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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-18

SAM'L OF PosEN fell into serious
error when he aged a tragic part.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-07-24

BILL NYE's HOTEL EXPERIENCE
Bill Nye tells good many fhnny
stories but be Considers the follow.
Ing bis best. because is Is true and
hsppeued 10 himself:
vas transforming orec in small
town In Texas End went to the lead .
ing hotel for dinner. The lardcr
contained only tough npiece OF
steak and 30 I had that and @ cup
of bootleg coffee. When the bill
wac banded me l asked the prorrie :
tor. who was also waiter and cashier,
: how much l owed him.
Two dollars! was the calm reply.
Two dollarsi said ] what for?
For the steak an1'coffse.
But this is outrageous, answer
ed. i can get really good steak
and coffee ind other things too. in
New York for 81. Whist makes you
charge 40 much?
Well to tell you the truth, I need
the money
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-07-24

A CHICKEN SToRY-The twenty
fifth Wisconsin and two or three
others had been sent off on a raid.
In the afternoon tho marching col,
umn was attacked by the Coufeder.
ates, and Col. Rusk was ordered 10
take a small force TO drive the enemy
away. There was q swamp, thickly
grown with small trees and bushes
through which ths troops had 10
march. There seemed to be some hes,
itancy about entering the swamp A
sergeant said Colonel, can TAX g those
men through there, aud he did go.
Colonel Rusk and several other OH
GERS, half an hour after the enem,
had been scattered. were riding pasI
a farmhouse, when they saw some o.
the soldiers doing lively work in The
way OF capturing poultry. The lady
OF The house rushed up to Rusk ant
asked excitedly:
Are these your men, Colonel
They are. msdam.
Well, | wish you would toll then
not TO steal my chickens.
madam, your chickens are perfect "
safe, The sergeant over there is in
charge OF these men and he will al
low no plunderiDe. Why madam
that sergeant is Methodist minister
and would not permit anything Of
the kind 10 be done.
Tha lady threw up her hands and
said, a Methodist minister Oh
shan't have chicken left.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-07-24

LEr 1T Dry. Father Graham as
every body In the village called BIN,
vas orc Of The o'd-fashioned gentle.
men Of whom there are so few left
now. lie was beloved by everyone,
and bis influence in the little town
was grest, 50 good AID so active was
he. Que bit Of wisdom which be
gave to a young frieud is we'll worth
something.
A young man OF The village had
been badly insulted and came 70
Father Graham full Of angry 10
dgna'iOn, declaring that be was gos
ing ct once TO demand an apology.
My dear boy, Father Graham said
take a word Of advice from an ole
man Who loves peace. An insult IL
Ike mud il will brush of bette
when It is dry. Wait little till yot
and be are both cool, and the thing il
easily mended. II you 90 nov
will only be a quarrel
u is pleasant to be able TO add lbs
the young man took Lis advice, an,
before the next day was done the in
g1'lrr person came 70 beg forgive
ness
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-07-24

Here are Eve gold pieces, s.id
Grandpa TO little Harry. one for each
Of your birthdays. VIA, more could
a little shaver like you hsve to wish
for?
Only that was as old as YOU.
grandpa. was The reply
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-07-24

An Irishnsn who bad very rag
ged coat. Was asked OF what s,1ff !.
ras made. Bedad. don't know
says he; l think the moet Of it is
fresh cir.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-07-24

THEIR PRAYER WAS ANswERED-A
mouDtaineer and bis wife had come
out OF the mountains Of Kentucky to
some new location in Tennessee. They
had little jag of household goods,
and both wee dressed poorly After
he had paid the freight on his goods
he lacked few shillings Of having
enough to pay their fare. heard
them talking 1t over as they sat Oh
baggage truck On the platform.
We'uns will bsYe to go back, I
reckon, said the man. But we uns
can't go back, she replied. We'uns
has sold out and heV no place to 90
But what kin we'uns doa
Heven't we'uns got money 'nuG ?
No
And they 'uns won't take US
No.
And we>nns Is in fix?
Sartin,
Blu, the Lord Ia down yere az we'll
rs Jpn the hills, han't he ? she
asled.
He mOught be, bat the chances
EN- agiu It.
Dut III go out among the cotton
bales and End spot TO pray. The
lord never did desert his own.
You nought try it, he said,
doubtingly.
l told three or four Of tho BOYS
and we clipped in So and handed it
TO the man, aud be had the money
10 hand when the woman returned.
Did you Prey be asked
Yes.
Fur how much
a dollor.
And then the Lord hiss done sen.
US five,
Then we'uns is no longer In a FIX.
Here it is,Rnd our troubles are over. !
Title, we'uns orter bev cum down |
yere twenty years ago. Up thar when !
VEINS axed the Lord for dollar |
we'uns sometimes gos two bits on!
OF il. Down yere when we'uns OK |
fur the same Ia piles it on hge times 1
over and dOaD' even want 20 know /
whar' wo cum frou or which church |
wo belong to-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-07-24
WIT AND HUMoR.

What have you got in The shape o
oTsnges. Only round ones cir.
The record-union., 1891-08-22
A DAY IN WONDERLAND
With Sells Brothers and their Graz
Alliance of Attractions.

With Sells Brothers and their Grand
Alliance of Attractions.
''The times change and we are changed
with them, - said the Roman philosopher.
1t may also be said that these changes are
not always for the better, but often bring
retrogression and decay; and this is par
ticularly true of the circus of to-day. In
fact since the great ringmaster Death
gave Adam FOrepaugh his final cue, it
may be remarked that but one really
great and legitimate circus remains, that
of Sells Brothers, which is to exhibit at
Agricultural Park, on Thursday, Septem-
Der Sd. The only other tented enterprise
which can claim to rival it has started out
on the questionable, lecherOus and nude
mission of ''revolutioniZing the show
business" and has succeeded, at least to
the extent of substituting horse ballet for
the intrepid and graceful equestrian and
gymaStiC performances which the public
will always admire. In their hippo
drome, circuseS, Moorish caravan and
pilgrimage to Mecca, tropical aquarium,
aviary, royal Japanese troupe, Arabian
Nights entertainment and reSplendent
free street parade, Sells Brothers present
a more than abundant feast of every
thing which appertains TO the most popu-
lar of entertainments. In exclusive feat
ures, such as their monster pair of hip
popotami, the hairless horse. a whole
flock of ostriches, and the miraculouslv
dimlnutive pair of cattle, they surpass all
rivalry. Cyrene, the world-tamous long
skirt Spanish dancer, also appears with
them, and her grace and beauty add a
The record-union., 1891-08-22
HALEY VICTORIOUS
He Defeats the Denver Lad in Eigh
ROUnNG.

He Defeats the Denver Lad in Eight
Rounds.
The glove contest at the Comique The
ater last evening between Jerry Haley OF
this city and KID Wilson of Denver
was one Of the most exciting affairs ever
seen in Sacramento
Both pugilists are feather-weights. and
there was only pound difference in
their weight, Haley having the advantage
of that pound. Wilson is a tall, slender
lad and had the appearance of being
over-trained. Haley looked more com
pact and muscular, and was by far the
hardest hitter of the two.
1t was slogging match from the start.
and 1t was at once apparent that the Den
yer youth was destined to be beaten.
Haley thumped him numerically during
the first round, and when time was called
he was quite unsteady. In the next
round, however, he appeared much re-
lreshed from his minutes rest, and took
another severe grueling without being
knocked out. He had the sympathies OF
the audience with him, and in the third
round he went IN strong to do some work
on his own account. He scored several
good blows, but Haley soon had him
staggering again. Still the Denver man
was game, and trv as he would Haley
could not put him out.
1t was the same story right along for
seven rounds. Although he would appear
to be all but finished, Wilson would toe
the scratch for the next round as fresh as
ever and ready for more punishment.
But he finally began to weaken in the
eighth round and Haley, taking advan-
tage of the opportunity, rushed him and
finally succeeded in placing him hors dot
combat
William Harrison acted as referee. and
proved himself quite competent judge.
The record-union., 1891-08-22
Games To-Day and To-Morrow,

Hoffman will pitch for the Sacramentos
in to-day's game with the Dukes. and an
other rafting contest may be looked for.
Lookabaugh will twirl for San Jose.
Manager McCloskey intends to bring out
all of the Orphan Asylum boys and adj
NIT them to the park free of charge.
Goodenough is expected to arrive here
in time to play in both games on Sunday.
He will be assigned to center-f field and
Reynolds will guard second base. Nc
Closkey hopes to be able to retain Rey-
nOlds for the remainder of the season.
When he gets Reitz and couple of good
pitchers he viii be satisfied with the
makeup of his team. Stapleton may be
induced to pitch one of the games on
Sunday. The first contest will begin at /
o'clock.
The record-union., 1891-08-22
She Rode Anyhow.

Mamie Ellis, the Spanish woman who
was brought to the police station about 2
O'Clock yesterday morning, supposed to
be dying from the effects of poison, suf-
ficiently recovered about two hours after
ward to be permitted to go to her house.
She wanted hack sent for. but Jailer
Clark told her that such vehicle was too
expensive luxury for her. When she
got outside the jail she hailed the driver
of sprinkling cart, and induced him to
take her home on his wagon,
The record-union., 1891-08-22
ONE BLOW STRUCK.
y Difficulty Between Captain Lee and
II. L. Dillman.

II. L. Dillman.
Ex-Chief of Police H. +. Dillman
swore to a complaint yesterday afternoon
charging Captain Lee with battery. The
arrest of an inebriate named John Man
ming was the indirect cause of the
trouble.
Officer Frazee was bringing the man
down to Jail and when the two got oppo-
site Dillman's saloon, on Front and I
streets, Manning asked permission to de-
pOsit his money With the bartender.
FraZee allowed him 10 do so, but when
he brought the man into the Station
House Captain Lee reprimanded him for
allowing Manning to deposit his money
at any place other than the police
station. He did not instruct the
officer to get the money again. but
Frazee went back to Dillman's and asked
him TO return it. The latter refused, and
subsequently went over to the Jail and
wanted to know of Captain Lee why he
insisted that the money should be given
up.
The Captain and Dillman are not on
friendly terms, and after a few heated re-
marks had been exchanged the former
struck Dillman. The latter endeavored
to return the blow, but bystanders inter
tered and the men were prevented from
doing further damage
Dillman then caused the arrest of the
Captain, and the latter put up deposit of
$50 for his appearance in court.
The record-union., 1891-08-22
BRIEF NOTES.

a high board fence has been built around
Suffers Fort, and will be maintained
while the work of restoration is in pro-
gress.
In Judge Catlin's court yesterday de-
murrer to the complaint in the case of A.
L. j. Reynolds VS.. A. r. Parvin ct al.
was argued, and the demurrer sustained.
The suit was brought to recover an assess
ment levied in Reclamation District No. 3
The record-union., 1891-08-22

Sacramento. 0 0 1 Q O. s
San Jose ......... o o 3 -12
Earned runs-Sacramento l, san Jose 5.
Ihree-hase hits-McHale, Reynolds, Hassa-
mer and Dooley. Two-base hit-Spfes. Sac
TitGe hits-koberts, O'Day, Hanley, Sharp,
errOrS-SaCramento 2 San lose 3 First base
on called ballS-Sacramento =, san Jose 5.
Lett on ses-Sacramento s. San Jose 10.
by pitcher -Ebright. Staliings i2t Roberts
Double plays-McGuirk (unassisted). Passed
balls-bowlnan l, Stallings ,. Time of game
-lh and 55m. Umpire-McDonald Official
ScOrer-Will II. Young
The record-union., 1891-08-22

wonderful charm to the performance.
The Sells Brothers big enterprise has
been under one and the same manage
ment for a longer period than any other
in existence, being now in its twentieth
prosperous year. Success to it. always.
The record-union., 1891-08-22
TURN ABOUT.
san Francisco Takes Yesterdays Gam
From the Coloncls.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 21.-The game
between the San Franciscos and Oak
lands to-day was marked by wild slug
ging and generally poor fielding.
The San Franciscos opened up with a
grand squirt, and virtually won the game
in the first inning, making five runs of
four singles, base on balls, a passed
ball and an error by Reitz
Reitz, however, redeemed himself by
doing fine work both at the bat and in
the field. The score:
The record-union., 1891-08-22
PLEASANT THOUGHTS !

DLEASANT THOUGHTS MAY BE RE
1 called in many different ways. some
times II is well-remcmbcrcd tune or song
that causes rush of recOllections to our
mlnd. and, for the time being. drives all busi-
ness cares and worries from us. At another
tme the delicate perfume OF a much-lOved
HOVER, just family caught takes us back 10
qulckly-SaddeHing, perhaps, for they may
take us back TO the teachings Of a dear
mother, who now may be peacefully sleeping
IN distant churchyard. DO you not recol-
lect how she warned us TO take care OF
the life God gave use hard-drawn breath
or little pain causes us to ask if we have
needed the words Of that loved one What
would that dear mother say If she knew we
We're i'll and did nothing To effect cure? Are
you following her teachings?
The record-union., 1891-08-22
Bells Sale To-Dav

Bell & Co. will have big auction sale
at the new salesroom, 1904 street, this
morning at 10 O'Clock. Horses, buggies,
furniture and household goods will be
sold and also a complete timers outfit.
The record-union., 1891-08-22
ADJUSTMENTS.

The box sheet for the "City Directory
engagement by Russell's Commedians
opens at the Metropolitan Theater this
morning. There is no charge made for
reserYing seats.
The record-union., 1891-08-22
San Francisco. 5 o o o l 4 O Oil
Oakland -.... o o o o ] o o q s

Earned runs-San Francisco 4, Oakland L.
Three-base hit-Smith. Two-baSe hfts-Can-
tiilion, Sweeney, O'Netll Cartwright, Reitz %.
Hines. Sacrifice hits-Reitz, Long. Young
man, Hurley t2), Phillips, Smith, Sweeney,
SWEET, Sharp, Clark. First base on errors-San
Francisco ?, Oakland =. First base on called
balls-San Francisco 9, Oakland s. Left on
bases-San Francisco 8, Oakland 9. Struck
out-By Cobb l, by BALI 3. First base on hit
by pitcher-BalZ. Double play-Smith and
Cartwright; Sharp and Cartwright; Cantillion
ReitZ and Youngman. Passed balls-Swett
Hurley. Wild pitches-Balz. Time of game
The record-union., 1891-08-22

The population of the earth doubles
itself in 260 years,
The record-union., 1891-08-22
DIED.

WEBSTER-In Buffalo, n, Y, August 18th,
samuel Z. Webster OF Sacramento, a native
of Rochester, \. Y, aged Is years
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-27
JUSTIFIED IN SHOOTING.
Justice Won Tobei Acqufts w. T. Brown
OF Assault to XIII.

william I. Brown, proprietor of Front street
billiard ball, who shot August Peterson the
night OF August IL in mistake for a burglar, was
acquitted BY Justice Won Tobei yesterday on the
charge OF assault with deadly weapon. Peter
son, who IL Dane by birth, about y years of
age, was present during the hearing. The
wound IN his right hip, though almost healed
up, occasions him considerable pain when walk
ing. Brown testified that Peterson was acting
suspiciousiy about his premises, and inasmueh
as burglars had entered his house but three
days previously, be did not intend TO allow them
TO be repeated. He commanded Peterson to halt
Dur Instead the young man fled and he shot him
In an enceavor to place him under arrest.
Young Peterson testified as follows: II Was
standing in front OF Browns house talking low
with my friend Berg. who lives next door.
About ii O'Clock Berg went home and / started
TO go another way when Brown came out and
said:
What are you loafng around here for?
f he showed a revolver, and said:
Don't shoot
Just then he fired shot a little of from me
in brush pile. He didn's aim il at me. ran
down the street and he followed and shot me In
the hip"
Browns testimony did not differ from Peter
sons except in one particular, viz; That the
compiai nant was on Browns porch ana endeav-
oring to get into the house when he first ad-
dressed him Peterson claimed that he ala not
enter Browns premises at all.
Justice Won Tobel decided that although
Brown was TOO hasty in the use OF his revolver,
he should not be bound over for trial, because
there was not criminal intent shown. Though
Peterson very probably had no evil intentions,
his actions we're strange and of a nature calcu-
lated to arouse the suspicious of Brown, who
had suffered from robbers only few days be-
fore. He discharged the defendant.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-27
TWO FIRES in A DAY.
The Auxiliary Alarm Has a
Practical Test.
FIREMEN COMMEND ITS OFFICE.
Terry Kittenger Block the Scene OF One
Fire-Commercial Street Bridge
Fired by Spark.

The auxiliary fire alarm system was given a
practical test for the first time last evening at
6:32 o'clock. A. Sondberg, a substitute fireman,
noticed blaze in the rear OF the top floor of the
Terry -Kittinger building from window in the
Y. Q. lodging house. He climbed TO the roof
and assured himself that there was fire and
then shouted to the passers-by on the street be-
low to turn in the alarm The employees in the
rear of Clarke Harrison's hardware store heard
him, and by means of one OF the auxiliaries in
the office communicated with the department
through box Is.
The fire was in the storageroom OF w. r..
Bentley & Co.'S paint and oil store, on the third
floor OF the Terry Kittinger building that is
owned by G. B. Kittinger. 1t was not much of
a eonhagration. but the way to it was up three
blind stairways, and it was dark and there was
no one at hand who knew the way. When the
chemical engine crew finally got up with their
hose the blaze was extinguished quickly.
The fire started in pile OF oily excelsior that
was used Tor packing glassware. The chimney
leading up from the cellar was the means of
setting it afire. The damage is not over $50, and
the insurance will cover il fully.
1t was demonstrated by the fire that the
auxiliary fire alarm system is very valuable
continuance. Box 10 is affixed to a lamp post at
the intersection OF James street with Yesler
avenue. There is plaeard above the box with
this inscription:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-27
Key at
W. II. Humphreys.
Lowman & Hanford's.
Farm Mortgage and Trust Company's.

When the fire broke out the establishments in
dieated by the guide were closed, and there was
not single person on any OF the premises
They are business stores and are seldom open
later than O'Clock, and never all night. The
policeman on duty on lower Front street did not
know where the nearest alarm box was. Had it
not been for the presence OF the auxiliary con-
nection long delay would have resulted and
it would have been necessary to finally resort TO
telephone after it had been discovered that all
other means were failures. Chief Kellogg and
Electrician Snow have expressed themselves as
being very much pleased at the success OF the
system.
A spark from one of the electric cars on the
Commercial street line set fire TO the bridge and
wharf at Commercial and streets yesterday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. The wharf belongs to
Day Bros, lumber merchants, and large barn
is directly over it. Forty tons OF hay, the prop
erty OF Frye & Bruhn, were stored in the barn,
but was not damaged The cost of making the
place good as new viii be about 500. The in
suranee is ample. Engines ! and 3, hose l,
chemical engine and ladder trucks and re-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-27
A RAILROAD AT AUCTION.
Three Chicago Companies VIII Bid for
the Pacific Short Line.

CHICAGO, Aug. 26-By order OF the United
States circuit court the Pacific Short Line rail-
way will be sold al auction next Tuesday under
foreclosure proceedings. Among the bidders, il
is understood, will be the Illinois Central Chi
cago, Milwaukee & 81. Paul and the Northwest
ern. The road was originally intended to run
from Sioux City 10 Ogden, parallel,ng the Union
Pacihc aud shortening by several
hundred miles the present distance from
Missouri to the Pacific slope. Up to last fall the
road had been built between Sioux CITY and
o'Neill, a distance of l23 miles. The enterpriS.
looked promising enough until last falls finau-
oiai panic. Then Gould had gobbled the Union
Pacific and was understood To be haul in glove
with Huntington, who controls the Central Pa
cite. The latter road, which is the only
outlet from Ogden TO the Pacific coast
was in hostile hands therefore, aud the
Pacific Short Line people decided il
would be folly under the circumstances TO com.
pete the line, SO the property was allowed TO go
into the hands OF receiver and is now To be
sold. The Illinois Central is SAID TO be anxious
TO get possession Of the road so as to gain line
across 10 the Black Hills territory If the Chi
cago Northwestern buy il. IL may ultimately
be completed 70 Ogden, II not actually extended
10 the Pacific coast. The Chicago. Milwaukee &
St Pau! Will ike 10 control il. because il
traverses rich agricultural section and taps
the wyoming oil and coal feds, iasuring A
profitable source OF revenue 10 the company
operating IL
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-27
c. p. AND GREAT NORTHERN.
Gossip Concerning the Roads and Avail
ability of Mountain Passes.@

suNAs, Aug. 2s.-tspecial l-Chief Engineer
Gamble and Assistant Superintendent Downie,
OF the Canadian Pacific railway, were in town
some days ago. Mr.. Gamble said that the pass
through the Cascades just south of the boundary
Line was very favorable one for any United
States road, bat the skagit river runs through a
series OF deep canyons not easy to bridge.
As TO the main line OF the Canadian Pacific,
eventually TO run south of the Fraser river, he
said that IL was very easy matter to extend the
road west from ethbridgc through the Rocky
mountains ny the Crows Mes. pass but the diff
entities would be transferred TO point further
west. This would be the Mount Hope pass-the
only Cascade pass which could be used. He
said that southern route nearer the boundary
would traverse a much better country and save
great distance. There is little doubt of a be-
ginning being made Gu this route during the
present season, since the Canadian Pacific COM
pany's Charter through the Rocky mountain
pass expires with the year.
Mr. Downie also said that the Chilliwhack &
suinas railway was being built by a private
company. but would be operated by the Cana
dian Pacific company. he thought the road
would not be fully completed this year With
reference to the use OF the Canadian Pacific rail-
road by the Great Northern until the latter road
was built across the Cascades, he said that it
was generally known that the Great Northern
was using the Canadian Pacific from Winnipeg
west. and that the trains were made up OF Cana
dian Pacific and Great Northern cars in proper
ton to the number OF passengers furnished BY
each road. The Great Northern cars go through
10 belliDgham Bay on the Canadian Pacific
trains almost daily, and the trains are so
crowded between the Bag AID Mission that il is
almost Impossible TO get seat