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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-12-31
WHISKEY

peg 10 announce / have been an
pointed by Mr.. L. w. Harner fbo
famous Distlller, of Nelson county.
ny, Agent for his superb Hand.
a amaue Sour Mash Whiskey. This
announcement is Of Importance to
uveIy one, tor it insures to them for
sne future one of the purest. mos +
u,e:llcate. and most celebrated Whis-
. Aies In the world, and those who will
ake the trouble hereafter TO demand
the "I. w. HARPER WuIsTrw,,
n i,e nave no fear that its moderate
use VIII lnJure either health or indis-
POSITION. l.. ]. RUSSELL.
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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-12-31
ADVERTISEMENTS.

- - - -
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and act.
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to al! and have made it the NEST
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale In 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Amy reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. cAL.
LOUISVILLE. XIV. NEW YO5K. MK
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-12-31
RAILROAD HOUSE,
NEAR THE DEPOT.
Sample Rooms and Special COnyenien.
ces for Travelling Men.

The Fare is the best the market
Affords, which is always served in
good wholesome style.
Board, per day, only 5 so
:" g week, 90
Z" q month, II 90
The patronage of the travelling
public is respectfully solicited.
w. E. BASS,
ssp1s-tf Proprietor.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-12-31

w. E. KYLE.
". Gen'l Passenger Agent.
!. ". FRY, Gen'1 Manager.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
Poisonous Fish,

l have known two kinds of poison ous fish in the Cape waters, one of them small and the other large. Tka latter kind is known by the local name of "keeler," and is, as rule
 good to eat, although the oil is the most profitable use 1t can be put to. Only at certain times Is 1t poison ous. Cape fishermen declare that they can discern at these times poisonous streak of water from It's color, which they say Is Q dark dirty brown. 1t is said to be accompanied by an unusual display of phosphorus. Occasionally the mussels are poisonous; and one year several pig-faced baboons out of a troop which have long haunted the Cape peninsula were picked up dead after eating them, Sly and sagacious as the baboons are in selecting their food, they are scarcely wary enough to guard against this periodical epidemic. Within recent years several Malay fishermen have died from the effects of eating the "keeler" Fortunately it is not common fish, and experience in time may remind the Malays that when there are so many good fish in the waters it is folly to experiment. upon doubtful ones. The other pois- onoss fish Is small toad-like object, with a small mouth, which often takes the red bait intended for others. It putfs itself out with venomous wrath, and it is we'll to avoid handlingit. The local name for it is Billy blaas-op," <" or Billy blow-up.-Blackwood' s Maga.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
The Dollar-yIariS. [.

Writers are not agreed as to tho derivation of this sign to represent the word dollar" or dollars" :" Somo contend that it comes from the letters U and $. which. after the adoption of the Federal Constitution. were prcfxed to the currency of tho new United States, and which after wards, in the hurry of writing. were run into each other, the U being made first and the $ over it. Others say that the contraction Is from the Spanish pesos. dollars; others. still. claim 1t to be derived from the Spanish word !uertes. meaning h rd, so called to designate silver and gold from paper or soft money. The moro plausible explanation Of tho puzzle Is this: That it is modification of the figure s. and that the character. as we make it. denotes that we are speaking or writing of sum Of money equal to eight reals; or. as the dollar was formerly called, piece ot eight In the early history of the dollar. when every body knew 1t as piece of eight, writers who had occasion to mention 1t in their articles did so by making this character. <. The two ss and the double hyphen gradually
 "ovoluted' until it came out as {
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
A Case of Mistaken Identity.

Several years ago, a fortnight after a gentleman well-known in Batavia, removed from Greene, Chenango coun. ty, to this village. he was surprised one day to find among his mail dun. ming letter asking to "ple ase remit ' for 10 pounds of sugar he had bought
 of an Attica grocer. Say" he cried to his partner, ''where Is Attica?' He was informed and then he told what he had received "I was neve CT in At tica in my life" ho exclaimed. and he threw the dun among spoiled daily re- ports in the waste basket. Subse- quently it was developed that there was another man of thesam name in Batavia. At Christmas time friends in Green sent box addressed to No. containin2ciits--a muh among them flor his children. He never got it. In q week or two he thought of the man of the same name and visited the latter house. On the sidewalk he saw a little girl wearing the muff that his daughter should have possessedl ''He got tho other fellows dun, says his partner, telling the story, ''and the other fellow got his presents. He waa one of tho most disgusted men at that time l ever rsaw.-Batavia News.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
Opals arc Lucky Now.

Two men went into q State-street jewelry house the other day. One of them pointed to q stone in tray and said: There's an opal: please let me sec it." and the salesman handed it out. The second maa was mortified.
 "rhe approximation about misfor- tune or bad luck lurking some where in this beautiful stone" said the salesman. '.has well nigh vanished. The fact is there IS a notion now ex- tant that the opal is a talisman. So you can see there is nothing in this idea of stones being one thing or an. other so far as good luck or bad luck Is concerned. If there had been any. thing in it the opal would be as ut- lucky. now as it WAS in the beginning. !"
 What you say may be true" said tho man who had asked to see the stone. "l have no superstition about the opal, and never had any. But know . brother merchant of yours, not far from hero, one of tho largest dealers u the city. who would not carry an opal in stock. Ia customer wants one he will order it, but h, won't have one in his house on saie. And yet he is q sensible and succAea. ful man in business. ChicAeo Iii. buna.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
Manners of Men.

If you would think we'll of men, don t watch them; only listen to them.
 After man is rich he does not call them quails; he ca.s them birds"
 Don't measure 2 man by what he promises; measure him by what hs does.
 You never really know n mans dis. position until you have eaten delay ed breakfast with him.
 The people who don't like us don't know us, Those who don't like our neighbors know them too we'll
 He who talks too much makes two mistakes, reveals his ignorance and fails to learn wisdom from the lips oi others.
 Men are always brave enough to ad- minister undeserved praise, but few oi them are fearless enough 70 bestow merite ed criticism.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
Hints for Farmers.

Poor farming is always unprofitable farming.
 Provide good reading matter for long evenings and leisure days.
 Burn out the chimneys while the roafs of dwellings are covered with snow.
 FHe1 the soil, the soil will feed the crops, and the crops will feed you.
 It pays to keep the wheels oi your wagon we'll covered with a coat oi paiut.
 Country boys ought to know better than to initiate the dissipated prac- tices of city dudes and sports.
 The farm at this age of the world, is no place for dunderheads. The best cultivated brain must precede the best cultivated farm.
 Every successful farmer must get a large portion of bis education on his own farm.
 Dr. Hoskins says: Farming is a good enough business for good enough man.
 One hired man may be worth twice the wages of another on account of his treatment of the horses. X carefu horseman is also generally earefu about everything slse.--Nehraska Farmer.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
"Old Hutch" and His Son.

The withdrawal of the picturesque figure of "Old Hutch from the Board of Trade in Chicago shows that his sensible family considers 1t time for the elder Hutchinson to ponder upon his ways and save the rest of his for tune. He has played bold hand in wthe heat gambling games ever since the Chicago fire. For many years luck was with him, and his fortune, once estimated at S2o. 900. .ooo, prob ably easily reached S14 ,00o, ,Oo0l But since his much respected son Charles was first made president of the Board of Trade, and occasionally. disciplined his father--once even sus- pending him rom the boald for per iod of mont,,s for irregular transac- tions-the old mans star has been waning. While his son has been grow ing richer. 'Ohi Hutch" has beei growing poorer, and his declining years must be spent with only about a n.s.ion to live upon. The stories told about him are numbcrless, but the kindness of his heart has been boundless, although sometimes eccen- tric in it's expression. It used to be said in his most powerful days that the wheat on the Dakota prairies was fast or slow to head out according to the way "Old Hutch" was handling the market in Chicago. Boston Tran scri2t-
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
POPULAR SCIENCE.

Western Franklin county contains the highest elevation in Massachu- se;,s. an isolated peak in the town o' Rowe. bearing the nams Of Mount Davis. 2l10 feet la altitude.
 Dry ropes immersed for four days in bath containing twenty grains Of sulphite ot copper to a quart of water arc for some time preserved from the attacks of animal parasites and rot.
 To mako au impermeahlc glue, soak ordinary glue In water until 1t softens, primitive form. Alter this. dissolve it in linseed oil over slow fire until it is brought to the conscience Of jelly. This glue may be used for any kinds Of
 materi l. In addition to strungth and
 hardness, 1t has the advantage of rc- sisting tho action of water.
 Spiders differ from insects h five
 minute particulars: their eyes arc sim
 pie instead Of compound; they have
 eight legs instead oi six; they do not
 pass through the metamorphosis which
 arc characteristic of insects; they have
 no sntenna. and their breathing is ac-
 complished by means of organs which
 combine the functions os lungs and
 gills. instead of by tubes prevailing their bodies.
 The specific gravity of \ ncw-laid egg varies from I.0s0 to 1000; an egg. therefore, Is heavier than sea water. the specific gravity oi which Is l.o30 When kept cS.s rapidly lose weight and become specifically lightc- than water; this Is owing to Inc diminution of bulk in the contents of tho egg. the consequence of which is that a por- ton of the inside Q. sho egg comes 10 be filled with air.
 The Smithsonian Institute. nlong with the sages of the land, has concluded that many valuable animals are fast becoming cxtinct. Instances in tho past occur to us. the buiYaloes. for cx- ample. to mention a singular nota-
 bla case, and touching tho future. We all have been fearful lest tho seal should follow him to tho happy swim. ing grounds. The forthcoming publi- cation of the Smithsonian will sub stantiate these melancholy forecasts. The respiration Q: insects bas been the subject of study sy M. Contc jean. who has found thn,, coa.rary ,o what takes place in yertcL.as.s. iae movc- ment of inspiration is si,ss>,va and that of expiration active. Tho .r is driven from the body y A cs5.sac:i.s effort. Hence. when the inssst is wounded the flow of blood occurs at each expi- ration. Tho respiratory movement not interrupted by cutting cH the head. nor by the absorption o; curars. which | pFoduess aa in~eAi~ts csssaW ss
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
Breakfasts and Dogs,

The one thing that grieved the heart of the college srvants was that some men would bring their dogs with them to breakfast. and the dogs would eat more than their masters. It was a standing wonder how one particularly lean dog would eat, say, his own weight i'll outlets and kidneys. aud get rather lsaner than otherwise Most mtn would take tho hour from to 10 for breakfast and then go off to their books or to lectures. Other men would settle down to pipes and pewters-- which was a very bad form. There were many breakfasts, even those given by undergraduates, where the conversation was intellectual and where you found yourself among members of historic houses and in touch with all the great interests ot the time. This, however. was by no means the case with the general run o. undergraduates. IL was well under stood in certain sets that you dia net 20 to breakfast for any conversational purposes, but that you might get the best of eating and drinking. was very much amused one morning by ovcrearing dialogue between two men;
 Come and breakfast with mo this morning"
 What have you goty'
 ''Pate de foie gras and champagne. !"
 htth much disgust l--"pate de ioie gras aud champagnel Do you take me for a ballet dancer7"-Temple Bar.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
A BRAVE MANS BLUFF
How Col Chaves stampedsd Band of
 Apaches.

Away back in 1864 news came to
 the ranch of Col. Manual Chaves, at Los Ojuelos, New Mexico. the match- less rifle shot aud Indian fighter, that n baud of twenty Apaches had swooped down upon the Rio Grande and stolen POO head of horses and mules. with which they were fleeing toward the Manzano mountaines. A force of set tiers were in pursuit but the Indains had long start and were we'll armed and mounted. Should they once reach the Sierra, further pursuit would bo simply suicidal. Hidden behind rocks and trees they cocl1 pick of their pur- suers with absolute safety to them- selves.
 There were no other man in the house save his dying son-in-law; but without moments hesitation Don Manuel saddled his pet swift mare. and with his deadly rife across the saddle bow galloped of alone to meet a score Of the most fearful of all savage war riors Riding southwari to the top of
 
 a wooded ridge, he soon saw the Apaches coming toward him. When they were near he charged boldly out ! at them. signaling behind him as if to { force hidden in the timber. The h. dians. unable to fathom his audacity and supposing that of course he had a strong force ut his back so that they were in danger of being caught be- tween two tires-scattered like quail into the mountains. leaving the stolen mules to be recaptured by the pursu- ing Mexicans who were close behind. In returning home from this adven- ture wherein his nerve had saved Sl0,000 worth of mules to his friend Don Cristobal Armijo o-Don Mauuel's ! marc stepped into a prairie-dog hole
 and fell upon him, crushing his leg frightfully. He was threo months in | bed, but ultimately recovered fall use | of the leg; and the courage and cool 1 ness which had so long distinguished I him still made, him a terror to tho hos l tile tribes of the Southwest for more l than q decade longer.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
Care Of Old Ago.

Now, as to the care of old age, the chief points are moderate and digssti- ble food, S.. Sicient warmth, and an even, quiet life. The chief of the three is the food. or fuel for the lamp of life. While all ike! dieting is bad, where 1t can possibly be avoided, n few hints can be given that may prove of value The older q person Is after fifty the less food he requires. Luigi Cognaro. who lived to loo, though of a feeble constitution, took twelve ounces of solid food and fourteen ounces fluid daily during the latter part of his life, and his most severe illness was caused by his increasing his allowance, through the continual entreaties of his friends. Very little protein or animal food k required. and though in many respects falsc teeth are great boon to the aged, they may lead to too great consumption of animal food. It Is not the amount of coals we put in a grate that warns the room, but the amount that can be burnt. and the great point is to avoid choking the di- cestive and excretory organs with OK cess of food. Tho food of tho nnrs- cry is the best in old age Bread and milk and honey is capital diet. Milk agrees with nearly all, Hot milk with a littlo Mellin's food forms an admir- able drink at night, and can be kept warm in n hotwater ing covered with rosey Fruit Is wholesome if ripe or well cooke.i. Fat k good, ascream or fresh butter. Warm food is very suit able. Soup. enriched with cream CT marrow. Is light and nourishins. All meals should be regular, and all e1- cesses avoided.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
The Man and the Brute.

Some one has said that the lowest types of mankind can be distinguished from the highest types of animal in- stinct by very simple matter; name ly, no animal ever had sense enough to build fire to warm him when cold. In the same way should say that no animal or insect ever had. or ever could have. sense enough to SOW seeds and wait the production of a crop Gleanugs in Bee Culture
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
Sick-Room Advice.

Do not forget that kindness and tor nursing
 Don't ask q convalescent If he would like this or that to eat or drink, but prepare tho delicacies and present them in tempting way.
 A nurse must never got impatient. A sick person is often irritable and sometimes obstinate, but this must be overcome by kindness and firm ness.
 Do not fan sick person unless you are requested to do 90. or there is . rood reason why you should. A nagvous psrson ls olten made very un- eoI1lortAhls by 1t.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
Comfortable and Convenient.

A luxurious divan can be successful- ly made on a canvas covered cot. A bundle of excelsior" a long uphols- terer's needle, ball of twine, chintz or cretonne and patience are the re- quisites for this undertaking. To fasten the tuitings cover button moids with the eretonne or other material of the cover. Tack valenee to hang to the floor, edging 1t top and bottom with q narrow plating of the stuff. Make three or four stiff, square cush- ions to lean against the wall at the back, and have several soft pillows covered with silk or sateen.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
How to Treat a Horse.

Don't rub of the horses or harness them while eating graini they must not be led to gorge it rapidly. ehis produces indigestion, q staring coat and general debility. To put water with the oats brings nearly the same pernicious result and is cruel prac- tice, To chew the food masticato it fully with the salvia, Is just as neccs- sary for horses as 1t is for men.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
Compact Farms.

Choose farm that lies all In one tract. An old farmer acquaintance died recently, and to his neighbors' surprise, his farm was found to be en- cumbered with mortgage A life strug- gle had not cleared it away. The req son was-divided tracts, a bad road and long distance to draw manure.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
Simple and Good.

A harmless cosmetic is half a cup of oatmeal and two and one-half cups of water; let is stand over night and in the morning turn of the water and coarser part of the meal; strain the rest and add enough bay rum to make 1t the thickness of cream. Apply to the face, hands and neck every nigh. and frequently during the day, it will make them very soft.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
Crullers.

One cupful of sugar, piece of but ter the size of an egg rubbed well into flour, two eggs beaten into the sugar and butter, one cup of milk, three teaspoonfuls of baking powder mixed into a cupinl Of flour. Add q httle salt unless the butter is very salt. Flavor with l E teaspoonfuls of lemon extract. Mix very soft.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13

Inc nurse must learn to be cool and collected in time of trouble. Any expression of alarm or anxiety, at . critical moment, may result disas- trously to the patient.
 In the eaf,y morning hours the vital forces of the patient are at an ebb, and 1t IS often necessary to add addi- tionM clothing to the bed or provide something stimulating at this time.
 In bedside watching the nurses work is often very responsible and trying And it is here that the observing phy- sician can readily determine whether the nurse is experienced or not from her general bearing.
 Avoid jarring the bed and do not d. low anyone to sit on the bed Avoid haste. Do things quickly by knowing what to do and how to do them. All appearance of haste and uncer tainty B annoying to the patient.
 Unnecessary noise and confusion should not be permitted in the sick room. Nothing is more irritating to a nervous patient than loud talking. When 1t IS necessary to converse with the sick. let .he voice be sufficiently loud ana clear to enable the nearer to understand without special effort.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
pROF1TABLE CEADiNO FOR FARMER AND hOUSEKEEPER.

Care Of Old Age--Hlnts for Farmers --Sick-Room Advice--The Man and tho Brute--How to Treat
 Horse.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
PROF. PONDER'S DISCOVERY.

HE marriage of ] Prof. Ponder had always been a great grief to his friends, as we'll as a matter of amazement.
 It had been thought that he would never
The Livingston enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1914, 1891-10-10
Terrific Explosion at Butte,

Friday evening of last week fire broke
out in the elevator shaft of the Butte
Copper Company's mine, owned and
operated by the Blue Bird Mining COM
pany at Butte. The fire soon became
uncomfortable, and then the word was
given that there was powder in the
building, and the 200 men employed got
out of the way as soon as possible. This
was all that prevented long death roll.
About 600 pounds Of powder we're in the
shaft house. The house was ruined, as
were seven small dwellings in the vicin-
ity. Timbers were thrown distance Of
400 feet and glass in windows broken
even farther away. The only ones ser
iously injured were Mrs. Joseph Papesh
and her 13-months-old baby, who were
terribly cut. The infants face is so
badly mangled that she is scarcely rec
ognizable.
Down in the mine at the time OF the
explosion were three men. They were
standing in the bottom Of the shaft,
which is ITO feet in depth. The explos-
ion loosened the bucket at the top OF
the shaft, and it descended on the three
men below. Jack Richards and Michael
Zepp were struck by it and knocked over.
Richards was only bruised, and was able
to climb to the surface by the ladder
Zepp was hauled up by rope and
taken to the hospital, where he died the
following day from his injuries.