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The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-06-27
Gla Q Curse In Aftaca,

Joseph Thomson, British traveller,
writes that gin 10 . terrible curse in Africa.
That lin marching through some Of the
native villages on the Ksu oosst one fesla
in . kind Of hsdss, psoplsd With brutal.
issd human beings, whose punishment d
70 bs possessed with . nsvsf.snding thirst
for strong drink" Gin and brandy, ha
says, ass deprivipg the Africans Of what.
ever native virtues they possess. The gin
and missionaries both como from Eaeland.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-06-27
AWFUL EXPLOSION.
MANY MINERS KILLED IN
MINE IN PENNSYLVANIA.

Thtrtv-TwU Dead Bodies Recovered So Far
@Ftfy-Two Known to Have Been In the
Mine 1t tina Time Of the Explosiou-An
Accidental Opening the Cause Of the
Disaster.
On the morning OF the 18th at 1880 Q
sudden roar shook the lowly miners
dwellings on The Hill farm in Fayette
county. near Dunbar. Pa, and hundreds
OF adrtghted persons Who knew ths sound
too we'll and who feared another mine dis.
sster, soon found their approximations we'll
grounded. Ina moment the news had
spread that the Hill farm mines had o..
ploded. Tho low-browed hill from which
the slope entered shook from mouth to pit,
and Q score Of miners houses lining the
fatal hill shook for . moment and then
poured out their frenzied inmates BY the
hundreds. A rush was made to the mouth
OF the pit, but ingress Was impossible, az
smoke IN dense volumes was issuing forth.
Fifty-two miners had gone to work that
morning and were in the slope whom the
explosion occurred. OF these iifty.two
eighteen were in the left heading and
thirty-two in the right heading. Those in
the left heading got out all right. The re-
treat Of the others was cut of and not one
escaped. Their names are:
JOSEPH b. RIGNAR.
RICHARD b. R1GNAR
M1LT FARNEY.
BARNEY NANsT.
EMANUEL MANsT.
PAT COURTNEY.
j. W. MITCHELL.
JOSEPH BIGBY.
PETER AGAIN.
ROBERT MCGEE.
MARTIN CAREN.
JOHN COHEA.
PATRICK DEvLIN.
JOSEPH DELANEY.
JOHN JOY.
JOHN DEvANNEY.
DAVID DAVIS.
THOMAS DAVIS.
PATRICK CAHILL.
WIN. CAHILL.
PATRICK COURTNEY.
JACK MITCHELL.
DAN SMITH.
DANIEL sHEARN.
WM. HAYES.
JAMES McCLEARY.
THOS. NJ CLEARY.
ELMER DENNY.
PETER McGOUGH.
ne khoeo Acropk,, o~. -. -... -
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-06-27

for Tariff Rsprisal.
The attempt Of the London Times and
the Standard to arouse Q hostile feeling
toward the United States on tho seal fab
cry question is only adding 70 the disgust
and alarm with which public opinion in
England regards th1 recent course Of the
tory government. The landed aristoc,soy,
who form the backbone Of English con.
servatism, would not object to an Amsri-
lean war, and the farmers who pay rent to
the %aristocfscy would be benefited by the
exclusion OF American meat and produce.
These only could derive much advantage
from . struggle that would close
British ports to the United
States. The interests Of the 90.
tive moneysd and Of the industrial
~.lasses arc all bound up with peace.
The annual income Of British capital in.
vested in the Usited States 10 considsrabIy
in excess Of Sloo. 100000. Besides there
arc vast commercial interests that would
be paralyzed BY . commercial VA, and the
awful distress In Lancashire consequent
on the lack Of cotton for manufacturing
purposes during the American civil war
would not compare with the misery that
might now follow an embargo on American
raw material for British manufacturers.
Thsn, most important Of ell, the absence
Of American food products would mean
untold distress for the working classes.
The Dickinson press., 1890-04-19
Bessie's Little Game.

Bessie Miller played it very successful
ly, and other girls may take warning.
Bessie lives at Carondelet, Mo. She was
taken with pneumonia and was awful
sick. Deliriunl set in and the burden of
the girls cry was for "John,'' that being
the surname of the young man who had
been keeping company with her for sew
eral months. The mother telegraphed
for the father that the darling daughter
was dying. In the meantime John was
sent for, and on his arrival the lacerated
lungs seemed to heal up as though ma
nipulated by faith curist. Her delirium
passed away like mist before the morn.
ing sun, and she was bright and clipper
as lark. John remained at her side all
day, and on leaving in the evening prom
ised to return next morning. Being out
OF job it was an easy thing for him to
do, and that second day. companionship
entirely cured the girl. She is now in
perfect health, and the wedding cards
have been sent out. Bessie's father, who
paid good money to go home, hasn't
fathomed the mystery yet, but when he
hears the story he winks slyly to him.
self.-Detroit Journal,
The Dickinson press., 1890-04-19
He'd Had Experience.

A gentleman well known about town
adopted the bright son of his deceased
brother some time ago. and has brought
the nephew up as a member of his own
family. The little fellow is but 6 years
old. He dearly loves his uncle and aunt.
The former is rather gruff naturally, but
he is kind hearted and he thinks a great
deal of the boy, who does not appear to
mind his gruffness. Recently his aunt
started in to read him "Little Lord
Fauntleroy." He grew deeply interested
in the fascinating story and followed the
trials and troubles of the little lord very
closely. His aunt dwelt upon the chap
ters depicting the cruelty of the crusty
old earl, but the boy did not seem to mind
this at all. He seemed to know that
Fauntleroy would come out all right in
the end. Don't you think that the earl
was mean old fellow" asked his aunt
one day as she finished chapter. "Oh,
l don't know" replied the boy. 81 think
Icould stand him. stood Uncle George"
The story was finished without further
comment.-Chicago Herald.
The Dickinson press., 1890-04-19

she Is very strong, she could carry you
or me-"
Hendrika grunted assent. l am sorry
that l cannot express her method of
speech by any more polite term. Some
times she grunted like monkey, some
times she clicked like Bushman, and
sometimes she did both together, when
she became quite unintelligible.
expostulated against this proposed
arrangement, saying that we could walk,
which was fib, for I do not think /
could have done mile; but Stella would
not listen; she would not even let me
carry my elephant gun, but took it her.
self. So we mounted with some diff
Guilty, and Hendrika took up the sleep
ing Tota in her long, sinewy arms.
"See that the 'baboon woman does not
run away into the mountains with the
little white one" said Indaba-zimbi to
me in Kaffir, as he climbed on to the
horse.
Unfortunately, Hendrika understood
his speech. Her face twisted and grew
livid with fury. She put down Tota and
literally sprang at Indaba-zimbi as q
monkey springs. But, weary and worn
as he was, the old gentleman was too
quick for her. With an exclamation of
genuine fright he threw himself from
the horse on the further side, with the
somewhat ludicrous result that all in a
moment Hendrika was occupying the
seat that he had vacated. Just then
Stella realized the position.
"Come down, you savage, come
down!" she said, stamping her foot.
The extraordinary creature flung her.
self from the horse and literally grow
eled on the ground before her mistress
and burst into tears.
"Pardon, Miss Stella" she clicked and
grunted in villainous English, "but he
called me 'babyan frou' (baboon wo-
man).
"Tell your servant that he must not
use such words to Hendrika, Mr.. Allan"
Stella said to me. "If he does," she
added, in whisper, "Hendrika will GER
tainly kill him."
explained this to Indaba-zimbi, who,
being considerably frightened, deigned
to apologize. But from that hour there
was hate and war between these two.
Harmony having been thus restored,
we started. the dogs following us. A
small strip of desert intervened between
US and the slope of the peak; perhaps it
was two miles wide. We crossed it and
reached rich grass lands, for here con-
siderable stream gathered from the hills;
but it did not flow across the barren
lands, it passed to the east along the foot
of the hills. This stream we had to pass
by a ford. Hendrika walked boldly
through 1t, holding Tota in her arms.
Stella leapt across from stone to stone
like roebuck; thought to myself that
she was the most graceful creature that
had eyer seen. After this the track
passed round pleasantly wooded shoul-
der of the peak, which was, 1 found,
known as Babyan Kap, or Bahoon Head.
Of course We could only go at a foot
pace, 80 our progress was slow. Stella
walked for some way in silence, then she
spoke.
"Tell me, Mr.. Allan" she said, show
it was that ] came to find you dying in
the desert"
So began and told her all. It took
an hour or more to do so, and she lis
tened intently, now and again asking
question.
"It is all very wonderful" she said
when had done, Every wonderful, in
deed. Do you know I went out this
morning with Hendrika and the dogs for
The Dickinson press., 1890-04-19
iTo DE CONTINUED
The Reporter and Railroad oalcials.


The reporter that is sent forth to learn
the details of a railroad disaster is placed
in a position which few men would care
to occupy. and that position is rendered
the more trying by the railroad officials
with whom his assignment brings him in
contact. In matters pertaining to their
business, the railroad men of this coun-
try generally prove themselves to be
clearheaded and efficient beyond any set
of men that can be mentioned. But
when-as in the case of the recent dis
aster on the Lake Shore road-they refuse
to give the reporters the facts of the case,
and when they set about to thwart the
efforts of the reporter in every possible
way: they do that which is not in keep
ing with their usual sound sense and
business ability.
Shut out from the truth, the reporter
will draw heavy drafts upon that unfail-
ing stock of imagination which the aver
age reporter possesses. He will do more:
turned with an empty note book from
the official-and often with gruff words
that antagonize his feelings and color
his report-he will find some employe,
and, by coaxing, or probably by argu-
ments clinched with a bit of green paper,
get some kind of report of the affair.
The reporter is not to blame. Hie
bread and butter is at stake. He goes to
the fountain head for the knowledge lie
requires; if rebuffed he is obliged to go
to lower and muddy streams of informa-
ton. Neither he nor the paper that sent
him forth desires a highly colored, exag-
gerated report which will require subse.
qucnt modification. Facts are desired,
and if these fail fiction is the natural
refuge of the reporter. The railway
official that will afford the reporter every
facility for gathering these facts will
not regret doing SO, and will set an ex-
ample worthy of Misunderstanding
Bulletin.
The Dickinson press., 1890-04-19

glory of the sunset that filled heaven
with changing hues Of splendor, that
wrapped the mountain and cliffs in
cloaks of purple and of gold, and lay
upon the quiet face of the water like the
smile of q god.
Perhaps, also, the contrast and the
memory of those three awful days and
nights in the hopeless desert enhanced
the charm, and perhaps the beauty of
the girl who walked beside me completed
it. For of this am sure, that of all
sweet and lovely things that looked on
then. she was the sweetest and the love-
lest Ah, it did not take me long to
find my fate. How long will it be before
I find her once again?
The Dickinson press., 1890-04-19
All Fools Day.

The origin of this day of practical
Jokes seems tri1e obscure. By some
the custom has been traced to the scene
in the life of Jesus when he was sent
from Plate to Herod, then back from
Herod to PLATE, which occurred at this
time. Away back nearly a hundred
years in the Claws Calendaria, mention
is made of the first of April as "All
Fools Day." and Scotland's poetry and
song is replete with anecdotes and jokes
perpetrated Oh this day, and among the
Hindoos a day of fooleries, the Ifuli
Fest, is also observed. Among the Hin
docs all kinds of jokes and like silly spe-
cies of witticisms are saved for this day.
Chicago Ledger.
The Dickinson press., 1890-04-19
CHAPTER VIII.

T LENGTH the
last platform, or
t terrace, w as
reached, and we
pulled up outside
the wall sur
rounding the CEN
trail groupof mar
BILE huts-for SO /
must call them,
for want of a bet
ter name. Our ap-
proach had been
observed by a
crowd of natives,
whose race l have
never been able
The Dickinson press., 1890-04-19

N "A MOMENI
Hendrika obey
ed, leading the
horses to the side
of the tree.
"Now, Mr.. Al
lan," said Stella,
''you must ride
on my horse, and
the old black
man must ride on
the other. I will
walk, and Hen
drika will carry
the child. h.,
do not be afraid,
The Dickinson press., 1890-04-19
TARIFF LITERATURE FOR ALL.

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The whole list will be sent for ~ cents or
any twelve for ~ cents or any five for 10
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l-"wages. Living and Tariff" E A. Harris.
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King and Overseer,

II suppose it lis because of the loudness
of his roar that the lion is the king of the
beasts:"
"Guess SO. And the giraffe ought to
be the overseer on the length of his
neck."-Chatter.
The Dickinson press., 1890-04-19
QUATRRMAIgS WIFE,
By H. RIDER HAeGARD.
Author Of Colonel Qxarsseh, v. c." "lfr.
Nseson's WIu," "A Tale of Three
Lions" Allan Quatermatn,"
"She," "Jess,n etc.
SYNOPSIS OF THE STORY.

This story is supposed to be founded upon q
manuscript found in the papers Of Allan Quater.
main, which were given to the author as literary
executor. In 1t Quatermain tells the story Of his
marriage.
CHAPTER l-Describes Allan's first meeting,
when a child, with Stella Carson, at Christmas
gathering. Stella's dress caught fire and Allan
extinguished the flames. Stella's mother was
Spanish, and she eloped with cousin, leaving
Stella with her father, Squire Carson. He de-
termined to leave England on account Of the dis
grace, and at about the same time Allans mother
died and Allan's father took him to South Africa
where Mr.. Quatermain became missionary
among the KafI1rs. When Allan was 20 his father
died
CHAPTER I.-Allau sold the effects and decided
togoon a journey of trade and adventure. Among
his men was Kaffir named Indaba.zimbi. q witch
doctor. Between him and another witch doctor
there had two years before been a lightning con.
test, which resulted in thedeath of his contestant
CHAPTER u.-Details the start Of the expedi.
tion. Quatermain describes his first elephant
hunt
CHATTER V.-Quatermain discovered large
body of Zulus and WIS surprised by two Of their
scouts. Actingu =; the impulse Of the moment,
ne SnOC OOtn OF L.. II ana r6treated. Inc LuluS
had been following party Of Dutch Beers, con-
sisting of seventeen or eighteen men, their women
and children, and o large number of cattle, with
which they were removing to the north. For
safety's sake the cattle and some of the women
and children were sent away, while Quatermain,
the witch doctor and some of the Beers remained.
The next morning. by ruse, Quatermain and
Indaba.zimbi were captured by the Zulus
CHAPTER V.-Quaternain discovered that india
ba-zimbi had betrayed him into the hands of the
Zulus, who at first offered him no harm. The
camp of the Beers was attacked and destroyed.
One little child only was saved alive and Quater-
main preserved her by fighting duel with and
killing q Zulu warrior. The witch doctor had said
that Quatermain was spirit. The Zulus deter
mined to kill him, but were prevented by Indaba,
who pretended himself to kill Quaterman and
then bring him to life again. This frightened the
Zulus, and Indaba and Quaterlnain, with the
child, made their escape.
CHAPTER VI.-Describes the manner OF escape
Of Quatermain with the witch doctor and Tota,
the child Indaba said "(3O north, prophcsying
that friends would be found there. Quater1nain
obeyed, though against his judgment. They
ter, and at its end they became unconscious.
When they recovered, they were being cared for
by Stella Carson, whose life Quatermain saved
when child and who was now o beautiful young
woman. Since early childhood she had lived in
the wilds Of Africa with her father. never having
seen but one other Englishman.
The Dickinson press., 1890-04-19
MANY A LIFE

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for me. Then I began to take Ayers
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their natural and regular action, so that
now am in
The Dickinson press., 1890-04-19
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The Dickinson press., 1890-04-19

CHAPTER m.-Details the start Of the expedi.
ton. Quatermain describes his first elephant
hunt
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CHAPTER II.-Allau sold the effects and decided
togoon journey of trade and adventure. Among
his men was Kafir named Indaba.zimbi. witch
doctor. Between him and another witch doctor
there had two years before been q lightning con
test, which resulted in thedeath Of his contestant
The Dickinson press., 1890-04-19
CHAPTER VII.

N A MOMENT
uooIJ,:J-o
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-10
SAFES AND MONEY DRAWERS RIFLED.
The EnterprisIng Burglar Is a-Bur-
CLING In Maine Towns.
WatevIlle Claims To ee Larger
Than the Census Figures.
Maine Central Property Ablaze in
the shlpyard City.

DAMARIsCoTTA, July 9.-The stores Of G.
II. McKenney, jeweler, w. A. Jones and e.
5. Benner, grocers. were entered by burg
lar last night and twenty-five dollars worth
OF goods taken from the show window Of
Mr. McKenney's store and six dollars in
cash from Benner's. Officers started in pur-
suit this morning, and the burglar was cap
tured in Rockland this afternoon.
RocKLAND, July 9.-W. S. Irish today ar
rested W. B. Gilman of Belfast, the
noted burglar of Maine, New Hampshire,
Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecti-
cut He broke into several stores in Damar-
iscotta last night. He is noted character,
and broke out of the Insane hospital In Au-
gusta in February. He has committed burg
laries throughout the state. he will be car
ried to Damariscotta tomorrow.
CHERRYFIELD, July 9.-The store of Pc
ter Smith here was burglarized last night
about II o'clock. The safe was blown open
and $500 taken. A flash of light was seen
at that time but there is no clue.
CHERRYFIELD, July 1.-TWO men ar
raigned here this afternoon for completely in
last nights burglary were discharged. The
officers haYe new clue and will probably
make another arrest tonight.
.FARMINGToN, July 9.-The post Office and
also Hinkley l& Crogin's store in Phillips
were burglarized last night. Nothing of
value, however, Is missing from the former.
Clothing and money valued at about twenty
five dollars are gone from the latter There
is no clue TO the thief.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-10
OBITUARY..
Clinton 3. Fisk.

-fynss + vssN, July a=.Gep. Clinton r Fisk
eighth street, in this city, today, in the 62nd
year Of his age
Gen. Fisk was a native of Livingstone
county, N. Y, and was born in 1923, his
parents removing to Michigan in his infancy.
His career has been a varied one. After
successful career as merchant, miller and
banker in Michigan, he removed to ST. Louis
in 1889. He served in the Union army
during the civil war, being brevetted major
general Of volunteers in 1865 After the war
he was assistant commissioner under Gen.
y. o. Howard in the management Of the
Freedmen's bureau in Kentucky and
Tennessee. He afterward moved to New
Jersey He took an active part in the es-
tablishment Of Fisk University at Nashville,
Tenn, and 1t was named after him. He
took much interest in educational matters
and was a prominent member Of the
Methodist church. OF late years he was
best known in connection with the third
party prohibitory movement, being its can
didate for the governorship Of New Jersey
in 1886. and for the Presidency Of the
United States ia 1883.
Gen. Fisk has been in feeble health for
some months but continued at his desk until
seven weeks ago. Since that time he had
been confined to his bed, He died peacefully
surrounded by the members OF his family.