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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09
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1T takes a good deal to kin a man,
does itnotf' asked. talking Of electro
cution and the tremendous force re-
quired TO make that delicate vet ten
aciOus machinery stop suddenly like a
clock held by the hands.
Sometimes II does replied my
friend the doctor; ''and then. again,
it seems as II they die abominably
easy.
Il remember a case we had In the
Harlem hospital A man had fred
three bullets into his abdomen with in
tent Of suicide. Nasty wounds they
were too But Dr. Blank located the
bullets and got them out. and then
seved mp the intestines IN several
places. making a splendid job Of H. :.
For several days the man did finely,
and Just about the time you would have
said he was out Of danger he up and
died. but from what reason the deuce
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09
Propertio. Of STONES

Precious stones were formerly sup
posed to possess peculiar virtues. which,
apart from any other considerations.
rendered them more or less valuable.
The neputed virtues Of some were Of q
most miraculous nature, and happy IN
deed the fortunate possessors of thess
gems ought 10 have been.
Although popularity supposed to be
itself a deadly poison, the diamond has
from remote ages been credited with
the power Of protecting the wearer
rom the evil effects of other poisons. a
reputation which it retained until com
p~aratively recent times. According 20
Pliny ii also keeps of insanity. Am
Der, too, was supposed 70 possess the
latter virtue.
Besides the diamond, several othei
stones were supposed to possess medic.
NAL virtues The ruby was considered
good for arrangements Of the liver az
well as for bad eyes. The sapphire and
emerald were also credited with prop
critics which rendered them capable Of
influencing o~phthalmic disorders, and
there is a superstitious belief that ser
pents are blinded by looking at the lat
ter stone. -Chamber' Journal
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09
Ner u.r for th. Elec,rle Llrh,.

Some of the new conditions to which
Che use Of the electric light gives rise
have a ~grotesque phase. In a town In
Connecticut a new industry has sprung
up. 1t appears that the strong light Of
the arc lamps has the effect Of attract
ing worms put Of the earth An ingen
ious boy conceived the idea Of turning
this peculiar phenomenon to account
and scooping up the worms into a bas-
ket nightly, he started a trade with the
local fishermen for the bait which they
are always glad to get The youngster
was in a fair way to fortune when the
secret Of his quiet little business was
discovered, and now groups Of boys
with tin ans can be seen every night
at work under the electric lights In the
development of this new branch Of
commerce. New York Commercial Ad-
vertlser.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09
HIeHwAYMEk VITA NO NERVE

Opera Glasses nd a Matchbox Used In,
stes Of a Euvolver.
do you lnow, | have come to the
conclusion Il It it doesn't require much
nerve to be e. highwaymanr' remarked
q State street merchant recently. I've
done a littla work Of that sort myself
and il is the easiest thing in the world
TO hold up the average have
had two experiences Of this nature and
came out with flying colors both times,
and that, too, under y condition of af-
fairs which could not well be worse for
me. In short, I've held up two would
be highwaymen. The first one I shot
with a pair of opera glasses. and the
second with a silver pocket matchbox
/ viii admit that would not ike to
.aAy upon either Of these deadly yea
pons in ccse the otbcr fellow had a
Smith q Wesson and an opportunity tc
use it, but as 9 dernier resort have
found them very saryiceable.
Nearly a year ago 7 was stopped In
Wabash avenue, near Polk street. quite
early IN the evening, by a fellow who
struck at and missed me. Before ne
eoald repeat his performance l had
showed a pair of ope-a glasses under
his nose and made him any prisoner. I
could have taken him alOne with me |
feel certain. but l did not place great
confidence in my weapon, and so has
tened 60 bid him good night before he
had time to learn the nature of the
gun with which l had covered him.
The second cas occurred Thursday
night. / had been detained down
town until after midnight and the night
eaf On Clark street had just left. /
live only fOur blocks from the river. on
the north side, and instead of jumping
into a cab | started 10 walk home. l
had crossed the bridge and was swing
ing along at a rapid pace when | saw a
figure a short distance ahead of me
step into an alley which / INST pass
The street vas nearly deserted. as il
was a cold night and the hour was late. |
As approached the alley crossing
h~stinctively / swung out to the curb
stone edge of the walk to be as far away
from the building as possible. When
the alley was reached a burly negro
out to intercept me He had
ONLY time to advance a single step and
20 cry out Say, bossP when he found
himself looking down the murderous
barrel of my silver matchbox. The
effect was magical The darky stopped
~ if rooted to the spot, his eyes bulged
out until they looked very, very white.
and his whole demeanor indicated that
he was no entirely at his Ease.
Well, what is itP l asked. What
10 you wantP
There was a peculiar tremolo in the
voice as he stammered out:
'Nothin', sab. jess nothin'. Pow'ful
oold abenin', sab. amt itf
We'll. it does seem to be somewhat
just now ! replied, but If you
Keep on yon will probably find some
place before morning that will be hot
'nough for you
And as l moved on the fellow still
TODD on the sidewalk, bowling verT
and reiterating. Yes, sab, yes
al Chicago Mail
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09

A startling incident occurred at the
anniversary services of the West United
Presbyterian church at Kirriemuir, an
tirely without a parallel in the memory
Of the oldest inhabitant On Sunday
afternoon the minister was calmly
preaching his sermon. when a modern
Jenny Geddes, ~infuriated at one Of the
male members of the choir being asleep.
hurled her Bible at the head Of the de-
hnquent from the gallery where she
was sitting The Bible missed the
sleeper, but struck the shoulder Of an
other man in the choir. Who started IN
amazed
The minister became pale, paused in
his discourse and exclaimed, What's
wrongf The Bible struck the wranR
man she cried. rising up in her pew,
although her friends vainly attempted
% hold her down, " twas meant to
wauken the sinfu' sleeper. ''Straneeto
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09
SID q oKNe EoR rHAr AIa.

The Dis-aPpointments OF a Young Man
Whose Whistle Was Unreliable.
Music stores down town are few and
far between. and il is therefore only
necessary to say that the one in which
occurred the incident here related is
situated not very far from the city hall.
The young lady clerks were busy in
the early morning arranging the stock,
when a young man entered whistling.
All looked up at him so sharply that
be was somewhat clustered. and STAN
mered, I'LL w-w-want a piece
of music-a-a-and | don't know tn
name Of it,
This caused a litter. upon which he
hastily said II was whistling it when
] came in. Do you know what | was
whistlingT"
Ne IA knew.
He then continued Il first heard Il
at Manhattan Beach. Il has been
floating through my memory eve,
since. Last night / heard il again ono
determined to buy il. Now. how can
I get itf'
III You remember it so well and can
give me the melody perhaps / can
recognize IT, suggested one Of the
young ladies.
Certainly Certainly will whis
tie it for yoi, eagerly replied the gen
tleman. and, turning his head so as noe
10 blow directly in her face, he essayed
to whistle He puckered his lips. bur
alas, he could not give the melody.
His face flushed. and after two or three
vain attempts and mumbling some-
thing about calling again when he
found the air. he went out Of the
store-exactly how he could not tell.
OF ours there were some laughing
comments on the incident after he left,
but nothing more was thought of il I'M
I'll late in the afternoon, when the same
gentleman rushed into the store, with
the p~erspiration triekling down his face,
and shouting, I've got i'll I've got it'll"
Before he halted half way down the
length of the store the customers-there
were several Of them-scattered right
and left fearing to come in contact
with what to them appeared a crazy
man. AT this he looked around as 4
and when the bookkeepel.
looking up from his desk, asked. What
you gotr" answered, considerably
That melody lost this morn
The young lady who had then waited
- H. !
preached him and said. Whistle T.
then. Quick"
He looked at her in blank amaze
nent, essayed again 10 whistle il. failed.
md said Il had it all the way across
he park whistled it all the way. I
nave lost il againi" and rushed out Of
he store as abruptly as he entered IT,
So far as known he has not yet OBJ
aimed the music. New York Herald.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09

only knows, for in the autopsy we found
all his organs healthy. and as for the
wounds they were almost entirely
healed. There was no Inflammation
about the stitches save in one place,
and that was so small and slight that il
was scarcely worth mentioning.
And that is the way with man. II
you want him to die for his own sake
and everybody else's he will hang on
and on. tenacious as a turtle. On the
other hand. he will often go OF as II a
breath had blown him into eternity"
New York Herald.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09
THE TOUCH OF A VANISHED HAN

Oh. why should the world seem strange.
With its beauty around me still7
And why should the slope Of M swarded
path
Seem suddenly ali uphill
Ihad gone. with a buoyant step.
So cheerily on my way.
How could ] believe 80 calm g ight
Could turn 90 10 chill a gray2
And wherefore Because the hand
That held IN It's clasp my own
Whose touch was a benediction such
As only the blsst have known
Yves caught by the viewless hand
OF an angel. and upward drawn.
What hope. what comfort what guidance
now.
Since the stay Of my life is gomez
-But a s.ronger is ieu % thee"
some comforting whisper saith
The arm that shall carry thee safe 20 him
When thou crussest the tides Of death"
II Christ tn His mortal hour
Had need Of the chosen three.
To watch with Him through the awful
throcs
o. his dread Gethsemane.
Oh, surely His human heart
WIN pity and understand
Tia speeches yearning. too deep for
words.
For the 'touct ~ the vanished handr"
Margaret J. r eston in Harper's Bazaar.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09
AnI..nI. - - under He.,r Prs..nrn.

Anl~snls That Live Under Heavy Pressure.
1t Is said by scientists that fishes and
moilusl living at a depth Of more than
three miles under water have to bear a
pressure OF several tons. the weight be-
ing that % the superintendent brine,
which rNerts It's power from all sides
The reason they are able to bear this
tremendous weight is because they have
exceedingly loose tissues, which allows
the water % Cow through every inter
stice. Thus equalizing the weight. Wien
the pressure is removed they die aimost
Instantly st. Louis Republic.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09
A cIub where wnlt.r. o. Sd -.

A Club where Walters Get No Fees.
A friend Of mine asked me over TO
the Hanover club TO take dinner. and
when we had finished be gave the
waiter a cigar. Saddle: Walters who
accept fees in this club are subject to
instant dismissal. and we have found
that che rule works very well. When
the fee expecting waiter is more busy
watching the man who. after eating his
dinner. is about to leave than he is at
tending % the wants of newcomers, ii
must follow that there is a good deal of
dissatisfaction Now, when the walters
know that they have nothing to look
for, they are equally obliging TO all and
do infinitely better than when on the
constant lookout for tips. l gave my
waiter a cigar because he would have
risked his place had he accepted money,
and / certainly did not want to let him
run that chance. Brooklyn Eagle.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09

Brass is am alloy Of tin aud copper,
and analysis Of the earliest existing
specimens demonstrates that il was for
merly manufactured in the proper
tions Of % part of tin 20 nine Of cop
per. a notice IN Genesis fixes the
discovery and use Of both these metals,
according to the Bible, at between
1904 and lC35 years before the Chris
tan era
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09

DR.. Talmage says: There neve wa
a filthy street that remained a moral
street How important an agency Of
reform cleanliness is was illustrated by
the fact that when the ancient world
got outrageonsly wicked it was plunged
into the deluge and kept under for
months till its iniquity was soaked out
of it."
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09

say, all present retained their gravity,
not the ghost of a smile becoming ap
parent on the faces of the astounded
congregation London Tit-Bits.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09
What Is
1t For7

OA1NA baAANA-nCd0
ed boys. Life is an interrogation
point. What is it for?" we con-
tinually cry from the cradle to the
grave. So with this little introduc-
tory sermon we turn and ask: What
is AUGUST FLowRR FOR :" As easily
answered as asked II is for Dys-
pepsia. 1t is a special remedy for
the Stomach and Liver. Nothing
more than this but this brimful.
We believe August Flower cures
Dyspepsia. We know il will. We
have reasons for knowing il. Twenty
years ago it started in a small country
town. To-day it has an honored
place in every city and country store,
possesses N Of the largest manu-
featuring plants in the country and
sells everywhere. Why is this The
reason is as simple as a child's
thought. 1t is honest, does one
thing, and does it night along-it
cures Dyspepsia. 3
G. G. GREEN, Sole Man'fr, Woodbury., NJ.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09

u s LAsp OFFICE

u =. LAM OFFICE
Miles City. Mont, August 10. 1891.
Notice il hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice o. his intention
70 make final proof ID support 81 his claim, and
that said proof viii BE- made before the Register
and Receiver 81 the u. S. l.. o. at Miles City.
Montana. on Tuesday, September Is. isa1. AZ 10
O'Clock a. m, viz
JOHN m. CHARTERS.
II. e No. 6l2. for q sWH and W. sE4 Sec.
n, tn. IN. r. Sc.
He Nance the following witnesses % prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
II, said land. 70 vii
VIM. Harmon, james Dugan. Martin J. Rid
de, Simon Shader, ali Of Ekalaka Mont
Fir u pubhcation August n. 1871 -
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09

For learning to read a foreign lam
guage Emerson's method is worthy Of
attention Read, he says, the same
dozen pages over and over a hundred
times. till you know every word and
particle in them, and can pronodnos
and repeat them by heart"
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09

Perhaps the best known pearl neck
lace in London, England, is that of the
Countess Tolstoi, wife of the sturdy
Radical, Philip Stanhope, NJ. P. The
gems are not only large and perfect in
shape, but are nearly black, a peculiar
ity which, though some think does not
add to beauty, is, by reason of its rad-
ty, exceptionally valuable.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09

One Of our street a conductors was
formerly a Methodist minister. How
he came 70 be running a street car /
new knew, but be did his work wei,
though he had some peculiar ways
He had been on the front platform
n day collecting fares, and when he
came back 10 the rear platform a pas
senger told linn that a man got on at
Houston street and was sitting inside.
The conductor stood in the doorway
and looked In. but he could not be sure
of his man Then he said with all
calmness. viii the gentleman who got
on at Houston street please riser
The gentleman stood up like a man
and paid his fare.-New York Sun.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09
MAKE A NOTE OF THIS.

The YELLOWSTONE JOURNAL reaches .
larger. class of people in the city and surrounding
other paper. and is therefore the best advertising
medium
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09
broadly Distinrni.heh-

A famous Russian writer had an
original way of expressing his opinions
IN regard to people and things.
How do you like her voicef' he was
asked, relative to a prima donna who
produced an enormous quantity OF
husky tone when she sang.
"Voicei" repeated the writer with
great scorn- That's not a voice. It's
q draft Of airP'-Exchanee.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09

Hemlock suffers not only from fires
but likewise from Loneliness When
n track Of hemlock Is cut away the
trees that stand adjoining win die
In a short time. Then they are worth
less for bark and inferior for timber.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09
Sentiment e . big Crowd.
my Darling

my Darling"
These endearing words, in BRIGHT
golden letters, stood out in bold relief
on the dashboard of a huge four horse
truck in a Broadway blockade Of We
hicles. They aroused tender memories
The driver looked as unsentimental as
possible In his coarse raiment and with
bis rough manners, but he was not pro
fame or brutal toward his horses. Pa
tiently be awaited the loosening Of the
Jam. while his neighbors filed the air
with curses. Finally, his horses becom.
ing FESTIVE. he climbed down from his
box and soothed them with gentle
words and caresses Then a bystander
asked Why he called his truck M
Darling "
Why" he said, because ii keeps
green the memory Of my daughter. lit
tie Nellie. She's dead now, but before
she joined the angels she clasped heA
hands around my neck and said:
Papa I'm going 70 die, and l want
you TO promise me one thing, because
viii make me so happy. VII you
promiser
Yes l said; IN promise anything
What is itT
Then. fixing her eyes upon mine
said, oh, papa, don't be angry,
but promise me you'll never swear any
more, nor whip your horses hard, and
be kind TO mamma
That's all there is about il, mister,
] promised my little girl I'd grant
her last request, and. sir. I've kept my
Then the blockade was lifted. the
big truckman resumed his seat, dashed
. tear from his eye and was soon lost
n the muddy tide of traveL-New YORK
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-09

Flower

This is the query per-
petually on your little
boys lips. And he is
no worse than the big
ger older halder-head-
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a PARALYzINa DIsoovERY.-John Ap.
plemau, who lives at Backbone, Columbia
county, Pa, went 60 Philadelphia yesterday
and called at the United States mint for the
purpose of receiving from the government
IS 600 for two gold bricks that he purchased
for IS 500 few days ago from stranger
who visited his town. a sample test by the
mint asseyer revealed that Mr.. Applemen's
bricks were first-class article OF brass, with
no trace OF geld about them cave thin wash
on the eurface After Mr.. Applemsn had In
measure recovered from the shock of the
intelligence that he had paid So, 800 for
/ about 81 worth Of brass, he told the follow.
Ing story Of how he had besu taken
In /: Appleman said that man giving his
name as Joseph Parker had appeared In his
village few days ego and soon struck up
an acquaintance with him. Parker told
| him that he had couple OF gold bricks tina.
he would like to sell. as he was badly In
want of che cash. Appleman ct frst da.
cllned TO bacome purchaser, but after sp-
other man, claiming to be an assayer at the
Philadelphia mint. appeared upon the
scene and testedithe bs!oks end said thew
we're pure gold and worth fully s5 600. An
pleman consented to buy them and gave the
swindlers $S 500.
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Health ia W ealth
RRaE

ssE G. WssT's NERVE AND BEaIF Treat
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iT., aofseninp of the Brain resulting IN insanity
sn2 I leading to misery, decay and dessh, Prerna-
enre Old age, Barrenne5a, Loss Of Power
fn either sax, Involuntary Losses and SpsImatcr-
rhcoa osuaed by ovor-exortion Of the brain, self
sbuss or over-induigence. Esch hox coatalns one
~,onth's treatment. 81 90 box, or ak boxes for
$500. Sent by mail prepaid oa receipt OF price.
wE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
% cure any case. With esch order received by ua
Sor six boxes. accom- panied with $500, we Will
send She purchaser ouY written guarantee TO re-
fand the money If the treatment docs not effect
sure. Guarantees issued only by
CHARLES 81. EENE@N,
Druggist, GOA King street.,
General Agent. Alexandria. Va
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LEMON HOT DROPS

Cures all Coughs, Colds Hosrsness, Sore Throat
Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Hon orrhage and al
throat and lung diseases.
AN elegant and reliable preparation.
20 cents at druggists Prepared only BY DT. q
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&
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forkVIIIe ~, huK. II, .
Atlantic Electropoiee: Gentlemen-.or the past
Srs y.Ara my wife has beon sufferer from dye
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9roly destroyed, and the slightest noise would
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for hours Medical skill failed to bring any re-
lief
Thrsugh the recommendation OF an eminent
divine We wore induced to try the Electtopoise.
After persistent use of tn, instrument, tho effect
has been wonderful Ber nervous system has
bsen restored to its almost normal condition; her
digestion is wonderfully improved; she 10 rapidly
gaining in Gosh and, upon the whole, is making
3 rapid recovery, which spcsks volumes for the
rs1deyfuI corstive powers of The Elcctropoise, as
5er case wss consicercd hopoless. II any arc
kepticsl on the subject, lot thom try the Electro
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OTONE MILK PANS from the factory In Penn
y sylvania, just received car load, which We
offer at exceedingly low prices. Send in your or
ders. Prompt shipment guaranteed.
sug1 Ell MILLER q sON.
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BueRzgoa's Arntca asIve

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faction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. Fog sAla bF 6. g, Leadbeater g. Bro.
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TOE sALE-sPECiAL BARaAIk.
A FINE RESIDENCE.

With all modern improvements, containing 8
rooms, water and gas, and in good location. All
the rooms newly p4pered and painted, and fine
front eide yard 3511G0 feet, containing tha fn-
est fruits GOOD STABLE on premises.
A great bargain can be procured In the above If
sold By October 10. ADDRESS
1929 St * )" Gazette Office
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LEMON EITxIR
A PLEASANT LEMON DRINK.

a PLEASANT LEMON DRINK,
For billiousness and constipation, take Lemon
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For indigestion and foul stomach, take Lemon
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For sick and nervous headaches, take Lemon
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For sleeplessness and nervousness take Lemon
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For loss of appetite and debility, take Lemon
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For fevers, chills and malaria take Lemon
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DIR. MoEely's Lemon Elixir will not fall you in
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arise from torpid or diseased liver, stomach kid
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Prepared only By Dr. Il. MOTLEY, Atlsnta, Ga
SOC. and S1.0O per bottle at druggists.
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TN Iss ANNIE W. FISHER will give lessons In
VYA SHORTHAND and TYPEWRITING.
For terms apply at No. 21O Prince street, Alex
andria, Va. sep14 eo2ws
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A)ROE. Q; T. DALLAS will open his DANCING
4 ACADEMY at McBu~uey's Hall m Senterober
70. Mondays aud Thursdays from 61h to D. m.
Prof. J. B. Caldwell will supervise the instruc.
tioas: o For information apply to B. ". Arnold,
400 King street. sen24 Tvs