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Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-08-28
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Hiram Powers was the eighth Of nine
children. and he was a very small boy
when his father died. and he had TO
90 TO work for the family. He had
been born in Vermont, but his parents
had moved out TO Ohio in that way
poor people have Of roaming hither and
Won after better luck-t
II was in Ohio that the father died,
and in Ohio that Hiram fought his
youthful battle. For seven years ne
had charge Of the wax figures in a Gin
cinnati museum. and it was while there
that he felt an impulse toward his fu-
ture art. and tried his prentice hand at
modelling in clay.
But il was not until he was thirty
wears old that he was at liberty 70
strike out for himself, and he was
thirty-two before he had money enough
TO 90 to Italy Yet he was 70 be the
sculptor of the Greek Slavef-Nouth's
Companion.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-08-28
Did Not Want to Ten AL


II was an evening school in Provi-
dence. RI There was a class of rest
less. dirty newsboys and bootblacks ON
the front seat trying 20 see how little
they could study and how much they
could annoy the teacher. Finally the
teacher called up the class and put
them through the catechism Of the
United States history.
'eWho discovered American
Nobody saesIed to know and the
teacher. a long suffering student from
the university. lost his patience. shut
ting the book with bang, he dismissed
the class with these sarcastic remarks;
well, when one of you boys gets TO
the point where he needs to have some
one vote for him as governor or presi-
dent. he will be ashamed TO think he
doesn't know who discovered Amer
lea. ="
One of the wickedest looking Of the
boys raised his grimy paw.
''WeIl. Tom. what is itf'
Il know who discovered America"
'sWhy didn't you tell, thenG" asked
the teacher sharply.
"Cos | didn't want 90 tell all
know" said Tom. while the class cut
of into a roar.
The teacher called on the advanced
class in spelling. and there was a smile
on his face the rest Of the evening -
Boston Herald.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-08-28

to secure il. This reminds US that
when the Republican convention ot
1855 was held at Chicago, "Tbe Burl-
ington" carried. in three days, over
4.OO0 North western people to the city
by the lake. In fact, as route to
Presidential conventions, let them be
held wherever they may, "rhe Burl-
ington" is always at the front, reach
ing more prominent western cities
than any other line. For proof Of this'
get its maps and time tables Of any
agent, or write 60 W. J. c. Keny or. d.
Gen. Pas. Agent C, B. & n. r. r.,
| 81. Paul, MINI.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-08-28
IrnII,ole. and Gray Halr.

Whatever tends to paralyze the
nerves in the outer membrane OF tne
hair follicle viii tend to prevent the
fiow of secretions and the consequent
deposit Of pigment. When these NH
mite nerves Of the follicle cease 70 aef
the person necessarily dons the silver
livery Of advised age, and when the
hair resumes it's color in any degree, a.
4 sometimes does, 1t Is the result Of an
Improvement of the follicles or the
nerves and capillaries cOntrolling the
secrations or oth.-New York Times
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-08-28
Pr..lssusal Convention.

A presidential nominating conven-
ton. be Il Of what party It may. h
always a great event for the city wherH
Il Il held. The number Of delegates
Is not so very large. rarely exceediDg
four or iive hundred persons, but the
army Of bangers-on and would-be poll
teal bosses often mounts 70 10000 oI
$1,000 people. For the Republican
convention Of 1892 Chicago IL under.
stood 10 be a candidate, while Mime.
apolis Il half minded 70 make an efIorl
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-08-28
lOum tIuAyt
l. A. HUFFMAN.

But Il Is not only from our own peo-
pie that We receive words Of praise.
The Helena papers are prodigai In
the commentators Of the exhibit, aud
recognition Of the enterprise Of our
people. The Helena Herald IN = spe-
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-08-28

A correspondent gives the following
incident as one that actually occurred
in o local business house;
Customer came smiling TO cashier >
de.sk-wm you please cash this check
for met
Cashier-Yes, if you can be identified
Customer-Oh. ah-yes-well-how
do do thati
Cashier-Bring some one who knows
you
Customer-oh. yes; there Is my hus-
band; he knows me- Philadelphia
Ledger
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-08-28

It seems to have been shown that
the mere senses Of criminals a. a class
are less acute than those q normal hu'
man beings. Twice a. many Of them
in A thousand are color blind they
have less acute taste; their power 81
smell Is les developed. and their hear
ing Is not 20 acute Furthermorn their
rensbIlity 60 pain b less 70 taat tho
,nalofactor Il apt 10 recover rap'd|y
from wounds which would b. danEeF
ons or even fatal to the honest man.
Washington Star
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-08-28

First Lady Well Emma. what is 4
YOU are looking for 50 anxiously " your
cookery boOkl
Second Lady newly married. )--Aeh,
our silly cook Is stopping out % late
and my husband says he would like @
eat some radishes-but l cannot nnd IN
the whole book any directions how .
cook theml-C -Creuznacher An1eiger.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-08-28

4 pair Of helps Co read. TIE loser
can recover the lost article by describ-
ing property end paying for this ad-
vertisemeDt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-24
II. L. JOHNSON SHOT DEAD.
THE PISTOL FOUND IN HIS OWN HANDS.
WAS BROKER DOING BUSINESS IN THIS |
CIrY-No MOTIVE KNOWN.

A BROKER DOING BUSINESS IN THIS
IrY-No MOTIVE KNOWN.
II. L. johnson, wealthy New.York broker,
committed suicide at his home at Ridgewood,
y. j. at 10 O'Clock yesterday morning, by put
ting bullet through his brain. He put the muz-
zle of the weapon in his mouth deliberately took
aim and fired The ball passed directly through
tine brain and was found embedded in the wall.
Another shot crashed through the large mirror in
front of where the suicide ended his life, and
lodged in the wall. How this bullet was fired
remains a mystery but the police maintain that
the unfortunate man in testing the capabillty oil
the weapon selected the mirror as his first target.
Little is known of Mr. Johnson in Ridgewood.
lie formerly a tobacco merchant IN New
York, doing business on Maiden Lane, and he went
to Ridgewood on May 1. He purchased the three
story-and-attic house in which he killed himself
from Nelson Zabrskie His horses and equipage
were the talk of the town. He told the neigh
hors that he was in receipt of an income o.
$50 year. Within the last few weeks Mr..
Johnson had been drinking heavily, and it is
said that his habits caused his wife TO sell their
home in New-York and come to Ridgewood.
On Monday evening, he, with his brother
in-law, returned to his home considerably
excited with liquor. lie was finally
quoted and nothing more was heard of him until
a few minutes before % o'clock yesterday morn
ing, when he approached his mother-in-law on
the lawn, where she was seated, and planting u
flower on her breast, said III be a good boy
for the future" Thus saying, he started for his
home, and, entering his bedroom on the second
floor, closed the door behind him.
Immediately the report Of pistol rang out This
was followed by a second report, md Mrs. Johnson
and her brother, Mr.. Bradley, ran up stairs
to see what was the matter. Stretched upon the
floor at full length lay Mr.. Johnson, his hands
still clutching the smoking revolver. Dr. Demid
was Immediately summoned but before he had
arrived Mr.. johnson breathed his last What
prompted the act cannot be ascertancd. Mr.
Johnson's home life was pleasant. His life was
insured for S30 900, it is said.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-24
HIGH,HANDBD ACTS OF THE FRENCH.

THE ACCOUNTS OF THEIR PROHIBITING THE
SALE OF BAIT TO AMERICANS CONFIRMED.
st. Johns, N F.. June % (speciaD.-A mall steamer
from St. Georges brings letter confirming the pre-
vious accounts in regard to the commandant Of the
French warship Drac prohibiting the sale Of bait to
American fishing vessels in the end Of May. Ii says
that the French refused TO recognize the validity Of
the Treaty of 1913 and always refuse 10 allow bait
to Americans. The mail also brings five statutory
declarations OF the fishermen proving that French steam
launches drove them of from American vessels when
putting bait aboard and that the French threatened
to destroy the Americans nets If the thing was
repeated, and to stop fishing. The commandant went
ashore and read notice claiming the exclusive right
to take fish and forbddng the sale Of bait except to
the French.
Governor O'Brien has received dispatch from
Lord Knutsford telling him that he exceeded his powers
in giving assent TO the order refusing bait to Canadian
fishermen. The assent is to be recalled; so that
Canadians TO get bait
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-24
THE BRITISH BEHRING SEA EXPERTS.

Ottawa June 23.-Ofcal notification Of the appoint
ment OF Sir George Baden Powell and Dr. &. VI.
Dawson as experts to inquire into the sealing question
has not yet been received here. II is understood,
however, that DR.. Dawson is the nominee OF the
Dominion Government and the appointment OF sir
George Baden Powell will also be acceptable to them
DR.. Dawson born in Nova Scotia. is one OF
the best known geoOgsts in America, and is son OF
the veteran scientist Sir William Dawson, principal
Of McGn University, Montreal He was geologlst 10
the British North American Boundary Commission,
which surveyed the country between the Lake of the
Wodos and the Rocky Mountains, and the success
Of the famous Yukon expedition Of 1881 which opened
up rich and great district the Pacific Coast, was
due 10 his skill and energy. He was recently the re
cipient OF the MurchsOn medal one OF the hghest
honors in the gift of the Royal Geographical society
OF England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-24
CHARTrY ABUsED IN HARTFORD.

Hartford, Conn. June 23.-Unusual interest was at
ached to the special town meeting yesterday after
noon 10 determine whether Hartford should longer
continue as the banner city in the country for paupeTs
The report Of the special investigating committee
showed that, with only $1,000 population, Hartford
appropriated for the present year $4,000 for outdoor
aims To this is to be added the large expenditures
by the various charitable organizations, making an
aggregate estimate of from $4,000 TO s15O,0Oo, or
about SO per capita for the population Of $1,000 The
town alone is assisting about 1000 persons The
report shows that the system has aided and increased
pauperism. About so per cent who received aid were
found not to be fairly entitled TO IT. Orders for
groceries show that paupers drew cake and candy
canned fruits, eggs, Jelly, canned lobster. oranges
pneappes. sardnes, tobacco, ETC., as well as the
necessares Of c and the taxpayers footed the bills
Aid was furnished persons who had money in the bank
and In some cases town money used to keep up
Insurance policies. Rent and groceries were drawn by
families whose incomes ran from S12 10 $50 weekly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-24
MINOR TROUBLES OF BUSINESS MEN.

Walter S. Price, builder, Of No. 161 East one hun.
thlrteenth-st, has become financially embar
rassed and two creditors have obtained judgments
against him for 81, ,430 Mr.. Price has been in the
business about seven years and has built many flats
in Harlem. lie unable to sell his large flats at
Madson-ave. and onc-hundred which
ere encountered for S32,5OO, and also unable TO
and-thrty first and Onehundred thirtysocOnd ss
1t is said he has effected settlement with most Of
his creditors by turning property to them Three
years ago he reported TO have made $4,000 by a
trade in real estate.
Judgment for 5000 yesterday entered against
the American Export and Trading Company. No. 8
Bowling Green, of which the late Edwards H. Gof was
president, in favor Of Thomas II. Bullick. An at
tachment for Sl,715 also Issued against the COM
pany in favor Of G.. e. Guerrier.
The schedules of J. & q. Fowler, sugar importers,
Of No. 134 Pearlst show direct liabilities Of S48444O
contingent liabilities, Sss,453 nominal assets $685.
oJ9: actual assets $22 ,772. The great difference
between the nominal and actual assets is due to the
TACT that the principal part Of the assets consists Of
claims against Fowler & Co.. Of CienfuegOs Cuba their
Cuban brancn. Of which S7G4,212 Is balance Of ac-
count and S15s647 liability accepances, both OF
which amounts put down as uncertain and not In
cluded at all in the actual assets the firm being in
solvent and Its affairs being in unsettled condition.
The actual assets consist Cf bills receivable, $147S1
of which part is pledged for loans; 4070 bags OF
sugar valued at $3j 1885, pledged 10 the Bank Of New
York for loan Of S2s 600; Insurance stock and
some cash. The principal creditors Mrs. c. A. F.
Casanova of Paris, Sl67 $50; Clarence Berry, S65,-
600: George Kreiser or 5. C. GaOt, $40 900; d. b.
stllman, Boston, S3S,147; Bank Of New-York, S34,-
5OO secured; heirs OF E. r. a. de Fowler $33,O26;
AbendrOth Root Manufacturing Co., $4,000; J. VI.
Doreas Co. Havana. ~ $4,000; Mrs. Dolores Jimnez de
Fowler, $1,000; Jlminez Haustedt CO.. S6s00.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-24
FRANCIS JOSFpV AT FIrINE.

Fiume, June 23.-Emperor Francis Joseph arrived
here to-day. He received by the naval, military
and civil officials and dense and enthusiastic crowd Of
citizens Tie streets Of the city profusely deco
rated in honor Of the Imperial visit.
The Emperor gave banquet to the officers OF the
British feet after which with his guests he attended
a gala performance at the theatre and later
drove through the town. The streets and
harbor were splendidly illuminated this evening and
thers was display of fireworks. Tomorrow the EN-
peror viii inspect the British fleet and the fact that
h will be the first visit In his life to British squad
ron oives interest the occasion. Archduke Joseph
and Prince Louis OF Baenberg here and other not
abes will arrive tomorrow. The utmost enthusiasm
is DISPLAYED Continuous fetes being held and
torchght professions pass through the streets with
hands playing the respective National airs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-24
A BOSTON LEATHER FIRM FAILS.
ALLEY BROTHERS & PLACE GO UNDER WITH
LIABILITIES OF 100000.

Boston, June 23.-Aley Brothers Place, leather
dealers at Sd South-st have assigned to W. A. Rust
and William A KnowltOn The liabilities are esii-
mated at 100000, assets said to be- 100000 This
house is the successor to John B. Alley Co. The
business of the old firm was lately managed almost
entirely by Mr.. Place, and the management Of the
present firm has also been largely in his hands The
firm has done business of $1O0000O year, and
thought to be making money. 1t has enjoyed
good credit. About two weeks ago the firm made a
statement OF It's financial condition, showing a surplus
Of 81 200 900 above all liabilities.
John S. Alley, of the members of the firm,
says that the creditors for the most part banks in
Boston and elsewhere, and little of the liabilities
account Of merchandise that the assignment Is
due to a want Of ready money during the past week.
and has not been brought about In any way by the
failures of any other firms. There is both personal
and real estate belonging the firm In Pennsylvania
Vermont and Massachusetts, including two leather tan
neies and factory. Mr. Place, Of the firm: says the
creditors will receive 100 cents on the dollar with
Interest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-24
DaMAGE TO CROPS BY sTORMs.

Cairo Ill. June 23-The great storm Of Sunday
struck the fruit belt at Villa Ridge with disastrous
effect. Five thousand peach and 1000 apple trees
loaded with fruit were blown down. One planter
alone lost 300 peach trees Wheat in the shock was
blown all over the country, while that uncut is
laid TO the ground for miles. Grape vines are badly
injured. The tall timber the Kentucky shore
opposite here went down in great quantities.
Chicago June 23-A dispatch from Alton, H.,
saws: In the American Bottoms, one of the finest
wheat producing regions in the state covering thirty
square miles between Alton and st. Louis, the late
heavy rains and wlndstOrlnS have done great damage
10 tie crop ready for harvesting. The Yield will be
many thousand bushels short OF what was expected one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-24
p.,1or RrFoRu srcrRg N ILLINOIS

Springfield. ILL.,. June 23.-Accorthg 10 appoint
ment Lieutenant Governor Ray, Speaker Crafts and
Mr. Waggoner enrolling and engrossing clerk Of the
House, met in this city and examined the House
record In regard 10 the missing section OF the
Australian Ballot bill. All these gentlemen were able
to certify that the bill passed by the House had
contained the section and in view of the fact that the
limit Of time allowed by the law for the preparation
Of bills and their presentation 70 the Governor had
not expired the error corrected by the insertion
OF section o. and the properly enrolled and engrOssed
bill was presented 20 the Governor for his signature
A simple flourish of the pen made IL a law, and the
bili went 10 the Secretary Of State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-24
A PERMANENT ACT DRAFTED.

THE WORK OF THE NEWFOUNDLAND DELE
GATES IN LONDON PRACTICALLY ENDED.
London. June 23.-The negotiations between the
Colonial Office and the Newfoundland delegates aIe
virtually completed. A permanent act has been
drafted which proposes that the jurisdiction in fishery
disputes be transferred from subordinate naval officers
to two expressly appointed judicial agents. 1t Is
understood that France accepts this provision The
bill Will be passed as speedily as possible one clause
provides for the repeal of the temporary act.
The delegates hope 10 be free to return home In a
few days. Sir William Whiteway Will return to Europe
in October for the Brussels arbitration conference
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-24
PRINCE GEORGE OF GREECE IN AMERICA.

san Francisco. June 23.-Phnce George Of Greece
who was instrumental in saving the life OF the Russian
Prince Imperial from the attack Of the japanese police
man near Yokohama May IL. arrived to-day on the
steamship Gaelic. when questioned regarding the
AFFAIR, Prince Geoi &c modestly replied Oh, II was
nothing The fellow made two strokes at the Czarewiteh
and | caught both blows with my walking stick lie
goes from here TO Copenhagen, stopping In New'fork
and London and viii thence proceed TO 81 PeteIsOurg
where he hopes 10 rejoin the Czarewitch who Is pro
oeedng overland from vladvostoc through Siberia to
the Russian cspital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-24

Watertown, n " June 23.-rhe fast Niagara Falls
express train which runs from suspension Bridge over
the New York Genital tracks TO syracuse ana thence
over the Rome, watertown and Ogdensburg TO Clayton
and Paul Smiths, in the Adirondacks, met with an
accident In this city this morning, as II was passing
watertOwn Junction al high rate OF speed All oi
the cars except the last sleeper EberOn had passed
switch in the yard, but the fanee Of one OF the
wheels Of the last sleeper caught in the frog ana the
car left the track The force OF the shock threw
the car of the tracks and on It's SIDE shaking up
the passengers considerably, but lnyulnB no ono So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-24
GARsrDEs INJURIES ARE FICTITIOUS.

Spring LaI,e Beach. n. j.. June % (speeiaD.-lt Is
believed by many here that Professor t8r'ide Is
fraud of the first water. and that he invented his
stories Of having the missing Bank Presideht
Marsh at Como and the account OF his murderous
assault at the Como cottage DR.. w. w. Trout now
admits that Garsidc has been shamming and tina MS
injuries all imaginary The latest rnmor Is 10
the effect that surf boat owned by ii. H. Yard whch
had been stored at LOch ArbOr for two wears, was
removed sunday night ard taken 10 the beach
where Marsh and some friends were taken out 70 d
nchCOner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-24
BETHLEHEM IRON coApAyY ELECTION

bethlehem, Penn, June % (SpeclaD.-At the an
nual meeting of the Bethlehem Iron Company to-day
the following board of directors chosen for the
ensuing year: Robert III. Sayre, Joseph Wharton,
f. p Wilbur, Robert p. Lindcrman, George II. Myers
John Fritz and Beauvean Bore. The board subse-
du3ntly reelected X. p. Lnderman president, II. H.
sayre general manager and vce-president, c. o.
Brunner treasurer, A. S. Schropp secretary. John
Fritz chief engineer, and r. W. Davenport assistant
mDerintrndsut,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-24
RELIEF work AT SEA BRIGHT.

Sea Bright. n. j., June % tspecial).-The members
of the relief committee utterly worn out, as they
have been working night and day for the sufferers
since the fire. careful investigation made yesterday
and to-day by the executive committee shows that there
are nearly eighty persons suffering for want Of food
and clothing but are proud to go and ask for sup
plies The committee has full list Of these men and
their families and viii give them all the clothing they
need Reports come from all parts OF the coast about
The frauds who gong around soliciting cash sub
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-24
P4RyErL COMING TO AMERICA.

Chicago June 23.-J. c. OKelly, NJ. p, says
furthermore that the rumor that the work for Mr..
Parneu Is to be abandoned grew out of the fact that
Parnell himself has made up his mind TO come TO
America month after next to attend the Baltimore
Convention In November, and wishes TO have con-
sultation with William Redmond before he leaves
Ireland. Redmond, at Parnelrs request, will 90 to
Ireland and report TO Parnel The leader wishes TO
leave Redmond the other side, in Ireland, during
his own absence in America
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-24
TRYING TO WRECK IN EXPRESS TRAIN
TIES PILED UPON THE TRACKS OF THE NEW
JERSEY CENTRAL RAILROAD.


JERSEY CENTRAL RAILROAD.
The fact leaked out IN Plainfeld, ~ j., yesterday
that an attempt made late on Sunday night To
wreck the fast baltimore and Washington express train
on the Central Railroad of NewJersey near the Fan
wood cut one Of the most dangerous points on tn,
road. Both main tracks piled high with railroad
ties near the new Graceland station. The train was
speeding along at high rate OF speed when 1t entered
the cut and only by vigilance on the part of the
trainmen that the obstruction discovered. The
rain was stopped just in time to prevent horrible
accident The villain who placed the ties in position
is supposed TO be tramp just released from term
in jail for stealing rides on coal trains. The police
are taking active steps In the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-24
MR.. CANPBELL,s LIBEL SUIT.

Cork June 23.-The action for libel brought by
Henry Campbell member Of Parliament for South Fer
managh and private secretary TO Mr.. Parneu against
The Cork Daily Herald" continued to-day. Counsel
for The Herald contended that il Mr.. Campbell did
not telegraph about hiring the house at Easbournc.
Mr. Parnell did
Mr. Vinal real estate agent, deposed that letters
(nroluccd in court which signed by Mr.. Camp
leIl's name were really in Mrs. Oshcas handwriting.
Mr. Campbell recalled. said that he had never heard
~ The letters or kilograms until this action was
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