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The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-18
BURGLED FOR A WAGER.
A Society Man Steals Silver from Swell
 Houses to Win Bet. {.

4 Society Man Steals Silver from Swell
 Houses to Win a Bet. |.
 ''I heard the other day good story, which my informant believes to be true" writes the ''NIan About Town in the New York Star. ''I give it for what it is worth: A young man about town made bet of five hundred dollars that he could visit a number of fashion able receptions on a single afternoon and carry off five hundred dollars worth of silverware. According to the terms of the bet he was not to visit any house where he was known. He mere ly picked out a list of receptions from a society paper, called a cab and started on his predatory expedition. At the first house he was about to take a silver-mounted brush from the mems dressing-room when an application of the teeth convinced him that the article was not worth the risk. Accordingly he dropped the brush and contented himself with some other article. He visited three or four places, and at each took something of value. Finally, just after he had slipped several spoons into his pocket at one place, a big man with heavy mustache said to him: Have
 ou every thing you want?'
 Affecting to understand the other to refer to the eatables, he of the bet an swered: Yes, thank you; I'll not eat any thing more.' When the young man left the house his questioner, who was detective, saw him get into the cab and heard the instructions given to the driver. When the maker of the bet arrived at the next house he went to the dressing-room and promptly began pocketing silver. But in the midst of this the detective emerged from under the bed and attempted to arrest the supposed thief. The latter, however, being an athlete, shook off the detect i've, tripped him up. and when those in the house reached the scene succeeded in persuading every one that the de. tective was the guilty man. This ac- complished, the young man hastened home, did up his plunder in packages addressed to the owners and sent each package home by messenger boy cautioned to deliver his packages and answer no questions. The audacious young man won the bet and escaped ar
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-18
THE OLDEST MAN ON EARTH.

Tie Lives in Bogota and His Age Is Che
 Hundred and Eighty Years.
 The oldest man in the world is a citi zen of Bogota, in the Republic of Sa: Salvador. This new Mcthusclah, sa- the Chicago Tribune, declares that he one hundred and eighty years old, an it would seem he flatters himself, fer hi neighbors give the assurance that he is older than he says he is.
 He is a half-breed named Michael Soils, whose existence was revealed tc Dr. Louis Hernandez by one of the oM est planters in the locality, who as child knew Soils as centcnarian. The. have found in TIP his signature anon those of persons who contributed to tl. building of Franciscan convent wllici exists near San Sebastian. His skin like parchment, his long hair of tia' whiteness of snow envelops his lea, like a turban, and his look iS so lce1 that it made a disagreeable impressio1 on the doctor.
 Interrogated by the doctor, he an swered complaisantly that his great ago was due to his regular mode of living and to his never giving up to any eX- cess of any sort whatever.
 q never eat but once day." said he. "but I never use any but the stronges' and most nourishing foods. My meals last half hour, for believe it is i'm possible to eat more in that time thar the body can digest in twenty-fom hours. fast the first and fifteenth day of each month, and on those days l drink as much water as I can bear. l always let my food become cold beforS I touch it. 1t is to these things that ] attribute my great age"
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-18
Conscientious Tramn.

The following note left by tramp was found on the kitchen table by lady of Youngstown, O., the other day: "Ay Dear Good Lady Friend: I came here a stranger, and found nobody at home. I was hungry and took a piece of pie. will return some day and pay you for it. Much obliged. This is all I have got. Keep them until I return" With the note was left Q deck of play ing cards.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-18
Thc Pastenot Pet.

Few people have any notion of the queer things that a-c used in medical practice at the present day. Not the least extraordinary among the remedies employed by physicians is powdered eoclroackos. From this insect, dried and rcdrced to brown dust, great re- lief is obtained by dropsicol patients. The dust tilvs obtained contains an ac- tive principle called "enti-hydropin, $ which is most effective in the stizlCl2- tio1 of the kidneys and serves as . chcc,; to thc complaint mentioned. Coe,7roach powder is also used as a vcrciiuce,
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-18
DOG AGAINST LION.
The Canine Won and His Owner Pocketed
 Several Hundred Dollars.

The Canlne won ana HIS OWner POcReLe0
 Several Hundred Dollars.
 The recent attempt of Texas men to get up fight between two bulldogs and puma reminds me of queer pro- ceeding in our old mining camp in Ne vada, writes correspondent of the New York Sun. There were plenty of mountain lions prowling around in those days, and one off day we set dead fall in hopes to make capture. The ''fall' was heavy log which was in- tended to break the lions back, but one night varmint was caught in such way that he was simply held down and not bit injured. He was full grown and as savage as meat axe, and we had an awful time getting him down to camp and caged up. We calculated on selling him for a good round sum, but after about week along came man with the meanest looking cur dog at his heels you ever saw. The animal Sras gaunt, wild-eyed, homely and awkward, and he didn't weigh over twelve pounds at the most. The man had heard about our lien, and after looking him over he said:
 ''Boys, here seems to be an opportun- ity. think my dog can lick your lion inside of five minutes"
 You could have heard US laugh and yell mile away, but the man preserved very serious face and added:
 Anybody kin holler, but money talks. Gentlemen, I'll bet hundred even that my dog licks your lion!'
 We jumped onto him awfully rapid under that proposition, and when he of fered to make it two hundred dollars we jumped the faster. After the stakes were up we set about fixing for the fight. There was a natural sink near by about as large as a circus tent, but as we had no way to inclose it we had to get collar around our lions neck and send seven miles for a chain to hold him. By the use of forl1ed sticks and blankets we got him out of the cage and chained him to a stake in the center of the sink. My but wasn't he ripping madi He rolled over and over he stood on end-he howled and screamed, and none of us would have gone within reach of him for a thou sand dollars.
 The fight was set for Sunday, and there were four hundred men there. At nine o'clock in the morning every thing was ready, and the master of ceremonies announced:
 ''Gentlemen, the bet is that this ere dog licks that 'cre lion in five minits.''
 The owner of the dog advanced with the canine under his arm, and the lion screamed. The dog was flung at him, and then wonderful to relate, the lion gave him one look and turned tail. The dog ran him five times around that rink, biting at his heels, and then, scared half to death, the big beast twisted his head out of the collar, broke through the crowd and dusted for the cedars. The dog ran him out of sight, and then came back as if nothing had happened.
 ''Gentlemen, the dog wins!" shouted the referee, and the stakes were handed over.
 We offered the man one hundred dol lars to explain how it was done, but he replied:
 ''I couldn't do it for a thousand, 'cause I don't know. All know is that every thing gets out of his way"
 And not one of us could ever feel satisfied as to why that raging old lion turned coward the way he did.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-18

Ear marks: Clean split from root to point left car, upperbit in right ear Wattle (varuga) on jaw, under mouth. C on left jaw (cheek) bulls c on left cheek only. Flooded stock c on left cheek and c on left ribs.
 HENRY HUNING Post office: Show Low Arizona. Range: Show Low creek, Silver creek, Laguna Ortega and Laguna Salada.
 HoIse brand c C left shoulders
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-18

!; Post office: Taylor, Arizona Territory. M2
 Range: Lower Show Low. Horse Brand J s left shoulder.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1891-06-15
STMR. CLAUDINE.
DAVIES, Commander,

viii leave Honolulu every Tuesday
at ) o'clock p. NJ, touching at Kahu-
lui, Huelo, Hama, Hamoa and Kipa-
hulu. Returning will arrive at Homo
lulu every Sunday morning.
90 No Freight will be received
after 4 P. M. on day of sailing.
Consignees must be at the landings
to receive their freight, as we will not
hold ourselves responsible after such
freight has been landed. While the
Company will use due diligence in
handling live stock, we decline to as
sumo any responsibility in case Of the
loss OF same, and will not be responsible
for money or jewelry unless placed in
he care OF Pursers.
w. C. WILDER, President.
S. B. ROSE, Secretary.
CAPT. J. A. KING, Port Supt
l-9l
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1891-06-15

H@ No Freight will be received
after Y noon of day OF sailing.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1891-06-15
NOTICE of ASSIGNMENT.

NOTICE is hereby given that Kwong
~ Fook Yuen of Maunakea street,
Honolulu, II. l., has this day made an
assignment of all his business to the I'M
dersigned for the benefit of his creditors.
Persons having claims against the said
Kwong Fook Yuen are requested to pre-
sent their bills to the undersigned within
thirty (3O) days from date, otherwise
they will forever be barred. and those
owing the said Kwong FOOk Iuen must
make immediate payment to the under
signed
SD WONG CHOW,
TING CHUCK LUNG.
Honolulu, Nav %, 1891. 1872 3w
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1891-06-15
FOR SALE

\tR.E W.JORDAN, at Warehouses;
WI No. 10 store, has just received
from Japan small lot of Fine Orange
Trees of the sweet variety, which he
offers for sale. 1856 lw
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24
comprisin
Tin Toys, Mechanical
Toys, Railroad Toys.

Steam Toys, Iron and Wood
Toys, Tool Chests, Doll
Cabs, Rocking Horses,
Shoe +. Fly Rockers, Wagon Tri.
cycles and Bicycles, Magic Lanterns
Bell Toys and Chimes, Below Toys,
Animals in all styles, Tea Sets in
China. Britana, Tin and Wood, Wash
sets, Vases, Toilets, Statuary, Cups
aud Ssucers, Albums, Scrap books,
Picture books, Manicure sets, Banks
and Safes, Sad Irons and Stands,
Bucks and Saws, Whcelbarrows and
Sleds, boys Riddles, Vlolina, Gui
tars, Banjos, Accordions, Pianos and
Musical trimmings, Jews and French
Harps, Foot and small balls, Rubber
Dolls and Babies in French Dulls,
from the most expensive to the
cheapest in the land Drums, Flies,
Brass Horns and Watches, Guns,
Whips, Horse Reins and Stick hor-
SOS, Fire works, Flags and Lanterns
for all occasions. Come now before
the stock is broken and feast your
eyes. II will be lasting memory to
you.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24
TEA AND TABLE SPOONS, AND FORKS, IN THE lATESTR oGE

Now, IL the Hannibal Journal and
other democratic papers will give
facts and figures instead Of fiction,
the state Of Missouri will go republic
can in 1892.
Will the Journal have the kindness
to refer to its hand book, II same
gives facts il will find that on Janu-
airy 1, 1871, the state debt amounted
to sI7, 1863, 900 less sl07, 900. Han
nibal & st. Joseph r. r. bonds in the
treasury, leaving total debt on J anu
airy l, sl7, 702, 600. The Hannibal
Journal will further find that the re-
publicans collected In 1869 and 1870,
for interest purposes, So ,54S, 7s4. SO,
that the democrats collected in 1885
and 1886, from the people, S2,813,-
773. 05, and in 1887 and 1888, from
the people, 81, 676, .ss; for yeri-
iication see Auditors reports 1862
20; and 1886 and 1887 S8.
Please explain to your readers,
Mr.. Hannibal Journal.
STATE AuaiteEn HalladsVzjp bis re-
port to Tie de6eTSf Accessible 1873
and 1880, says that the sl67, 900
Hannibal & st. Joseph Railroad
bonds were placed to the c1edlt Of
the State Interest fund, and as the
state was not liable tor=their pay
ment they we're not cancelled, but
sdBsaqseRH Sod 's ststs q p.
The law Of 1865 enacted by a re.
Publican legislature authorized the
state officials to receive from the st.
Joseph Railroad company either So
900, 900 Of its bonds or their equival-
ent-wby did the democratic officials
receive anything less3
Ex-Auditor Walker, in his report,
says that the II. & st. ]. r. r. Co.
paid into the treasury, $9,lS0,OOO,
less attorneys fees. Now, in 1881,
according to the Auditors report,
they paid for S4G9, 900 H. & St. 10.
bonds, $500, S0O.93, a prepi6m Of
slice, 500 50 see page 227 Of same
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

The death OF Senator Plumb, of
Kansas, is a great loss to the state Of
Kansas and the republican party
generally. He was a strong advo-
cate Of the policy that resulted in
the capitalization of the present ideas
of reciprocity, The governor Of
Kansas will hll the vacancy 10y ap-
ipointment which viii hold good until
the next session of the legislature.
There will be no special session to
elect a senator as the legislature would
send a second addition Of PETER.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24
Cole County Sorghum.

To THE STATE REPUBLICAN:
DEAR SIR IL herewith submit a re-
port showing the amount Of work done
by me In the manufacture of sorghum
syrups this season. Giving the iqdiyId-
ual amounts, also showing. the different
v%arities of sorghum canes grown and
respective yields on what kind Of lands,
whether bottom Or ridge and how s1ch
lands lay, whether north. south, east or
west. ] wish to show all the facts rs
concerns the lands, for the reason that
out of 81 crops that l worked, only 10
clearly escaped the rust, leaving the re-
naming "a more or less damaged in
many instances. The damage was very
slight, while In a few the crop was al
most worthless. Such was the case with
Mr.. John Bocker's; the old gentleman
had taken good care Of his crop, had
given 1t good cultivation and had fine
looking cane Of thsrred top variety, and
felt sure Of getting a fine quality Of syrup
and a good yield.
In conclusion l wish to say for the
benefit and consideration Of those who
are engaged in the manufacture of sor-
ghum, that the work done as shown by
the report was accomplished by the
operation of my new patent furnace with
the help of two boys, aged IS and Ii
years. The machinery being moved and
set and operated on 80 different farms
travelling a distance of 90 miles during
the working season. The help of those
two boys was all rcquired for the opera
ton of crusher and furnace.
Respectfully,
RICHARD HUFF.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

The governor has not yet called
the special session Of the legislature.
AS it takes thirty days notice Of the
call the delay indicates that the gov
ernor does not intend to call it. That
will be a big mistake. The fact that
the candidates for Office are against
it, should not influence him in his
duty to the people. The state should
be re-districted.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

The present congress sional districts
were made ten years ago. One Of
the questions in which the people
have much'intercst is the proper re,
adjustment of these districts. It's
the duty of the governor to see that
this work is done as the people are
willing to pay for it.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

ALL that is necessary for a good
ice crop is a couple weeks Of good
winter weather as the Missouri and
Usage rivers are both very low and
would freeze oyer easily if given half
a chance.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

Mr.. CRIsP seems determined to cut
Mr.. Mills. He offers him a second
AIRY assignment on the committee of
ways and means, which he declines.
Mr.. Mills could not with any self re-
spect play second fiddle.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

Mr. HrGeINs, who was on trial IN
the Pettis county circuit court for the
killing of Thos. B. Price, was ac,
quilted by the jury on first ballot
after being out fifteen minutes
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

IT is said that the NJ, X. & T. is
trying to get control of the Missouri
Central for the purpose Of securing
an entry TO st. Louis from its line at
Boonville. Jay Gould will -have to
build the river route il the NJ, X. &
T. gels the Missouri Central.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24
THE NEW YEAR STANDARD


Bright and smiling he comes to the
front, and in his hand he holds the
banner inscribed with the name that
has come 10 mean so much-quality,
quantity, cheapness. More than ever
will u name stand for THE. To
demonstrate, for q starter, We name
the following. VIZ have room for but
a few Of our special bargains, which
We offer IN Clothing, Boots and Shoes
Ladies' Cloaks and Jackets, which
we offer ct prices 10 suit you. The
will he sold regardless Of cost
10 give room for other goods
GLOBE,
1877 East High Street.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

The mining interests IN Missouri
are constantly growing In magnitude.
Carthage and Joplin are drawing
capital from all parts Of the country
and zinc will soon be king in=that
part of Missouri.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

The insurance companies are rails,
ing the prices in large cities on the
insurance rates, The big fires.dur.
ing the past year have eaten up all
the profits of the business.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

Us. CLkEksoN=hus advised his
Iowa friends to drop prohibition. II
they don't do it prohibition will dtop
the state into the democratic column.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

Nufs Az lo'AJ
"We notice that some of our
democratic. exchanges are quoting
extensively, as well as effectively,
from the little pamphlet entitled
"Facts and Figures" prepared a
year n so ago by State Auditor
James NJ. Seibert. The nan who
reads the pamphlet aforesaid and
properly digests the ''facts and
igures' given therein will, it is safe
to say, never again vote the republi-
can ticket in Missouri, "-[Hahnibal
journal.
The above Is copied from a recent
number Of the Jefferson City Tri-
bune.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

THE war cloud still hovers over
Europe. How the strain that exists
can continue much longer we do not
understand. France, Germany and
Russia have standing armies that are
eating the very life out Of the gov
ernmeuts and it is impossible for 1t to
60 on forever.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

MORE; ALI OF the above crops were
raised on ridge land except that Of John
Shock. WW HeDsterider VIM. Schnlty
John Pace and Martin Pace, and the
crops on the sides OF the Yldge land as
designated. There were two pieces Of
the Coleman eighth Of an
acre each and three CROPS OF Red top
u acres. All pieces marked WItha sec.
ton mark (s) indicate rust.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

R%EolPRocITT seems to be winning
IFS way into the hearts Of the people
by its own work. 1t operates so as
to justify all that its friends claimed
for il.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24


DEMOCRATIC DECENTRALIZATION.
The general Generalization Of the
democracy, since the defeat Of Mr..
Mills, in the speakership contest, is
hardly justified by so small a matter.
Mr.. Mills stood for ariff-reform, and
was regarded as second only to Mr..
Cleveland in the contention for that
governmental principle, but why
should his defeat have such apparent
demoralizing effect on the whole
partyl-Me can not understand the
force Of the contention that the de-
feat of Mills means the defeat of
Cleveland. While we understand
the whole democtatic party is not a
unit on any question, yet, W did not
know that the ta%riff-reform idea was
limited to and dependent upon the as
pirations Of, one or two men. To be
frank, We think we see in this vac.
illation on the part OF the democ.
racy a lack Of faith in both IFS lead.
ers and=measures.-T anxiety TO
get into office regardless of how they
get there, has resulted in the
change Of principles with every
change of the DON A letter from
Cleveland, a speech by Hill or the
change in the political fortunes Of
some other favorite, seems to justify
the REIMBURSEMENT of party questions.
This unsettled party feeling is dang
erous and forebodes defeat. When
Mr.. Cleveland indicated his position
on the silver question there was at
first a howl, then >quiet and then APP
proval. Now his tariff reform ideas
are about 10 be deserted because
Hill apparently defeated Mr.. Mills in
the speakership contest. A party
that changes its ideas in such rapid
succession adverlises to The world
that il has no principles. OF course,
the party a always fall back upon
the idea that it favors a tariff for
"revenue only" The fear Of tax
ing a decided stand on any question
has lead the democratic party to
many defeats and will continue 10 do
so in the future. The people like to
know where any party stands on
public questions and when the demo-
Gratis get that lesson into their heads
they will make better progress. But
there is no present hops for them aud
the republicans have no reason to
desire a change.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

The necessity for an educational
institution at jefferson City is be-
coming more apparent every year,
and something must be done ia that
direction.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

TaEAE romans only a few more
days-for the taxpayer to liquidate
with the axagatherer, After January
LIST it costs y per cent. interest.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24


ELsToN, Mo-, December %, 1891.
Frank Dlstler loaded a car of wood
Friday
Glad to learn that s.. A. Pace who has
been very sick fol the last week with the
Ia grippe, is convalescent.
Geo. Buckner's youngest child died
Sunday and wal buried Monday near
SCOTS Station.
Levi Mccullough, who has been visit
Ing relatives pear this place left Friday,
accompanied BY Miss Emma Mckinney,
for Deerield, Vernon county, Mo.
Fitness Gray came down from Boon
vile Saturday to spend Christn as with
his parents.
MARRIRp-at the residence of the
bride near thls place on Friday, Dec. Is,
by Rev. Hill, David Routszong aud Miss
Mollic Leach.
James Durham came home Sunday
from Jeff City where he has been attend
ing circuit court.
Mrs. Shinawork, wife OF I'd. .shlna-
work, Of Scots Station, Died Sunday
and was buried Monday at the cemetery
at this place.
VIM. Mccrea aud VIM. Shelton have
purchased a new and improved magic
lantern outfit, and will soon be able
to show 10 the people the most magni1.
cent scenery Of the world.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

The beautiful weuther has been q.
blessing to the poor people. Hard
winters fill the jails and peniten-
tIaries of our country
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

TIE years roll on in rapid success
sion, One week from tomorrow will
usher in January.1 /, 1892.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

WE wish all our patrons, readers
and the world generally a merry
Christmas.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

Mn. JOHN A. HANNAY has been
given his old place as sNpesStsrA
emit of document room at Washng=
-
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-12-24

HELr the poor and do good unto
those who are needy and worthy.