensinner

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The pen .,oI
office, today, allowed claim OF fl4y@
arrears pension 70 Philip Flood. ths 4
o vance was made for blindness cona's'
ed IN service.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-04-18

KANSAS CRY, April l0-Pond & vii
mers failed today. Liabilities, $4,000
assets, $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-08
IMPROVING BALTIMORE's WATERWAY.

baltimore, oct THE annual meeting of fhe Board
Of Trade of Baltimore held this afternoon PRES!
dent Frank FrlcRs report says that the channel TO
the port of Baltimore Is perfected far the present
stage of expenditure and development be carried.
-Four hundred feet I'm width throughout with un form
depth OF twenty feet at low mean tide. except
the Fort McIenry channel. which is $50 feet wide.
with an anchorage basin of 800 feet in width. the
channel Is open 10 the largest steamers
The cost Of keeping this great waterway clear 4,
estimated at from $4,000 to $4,000 per annum.
Captain Tutte, in his annual report. has asked Con
gress for 100000 for the Patapsco River. with a
view 10 widening the channel to 600 feet
These officers were elected for the ensuing year:
President. Frank Frlck; vcc-pi sidents James Cdr'y
COale. Joseph H. Rieman. William II PcrOt. David h.
Bartlett; treasurer. John Il. Sccmuller: secretary
George Il. Jackson, ami twenty four dlTcctors