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asked, springing up from the table.
"Its Parker's old goat, reckon. I"
replied Mrs Ramsey, as she gathered
the broom and started forth. "Why in
the name Of sakes they keep that old
brute is moro than can tell, and If
get to him once I'll put an end to him
in short order"
And the good woman was in earnest,
too. as her determined face and flashing
eyes proclaimed.
Hold on. my dear" said Mr.. Ramsey,
you'd better not tackle that goat with
. broom. for II you do you are sure to
get the worst of it."
Worst of 1t or not Riel, that goats
got to be killed. I've put up with him
and his devilment just as long as I'm
going to. He's eat up my garden,
chewed my bed covers into shreds when
hang them on the line, and now he's
broke my dishes. The goodness only
knows what he amt eat up and de-
stroyed. and / amt going to bear with
him no longer"
'sWell," said Mr.. Ramsey, ssjust let
me get at him for about minute, and
IL Warrdub ne IL never DOtner you
again. just wait moment and I'll
make that goat wish he was in Africa
or some other remote region"
Mr.. Ramsey having properly armed
himself with good-sized club, issued
forth to do battle with the old culprit.
The goat stood in the kitchen door
leisurely chew ing his cud and looking
as innocent and inoffensivc as baby.
Mr.. Ram sey was noted for his impetu-
osity and want of caution, and the i'm
pudent appe arance of the old goat so
enraged him that he forgot all pru-
dence and m ade drive at the brute with
club uplifted. But just at the moment
when he prepared to strike, the goat
gave quick jump forward, and strik-
ing his assailant drove him back against
the house where he dropped in heap
Mr.. Ramsey's anger was thoroughly
aroused by this time, and he breathed
forth vengeance dire and awful, but
whenever he attempted to rise the goat
promptly butted him down again, api
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Twelve carrier pigeons from N. 4
Delaney, of Mount Morris, N. Y, ar
rived at the office of the American Elk
press Company, in Oil City, one day re-
Gently. and at seven o'clock next morn
ing the pigeons were let 60. They
didn't hesitate moment but rose grad.
ually and took due northeast course.
At 1905 the twelve in . bunch arrived
at their owners residence in Mount
Morris, having made 100 miles in i've
hours They hew at the rate Of thirty.
two miles an hour.
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The Single Tax and Perjury.

boulder age.
The Miles City Stock3rowers' Journal
complains of the assessment returns of
Custer County but can fad no remedy
when individuals put in lists to which
they are willing to swear" The Jour
nal ought to be able to see that sys-
tenn of taxation which so en-.
courages perjury, which makes the hon
est man pay great deal higher proper
ton of taxes than he should, must be .
faulty system, and the Journal should
therefore be willing and ready to study
the reasons presented by any other pro-
posed system which promises justice &c
all The Single-Tax is such system
and all that its advocates desire in an
impartial examination of its plans and
the reasons therefor.
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"wHY poN'r YoU DO SOMETHING? y

WHY DON'T YoU DO soMETHING?"
Mt last he found it to his interest to lie
still and await developments.
why don't you do something?" he
called to his wife. "Why don't you kill
the beast?"
II can't" said she.
Can't" he exclaimed. "Well il /
could get d chance at him, I'd soon I'm
ish his miserable existence
Whatever Mrs. Ramsey thought of
her good mans threat and the prob
ability Of him carrying it into execu-
tion, she wisely refrained from saving
any thing, but instead stood in the
opposite door and shook the broom and
her dress, and 'shooed" at the goat,
and ordered him away in the most
peremptory manner
But Parker's goat retained his list
less attitude and with hall shut eyss
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ONE ENJOYS

ONR ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figsis taken; it is pleasant
and refreshingto the taste, and scts
gently yetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitusl
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
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 COM
mend it to all and have made It
the most popular remedy known. {,
Syrup of Figs il for sale in 800
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand win pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SYRUP co!
SAN FRANCISCO. car.
LOUISVILLE ~ AEw y0Rk M
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he Ramsey fam
lily had just sat
down to an early
breakfast, when
there came the
sound of a fear
full rattling and
crashing of tin
ware and dishes
out in the sum-
mer kitchen.
" w at on
earth is that?'
Mr.. r am sew
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It Is All In the Habit.

Mr.. Pacific (of Oregon)-It doesn't
seem natural for woman to marry moro
than once.
Mrs. Lakeside (of Chicago)-Oh, it de-
pends' Habit is second nature, you
kpow,-West Shore.
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Russians dress recent wounds with
a thick layer Of ashes, prepared BY the
burning of cotton or linen stun. This
simple, effective. and convenient moths
cd has beep practiced from time imme'
pQFial BY the Russian peasantsy.
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DRIcKLY ASH.
I 81 ERS

One Of the most important organs Of he
human body is the LIVER. when u fails 10
propsrl9 perform lis functions the entire
system becomes derangsd. The BRAIN,
KIDNEYS, STOMACH, BOWELS, al refuse
10 periorm their work. DYSPEPSIA, CON-
STlPATl0M, RHEUMATISM, KIDNEY DIS
EASE, etc., are the results, unless soms-
thing Is done 10 assist Nature In throwing
"a the impurities caused BY the inactIoH
Of TORPID LIVER. This assistance %
necessary will bs foupd IL
Priekly Ash BiHers |!
Il acts directly on the LIVER, STOMACH
and KIDNEYS, and BY lismIld and caihariic
effect and general tonic qualities restores
these organs to sound, healthy condition,
and cures al diseases arising from these
causes. It PuRlFlES THE BLOOD. tones
up The system, and restores perfect health.
Ilyour druggist does not keep Il ask hin TO
order u for You. Send &c stamp for copy OF
1.-THE HORSE TRAINER" published b. rs.
PnicKLY ASH BITTERS CO.,
Sole eropristors. ST. LOUIS, MO.
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PARKER'S OLD GOAT.
Why He Was to Be, aud Why He
Was Not, Exterminated.

Written for This Paper.l
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to stay but minute when / came"
Lou was somewhat relieved when she
approached the house, to find that her
parents had not yet returned, and after
all, she thought, no harm was done by
her day in the woods, and it was much
more pleasant than staying at home,
even II she had disregarded her mothers
commands.
But when she entered the house her
spirits fell and shc stood aghast The
drawers were all taken from the bureau.
and the contents scattered about the
door, and her first thought was of the
money-two hundred dollars, the pro-
ceeds OF her fathers sale of fat hogs.
Its gone, it's gone" she cried, land
pa will lose his farm, and I'll get an
awful whipping. Oh, me! wish I'd
minded ma and stayed at home"
Lou sat down on the floor and cried
until she was tired, then getting up she
looked about the house and finally went
out the back way in the vain hope Of
discovering some trace of the robher.
The backyard was quiet and no liv-
ing thing was to be seen there, save
Parkers goat and he was calmly graz.
ing around an old abandoned we'll that
had been covered with thin boards and
was overgrown with grass and weeds
Lou hallooed at him and threw at
him. trying to drive him away, but he
would not go.
We'll, you'd as we'll make the most
OF this day, you old BRUTE" she said,
Tor guess pa will kill You tomorrow
u you come around here"
AT that moment LOUIS attention
vas attracted by noise from the old
well resembling gsosn aud curse com.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
- runs s@sasts sssssszsN y
TELEGRAPHlC BREVTIES.

At philadelphia Barlow's cotton and
shoddy warehouse was damaged 81, 900 by
fire.
The Depanw Plate Glass company has
been Incorporated in Indiana. The com
panv win operate the old plant at New
Albany, Ind, and the new one at Alex
andria, which will cover forty acres, and
will employ 1900 men.
There is an epidemic OF smallpox on
Harris Neck, Liberty county, twenty
miles north OF Darien.
Rev J. Loring Pratt, pastor Of the Con-
| gregational church at Strong, Me, isdead.
Bolby's machine shop and Brewers
store at Sunbury, Pa, were burned.
| Leonardo LorHbbio shot Nincenzo Ri
verito at AZ Baxter street, New York, at
the request Of Rose Dadurno, with whom
Riverito had lived when in this country
seven years ago
The death Of Mary Grief IN Chicago is
said by the anarchists to have been caused
by the police raid upon her fathers saloon,
and they are making threats Of revenge.
Charles r. Baldwin, mayor Of Bridge
port. Conn, was arrested, charged with
having obtained g. 100 fraudulently The
complainant is Mrs. Sarah Il. Kelly.
The Rev Dr. Charles A. Briggs reafflrmed
the doctrine Of progressive sapctiheatlon
in his sermon at the West End Pfesbyts-
rlan church. New York,
Gordon T. Ford. one Of the most hon.
bred and best known Of Brooklyn's citi-
zens, died at his home, % Clark street,
4 Nov. H.
The Sandwich IN. H. Savings bank has
closed its doors. Other banks in the state
were in no way affected.
Frederic Taylor, New York Republic.
an, has written an open letter TO John
| Clafiin assigning bossism and extreme
| protectionism as the causes Of the recent
| Republican defeat, and urging that the
party undertake a reduction OF the Nc
| Kinley tariff.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
DOES ITALY MEAN WAR?
Minister Porter Home and Hur-
4 rying to Washington.
GRAVE RUMORs OF TROUBLE AFOOT

Belief That While the United States Is
Engaged with Chilli King Humbert
May Bring Up the New Orleans Lynch
snga again and Demand Satisfaction.
NEW York, Nov. 16 United States Min
lister Albert G. Porter, the representative
Of this government at the court of King
Humbert has been unexpectedly sum
moned to Washington to confer with the
president and secretary Of state on the
present situation Of the controversy with
Italy, growing out of the New Orleans
mob violence by which the Malta muir
derers lost their lives. The minister ar
rived yesterday by the Hamburg line
steamship Normannia, and proceeded on
q fast express to Washington. He de-
clined almost abruptly to tell why he
es.ssxs ,so,n- to Washington In such haste
and secrecy.
Has 1ts.1y Demanded Kedfessf
The hasty summons and the arrival Of
the minister show probably that Italy mas
taken advantage OF the trouble between
the United States and Chill to make de-
rnand for an apology aus a money indem-
nifty for the killing Of the two Mahaites
who were found by the United States
marshal who investigated the case to be
subjects Of King Humbert. 1t is believed
70 have appeared to the Italian Prime Min
lister Rndini that this is an opportune time
to submit such demand-it may even be
an ultimatum, inasmuch as the naval
vessels OF the United States are concen-
trating in Chilian waters.
ks@ Not Word to Say.
HAS Rudini made a demand for indem
nifty or for an apologyf asked a reporter
The diplomat threw up his hands, shooF
his head warningly. you see" said he
1--WE men in the diplomatic service are no
allowed to discuss anything publicly tina
is pending adjustment between nations
You must excuse me, therefore, If declin
pointedly to answer
Nobody who has watched carefully thi
course Of the Italian imbroglio and who
familiar with the methods Of Italian dip
lomaey, has doubted that there was to b
q hereafter Of some kind to the shooting
down by maddeued American citizens 0
subjects OF King Humbert Public atten
ton for several weeks has been wholly en-
crossed by the war cloud in Chill. There
fore, the MaHa incident and the suddei
recall of Baron Fava, the kings ministe
at Washington, have been forgotten. Blu
it Is more than likely that week will Sc
a revival Of the Italian scare" in mucl
Craver form than it assumed when th
diplomatic drama was being enacted Il
March and April
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
CAPTAIN HATTIE FATALLY SHOT.
Sensational Tragedy in the Salvation
Army az Omaha.

Sensational Tragedy in the Salvation
Army at Omaha.
OMAHA, Nov. l6-Captain Hattie Smith,
Of the Salvation Army band, Of Oskaloosa,
la, was shot and fatally wounded last
evening by Nettie Birdler, Of the same
company, who Immediately shot herself
dead.
The northwestern division Of the Saliva
tion Army mustered here 20 meet La Mar
chale Booth Clibbern, Of France, aud her
brother, Commissioner Ballington Booth,
and the soldiers were filing out Of the bar.
racks when the tragedy occurred.
The murderess came upon her victim as
she was standing on the sidewalk convers
ing with Captain Wallace, from Marshall.
town, la Without speaking she drew a
revolver from beneath the folds Of hei
dress and fired.
The two captains started 70 run. Miss
Birdler fired again. and this time Captain
Smith fell. Without waiting TO see the
effect OF her second shot. the murderess
placed the muzzle Of her weapon to hel
right temple, pressed the trigger and sank
lifeless in the gutter The motive for ths
crime seems to have been a combination
Of jealousy and religious frenzy.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
It Was Postponed.

A prominent gentleman Of this city,
speaking Of dueling, in the course Of the
conversation told the following: Some
years ago there fiourshed in Virginia a
politician who was always getting into
trouble He had been challenged time and
again and he always went when called on.
for he was game. He never would shoot
at his antagonist however, and luckily es-
capped being hit. Finally he was called out
by lame man and went Of course. The
dueling ground lay beside the public road
where large mile post told the distance
to the city, The man with the game leg
drew the stand next TO this post, and he
asked as a favor that he be allowed to lean
against it when he shot.
This was granted by his polite antago-
mist, and the principals were ordered to
take their positions, when the other one
said: Gentlemen. I have granted the. re.
quest of my antagonist TO lean aghnsi
that mile post while he shot, and now
have favor to ask. Would the gentleman
| object TO my leaning against the next mlis
postyn This ready wit put everybody IN I
good humor and the fight was lmnedl
ately postponed. ed.-Augusta Herald.
John w. Harriott and Henry M. Nc
/ Cullongh Of Elkton, Nd, have been ap
pointed a committee TO boom Cecil Count.
Fair for next years exhibit.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
al Other pInces.

NEW HAVEN, Nov. 10. Professors Elkins
and Brown made extensive preparations
to view the eclipse at the Yale observatory.
Owing to clouds no data were obtained.
ALBANY, Nov. Elaborate prepara-
tions had been made to view the eclipse at
Dudley observatory, but nothing could
be observed during the totality phase on
account Of clouds.
SARATOGA, Nov. 18-The eclipse Of the
moon was seen perfectly here, the sky
being without cloud.
WAsHINGroS, Nov. l6-On account o.
cloudy weather no observations Of th'
| eclipse Of the moon were made at tn
naval observatory last night
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
REMeMsER

Remember, when the dawn sets open wide
Her bright enchanted palace 10 the sun;
Remember, when the night the pensiye eyed.
Comes dreaming under wells, all silver spun
Whom thy bosom beats high with a pleasure
supreme,
When the twilight allures thee to brood and Il
dream;
HaFkl the forest profound
Ia, Has xoice in is sound
"Ls'nember."
Remember me, when fate has drawn o.. Way
Afar, foreyermore afar apart;
When sorrow, exile and the flight Of days
Have withered like a flower this breaking
heart.
Oh. forget not our parting, my love and III
tearsl
Love laughs at the malice Of space and
Yfsrsl
While my bosom shall beat
WIN its pulses repeat
"Remembern
Remember me, when, neyermore distrest,
This heart Of mine shall slumher in the tomb
Remember when above its house Of rest
softly solitary flower shall bloom.
Thou wilt see me no more, but my spirit shal
be,
Like sister beloved, forever with thee.
When tho midnight Is nigh
Thou shalt hear voice sigh
"Rememberl"
Alfred De Musset.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
PARsoN oEoRagls sENTENce.
Taken 10 Clinton Prison TO Remain
Fifteen Years.

Taken 20 Clinton Prison 10 Remain
Fifteen Years.
CATsRILL, N. ", Nov. 16-Parson
George, who was found guilty Of man
slaughter in bringing about the death Of
Iottie Townsend by criminal operation,
was taken to Clinton prison today to serve
his long sentence Today he showed no
sign Of reaction from the excitement Of
his trial In answer to question as TO his
health he answered cneerfully;
s-YYhy, am IN first rate health. / never
felt better in my life than do this morn
ing"
Notwithstanding the fact that he per-
jured himself in the most boldfaced man
ner he still clings to his cant He said to-
day that his conscience was at rest, and he
freely forgave all who had wronged him.
He wrote long letter to his wife this
morning, and he spent the rest Of the fore
noon reading the Bible and religious pa.
pers.
If the man has simply been so dazed
by his trial and conviction that he really
was unable TO express any feeling, the Off
GERS think that he will break down wher
he reaches the prison. His term Of fifteer
years will be reduced TO a little over tel
years by good behavior. Mr.. Fiero think
that il George is confined that length o
time he viii leave the prison blind man
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
pe.rernte FIrht wIth convIct..

SYRACUSE, N. y, Nov. l6.-Three keep
ers In the Onondaga county penitentiary
had a desperate struggle with three es-
Gaping prisoners Sunday. The prisoners
were John Miller, Frank Leonard and
Alfred Delong. Miller sawed away the
bars OF his cell door and unlocked the cells
occupied by Leonard and Delong. The
three had almost gained the main entrance
door, when three Of the keepers pounced
upon them. The men fought desperately,
but the guards succeeded in overpowering
them. The saws were brought to Dclong
by his father and brother, who have beer
arrested
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
Three Hnndred People Fvlcted

g. Co and Markle & Co., large coal deal
ers are fighting each other, and members
OF the respective firms say the war will be
carried on to the bitter end The former
concern has brought suit against Markle
g. Co for 500, 900 for damaging their prop
erty. On Saturday Markle y Co., with
the aid Of the sheriff, took possession Of
Kemmerer & Co.'s property at Harleigh
and dispossessed 800 tenants.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
DImx,.

FOSTER AT No. $40 West Second street,
on ov. II. Gracey Foster, daughter of Maggie
Foster, aged years and months,
KELLEY I'm this city,on the l4th instant,
Captain Alexander Kelley. in his 79tb year
Relatives and friends are invited TO view
the remains from his late residence, No. 2l3
West street, on Thursday morning from 10 to
l2 O'Clock, also servie ees at Grace NJ. u. Church
at O'Clock D. m.
MEAKAM.-ln this city, on November II
years.
SHAW-In this city, .on the 10th instant,
Martha r. shaw. wife Of John shaw, in the
list year OF her age.
WILLARD.-ln this city, on November II,
Cecil Willard. aged 30 years.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
nplrIen slorred the ranIc.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 16 r During a
crowded matinee performance at the
Grand Opera House the cry of fire was
raised and a scene Of the widest confusion
followed In the family tier a number Of
ladies endeavored to jump out to certain
death, but were prevented. AT the height
OF the panic Efiie Ellsler rushed upon the
stage aud cried out that there was no dan.
ger and man commanded the orchestra
to play Dixie" which it did with a vim.
This ealmed the audience A number OF
persons were injured.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16

The board of managers of the Atlsntlc
Association Of the Amateur Athletic
Union came to this city on Saturday and
held meeting in the rooms Of the War
rem Club. Those present were: g. NJ.
Fague, Potomac Athletic Club, Washing
ton; James W. r. Collins, Calsdonisn
Athletic 0lab. Philadelphia; Harry Mc.
Millen, A. G. s. n, Philadelphia; F. N.
Taylor, Y. NJ @. A.. Philadelphia
Howard Perry. Columbia Athleti,
Club, Washington; w. B. McMsnnis
vesper Boat Club, PhilsdelphiA; j. w
Kelly, Jr., Euclid Athletic Club, Wood
Evening journal., 1891-11-16

bury, N. ]. Hand DR.. George F. Root,
First Regiment, Philadelphia. The
Baltimore Outing Club aod Franklin
Athletic Club OF Baltimore, the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Athletic Association and
the Wynnewood Association Of Philadel-
phia, and the East End Gymnasium of
Pittsburg, Pa, were admitted as mem
bers Of the union At gl0 30 o'clock the
members OF the Board of Managers were
given dinner by the Warren Club al ! g
Hotel Willis
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
Rir Fish in Three Rtvar..

PITTsBURG, Nov. l6-Fishermen have
captured in the Shepango, Mahoning and
Beaver rivers this fall 1872 fish, each OF
which weighed more than twenty pounds.
Hundreds of bass Of two pounds and over
have been taken by hook and line. Sew
snty-fye arrests for illegal fishing have
been made
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
In Court for seventeen Years,

BRIDeEPoRT. Conn, Nov 16.-The case
OF Harriet A. Birdsall against Alonzo
Wheeler, which has been in the courts for
seventeen years, has been settled. Judge
Hall sustained demurrer Of the plaintiff,
which left the defendant without de.
fense. Judge Hall awarded Mrs. Birdsall
s., 800 and costs. The suit arose over per.
sonal property amounting to $50 900.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
A Cleveland Fireman killed.

CLEVELAND, Nov. ia disastrous fire
originated last night in the Standard Bot
tling works. and soon spread TO surround
ing blocks on Frankfort street, between
Bank and Water streets The loss is about
s25O, 900. Captain John Grady, Of the fire
department, was killed by falling wall,
and Firemen Ward and Howley fatally
hurt
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
rnunasr nraaisr mulctsd.

AsBURY PARK, n. j., Nov. l6.-The case
OF Mrs. Mary f. Russell against James A.
Bradley, Of Asbury Park, FOR damages for
alleged false arrest was concluded in the
United States circuit court, the jury
bringing in a verdict for the sum Of Sl2,.
800 in favor Of the plaintiff.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
TIE ECLIPSE OF The MOON.
Harvard Professors Ascertain That Luna
Has No Satellites.

Harvard Professors Ascertain That Luna
Has No Satellites.
CAMBRIDGE, Nov. Professor Picker
ing and dozen assistants aimed their
telescopes at the eclipsed moon last night
in vain search Tor satellites. The weather
conditions were perfect, and the various
phases of the eclipse were photographed
without any interference BY clouds To
Harvard's famous astronomers the eclipse
was of interest only as furnishing the
means Of determining whether the moon
has any satellites. In 1888 observations
were made from various stations, but nc
satellites were discovered.
Last night several more photographs
were taken, but a hasty examination Of
the negatives failed to show any stars OF
other heavenly bodies except those whose
existence was already known. Professor
Pickering said he is satisfied that the moon
has no satellite big enough 10 be seen, and
the telescope would reveal any object with
diameter Of 600 feet.
Evening journal., 1891-11-16
smaIInor II NaunrL.

NEWARK, n. J., Nov. l6.-The two-year-
old child Of S. G. Eaton has been reported
10 the Newark health board as suffering
with smallpox. 1t is the second case in
the city during the past week.