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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-01-30
STANLEY'S DIPLOMACY,
consideration Shown Ivy the Explorer t.
an African Chiefs Fetish.

Consideration Shown Ivy the Explorer to
' + an African Chiefs Fetish.
f. I remember on one occasion. when I
was staying with Stanley at Leopold
vile, he invited me to accompany him
on cruise round Stanley Pool. He
had arranged. to meet an important
chief named Ngantshu on an island in
that lake-lilke expansion of the Congo.
Ngantshu had hitherto been reported
as decidedly hostile to Stanle.y's adj
vance up river, but a meeting was ar
ranged, and Ngantshu had como down
the river some one hundred and fifty
miles to see ''Bula Matadi' and confer
with him. He arrived escorted by a
number of canoes and many followers,
and show of state. Above all, he
brought with him his ancestral fetish,
n horrid-looking object made of a
monkeys skull and red clay, studded
with cowries and hung with little bells.
This thing, to his mind and Infringing
up" embodied the spirits of his de-
parted ancestors, and must be treated
with great consideration and respect.
Libations of palm wine must be
poured over its head when it was
thirsty, and chewed-up food spat into
It's mouth when it was anhungered.
The fetish was introduced depreciat-
ingly to ''Bula Matadi." Instead of
doing as so many needless explorers
would have done-rudely laughing and
saying through the Interpreters:
''What nonsense! Ask him why he
believes in such rot?" Stanley grave
ly sent for camp chair and respect
fully seated the fetish in it, so that
Ngantshu's ancestors mil ht be pres
ent at the conference, and whom lunch
time came and Ngantshu squirted palm
wine over the beaded skull of the
fetish and spat chewed-up fish and
manioc into its gaping mouth, STAN
Icy, with a serious face, followed suit
with weak claret and water and minced
chicken. The result was that Ngan-
tshu signed treaty, and was forever
after Stanley's friend. No doubt, long
since the Baptist missionaries or the
fathers of the Catholic mission estab-
lished at the mouth of the Kwa have
taught Ngantshu that his ancestral
fetish is foolish and useless and dirty,
and have gently persuaded him to put
it away, but this result would not
have been easier brought about had
Stanley, on his first acquaintance, com.
menced by jeering and houting the
savage's belief. That Stanley had
consistently acquired the sympathy
and respect of Afghans, those who
have seen him at work can testify, and
therefore. it is that those who know
him can not believe him to be dead,
for his decease even in the heart of
Africa-the death of "Stamlee,"
"Standili," "Mzung Mkubwa," Mum
dele Munene," "Bula Matadi'' would
have made such a retcntis sement
among the natives that the noise and
news of it would have even reached
our ears.-H. H. Johnston, in Fort
nightly Review.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-01-30
Marriage a Success.

GLOW do you do. dear Mrs. Jones?'
MRS. Smith-Brown, if you please.
have been married twice since | saw
you, but l use my second husbands
name as prefix"
A week latcr-"Dcar Mrs. Smith
Brown"
Excuse me, Brown-White | be-
iieve in progressive marri .ge ! VIII
send you cards To my wedding rcan'o !.
Good bye, dear. "-~D,,roAl t|>>o I4'aos.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-01-30
Effects lasting Cures.

nIAM0Nn nr:c Gipe Faster and Brighte,
~""'S"~ ~ ~ COIOrS than dn,Y other Dues
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-01-30
Paine's
Celery COMPOUND

81 have been greatly af1tcted with acute
rheumatism, and could md no relief until
used Paine's Celery Compound. After using
six bottles Of this medicine l am now cured Of
rheumatic troubles"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-01-30

QApIEc Living upo, Ldctated Food are Healthv.
IL Hn"'p. Hrnrfn j. is Uaequaled.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-01-30
rheumatism
and Meuru/Qia

These twin diseases cause untold suffering.
Doctors admit that they are difficult to cure
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-10-26

The population of Great Britain Is
at the present moment being added
to at the rate of at least 1000 day.
or in words of the registrar general
"It receives every ten years an ex.
cess equal to the whole population Of
London" In connection with this
enormous growth two points deserve
to be noted. The dIsproportion Of
the sexes, in itself serious evil. is
slowly but steadily increasing This
distribution of the population is un-
dergOing a sensible change. The
towns-except where some special
cause is at work-are everywhere
growing. The rural population is
either standing still or actually di-
minishing. The metropolis alone
receives every week an addition of
more than 1000 persons. and the cry
is. "Stiil they come!"-Londoso Let'
tor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-10-26

Saws, Calks and all Logging and River Drlv-
ing tools; Betting, Oils. Cordage, La h Yarns,
Board and Log Rules. Files, Circular Saws,
Pulleys-wood or iron; shafiing; Hangers.
Mill Supplies furnished on short notice.
Wire and Steel Rope, Horse Clothing, Wag-
ons, Buggies, &C. 62
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-10-26
NUMBER So.
The (ientler Sex.

tern.
Many woman Is expert with
crayon who is not skillful In drawing
tea.
Lady Dufferin intends publishing
"reminiscences of her experiences in
India.
Among Nine. Christine NiIsson's
malalies is an almost entire loss Of
hearing.
Mrs. Henry George is a Roman
Catholic. Her only sister is Sister
of Charity In st. Louis.
The new Duchess of Portland has
refused to permit her photographs to
be offered for sale.
Mrs. Gertrude Atherton has re-
tired to convent near Paris to gath
er material for new novel.
14ar1 &. u ,is.Naf a - =
than woman's heart when it is the
abode of piety," said Luther.
Mrs. Lucetta Medbury. Mrs. Zachs
ariah Chandler and Miss Brush, of
Detroit, each have over S,lOO0,0O0.
While she is making new dukes,
the queen is anxious to make Prince
Henry, of Battenberg, Duke of Kent.
The Queen of Siam wears one and
a.half inch boots. They are all made
low heels and average $40 pair.
Mrs. Bloomfield Moore, of Phila-
delphia, is one of the Wealthiest
American widows. She makes he,
home in London.
Helen Newell, James r. Garheld's
fancee, is young, tall. graceful and
dark, and will have a comfortable
fortune of her own.
The queens fayorite beverage was
rice champagne, but by order of her
physician she is now obliged to drink
Whiskey instead.
Mrs. Mary j. Holmes will make
her travels the subject of series Of
parlor readings to be given in her
own residence next fall.
There are four ladies' cricket clubs
in the west end of London, and there
are said TO be sCme very deXterous
players among the members.
According to London correspond
ent, Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain is the
most popular woman the United
States has yet sent to England.
Carlotta, ex-Empress of Mckee,
lives in a castle in Belgium in seclus<
ION. Her hair is quite white, but
otherwise she has not changed for
years.
The empress of Germany is TO have
a special body guard. composed of
twenty-four of the largest men in the
, PIussian army and commanded by
an officer aud two seargeants.
The mother of Mr.. Louis Steyen%
son accompanied him and his wife
on their long voyage in the South
seas. Mrs. Stevenson has returned
to Edinburgh, but her son has start
, ed on another years cruise.
5 Empress Frederick receives s40,-
600 year from the German Govern
/ ment. The fortune left to hor by the
! Duchess of Galiera brings her in
+. sl2, 900 year. and she has life in-
2 terest in the trust estate of her hus-
baud. In all she has about e70. 900
] year.
l. Miss Mary E. Hanchett. who died
: recently at ChittenangO, n. Y. was
the second woman graduate of an
d American medical college. She re-
e ceivel the degree of doctor of medi'
J. cine from the Albany Medical Col
!. lege in l849. She was woman o
# great intelligence and force of char
II acter.
Miss Kate Sanford's farm at Met
calf, Mass, says the Boston Gazette
10 is unique. To the piazzas OF the
house a cheerful and homelike ap'
. pearance has been impaired by flow
IL ers and vines, gay antique lanterns
u odd and hospitable rocking chairs
y tables and impossible foot stools, ant
'i within the house the same quain
y furniture is used.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-10-26
NOTICE.

Ali persons are warned against cutting
down any OF the timber on my land on the
Hooppole Road adjoining the land of Bowie
johnson, about three miles from Deer Park
and six miles from Oakland. The penalty
for cutting down timber in Garrett county
Nd, without permission of the owner of the
land, is the same, under the Act of 1880. ch
tols TO the value ofthe tree or trees" so cut
THEOS, B. HORWITZ.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-10-26

Mrs. Oliver. OF Athens. Ga. is 81
years of age, and she does not re-
member to have eyer taken drink
of water.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-10-26
BLACKSMITHING.

I am prepared to do all kinds OF blacksnitn-
ing. Farmers work a speciality. Prices az
low as can be had for first class work. Snop
near Browning House."
DAVID LITTLE
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05
4 Matter of Business.

never believed that story about the'lttle
boy who asked his mother to give him dose
of castor oil when he dig not need it merely be-
cause she was in the habit of giving him five
cents every time he took a dose, and he
wanted five cents to buy gum. But yesterday
a little boy who usually gets a nickel when
ever he has to undergo the painful operation
of having a splinter extracted, came running
to his sister with several slivers After she
had pulled them out and administered few
kisses to assuage the pain, the little fellow
spoke up and asked Were these five centers!"
mo" said the sister, they were only two
for five cents" well, ie they amt worth
more'n that shant get any more in" was
the philosophical reply.-San Francisco Re
porter
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05
Mummy Eyes.

The museum of the State Mining bureau has
been presented with some curious articles by
7. C. Ward, mining man of Chill The
collection consists of minerals, ancient Peru
Wan pottery taken from the graves of the
Incas, and three mummy eyes found in Boil
via. The mummy eyes, as they are called,
are taken from the bodies of Bolivian mum
miles, but bear no resemblance to the human
eye They look like glass shells with gilt in
side, and, in spite of the fact that they are
solid, are delicate and easily broken. When
exposed to dampnesS the gilt appearance is
lost and they resemble piece of yellow crys-
tai. San Francisco Chronicle
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05
What Are we Here For.

Only to look up bargains.in real estate, loOl
at the following:
1000 acres, improved, only miles from city;
permanent water. plenty of timber and grass,
only S12 per acre.
Is acres adjoining the Fair Ground,l $lOG per
acre.
1000 acres, all fenced 80 feet water river front,
2.25 per acre.
AZ acres in West End addition at at bar
gain.
12O Leagues of Mexican land at 45 cents per
acre.
small houses in center of city, from $3.50
to $1,000.
Property on Commerce, Houston street and
Plazas at bargains. Beautiful residences very
low at one-third cash. Good business proper
ty and houses to rent.
Nice cottage of rooms, gallery and large
stable. city water, near S, S. shops, only $3.50.
One.third cash and $15 per month. 1928
HAMBLETON. HADLEY & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05
Dressing Like the Natives.

Steinberger spent some time at Baltimore
after his return and hobnobbed with nhu-
entail men, whom he entertained with mar
velous stories of his experience as the head of
the Samoan nation. One day he was telling
about going into the pulpits and preaching
sound Calvinistic doctrine to the islanders
"Steinberger," said one of the crowd, did
you wear black coat and vest and white
tie, like minister"
No" replied the ex-minister
What did you wear thenW continued the
questioner.
Same old things-a dish cloth and little
paint" was his answer.-Philadelph Rec
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05

An old duchess on one occasion requested
Dr. Abernethy to paya professional visit at
her house. The doctor went as requested,
and was introduced into the drawing room,
where the duchess, with tears in her eyes,
showed linn an ugly little monkey, apparently
in great agony, lying on elegant cushions and
almost buried in lovely laces The doctor
felt thoroughly disguised at being called
upon to act as monkeys doctor. He felt
the monkeys pulse in silence, examined it
with attention, and soon recognized the ma
cure of its illness: then, perceiving the lady's
grandson in the corner of the drawing room,
rolling about on the carpet, he advanced to-
ward the child, examined him also, felt his
pulse, and returning to the duchess, said to
her in a grave manner: Madam, your two
sons are suffering from indigestion. By
drinking tea and living on plain diet they
will son recover" And, bowling profoundly
to the duchess, the doctor retired. avenged
Chicago journal
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05
And They All Laughed.

a very ludicrous incident occurred on an
Olive street car the other day A few ladies
and gentlemen were sitting in the coach, and
among the latter was one of very handsome
appearance, but of nearly 800 pounds avoir-
dupois He was chewing tobacco, but was
too much of a gentleman to show it by
squirting the juice all over the floor of the
car. 1t soon became evident, however, that
he must expectorate. The longer he put it off
the greater the supply he accumulated. At
last, turning round, he saw the window open;
that is, he thought so. He let fly. Imagine
his surprise when he heard o swish and saw
about ole foot square on the window Gov
cred with a mahogany mixture of saliva and
tobacco juice. He had been deceived. The
window was not open. The other passengers
soon took in the situation and all laughed
heartily, the victim himself joining.-St.
Louis Globe-Democrat
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05
$500 Acres in Bee County,

Only four miles from Beevile, one OF the
most thriving towns in Texas. This beauti-
full square tract of land is bounded on one
side by railroad and on the other by beau
tIful stream of water; the soil is mostly dark
sandy loam lies gently rolling and is especial
ly adopted for the raising of corn, cotton,
oats, vegetables, etc, but would be doubly
valuable for the growing of fruits 6nG grapes.
1t is all well fenced, sufficient timber for use
and plenty of good grasses; 100 acres in Guilt
walton. one good seven room house and one
three room house. with all the necessary out
buildings. We know of TO tract of land in
Texas so well adopted to S. bdivide into small
farms for colonies as this. Good prices and
ready sale for all products. Price only So per
acre, one-third cash, balance in two and one
half and five years at eight per interest.
HAMBLETON, RADLEY Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05
Ihe Daily Eight.
FRIDAY, APRIL. 5. 1899.
The Omniscient.

AS to Whewells attribute of omniscience
there can be no doubt that his gigantic in
tellect left but few subjects untouched, and
connected with this there is story which
must not be omitted. A rival conversationalist
weary of continually playing second eddie TO
him, resolved that, happen what might, he
would for once have the better of him, aud
so before they met again he got up tie sub
ject of Chinese metaphysics; if he did not
win he thought that at all events the master
would not monopolize the talk on this sub
ject. Accordingly he lost no time in dex-
terously leading the conversation toward the
topic, and at once auently and confidently
expressed his opinions, when to his aston
ishment Whewell rushed into the subject
quite at home and in direct contradiction to
his views. Sir" said the master, Twill you
have the goodness to give me the authority
upon which the opinions you have expressed
are based" Certainly" said his opponent,
ian article in the Encyclopedia Britannica"
"Oh!" said Whewell, II wrote the article
myself ten years ago, and have since seen
good reason to change my vews!"-Temple
Pnr
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05
How Money Grows.

Back in the last century Alexander Smith
afterward known as John Adams. one of the
ringeaders i'll the famous mutiny Oh the ship
Bounty in 1889, saved a midshipman from
drowning The latter put ElOO in hank to
await Smiths call 1t remained until it mad
risen to the sum of COX, OOO Now three grand
sons of the mutineer, living on Norfolk and
Pitcairn islands, have discovered their idcn-
tity, and one of them has succeeded in estab-
fishing his title to the great accumulation
Philadelphia Times.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05
Merit Wins.

We desire to say to our citizens, that for
ears we have been selling DR.. Ki ng's New
Discovery for Consumption, DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, Bucklen'S Anica Salve and
Electric Bitters, and have never handled
remedies that sell as well, or that have
not hesitate to guarantee them every time,
and we stand ready to refund the purchase
price, if satisfactory results do not follow
their use. These remedies have won their
great popularity purely on their merits.
DreiSS, Thompson 81 Co., Druggists. I If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05
Save Money.

Electric light going up, but the
price of oil remains the same. Save
money by using Ursolsum, the perfect
SAFETY oil, at 80 cents gallon; Wash
ing oil at % cents per gallon, deliver
ed. Fire wood 1925 per cord; IL cord
$40, delivered.
NJ. BASTIAN, Agent.
Protection Oil Company, 206 W..
Houston street, telephone BIO. If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05
CAUTION TO. MOTHERS

Every mother is cautioned against giving
her child laudanum or paregOric; it creates an
unnatural craving for stimulants which kills
the mind or the child. Ackers Baby Soother
is specially prepared to benefit children and
cure their pains. 1t is harmless and contains
no Opium or Morphine, Sold by Ragland &
Shacknpr.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05
PROGRESS.

1t is very important In this age Of
vast material progress that a remedy
be pleasing to the taste and to the
eye, easily taken, acceptable to the
stomach and healthy in its nature and
effects. Possessing these qualities,
Syrup of Figs is. the one perfect laxa-
tive and most gentle diuretic known.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05

All great men have their eccentricities, re-
marks The Nebraska State Journal For in
stance, Blu Canada, when walking to or from
Nebraska City always taken the road, while
Senator Ransom prefers the railway track
Both of them absolutely refuse to ride on the
trucks of passing trains.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05
Western Wood Yard.

We are now prepared to furnish
cord wood, or wood cut aud split for
fireplace or stoves, from our yard on
Morales street, between the tracks OF
the 1. & G. n. and S. A. p. railroads,
Call and see us at the yard, or ring up
telephone No. 4S7.
1-S-3m FRANK NEWTON & Co
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05
To Young and Middle Aged Men,
SURE CURE.
Permanently Cured

The awful effect of early vice, which brings
organic weakness, destroying both mind and
body with its direful ills,
Permanently Cured!
PalpitatIOn of the heart, timidity, trembling
ugly imaginings, dislike to social life and
brOoding melancholy. MARRIED MEN, or
those entering on the happy life, aware of
ply steal debility, excitabiity Of the nerves.
orr nic diminutIOn, or other irregularities
quickly assisted. NO MINERALS USED :
Young people losing their health and spend
ing time with those u. skilled and unquslifed,
causing fatal disorders to the head, throat
nose, liver and lungs, stomach and bowels
speedily cured. Let not false modesty deter
you from calling at once OH
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05
DR.. WASSERzUG, DALLAS, TEXAS.

All Private Matters Cured! Prompt attention
is given to all correspondence. State symp-
toms and medicine will be sent c. o. ID. every
where. DR.. WasserZug is regular graduate
of q years practice. diploma in Office on all
sexual, nervous, and chronic diseases
Four wears residence in Dallas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05

DO not put it off, but call at once
offered by Hambleton, Hadley & Co
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05
TOURISTS

TOURISTS,
Whether on pleasure bent or bust
ness, should take on every trip bot
tie of Syrup of Figs, as it acts most
pleasantly and eftectually on the kid
neys, liver and bowels, preventing
fevers, headaches and other forms of
sickness. For sale in SOC. and 81 90
bottles by all leading druggists, 1y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-05
Custave Brandt'S
GERMAN
H = R. 3
BLOOD PURIFIER
cad the Following Testimonials

SAN ANTONIO, TEYAs, Dec, Is, 1888.
To Mr.. Gustavc Brandt, San Antonio:
Dear Sir-The medicine bought from you
has cured my wife entirely of FluX, and she
is again able to do her household duties in
spite of her IS years of age. l am sure tnat
your medicine only cured her, as my wife re-
fused to TAX any more medicines from her
physician. While hereby express my thanks
/ would be glad at any time to recommend
your medicine. Respectfully,
FRITZ WELLER, T09 Avenue d.
l hereby certify that after use of several
teaspoOnsfuls of Brandts German Herb Med
icine my indigestion disappeared at once, and
| would be glad TO recommend your medicine.
JOHN KRAFT, II Turner street.
procured procured bottle of Brandts
German Blood Purifyer, and administered a
teaspoOnfu to my Baby, who was in a dying
condition, and when gave it six hours later,
the second teaspOOntul, the child was de anew
born, and is now strong ard healthy.
respectfully, CHARLEY WILLIAMS,
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
G2sT Many other testimonials from San An
tonic citizens can be seen at my Office.
TRY MY SURE CURE FOR TAPE WORM.
PRICE 8I-OO PER BOTTLE
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-04-18
NOT GUILTY.
The Murderess OF ii. w. King Acquit
ted by an Omaha Jury.

The jury in the Beechler trial, at
Omaha, retired at 1925 on the morn
ing of the 10th and at IL brought in n
verdict of not guilty. When the YER
dict was announced by the clerk there
was such a tremendous uproar OF ap-
plause as was never before heard in a
court room in that county. Peal after
peal OF applause mingled with tears Of
women and the hysterical manner Of
the prisoner rendered the room a scene
of chaos. Judge Graf then dismissed
the defendant and the jury, while hun
dreds Of women crowded forward to
congratulate the fair defendant. Mrs.
King, in conversation with United
Press representative, said: 81 am so
happy, / want to thank you all for
your kindness to me. l am going to
my home at Cleveland to live. am
too faint to talk more" The pro-
prietor of the Murray hotel asked her
to make his hotel her home while in
Omaha. Excitement runs high and
the verdict pleases everybody