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, 1890-10-12

Inc cactuses are very peculiar plants
AS peculiar structurally as they are
bizarre and grotesque in outer appear
ance- They have spared no pains and
shrunk from no sacrifice in accommodate
ing themselves to their niche in nature.
In the first place, they have no true
leaves. What look like leaves in certain
jointed cactuses are really hattened and
extended stems. If this seems at first
hearing a hard saying the analogy of
the common ~stonecrops, where stem and
leaf are hardly distinguishable, will help
to make it a little less incredible. In
other ways, too, the stonecrops Tor se-
dums, as the gardeners call them) throw
much light upon the nature of the cac-
fuses.
All these rock haunting or desert plants
naturally get very little water except at
long intervals after occasional showers.
Hence only those can survive which form
themselves, as it were, into living reser-
voirs to retain all the moisture they once
absorb. AS o o as the rain falls in their
arid haunts the roots and ~rootlets eager
ly drink it up in a great hurry and store
it away in the soft and spongy cellular
tissue of which the main part of the
plant is wholly formed. For this pur-
pose, both in stonecrops and cactuses,
the stems have become fieshy and succu-
lent, and being also green and leaflike
they closely resemble true leaves. But
they are covered externally with u thick
skin, which resists evaporation and keeps
the moisture, once collected, at the
plants disposal for an unlimited period.
In short. the cactus does as a plant just
what a camel does as an animal-Grant
Allen in North American Review.
, 1890-10-12

The most remarkable canal in the
world is the one between Worsley and
st. Helens, in north England. 1t is
sixteen miles long and underground from
end to end In Lancashire the coal mines
are very extensive, half the country being
undermined. Many years ago the man
ayers of the Duke of Bridgewater's es-
tates thought they could ave money by
transporting the coal underground in
stead Of on the surface; therefore the
canal was constructed, and the mines
connected and drained at the same time.
Ordinary ~canalboats are used, the power
being furnished by men. The tunnel
arch over the canal is provided with cross
pieces, and the men who do the work of
propulsion lie on their backs on the loads
of coal, and push with their feet against
the ross bars of the roof.-St. Louis Re
public.
, 1890-10-12

ST. LOUIS, Oct ll.-President Harri-
son arrived this morning at 9 O'Clock.
The trip from Kansas City was uneventtui.
On the arrival OF the president he was
taken in charge by Governor Francis,
Mayor Norman and a reception conf it
tee. He was given a military escort to
to the Southern hotel while a military
salute was fired and the multitude cheered.
The president reviewed the procession
from the balcony of the hotel.
After lunch the president was taken to
the Merchants exchange where he was
formally welcomed by the governor and
mayor, responding briefly. The party
then visited the lair grounds.
In his address at the Merchants Ex-
change the president aroused great
enthusiasm by referring to he extension
OF the roads running southwest to tide
water. He could see no reason why the
Trunk lines should not run to the south
western coast as well as to the eastern.
He believed We would regain our share of
the worlds commerce aud that from these
harbors on the gulf would be developed a
great and profitable trade with South
America.
The presidential party went direct to
the fair grounds. The route, covering n
large portion of the city and the most
beautiful residence quarters was also made
a triumphant procession by the enthusi-
astlc welcome extended the president all
along the line. The drive was apparently
much enjoyed by him. In passing through
Yandeventer place the president stopped
for a moment at the residence of his
friend. r. Q. Kerens. and the fair ground
he proceeded to the jockey club house
where an elegant luncheon was served to
the president and party. Governor Francis,
Mayor Noonan and fifty other distin-
guished citizens of St. Louis and Mis-
u At the conclusion OF the luncheon
the party again entered carriages and
were driven around the fair grounds,
viewing briefly the exhibits of every de-
partment. The fine stock seemed to have
a particular interest for the president.
On the return of the president TO the
city he ard rs party, Governor Francis
and Mayor n unan were entertained at a
private dinner at the Southern hotel
after which the president returned to his
room until evening when he visited the
exposition.
The president is hourly in receipt of
kilograms giving the condition of Justice
Miller and should his death occur tonight
or tomorrow 1t will hasten somewhat the
presidents return TO Washington. The
programme, however. is to spend tomor-
row quietly in Indianapolis and leave for
Washington the following morning, max
ing stops at several Indiana and Ohio
towns.
, 1890-10-12

LONDON, Oct. 1.-THE government
has advanced the Midland Great Western
Railway company of Ireland $500, 900 to
enable the company to build lines to con.
meet the coast with the inland markets in
the distressed districts OF Ireland. The
Telegraph says the help afforded to the
poor tenants by this opportunity to pro
cure work vii prove opportune as it will
enable thep 10 earn money 10 tide over
the worst winter months and purchase
potato seed IN the spring. The fisheries
along the extent of Irish of the %littoral
will be developed by the facilities afforded
by the railroad company to transport fish
to inland towns.
, 1890-10-12

One of the strangest of the many
strange creatures that inhabit the wilds
OF southern Asia and India is the s'iying
flowers" a small, brilliant hued lizard of
the order bracoyolans. On the wing
~bracovolans resembles a richly tinted iu-
sect; when at rest it compares favorably
with Others Of the lizard tribe, with the
exception that it has an extraordinary
protuberance on both sides of the body.
These are the wings, which are formed
by a cutaneous flap, winglike in shape,
supported by a series of false ribs. In
color these flying lizards are blue and
gray, with intermediate tints of various
kinds and shades.
The tail is long, slender and very
snaky in appearance. A large double
pouch extending below the head adds to
the ferocious aspect of the little rainbow
colored brute. The wings are not true
wings, strictly so called, but are used
merely as parachutes@ When the lizard
leaps from the limb of a tree into the air
the upper current brings them out, and
enables the possessor to soar away at an
angle to a greater or lesser distance, ac-
cording to the height of the starting
point
The lizard can change its direction
while in the air, a power not possessed
by u flying squirrels" Hence the
casual observer might readily believe
that they had the power of moving the
winghke appendages, which would, in
that case, be true fight. Soaring is,
however, the limit of their power, the
height Of the starting point regulating
the distance travelled in the soaring
flight, which is quito frequently several
hundred yards, an aerial exhibition
which strikes terror to the heart of a
stranger wandering for the first time in
the jungles Of the antipodean wilds.-
st. Louis Republic.
, 1890-10-12

The second meeting of the charter
members OF the new council of Chosen
Friends held at the Knights of Pythias
ball last Tuesday evening was well at
tended. The first part of the meeting
being public, a very interesting
address On the various features OF this
order was given by George E. Fownes,
deputy supreme councillor.
During the initiation ceremony Mr..
Fownes was assisted by Friends E. W.
Mann, as past councillor; Rev. Preston
Crowell, vice councillor; P. F. Powelson,
marshal; Mrs. DR.. Hunt, organist; VIM.
Pope, prelate and B. Richardson. guard.
The nominations for officers during rest
OF term were kept open until next meet
ing, Oct. 81, at which time the charter
list may be closed.
, 1890-10-12

We are frail creatures phYsically-the
most robust among US. The unhealthy
man or woman is in great measure
incapable OF benefit to society. If, for
instance, biliousness, a trouble of fire.
quence and often obstinately resistant of
ordinary medication, obstructs the har-
monious action of the liver and the
bowels, the sufferer is sure to be dys.
peptic. The three disordered conditions
are sure to be confirmed by neglect.
Under the erroneous impression that
there is no hope for him, an impression
in all likelihood confirmed by the use of
Objectionable remedies, the sufferer is apt
to become neglectful, nay, even reckless
and that the sooner he is removed from the
sphere of human endeavour the better for
all parties concerned, What a series of
mistakesl HIS liver is responsible. 1t is
an incorporate part of himself. How dis
clpline it? By the aid Of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, a certain medium for.
she establishment OF united, regular
action in the stomach. liver and bowels.
1t also cures and prevents malarial, rheu-
matte and kidney troubles.
, 1890-10-12
A FROM THE WIRES.

The Jews have been ordered to leave
Se~bastopol.
Comte de Paris and party spent yester-
day at the Fair Oaks battlefield.
DR.. J.. N. Converse died at lincoln
yesterday aged 60. He was the protector
Of the Burlington railroad.
August Schulz shot Miss Minnie Ben
jamin at Bridgeport, Ia, then killed him
self. Girl may recover. Case of unre-
Quilted love.
The Brooklyn National league aud
Cincinnati associations teams will play a
series Of games for the worlds champion.
ship at Louisville aud Brooklyn beginning
October l6.
Masked men stopped an NJ, K. & T..
train near Schell City. Mo-, and ordered
the express messenger to give up the
yaluables. He claimed be didn't have
any aboard, was taken at his word and
the train allowed to proceed.
, 1890-10-12
ARE you GOING EAsTf

If SO you will ask for tickets via
WABASH LINE.
WHY2 Because in the irst place it is
to many of the principal cities of the East
the
SHORT LINE, and because on all
trains there are, free to all, new and ele-
giant
RECLINING CHAIRS and, from
points in the Rocky Mountain region, on
all through trains,
THROUGH PULLMANS, and, to cap
the climax Of luxury, all trains are fed on
DINING CARS.
g. NJ. HAMPsoN,
Commercial Agent, Denver, Col.
-i227 Seventeenth Street.
, 1890-10-12

PARIS, Oct. 1.-THE agitation over
the new United States tariff law was
greater than ever during the last week.
AS TO the scope and effect OF the law, Ly-
ons has virulently demonstrated against
the heavily increased duties on silk; Bor-
deaux vas equally excited about wine and
the whole OF France was in a condition of
extreme irritation and apprehension
which was reflected by tho newspapers.
NJ: Lockroy treats the idea of a European
zollyereln against America as Utouian.
he holds that France unassisted by other
countries Gao open the gates of the Amer
lean Chinese wall by proiting by the
words reciprocity" which figures in the
new law.
, 1890-10-12
4 THRILLING SCENE.
Crazsd With Fright a Mother
Takes a Fatal Leap
From the Fifth Story of a
Burning Hotel.
She Is Killed But Her Babe
4 Escapes Unhurt.
Perished In the Planes.

CHICAGO, Oct. l2.-Four lives were
lost by fire in the Putnam European ho-
tel, La Sale and Adams streets at an
early hour this Sunday morning. A
kerosene lamp in one Of The upper ball
ways exploded and the fire quickly spread.
The guests. of whom there were a score
in the house, were not awakened till the
arrival of the engines. The 6remen
quickly ran ladders up 10 the windows
and most of the terror stricken people
we're helped safely to the ground.
Mrs. Minnie Robinson who, with her
husband and infant. was asleep in a room
on the fifth floor, became crazed with
fright and before her husband could do
anything to stop her, grasped the babe in
her arm and jumped from the window.
The unfortunate was crushed so
badly on the pavement hat she lived but
short time. but the babe ~miraculously
escaped unhurt.
Within fifteen minutes the fremen
bad the flames extingui he'd and although
the presence of a vast amount of sitting
smoke made 1t almost impossible t o enter
the house, started the search TO see il any
one was in. They soon found the body
Of a colored porter, Edward Priton. in
his room burned to a crisp. A few doors
beyond they found the bodies Of two
roOmers. Chas. Easton and Louis Berger.
2 AT 2:30 a. m. no more bodies had been
found. The fire marshal believes the
casualties ere comprised in the above list.
The pecuniary damages are small. Most
Of the guests escaped in their night cloth
ing and some of them lose their effects.
, 1890-10-12

Special Dispatch to The a
OMAHA, Oct 1.-THE Erening Bee
says that President Adams of the Union
Pacific, who is now in the city. is investi-
eating the affairs of the purchasing agents
department and a complete change of
management in that department has been
determined on.
The affairs of McKibbin. the late Dur
chasing agent. have not been fully exam
ined yet and the further the experts get
into them the worse they are sal to be-
come.
In fact the developments recently made
promise to give occasion for conservation
al changes in departments outside OF the
purchasing agents Office but closely con-
nected with II
, 1890-10-12

BERNE, Oct. ll.-All public meetings
have been forbidden in Bellinzona by
order of the federal commissioners.
Thousands of liberals are focking to
Bellipzona to protest against the action
of the government. The demonstrations
were peaceable but serious indignation
meetings were dispersed by cavalry. The
people made no resistance and no blood
WA eh..d
, 1890-10-12

AKRON, o.. Oct. ll.-There was a
terrible tragedy at Orrville last night.
Coroner Boyston had arrested John
Sweeney and had him in custody on the
depot platform. Just as an engine was
coming along a :'DaP' of Sweeney's
stepped up from behind and pushed
boyston in front of it. The coroner was
terribly maneled and must have died in
stantiy. He retained his grasp on
sweeney, however, as he went down and
the prisoner was fatally injured. He was
ought and placed In iail
, 1890-10-12

Corp. Frank B. PARKINSON, the man
charged with the murder of Roy Baker, a
private In his company, was arranged in
Justice CAROLS court yesterday for a
preliminary hearing. He wa without
counsel. First off Parkison wanted a
hearing. Then he concluded to waive.
Again he changed his mind and was given
till Tuesday to decide.
, 1890-10-12
REAL ESTATE.

Deeds for these transfers have been
fled for record at the office of the county
clerk:
r. b. Horne and wife to Chas.
+. Miller, lot 3, block 327......S 500
X. B. Horrie and wife to Stock
growers National bank, lot 6,
block 32s..:"...;"..:...-... 2S. 900
R.. b. Horrie and wife to the
Stockgrower's National bank,
lots 81 and %, block AIN. l2,l43
Chas. A. Swan and wife to NJ. NJ.
Mason, loo acres in section 81,
IL; 69-"~." -.-.."...---... LOCO
NJ. NJ. Mason and wife to the
Cheyenne Land Live Stock COM
pany. loo acres in section 81.
IL, ...........
Edward Wright and wife to Ivsn
Barr and Conrad Bardoli, 100
acres in sections ~ and %, 81,
6S, and bitches. $50
Bond for deed-Theo. Menges to
Albert Joyce, manager of the
Syracuse Investment company,
OF Syracuse. Neb., the west 100
acres of the east half of the
middle third OF section 10, II, &c u. 500
, 1890-10-12

On a Western and Atlantic train that
pulled out of Atlanta recently was a
negro woman who had paid her fare to
Chattanooga. When on the outskirts of
the city her twenty-five cent straw hat
WIS blown through a window. She
jumped up and pulled the bell cord.
The train stopped, ard when the CON
ductor rushed into tbs coach he saw the
woman disappearing through the oppo-
site door. While the woman was chas-
ing her straw hat over the meadows the
train pulled out and left her behind
Exchange.
Keep Your Blood Pure.
Impure blood, however generated, is
always present in the body when pain IS
felt; 1t spreads and ferments wherever a
weak spot exists.
Take Brandreth's Pills to make the
blood pure and expel all that is hurtful to
the system. They are the one great and
untaihng remedy. They cleanse the
bowels and restore equal circulation
throughout the body. They preserve the
vigor Of youth and often save life.
, 1890-10-12

Some parties have been trying to have
1t believed that DR.. j. II. Finlrock was
not seriously in earnest in his candidacy
for United States senator. If anybody
believes this they are likely to be fooled.
The doctor means business and will use all
honorable means to get there.
, 1890-10-12

The funeral Of Olaf johnson will be
from the residence on Pebrican between
Nineteenth and Twentieth streets today
at , O'Clock. The funeral services will
be held at the Congregational church.
Rev. A. w. Williams will o~ficiate, as
sisted by Rev. j. Y. Cowhick. Both
lodges of Odd Pillows will attend.
, 1890-10-12

DUBLIN, Oct. lit is now definitely
known that Dillon and O'Brien we're not
among tine passengers on the steamer La
Bourgoyne from Havre. The theory that
they went on a yacht and boarded a
steamer outside is a ~favorite one.
The court will proceed with the trial of
the remaining prisoners.
, 1890-10-12

The Overland club cup race is a sweep
stakes of sl5 each, play or pay, with a
silver cup, valued at 800 added by the
club. The stakes to 90, rs per cent to
the second, % pei cent to the third horse.
All horses eligible, but must be ridden by
members or guests Of the Overland Park,
Denver or Cheyenne clubs. Heavy
welter weights. Gao pounds added to
weight for age.l Seven furlongs.
Napier Is the cold blooded horse that
dumped the talent in the half mile heat
race here fair week. Deronda has been
under the weather several weeks, else he
would have made a better showing. He
was ridden by Mr.. Brooks in the brown
and orange.
, 1890-10-12

WASHINGTON, Oct. Il.-Even time
was beaten and 100 Yards run in less
than ten seconds. 1t seemed hard to
credit that at last the record for 100 yards
dash which has stood for so'many years,
and which not a few high authorities in
athletics have considered the utmost of
human speed. 1t was done at today's
contest of the Amateur Athletic union.
Ovens time was 9 As seconds.
, 1890-10-12

Mr.. Q. B. Jones, Of Spring Hill, Iowa,
says; l have used Chamberlain Pain
Dam Tor severe and painful burns with
oe.ter effect than anything / have ever
uleo. It relieves the pain instantly and
lures without leaving a scar" Pain Balm
so.e OF the most useful medicines that any
tanily can be provided with. especially
rh' umatism, lame back, sprains.
malses' tooth-ache, ear ache apd like all
ns;u One APPLICATION will relieve any
cena ana a fair thsl insure q cure. so
Ne"' bottles for sale bS W. N. Hunt.
, 1890-10-12

New YORK. Oct. 1.-The stock mar
ket was dull today with slight fluctuations
as a rule and the final changes, while gem
orally in the direction of lower prices. are
slight in all railroad stocks.
Goyernlents-Firm.
Money-On call easy with no loans.
Bar silyer-$I.l0
Observation-Disclosures opened at
SOt, closed S0f. November opened at
500, closed sOa.
Following are closing prices of stocks:
U. 5. As, registered. 224; U. S. As,
coupons, %, U. S. 44s, registered, 4;
U. s. AIS, coupons, 4; Pacific 6s. 10;
American Express, Is; Canada Pacific,
765; canada Southern, 52l; Central Pa
ciic, 309; Burlington, 9l7, Delaware,
Lackawanna h Western. 43s; Denver &
Rio Grande, l7s; Erie, 22t; Kansas &
Texas. l64; Lake Shore. l06s; Louisville
y Nashville. SSt; Michigan Central. gil;
Missouri Pacific. COT; Northern Pacific,
ut: preferred, 74s; Northwestern, l07;
l043; Oregon Navigation. "a; Oregon
Improvement, 3sa; North American S3f;
Pacific Mail, 3Si; Reading, 365; Rock
Island, 76s; Milwaukee & St. Paul,
cot; st, Paul &Omaha, 27i; Texas Pa
ciic, IS: Union Pacific, SGT; Fargo Ex-
press. 80; Western Union. S1s; Oregon
Short Line, 30s; American cotton oil 1875.
CHICAGO. Oct. ll.-Cattle-Receipts,
$500. Market slow and lower. Steers,
50 2594.S5 icows, bulls and mixed 81
"a 90.
Sheep-Receipts, 1000. Market steady.
Native westerns. 81. 60(65, 90; com
mon and mixed. So. 75@4.25: western
wethers, $4l094. IS; stockers, SO. 659
3.75; Texans. SO. 50@4.O0.
CHICAGO. Oct. l1.-Wheat-Steady.
Cash, 9S3; December, 1.Ols; May,
I.055.
Corn-Steady. Cash, 4sI; November,
494; May 5lT(952.
, 1890-10-12

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE census
reports the population OF the state of
Arkansas at LIPS. 1856, an increase of
1880. or 1923 per cent, and the popu.
iation OF the state OF North Dakota at
ls2, 425, an increase of las, sic, or 394. %
, 1890-10-12

New YORK, Oct. 1.-THE weekly
bank statement shows a reserve decrease of
IS. 1856, 600. The banks now hold
50, l55. 600 In excess of the legal rule.
The heavy loss in reserves caused the
stock market to close heavy and weak at a
slinht dnclinn
, 1890-10-12
ruINTs.
Alderman Hebard is in Colorado.

G. A. Guernsey is in from the north.
John Hunton is down from Fort Lara
mic.
j. c. Davis, of Rawlins, was in the
city yesterday.
Mrs +. f. Cook, sister of Mrs. NJ. j.
Nichols has returned to Beatrice, Neb.
Danl j. Mclaughlin, who spent the
summer in Cheyenne, has returned to
Deadwood.
I. b. Adams. J. d. Freeborn. 7. b.
Hicks, 7. w. Brooks aud d. c. Rhodes
and wife are in Denver.
, 1890-10-12

PIuntbimg in all IT'S
branches promptly attend
ed TO by E. LAWYER
Leace orders at SchaUeick-
erf's hardware store, Sta
feenfh street.
, 1890-10-12
Keen Your BLOOD Pnre.
NET GOODS.

.M00nstOne, Turquoise,
Garnet and Pearl Hearts;
Garnet bracelets, Brooch
es aud Earrings, at Zeh-
ner, Buechne1. y Co.'s.
, 1890-10-12

PtuniS for Prescribing,
Crab .fppteS fo1. Presefr-
ing Colorado Grapes, at
II. UnderscOOd & Bro.
, 1890-10-12

MANIsTEE, Mich. Oct il.-Louis
Sands salt block aud a million shingles
we're burned last night. Loss, $3.50, 900.
, 1890-10-12
NAPPER WON.
Mr.. IseIin Keeps Him Ahead of DELL
wood and Deronda.

DENVER, Col. Oct. lI.-Napper won
the Overland club cup race with case,
Dellwood second and Deronda third.
Time, fast. The winner was ridden by
Mr.. F. T. Iselin.
, 1890-10-12

Beef veal, mutton, lamb or pig at the
g, O. g.
, 1890-10-12

COLUMBUS. Oct. ll.-This afternoon a
boiler in Hayden's rolling mill exploded,
totally demolishins the boiler house and
severely iniuring a number of employees,
SD. Milhken and John McNerney fatally.
, 1890-10-12
Rags Ragsi

Good price paid for white rags at
Leader office.
, 1890-10-12

Merely a low price is not an evidence Of
cheapness in merchandise, and quotations
of clothing prices are of all things most
deceptive. We do not keep what is called
cheap clothing. We always ave some
garments iormen and boys at low prices;
but we get them by marking down the
broken lots and slow selling lots of good
quality. These bargain garments adver-
tise themselves. Ifyou want a serviceable
Overcoat, Suit or odd Coat, Vest or pair
of Trousers for very little money, we can
usually supply much better value than
the price asked would buy in the regular
way. Most people, however, want the
best clothes they can afford to wear, and
our rightly-made garments are intended
to suppIant the custom work. Therefore
you cannot Judge OF the prices without
seeing the clothes.
, 1890-10-12

Job Printing at thejLesder office.
, 1890-10-12

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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-07-03

ANTI CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
June 28th, 1890,