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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-11-29
A POSTUM ORCHARD.
The Queer Industry Established by .
Georgia Farmer.

The Queer Industry Established by .
Georgia Farmer.
A few miles west of Griffin is the
home of William Throckmorton. Mr..
1hrockmorton is the proprietor of the
most unique and remunerative farm in
Georgia 1t is the Lime Creek Pos.
sum Farm"
On the very crest of well-wooded
hill is comfortable cottage surrounded
by beautiful shade trees. At the foot
of the hill is pretty branch running
through the very center of ten acre
persimmOn grove inclosed within a
high board fence. The persimmon
trees are interspersed with a quantity
of old hollow trees and hollow logs
planted in the ground.
1t was in the early afternoon when
we arrived, and to the uninitiated the
farm appeared to be an immense fruit
orchard bearing an oblong whitish sort
of fruit hanging from the dead limbs of
the trees by long, black stem. But
appearances were deceptive. 1t was
not fruit. but between seven and eight
hundred possums taking their after
noon siesta.
The possum, when desiring to take a
nap. simply climbs the most convenient
tree, walks out on limb. wraps his
tail one and half times around, and
swings his body out into space. His
legs and feet are drawn close in to his
body and his head drawn up between
his shoulders until it forms an almost
perfect ball, and appears to be great
pear covered with white fur.
The sun was slowly setting below
the distant pine mountains and we
were still gazing at the queer objects
in amused wonder when a half dozen
little possums emerged from the pocket
of their mother. ran up her tail aud
commenced playing on the limb above.
In a few minutes this marsupial
stretched her head and then her four
feet out. She swung herself once or
twice, grabbed her tail with her FORE
paws and climbed up it to the limb.
which she caught with her claws, I'M
twisted her tail and pulled it up.
Hardly had she balanced herself when
the half dozen young ones climbed into
her pocket and were hid from view.
She then climbed down the tree.
While this was going on, more than
seven hundred others had awakened
and were coming down from the trees.
Reaching the ground. each one made
for the creek, drank, and then ran up
the hill to pen in which they were to
be fed.
They were of all sizes. Some would
barely weigh a half pound, while
others would tip the scales at thirty.
The possum, when hungry, utters a
sound which is cross between new
and a moan. Over seven hundred pos
sums were together so thick that the
ground could not be seen between
them. and the small ones had been
forced upon the backs of the larger.
All were uttering this peculiar sound.
Atlanta Constitution.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-11-29
GENIUS AND CRIME,
A Mental ID sease characterized by a Total
Absence OF DelusiOns.

~
Absence OF DelusiOns.
While it is fully recognized by med
ical men that genius and insanity are
sometimes curiously intertwined in the
same person. or are displayed in close
ly connected members of the same fam
lily, it is not so easy to trace the connec-
ton between these mental conditions and
those sinful or criminal acts which are
apt TO be committed by persons so Or
ganized. The medical profession rec
ognizes forms of affection or moral in
sanity in which the capacity to govern
the emotions is in allegiance In this
phase of mental disease a marked fea-
ture is the absence of decisions; hence
the conflict of opinion between the med
ical and lega: aspects which often arises
where the question of criminality has
TO e taken into consideration.
A person is often tried and condemned
by the law. but is exonerated and pro-
tected by medical judgment which is
permitted to supesede legal judgment.
Thus the condemned criminal escapes
the gallows, becomes an object OF pity
and commseration. is protected by and
at the expense of the State, and saved
hencefOrth from further harm 20 HIM
self or others. He may have been
nay, indeed often is-a person OF the
highest talent, or genius.
Rev. William Dodd. a canon OF the
church, the unfortunate English divine
who was executed on the 9th Of June,
1777, for forgery, after trial at the Ola
Bailey, is an instance of the in -utfi-
cheney of the law acting apart from
medical judgment, which unfortunately
in those days had not acquired the
authority it now possesses. In our
day. where doubt exists. the law leans
to the side Of mercy. that quality which
is twice blessed"
Where the acts of the subject of NOR
al mania are criminal, the question OF
his responsibility is settled with much
difficulty, even when, as in such cases,
every opportunity of investigation is af-
fOrded. How much more difficult, then,
must it lie to arrive at right judg-
ment in those cases of moral mania
where the acts are sinful, but not GRIM
inal The law does not come to his
rescue. He is not the subject of delu-
sions, yet his acts are the acts OF mad
ness. not badness" He may inflict on
himself the punishment of degradation
and ruin, and lifelong misery on those
previously near anG dear to him. He
bears the scsrn OF former friends, and
in his lucid intervals feels it keenly.
But when the impulse is on him moth
inc but the absolute control of others
is sufficient to chec! his wayward ca
reer. The influence of religion may
have some weight on him, but unlor-
tunately it is too frequently the case
that the strongest faith is inadequate
to stay the downward course.
Men are apt to Judge their fellow
men uncharitably, and 10 deal harshly
with them, believing them 10 be capa-
BILE of exercising restraint over them
selves, while all the time nothing short
of enforced restraint and medical treat
ment can avail.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-11-29
President Garfield's Physician.

DR.. D. Hayes Agnew, OF Phlladel-
phia, who was one of President Gar
fields consulting physicians after inc
shooting. is now seventy-one years olo
By reason of his age and undouo'eu
ability he stands at the head OF .n0
Philadelphia medical fraternity nc
has never sought honors-they nave
invariably come to him. Dr. Agiie"
is the fraukest of men-he rea1v
carries his heart on his sleeve. lli'
charges are remarkably small VI
one occasion a patent called to pay n.'
bill with a roll of greenbacks amount
ing to 1000, expecting to hama ,Io
doctor the whole of it. Imagine No
surprise when he was told tnat %.
would settle the account. Ii paVi0n'
is in temporary financial straits VI
really poor DR.. Agnew would mu0A
rather not be paid at all.-Epoch'
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-11-29
Not a Matter of Choice.

Aunty-I can not understand Nv
girls act the way they do nowauay~ o
It's simply awful. You spent w" d
months at Newport last summer a.. -
during that time you were engag0u "
half dozen different men.
Sweet Girl-But Aunty, wna' o.. ~
could doP I'd hardly get engageu ~
one young man before his Vaca''o ~
would be over, and he'd have " 81 T.
back to the city, and that's the wa ;,,v
went. 1t was horrid. 7. "eeA'''
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-11-29
AN INTERESTING RELIC.
Reproduction of the First Paper Ev,
Published In Chicago.


Published in Chicago.
Mr.. F. H. Taylor. Jr., of Chicago,
who edited in 1888 the first and small
est newspaper ever published in this
city, has issued from memory dupli-
cate of that sheet. This little four
page paper is less than FIVE inches
long and little more than three inches
wide, and is called the New Ark.
MIR. Taylor says on the first page of
this issue: This little newspaper is a
duplicate in size and appearance, as
near as my memory serves me. 1t was
in my fathers garnet that l published
a little newspaper when but boy, on
the corner of Canal and Van Buren,
streets, in 1888. l built my press of
wood and my stick out of a tin soda
powder box" Further on he says: Il
would not begrudge $50 for the original
copy of this duplicate"
The recent copy of the New Ark
contains some interesting information
about early Chicago. 1t says: The
first steamboat built in Chicago was
the George W. Dole. The second was
the James P. Allen. They were both
built by Captain Chase. The first
propeller built in Chicago was the In
dependence. She was built by Captain
Avery, and was taken to Lake Super
ior before the canal was built. She
was taken overland on ways.
1.-The first upper-cabin steamboat
that came to Chicago was the steamer
Great " Western. 1t was built by Cap
tain Walker"
The first man hanged in Chicago
was a murderer named Stone. The
first tavern in this city was the old
Green Tree tavern. on the west side of
the river, corner of Lake and Canal
streets. The second was the old Man
sion House, on South Market street,
between Lake and Randolph.
A. d. Taylor was the architect and
builder of the first brick church erected
in this city. 1t stood on the north side
of the river. In 1884 there was an
old burying ground between Wabash
avenue and the lake shore. There was
a time when. for distance of a quar-
ter of mile along the shore. collins
could be seen projecting one or two
feet beyond the bank.
The American was the first Wing
newspaper published in Chicago. 1t
was edited by a Mr.. Stewart John
G. Calhoun published the first Demo-
cratic newspaper, which afterward
passed into the hands of John Went
worth.
Philo Carpenter was proprietor of
the first drug store in the village,
Captain w. Church organized the first
military company, and John c. Hog
gon was the first postmaster. Old
Squire Howe was the first Justice of
the peace. A Mr.. Marsh owned the
first pork and beef packing establish
ment. Frink & Walker organized the
first omnibus line. The first black
smith-shOp was on the southeast corner
of Clark and Randolph streets. The
next was on West Randolph street,
between Water and Canal. 1t was run
by P. w. Gates, who af;erward founded
the Eagle foundry, on Canal street.
The first railroad was the Galena. 1t
was strap rail then.
Arson A. Taylor had the first gov
eminent contract to carry United States
mail from Chicago to Peru. Ill. He
also built the first bridge in this city.
The second was drawbridge across
Clark street. News.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-11-29
A Question Of Taste.

Jones-I hear that your cousin Emily,
who is such a beautiful young girl, is
engaged to be married to an ugly old
man who is not rich.
Smith-Well, in one respect he has
decided advantage over Emily.
ain what respect is thatp"
He has a great deal better taste
than she has" Texas Siftings.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-11-29

mo woman is educated" says
critic. "who is not equal to the success
full management OF a family" When
you see a man leave his club at 9 o. m.
and run all the way home, you may be
sure his wife is highly educated.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-11-29
Begging in the Orient.

Beggary throughout the East Is =.
thriving profession. There are guilds
of beggars, besides the numerous COM
munities of dervishes. who are semi
religious mendicants. Many families
have been beggars for generations. and
are mendicants from choice. Some of
these professional beggars are actually
wealthy. Four-and-twenty years ago
the writer well remembers a case. The
Chief Beggar Che title was not con-
ferred in derision) gave his daughter
in marriage to substantial farmer
The girls dowry consisted of two free
hold houses, the rooms of which were
entirely filled with dry pieces of bread,
and the sale of these begged crusts SUBJ
sequently realized considerable sum,
being disposed of as food for cattle. It
must be remembered that in the East
there is no organized charity. that most
Mussulmans are exceedingly charitable,
many giving away fifth and some
even a third of their income. Under
such circumstances it is not to be won
dered at that the professional beggar
thrives. Good Words.
1t may seem singular to you,"
says New York florist, .but L We been
keeping a record for these twenty
years past. and have found that nine
murderers out OF ten are ardent admir-
ers OF flowers. and IN at of them prefe,
daisies or lilies"
PIN AND POINT.
TO rule ones anger is we'll; to
prevent it is better. Edwards.
Charity covers a multitude of sins.
and keeps them warm and healthy.
Life.
-Ihe more a man becomes wrapped
up in himself the chillier he gets
Oil City Blizzard.
Silence as to man and his deeds
viii 90 more to extinguish him than
columns OF abuse. -Yonkers Gazette.
The man who is in the hands Of
ms friends as rule keeps their hands
pretty full.-Ol City Derrick.
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Orange Blossoms for Brides.

The emblem may have been Occa-
sionally worn by European brides ever
since the time of the crusades; but the
general adoption of orange blossoms
for brides is comparatively modern
practice, probably at first adopted be-
cause the orange flower was rare and
costly, and it has always been the
practice to be expensive at weddings.
The orange blossoms were found ap-
prOpriate and suitable, the sentiment
under which it was used by the Sar-
acens was approved. and it became the
fashion for brides to wear orange bios
SONS, The orange fruit was brought
to England as early as 1890, but it was
q long time before there was really any
cultivation of the orange. The tree is
supposed by many to have been
brought into England by Sir Walter
Raleigh, and the statement is made
that it was not adopted from the Sar-
acens. but probably from Inoia, or at
least from the far East. 1t owed its
adoption at first from the fact that it
was both rare and scented flower,
and was introduced without any refer
ence to it's OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Magazine.
-Garrick was once accosted on the
street in London by man in rags with
"Halloa, Garrick, don't you know
me?" 81 do not" replied the actor.
Strange said the tattered man, 1--WE
acted together at the Drury Lane
Theater." impossible" replied Gar
eick; Sin what playP" In Hamlet
| took the part of the cock. and crowed
three times behind the curtain
"A mec,..oo has been lately adopted
for destroying organic matter in toxi-
Geological analyses. 1t consists of oxi-
dizing the organic matter by warming
with nitric acid, and alternately pass
ing in nitrogen dioxide and oxygen.
The advantages claimed for this pro-
cess are that the oxidation takes place
rapidly and quietly, thus avoiding the
risk of loss of fluid from humping, etc.
The reagents can be easily prepared in
state of purity. They may be quickly
volatilized by heating on the water
bath; and furthermore, while securing
complete oxidation, no loss of volatile
metals can occur.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-11-29

Irrigation has raised the valuo -,
some California land from 81 an aoi'
$500 per foot
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-29

nRUGGIST-Norwe examined drug
IL gist, with experience as pharmacist and
chemist, wants situation. Address T. 159,
Globe
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Tor SAI.E-Cigar stand and temperance
i pool room cheap for cash if taken at
once. Inquire at 1852 Dakota av. 1929
DOR SALE-One of The best paying lunch
Il counters in st. Paul. Call at 90 East
Seventh st. $3.50
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PrODosaIs for Field Seeds.

UNITED STATES INDIAN SERVICE, CHEYENNE
RIVER AGENCY, ID. r.. Jan. %, 1SS9.-Seaied
proposals. Endorsed Proposals for Field
Seeds and addressed to the undersigned
at Fort Bennett Dag., win be received at
this agency until one O'Clock of February
10, 1889, for furnishing for and delivering
at the Cheyenne River Agency. $50 bushels
of seed potatoes, .035 bushels of seed oats.
3O3 bushels of seed corn and $50 bushels of
seed wheat.
CERTIFIED CHECKS.
Each bid must be accompanied by a certi-
fed check on some United States depository
for at least per cent of the amount of
the proposal which check or draft viii be
forfeited to the United States in case any
bidder or bidders receiving an award shall
fail to promptly execute a contract with
good and sufficient sureties: otherwise 20
be returned to the bidder.
For further information apply to the
undersigned
CHARLES f. McCHESNEY.
United States Indian Agent
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-29

DR.. E. G. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT
MENT, a guaranteed specific for Hysteria
Dizziness, Commissions, Fits, Nervous Neu
ralgia Headache, Nervous Prostitution caused
by the use of alcohol or tobacco, Wakeful-
ness, Mental Depression, Softening of the
Brain resulting i'll insanity and leading TO
misery. decay and death, Premature Old Age,
Baroness, Loss of Power in either sex, In;
voluntary Losses and Sperp1a toThea caused
by oyer-exertion of the brain, seIf-abuse or
over-indulgence, Each box contains one
months treatment. 81 box, or six boxes
for So, sent by mail prepaid on receipt of
price.
WE GUARANTEES SIX BOXES
To cure any case With each order received
by us tor six boxes, accompanied with $5.
we will send the purchaser our written guar
antee to refund the money il the treatment
does not effect cure. Guarantees issued
only by Hippier & Collier, the open all-night
druggists, corner Seventh and Sibley streets,
st. Paul, MINI.
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MONEY TO LOAN AT current rates, on
1fl real estate security. T. FL. Dyer, 149
and $50 East Third ST. 1881
MI ONEY TO LOAN-6, 6l2. and s per
WI cent A. N Elliott, Al East Fourth st.
1912
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LOYIENT-Situation wanted by
II young man of any kind; age twenty
three LILO Globe
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d O8MS--For rent two front rooms suita-
II BILE for doctors, dressmakers, etc, in
Rogers & King block, corner Seventh and
Cedar SITS. Apply to A. FL Rogers, Room Il
Chamber of Commerce 1929
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-29

Il EMPLOYMENT wanted by young man
H twenty years old; writes good hand and
is willing to work; good reference given. AID.
dress E. j.. Globe. 5
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SITUATIONS WANTED.
eInale.

A TTENDANT-A lady of education and
IA refinement would like situation in 9
physicians Office as an attendant; moderate
wages expected. Address 1O5 Globe.
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SITUATIONS WANTED.


KkEEPER-Wanted, set of books to
ID keep during forenoon by an A No. l
bookkeeper. Address 20, Court Block.
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HORSES AND CARRIAGES

Eyervbody looks in SUNDAYS GLOBE for
-Veiy Rooms to Let
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EMPLOYMENT-Y married man de-
IL sires employment in any capacity. Has
experience in Office work; city references.
Address w lS1, Globe. 5
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TOOK-First-class either meat or pastry,
dress Mrs K, 472 Temperance st. city.
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EARMER-Wanted position on farm by a
l. married man; can handle stock or grain
to perfection. Address j. T. Powers st.
Paul =. o, 3
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Con business chance" look in SUN
VI DAYS GLOBE, the great Want me-
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lTOUSEWORK-Si wanted at once
IL by neat German girl experienced in
general Homework; good reference. $50
Bantil ST. )
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nRUG CLERk-A young man (Scandina
~ vlan), who has worked tTo years in
drug store, wants situation to finish learning
trade; will work for low wages. Address X
1873 Globe 6
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CLERK-Young man who has had some
~ experience in the fruit and commission
business wishes employment; good refer.
ences Address P l., 6S7 Prebel st. 5
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~ DID, wants place in restaurant to learn
cooking. Address NJ. Abend, 76l Blair ST.,
St PAIL
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NOOK-A girl experienced in cooking
" wants situation in first-class family; good
references 1856 Banfill st. 6
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MINNESOTA MORTGAGE LOAN
NI Companv-Loan from $40 upward on
furniture, pianos, horses, wagons, etc, with
out REMOVAL also on warehouse receipts,
diamonds and gold watches j. S. Mackey,
manager. Room Ia, First National bank build
ing. st. Paul. and Room z Mackey-Legg
block, Minneapolis. 25O*
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-29

DAD DEBTS COLLECTED, bills and
ID notes put in judgment; attachments and
garnishees made on shortest possible notice;
money to loan on negotiable papers; horses
carriages furniture, etc. F. J.. Draper & Co.,
43Q Wabasha ST., northeast corner Of Seventh
st. 17-47
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WHERE WANTS
CAN BE LEFT
FOR
INSERTION IN THE GLOBE:

LYONS & TICKNOR, Druggists. 707 East
] Th1rd street. corner Bates.
CONGER BROS, Druggists, $40 University
avenue corner Virginia.
MOUNTS g. SAWYER, Grocers, corner Ash
land avenue and Dale street.
Az. WILKES, Druggist, 759 and 761 West
Seventh street.
BERKMAN & CO., 422 Dakota avenue.
j.. FOX, 1872 Rice street.
GEO. SHEPPARD, 691 Reaney street.
FRANK L. OSBURG, 178 Western avenue.
.. Fl. HAYES, AL West Seventh street.
F. VAN DUNE, Druggist, e2s East Sew
enth street.
HIPPLER & COLLYER, Druggists, 1919 East
Seventh street.
JOHN FURLoNG GROCERY COMPANY.
40 jackson street.
WILKES PHARMACY, Seven Corners.
M. D. MERRILL. Books and Stationery, 442
Broadway.
HELLER's PHARMACY, corner Tenth and
st. Peter streets.
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M ONEY LOANED on all kinds OF per-
1fI sonal property, household furniture,
horses ETC.; also on diamonds and jewelry;
cohlmercial paper discounted. Security
Loan Co., 325 Jackson ST. j. e. Flanagan
manager 1929
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MUSICAL.

DIANO TUNING, 81; frst-class work
L guaranteed. Samuel e. Crutehett, I39
West Fifth ST. 27-56
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DRESSMAKING.

EOLLETT's SYSTEM OF DRESSCUT-
Il ting; patterns cut to measure. Mrs.
Elliott, "a Mannheimer block. 24-31
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In Every Case the Money Must Accom-
Pany the Order.