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The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-11-12
CURRENT COM MENT.
Miners and Conyicts.

In all of the other States in which tho
convicts are leased tho same Issue will
be made that has been made in Ten
nessee, and the people of these States
should begin at once to consider how to
settle ft,-Savannah News.
The trouble at Ericeville. Tenn was
to be expected, and no one can be sur
priscd at it. The State was duly warned,
ana should have made some preparation
for an outbreak that was inevitable
New Orleans Time j. Democrat
If 1t takes the whole power Of tho
State-eye:y man and every dollar--tho
Governor sh7uld call out the one and
expend the other In bringing the perpe-
traitors of the ar. on AID attempted mur-
der at Bricevile to justicc.--Memphls
Commercial.
Tho news from Briceville and c al
Creek, Tenn, should surprise no one.
1t l. the legitimate outcome of the fail
are of the Legislature of that State to
take action, at its recent extra session,
in Iefe. .encc to the convict lease system
as 1t now stands. ds.-New Orleans Delta.
The greatest insult ever thrown in tho
teeth of Tennessee was that which 1900
armed and rebellious miners perpetrated
in overpowering State employees and
turning loose State convictS. No step
should be left untaken to wipe out most
affectually such misunderstanding Amer
can.
There is no justification for the acts
Of violence on the part of the free labor
miners nor for the liberation of tho con-
victs. That was lawlessness, but thero
Is little doubt that the acts of these en-
-aged men wilt have very wholesome
effect upon the people of Tennessee
Minneapolis Journal.
The action of the Tennessee miners in
wipn out the convict camp at Brice-
ville and releasing the prisoners cannot
Dc justified. 1t is dangerous to appeal
10 violence. 1t is nothing short Of revo-
| .ution, and revolution is never justiiiablo
until all other remedies have been ex-
aausted.-Atlanta Constitution.
The BricevilIe miners, having success
July routed the Tennessee militia and
let loose a numbcr of Convicts from the
Briceville stockades, are Justly esteemed
a courageous and formidable body Why
not sentence them to transportation for
= term of months and make Chill their
Observation-Disclosures Sentinel
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-11-12
More Artificial" Showers.

An "Artificfal Rain Producing Com
pany," with six Stevens County capital
lists" for directors, has u cloudy look.
1t is to be feared nothing will be watered
but the stock.-kansas City Star.
The Government rain experiments in
Texas have proved sublime failure
But the money has been paid out all the
samo. Why not cxpend few millions
In an effort to see whether a man can
pull himself up by the straps Of his
bOots?-Cincinnatf Enquirer.
Dyrenfurth and Melbourne have a
rival In irrigation that beats them all.
It is the California earthquake. 1t starts
artesian wolls aud fountains and rivers,
not only of cold water, but of hot, which
the rainmakers do not pretend they can
furnish h-Dctroit Journal
Already rival rainmakers are exchang-
ing charges that the one Is stealing the
others thunder As all stealing savors
of sin, 1t may be recalled In this eonnec-
tion that the most thorough case OF
rainmaking on record was caused by tho
worlds sin-stealing inclusive somo
1900 years ago go-Philadelphia Times
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-11-12
THE NEW SYSTEM.


The Careless Ones Lost Their Votes, but
Generally tho System Worked All Right.
The Australian ballot was employed
for the first time in Ohio, and reports
from tho principal cities show that it
worked very we'll throughout the State.
As an instrument to secure a secret
ballot 1t performed its office we'll, but
through ignorance of its proper working
IN the part of both the voters and the
election judges number Of votes were
lost. This state of affairs was brought
about by the mistakes of the voters in
marking their tickets and the inability
of judges to handle the crowds in pre-
:incts where the registra ion was heavy.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-11-12

THE frequency of revolutions In our
smaller American republics may
cause sneer to pass over Europe at
our expense, but we can be proud of
one fact. and that is that with all
the newness of the continent we
never make such exhibitions Of bar
barousness and brute ferocity as the
despotism of Russia breeds In all
classes, from the throne down to the
poorest serf.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-11-12

Mckinley Is elected
in Ohio By a plural
ity conceded byDem-
Ccrats to reach 20. :
900. 7 h , Legisla-
turc also appears TO
be Republican. The
Peoples party cast
about u, 900 votes.
Hamilton County, In
which Cincinnati Is
located, We Nc
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-11-12

You can generally find a gas leak
when you look for it with lighted can
die, but your friends may not find yor
in good condition after your discovery
MEN say SO many idle and foolish
things that no greater calamity coult
befall a man than to be always taken al
his word.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-11-12
AT TER THE BATTLE,
BOIES. M'KINLEY, FLOWER. AND
RUSSELL WIN.

Campbell Defeated by 10000 Iowa's
Enormous vOtc-Kansas, Colorado, and
Pennsylvania Go Strongly Republican
Working Of the Australian Ballot in Ohio
and Illinois.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-11-12

ROSWELL p FLOWER. KinIey about 5000
the successful Ncwmajority, Cleveland
York candidate gave Campbell 800
majority, while Toledo went for Nc
Kinley. The vote was not heavy, and
the Australian ballot was a success.
Tho Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
ioll tho !
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-11-12

choice - notably the York candidate
three representatives
from Lucas County. who state posi-
lively that they arc for Foraker
first last, and all the tino. 1t
goes without the saying that the HamiI-
ton County delegation ought TO bs for tho
governor from motives Of local pride, to
say nothing OF individual preference. BY
this the members of the Hamilton County
delegation will IN no wise dlsparage tho
distinguished services Of Senator Sher-
man. but will express the almost unan-
imous choice Of the Hamilton County ro-
publicans.'
In New York Flowers plurality for
Governor Is PLACED at 4O,512 This is
| $4,000 less than Tammany's big chief,
"Dick' Croker, predicted and a trihe
over SO, 500 more than the Republican
leader, Hustled, figured upon. The elec-
| tion OF Flower and the whole Democratic
| State ticket, a possible majority in the
| State Legislature, besides the election
of tho entire city tickets In New York
and Brooklyn, ere among the fruits of
| tho victory claimed by tho Democrats
| Tho State Senate ia tis-lb to Is.
| The returns for the Assembly arc not
| full enough to compute It's actual COM
plexlon, but reports received at tho
Democratic headquarters indicate the
election OF a working majority In that
body and consequently in joint assembly.
In Iowa the vote was very heavy. Al
though claims are made that Wheeler's
defeat is not assure1. there seems little
cause to doubt that Boies Il chosen by
5000 to SO plurality. The total vote
reached nearly 100000. which shows
the intense interest taken. Conserva-
tive Republicans admit their leaders 90
feat Tho entire Democratic State ticket
is elected. The Legislature Is Repuhli-
can in both branches the Senate by two,
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-11-12

says editOrially: "Ret
lature show that 1t Is
Republican, and a
careful canvass OF the
Senatorial preferen-
ces OF the members
elected indicates that
If Governor Foraker
really has Senatorial
aspirations, his cleo
tion Is assured beyond
the shadow OF a doubt.
A number OF the leg
isiatOrS are already
| outspoken In their
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-11-12
Hero Are the Results.

From returns which appear enough
complete to warrant correct Judgment,
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-11-12

THE st. Clair River tunnel is a
great bore
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-11-12
The Russian NAVY.


Russia has launched three new IRON
Sides is leading her armies up to tho
"roof of the world" In Pamir, and has
been sending war transports out at tho
Dardanelles all summer. And yet we
are told there is no prospect of war in
Europe. Herald.
Russia has just launched three new
ironclads, one OF them of immense size.
If the glish-ierman-Au COM
bination expects to have It's own way
with Russia and France on the water,
1t might do well to commence operations
pretty soon.-Dcnver sun.
The Russians are getting quite a navy
for q country with but one western sea-
port. and that closed by ice more than
half the year. The launching of tho
three ironcads will cause the naval
authorities of Germany to take care
full glance over their lists of modern war
ships Providence Telegram.
Great in Dogs.
The official dog census of New York
City shows the canine population of that
burg to be 36, 6,503.-LoUisvilic CONNER
ciaL
New York Oty's dog census having
uecn COHnpieteu, bHc Ndihduic iHioi uAd@
tion is at hand that the metropolis has
36, 500 dogs of all kin9s. That is abont
one dog to every forty inhabitants
Rome Sentinel. IL.
A census Of New York City dogs has
been taken, showing that they rumber
&C. 5o3. This is a large number to think
of. but it is only at the rate of about enc
dog to forty inhabitants, which would
seem very small in the country, where It
| is said that every poor man keeps one
dog and every very poor man keeps two.
Albany Express.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-11-12
REDIVIVUS.DOM PEDRO.
HIS STAR AGAIN ASCENDANT IN
BRAZIL.

The House OF Orleans COnspiring FOR His
Return-Sympathy In European Mon
nrchies-NTn America Have to Assert
tho Monroe Doctrine?
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-26
The Giants Chair.

In Dolgelly. in the north Of Wales.
there is a mountain celebrated in folk
lore. poetry and song as Cader ldris, or
Idris' Chair. The hollow. couchlike
excavation on the top of the mountain
has given the peak its name. according
to the Welsh bards the depression was
caused by the Giant ldris long using It
as a chair. There is a local tradition
in North Wales that whoever passes the
night in the Giants Chair will be found
in the morning either dead, crazy or
endowed with the highest Poetical as
pirations.
Idris is variously represented in Welsh
tradition as a prince, magician, sor-
cerer and astronomer. the only thing
on which all authorities agree being his
immense statue. The Lake of the
Three Pebbles" which lies at the foot
of the Giants Chair. contains three
large blocks of stone. which ldris is
said to have once poured out Of his
boots. The smallest of these stones
will weigh a ton and a half. st Louis
Republic.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-26
A Heroism.

The following story of a monkeys
heroism is told by an Indian paper:
"a large orang-Outang was very much
attached to his master and to the baby
boy, who was the pet of the whole
family. One day a fire suddenly broke
out in the house, and everybody vas
running here and there TO put it out,
while the little boy in his nursery was
almost forgotten, and when they
thought Of him the staircase was all in
flames. What could be dOnel As they
were looking up and wondering, a large,
hairy hand and arm opened the
window and presently the monkey APP
peared with the baby in his arms, and
carefully climbed down over the porch
and brought the child safely 10 his
nurse"
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-26
lang Adirondack Deer.

The deer of the Adirondacks are EVIL
IDENTIFY increasing rapidly in number
and becoming less timid. They are
very frequently seen not far from here,
crossing the roads and sometimes pas
turing with the cattle. A few days ago
a small herd Of them were browsing
along the side Of the distant hills and
could be seer from the streets Of this
city by the aid Of a field glass. One
Sunday a large buck swan across
Canada lake and in easy range Of the
cottagers. Captain Ballou. who has a
small steamer on the lake. was out
with a pleasure party. He steamed to-
ward the deer and could easily have
run him down after circling around
him several times and coming so close
that the gentleman touched him with
bis cane. He was allowed TO swim to
the shore and soon bounded out OF
sight into the depths Of the forest
! Gloversville Cor. Albany Journal
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-26

Several species of insects have aPPa-
ratus for producing sounds similar to
that Of the grasshopper, or modifica-
tons Of It. OF a different type is that
with which the cicadas are endowed.
Only the males of this family are sing
ers, for which the Greek poets called
them happy because their females were
dumb. With the ancients a cicada sit
ting on a harp was the symbol Of music.
A pretty fable tells of the contest be
tween two cithara players, in which the
curious event happened that when one
of the contestants broke a string a sing
ing cicada sprang on his harp and
helped him out so that he gained the
prize. r. Francheschini in Popular
Science Monthly.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-26

The Free Methodist church, of Al
lentowu. Pa. allows no one who be-
longs To "a secret society. uses tobacco
or wears ieweIry to become "a member
oi the congregation
Economic Weight of a Hog.
Experiments made for the purpose of
determining the economic weight of a
hog show couclusively that he never
should be fed beyond eight OF nine
months Of age. and the largest profit is
found, as n rule, in a weight not to ex-
coed 200 pounds. What is known as
the food of support plays a very i'm
portant part in the profit or loss of
large weights. Suppose, as many farm
ers say. that a resolution is made TO
turn the hog when he reaches 300
pounds.
He must take from his food an in
creasing amount each day to support
the weight already gained, or else he
drops back. The German experiments
indicate that 2 per cent. of the live
weight in food must be taken each day
10 DDO ludA i've Weight NH
hog weighs 800 pounds this amounts to
six pounds Of food daily. The only
profit is in the food that is applied TO
make new weight.
A recent pig feeding experiment at
the Maine station illustrates this prin'
ciple excellently. The pigs were taken
at ages ranging from five weeks TO eight
weeks. During the first 100 days OF
the experiment not far from two pounds
Of digestible food produced one pound
Of growth. while during the last fifty
days the ratio was four pounds of diges
tible food to one Of growth. Every
pound Of pork made during the last
fifty days cost double to that made in
the first 100 days.
The lesson taught by this principle > j;
practically stated that the most money
can be made from young hogs turned
at a medium weight. Chicago Inter
Ocean.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-26

Silver thaw'' is a name applied to
winter phenomenon Of frequent occur
ENC at Ben Nevis observatory. II
consists Of rain falling when the air is
below freezing point and congealing
whenever il reaches the ground. OF
course this points 10 an inversion Of the
temperature. which is lower on the
mountain top than at greater heights,
and. being largely associated with a
cyclonic dis ibution Of pressure. il Is
Of considerable '~"forecasting" value
New York Journal
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-26
How 10 DELAY Badness.


Rules That VIII Preserve the Hair.
A far move common cause Of the
plentiful lack" Of hair now so preva
lent is bowel and disorders.
Dyspepsia and weak and falling hair
go hand in hand; and who will say
that we are not a dyspeptic nationi
Now. dyspepsia is due to our modern
mode of living, ergo. n Of the great
primal causes of premature badness is
civilization. Indeed. W. can have no
doubt on this point when we remem
Der that civilization has also intro
duced the chimney pot" probably to
aid and abet.
Very many of the bleak and barren
brows'' we see around US are also due
to dyspepsia The moral therefore is.
Look after your general health. At
the same time. loss of hair is not al
WAYS caused by loss of health. II
frequently proceeds from purely local
causes. and. as these causes a be
guarded against. perhaps you will al
low me 10 tell what 10 do and what not
to do in order. under ordinary circum-
stances. ito keep their hair ON.
Avoid tight fitting hats and collars,
also close fitting wraps, unless these be
Of some porous material The two
former prevent "a due supply Of blood
to the parts. hence the hair papillB are
put. as it were, on short commons
all the time the hats and collars are
worn. The caps engender caloric,
which sets up irritation. and ultimate
ly that most stubborn form Of dan
druff. namely. pityriasis ii. e, a branny
| POWDER. Note that all headgear which
is not porous should be ventilated at
top and sides. to allow a free current
of air.
Never sit or stand with the top of the
head neal a gaslight or lamplight
The heat thrown out is apt to paralyze
! the scalp tissues and dries up the hair
itself
Don't wash the head oftener than
| once a fortnight, when first rub in the
yolk Of an egg and thoroughly rinse
out with warm water, into which has
been thrown a pinch of boraX. Dry
carefully and apply a little pure olive
oil.
Beware of that common practice,
dipping the comb in water when ar
ranging the hair. Ii promotes decom'
position and rancidity of the natural
oil. and so leads 70 ''rotting."
If the hair be naturally dry apply a
little olive oil occasionally. If natural
" oily. occasionally wash away the ex
cess of ~sebaceous secretion by means OF
a lather of tepid water and soap bark.
Salt water is most injurious TO the
hair. for which reason when sea bath
ing wear an oil cap.
Always treat the scalp as if yOr
loved it, Take 10 heart DIR. Godfrey
dictum that Every touch affecting 81
delicate a texture as the scalp should b
soft and soothing; every application
bland and mild" Don't use still bris
tied or wire brushes. and In all case
brush gently. Also. always brush on
the hair before attempting to comb il
and use the comb as little as possible.
Have the ends Of the hair clppe'
once a month, if only to prevent then
from splitting; but don't close crop.
am sure. sir. that thousands Of You
readers would be benefited by follow
ing the above instructions. - Henr
Williams, ". D.. in London Telegraph
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-26

A Hindoo poem enunerates 500 pur
poses to which the Palmyra palm alone
IS put. Among other things il supplies
paper for writing upon an Intoxicating
drink called toddy, :" large quantities
of sugar fruit and a vegetable for the
table when the plants are young
Palm wine is also obtained from the
Juice Of the sago palm, which Yields
excellent sugar candy when boiled
The pith Of the trunk forms a large
mart Of the food Of the natives Ia many
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-26

The Mosaic TIoorirg OF the Desert.
The northern portion Of the Colorado
desert is paved with the most wonder
full pebbles In the world, in many parts
so exquisitely laid a. 70 defy successful
imitation by the most skilled worker in
mosaic flooring. These pebbles are
made Of porphyry. agates, cornelian,
quartz. crystals. garnets. chrysolite and
other such beautiful materials They
are packed together so that the surface
composed of them is like a floor, and
they look as if pressed into it with a
roller. As a rule, they are Of nearly
uniform size. and each one is polished
brilliantly. as If oiled and rubbed.
Most Of them are perfect spheres, and
the reflection from them Of the suns
rays is gorgeous beyond description.
Each convex surface gives back a ray
of light and the ground for miles Gems
as if literally paved with gems. Thus
the whole surface of the plain is a com
bination Of myriads Of refectors. each
pebble being so highly polished that
it is like a mirror. and it is be
lieved that the lakes of the desert mir
age are produced by this means. The
pebbles are polished by the loose sand
which is blown hither and thither. -
Washington Star.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-26

When Aida" was played at Milan,
an amateur living at some distance
came to hear it but was disappointed
To make sure he tried it the second
time. with the same result. Whereupon
he wrote to the composer, complaining
of having been put to considerable eK-
pense on his account for nothing. and
inclosing a bill for thirty-two liri. with
a request for the money. Among the
items was one Of two liri for a "detesta-
bic supper" Verdi deducted this on the
ground that he might have had supper
at home. but forwarded the balance on
condition that his correspondent signed
a formal agreement not 10 go and hear
the opera again, which agreement was
strictly fulfilled. -Ban Francisco Argo-
naut
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-26
THE GREAT KINGS DREAM.

] look upon her. yearntng,
She sleeps so still by my side;
And the strange stones light. sim burning,
Falls on the face OF my bride;
And my hand hat hath never left her,
Lies by her. but touches nor stirs;
And the wealth Of which Isis bereft her
Lies heaped at my feet and hers.
Our gems d not flash or sparkle.
But glow with "a moveloss spark:
Our hours Fash not. nor darkle,
Wiih the pui-ing Of day and dark;
Safe. deep iu cur bridal chamber,
We heed not the storm nor the snow;
Il seemoih we cannot remember
when &c was NOT always so.
And a. az the first she adored me.
Her love in her heart still keeps;
For she licth t.rAcd toward me
With her smile upon her lips.
And / know Us today S thoughts make her
So happily. U-Atly sleep.
still my breath lest 81 wake her
Lest she wake 20 tle old. and weep.
See. still are her robes not faded;
The fire of the carhuncle throws
On the rounds OF Ler eye, deep shaded
A light that b. Ike the rose:
Her breast. THAI was once 80 cruel.
Sleeps still a. nat first night-hush-
Was it the red ruyed jewel
Or / who made her biushf
Is IL mortal bl 81. hereunder
L wonder WI 40 men would say
Do they WORK set. out there. / wonder
In the yell, " light they call day.
Gould they break so their great Kings
cham r.
And wisi 20 their King good night
Or good NJ row . annot remember
Time. ir his -rarlpf light.
Meseeme a.. TIRE mr. lies chilly
Nor 30 Weei ~ 10 wa, before
What's lisf the great Queens lily
In pei Is on the hourf
Il has t.li'n from her white hand dropping
AlorE the cOVeriet
Shall call. or shall 1. STOPPING.
Her lotOs blossoms gety
And strange. there's a sound ! remember
It's long since I heard "a sound
Do they dare. tu their great Kings chamber
Break in. from the commun ground2
The golden cloths ARE htke
BY "a strau-r white radiance borne
Through the py-arid'S hall Awaken!
Awake. MS gIrru. t- DHwu.
Nay. I know ~picru and gummy.
These are e|rrsucut,. not ruhes Of our
pride.
And she o. of Eryuf. % mummy
And I DE- doaa o., .irs -.lr.
It's the c]lrhrur.r'- -rf I"murtal
That burns il If~ 500. us OF rust
Tie ~Eartl--liur breaks through the
portal
And she and t.l into dust
~Scrihner's
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-26

An improved kind Of soap for metal
work has lately been described, Of some
special advantages, it is said, as com
pared with those usually employed in
this line-that is, mixtures Of vaseline,
oleic acid and fat. combined with a
small quantity Of rouge-and which.
when freshly prepared, leave nothing
to be desired, excepting, unfortunately,
that such compositions soon turn ran
cid and become unfit for use.
The new article now brought for
ward Is stated 70 be free from this OBJ
lection and is made from %cocoanut but
ter in the following manne 25 kilo-
grams Of the butter are melted in an
iron vessel. together with a little water,
TO this mixture being added, with con-
slant stirring, $50 grams Of chalk. So
grams Of alum and the anne Of cream
of tartar and of white lead, respectively.
The mixture prepared in this man
ner is then poured into molds and al
lowed to solidify. This soap is made
into a paste with water and rubbed
over the metal TO be cleaned, and final
ly removed by a dry rag or ehamois
leather. New York Sun.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-26

BY damming at intervals, every creek
and rivulet can be made to form arti-
fetal lakes. Even the vast arid region,
the Great Desert" of the west, is
specked all over with multitudes Of ex-
tinct lakes which can be filed once
more and made TO TEEN with life. as
they once did.