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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-29
Former Money King Fakes Poor Man,
Oath.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, June 2S--Col. II. 8.
Bepjsmin, pioneer investor and business
partGer Of Capt. N. ID. Moore, discoverer
Of the Gogebic iron range and for several
yesrs n bonanza king took "poor mans 4
oath" this evening to escape the Jail limit
under execution against his body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-29
l. ol on's Chisf OF FfIs Btika kads Resikus,

LONDON, June %. Captain Eyre Massey
Shaw has resigned ~ chief Of the Metro
politsn fire brigade. In 1861 he succeeded
Superintendent Bsrinwood ~ chief Of the
Metropolitan fire brigade. far7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-29
nu,,,d With Imposins csrsmooiss.

Vallejo, Cal, June 2s-The bodE, o
10 sailor, drowned in the great .tofi
samoa we're buried at Mare island ye |
dsy With imposing ceremonies II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-29

t79i7se
t79.4z7.~I

There are now about 30 goo shares In the
hards Of stockholders, and Is 900 more ne,
taken. So great 10 the demand for the
stock that the number sold 10 nov limited
to l50 shares per quarter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-29

A HOPELESS CASE
AND
Grateful Man Cured.

II. E. BRApMAS. ONE OF BrLFAsr's
MOST ESERGETfC MERCHANTS, KEEPS
A GENERAL STORE IN EAST BELFAST.
Me, AND HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO
TRADE AT HIS STORE WILL CERTIFY TO
THE TRUTH OF THE FOLLOWING STATE
MEST:-
Gents; For over ten years was terri
bly, afflicted with hninor, pronounced by
eminent physicians letter or Salt
Rheum.
AT times my head was so bad that had
no hair upon it, The ENTIRE SCALP be-
came RUNNING SORE, and the surface
would crack open and bleed
used ointments, washes, etc, and took
medicine prescribed by the best physicians
In the city, but got no permanent relief.
hal sold hundreds of bottles of
DANA'S SARSAPARILLA, but never
thought OF trying ii myself, until l heard
so many of my customers telling how much
benefit they had derived from its use
Absnt year and half ago | COM
menced to take DANA'S, and in three
months my head was WE'LL, AND THE
CURE HAS PROVED PERMANENT.
Yours with respect,
II, Z. BRADMAN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-29
Famous Bandits Murdered nsmains
Fund.

HAvAxA, June 1s.--Ths famous bandit,
Arturo Garcia, vas found dead near AYte-
Diss- Numerous balics and stab wounds
we're found on the hody. II has nos YET
been ascertsined sho killed him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-29
SOMERSET RAILWAY

Commencing Monday. June a#h. 1871, train
VIII run ne follows, opnneetiGg a. Oakland witt
Maine Central Railroad.
For Boston. Portland, Lewiston. Mstefviile. Au
E1stA, showhegsn and Bangor
Passenger trains leave Bingham, o - A ".
fi2 70 a. NJ. Scion 6 s, A. NJ. 12.S5 = NJ. Cara
funk Fa 10. 81 A. VI st.o5 =. NJ; EmDden, 10
A.. NJ. 70 p. VI. Norsh Anson, ~ a. NJ, 50 T.
NJ; Anson, 7.2s A. NJ, 80 = Ms Madison, 30 A
NJ. OF =. NJ d; Norr,dgewoek, ! 80 4 NJ, 2.2l =
NJ. Hangs siding, -7 ID A, NJ s2.26 r " Stwteli,
Crossing, 's.os a. N. '3.32 p. ~. arrive Oakland
$50 a. NJ $50 =
From Boston. Portland. Lewiston, Augusta. Wa
tcrvi'ie. Skowhesan and Bangor
Pas,e 1ser traias leave oakl,nd, p.05 A. ", 80
T. NJ; sawtele Crosa,ug, ~ 20 A. NJ % 60 =. ~.
Bangs siding. 'V.t6 A NJ '1.o7 . VI N0iridSt
wock, e.st A. ~, 6,a =. VI; Msdisou. q % 4. ".
SIS =. NJ: ADsoa. SO A NJ, rs y. N Norsh An
son, 10 90 A VI. 80 = Embdeu, 1890 A. N
900 y. NJ. Carraturk Fa'ls, 40 A. A NJ, s6 II T.
NJ, Sosu, io.55 a. ". d.is p "; arrive Brigham
II 20 A. NJ, 90 T. NJ.
Flag stations, at whish trains stop on signal OF
notice to conductor. Mixed between Btughsn
and North Anon, wM N. AVER, Supt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-29

At the last annual mee ting Of the Au-
gussa Loan and Building Association the
following at,tement vss msde for the yesr
ending June 1st;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-29
SIGNAL SERVICE
Weather II dioasions ior the Next a
Houss,

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Once Of the Chief Signal Officer,
WAsHrNoros, June 29, l A. n.
For Maine, light showers; stationary
temperature; no,therly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-29
Don't waste yon<y ys%r

Tho "spri" Cotton Hose having outside covering TO
bold the moisture Rubber hose deSs drirslk atoweL
pt course there are mutations: there are FOUR WAYS
howrvrr by VII fh you tell II the dealer is trying
10 sell AT inf riar bose. The Genuine " Spiral has
:. A black line zaoeea IN: BE sure II IS
BLACK, not dark blue, red Or any.
.bpg but black.
II. Tbs stencil ".SpIRAL' Patented
March 30, sso,- on every length.
III. Tbe coRRUoATEDco COUPLING and
BAND aSip cut.
~. Each iepgtb IS now put up with
PINK WRAPPER Aroupd the bose
DeAr the coupling.
1 .4ssie lt bs sent free y yoa sseasfon ttis pa6i-
t,,s So c-frPR,hrre.
BOSTON WOVEN HOSE CO.. asnf RS. Of Rubber
6d,inr and Packing, 226 Deyonshirs St., Bossoa
2o5 Ls~ ST.. ChiGagni 8 Bush ST., San Francisco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-29

The fire Saturday morning about 3 o'clock
OF which q necessarily brief mention was
made in Saturdays JOURNAL, proved to be
on Cushnoc Heights. The building wsi
owned by Fairfield Gefom, and was III.
occupied save VIXEN occasionally used fol
dances. There had been . dance in the
hall the evening before, and an hour or two
after 1t broke up the FIRE was discovered.
All three hose companies arrived quickly
on the scene, but despite their efforts the
building. which was new one and buill
openly, was entirely consumed. The in
surance 10 $500; the loss estimated At $500
The cause is unknown. but It il though
. carelessly placed cigar or cigarette may
be accountable for it. The new span oi
heavy gray horses being tried by CushnoC
Co., No. l, showed up very satisfactorily
not being at all afraid Of the Hre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-29

Tomorrow, June 80, our venerable iel
low townsman, "Uncle" Lewis Il. HamliD
will celebrate his ninety fret birthday
A II four Of his children are living in this
city. viz: Mrs. Eben Sawyer; George l.
clerk at the post Office; Fred. Of the firm
OF Fowler & Hamlin, and Miss Mary Ham.
lin. manager Of Miss Ssnborn's dressmsk
Jog establishment. Four Of his .ix grand.
children are also living. 1t is proposed h
celebrate this important anniversary in
Mir. Hamlins life by reception in hi.
honor at the residence Of his son Mr.. Fred
Hsmlip, lS Pleasant street tomorrow even.
irg. Mr.. Hsmlin is g wonderfully pre-
served man for one of his advanced years
and is sure to enjoy the occahon as much
as the youngest visitor present. He hopes
many Of his friends and neighbors will call
and see him.
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COMMERCIAL.
SACRAMENTO MARKET.
sAcRAarENro. January asth

SACRAMENTO. January goth.
UIT-LemonsaSicily So 50@7 p box;
al > 100; Bananas, 1903 Sc bunch unai for or
Island; Cocoanuts. Sz@S;. California Oranges,
Los IS Angeles. s2@2a 2 box; Riverside, $50
soc each; 81 : llozen; Apples, spitzenburg,'
g 25g2 e box: Rhode Island Greetings,
box; Pears, 81 25@2 = box.
CANNED GOODS-Assorted table, SEQ
10; Apples 81 go: Apricots, $3.50; Black
rants, So IS; Gooseberiries, ST 81 SOL o. G so;
Muscat Grapes, 81 55@1 60; Plums, 81 so;
Ounces 81 80; Raspberries, 50 20; Straw
BREADsTUFFs- 81 e5 q Dbl; Dat
meal, 1o-ib sack, 4c = n, 50 50 1oo-ib sack;
Cornmeal white, So % p 1o-b sacks, yellow,
IO-ie sacks, 81 3oIoo-b sacks; Hominy, So,
10-.b sacks, So so q 100ts; Graham, So 40,
1Glls s9eT X e a5 }poS saeks How
@15 Z ton; Alfalfa. do, S12@14 per. ton;
Bran, :s21 q ton; Middlings, SCI q ton; Bar
ley, whole. paying 81 55@1 SO; rolled, 81 rs
2 cwt; Rye, 81 SO; Wild Oats, 81 1902 q
100 lbs; Tame Oats, $2T2 20; Corn. paying
vEGETABLEs- Silverslxins. So so
GA cwt; Onions, Red, S3@3 so; Cabbage,
50ct9S1; Carrots, 50@Goc = 100 lbs; Tur-
nips, new, S1@1 20 q sack; bunch vegetables,
l213e z doz; Parsnips, S1@l so; Beets, 75c@
81; Horse Radish, 1oc p Ii; Garlic, 20@25c;
Artichokes. 4Oc . doz; Dried Peppers. 2o@
25c; Green Peas, common, 6@Sc; do, sweet.
Peerless, $1@1 25; Buibanks, SI@1 20; Cen
tenniai, S1@1 20 ctl; Sweet Potatoes, sra
80 2 sack Celery, sc z doz; Spinach, sc y
h; String Beans, 1@5c; Summer Squash. Scr
dc; CaGliiower, 81 4 Go2 Green Peppers, loo
&c 2 ID; Okra. 10@12t5c; Red Cabbage, SC Il
ID; Savoy Cabbage. 90c z doZ.
DAIRY PRODUCTS-Butter-V $50
doc {. ID; Fancy Petaluma, 3S@40c y h;
Eastern Creamery, fancy, 22@25c; Pickle
1925; common, 1891 Sc. Cheese-C.difor-
mia, 12@131a; Young America, 13@ l 4c; East
ern Cream, 1o@16c; Limburger, 1Sm2oc;
PIE; Martins Cream, 17@1Sc. Eggs, 4o@45c;
California Ranch Eggs, 2S@30c; Eastern
POULTRYEDealers' prices: Live Turkeys,
11@1 &c; fuil-grown Chickens, S4@ 5 = dozen;
young BOOSTERS, S195 T. dozen; brothers,
S3@4; tame Ducks, S5@6; Pekin, S6@7;
Geese, S2@2 25 . pair.
GAME-Duclss, Mallards, = pair, 5o@75c;
Canvasbacks, 75c@S1; Sprig, 4O9 soc; Wild.
geon, 25@50c; Teal, 35a5Cc; Quail, ST 25@
! so. q doz; Gray Geese, 5o@z5c 2 pair;
Brant, 3o45oc; White, zoe; Honkers, 75cs
MEATS = Beef, 414@5c; Mutton, ..615c;
Lamb, sc; Veal, large, 5@512c; small, St9
SIC; Hogs, 4@412c; dressed Pork, &c; Hams
Eastern, 14@15c;o California. ll14c; Bacon
light, 121%c; extra light boneiess 1870 14I@c
MISCELLANEOUS Seeds = Alfalfa, new
crop, s@9c; Timothy, Eastern; G@7c p j;
Red Clover, lo@11c &, b; Red Top, 6@7c.
Nuts-Chile Wanuts, new, 1l@l2c; Califor-
MIA Walnuts, HOP; Almonds, new, 146e
Ice: Peanuts. California, GGe7c; Eastern,
ern, SIG Toe. Hides, salt, light, sc; medium
steers, 6c; heavy steers, Sc; heavy cows, &c:
dry, SC. Tallow, 80.
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No Wreck Ashore

Was ever more hopelessly stranded than
a wrecked constitution, whether it's dis
aster be the product of some formidable
malady, or that slow, premature decay
that seems to fasten upon some constitu-
tons without apparent adequate cause.
An excellent means Of checking this grad
ual drain Of the sources of vitality is the
beneficent tonic, Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, which promotes digestion, enriches
the blood and gives substance as well as
stamina to an enfeebled frame. Consti-
patton, feebleness of the kidneys and
bladder, fever and ague and rheumatism,
are among the bodily ailments which it
remedies promptly and thoroughly. Per-
sistence in its use is well merited bv it,
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EASTERN AND FOREIGN MARKETS.

NEW YORK, January goth.
WHEAT-S1 05 for January, 81 O5 for
February, 81 0454 for March. 81 0254 for
May, 81 OF for June and 973sc for July.
SUGAR-Cuba Centrifugal, 55sc.
CHICAGO, January goth.
WHEAT-9414c for May.
LIVERPOOL. January goth.
WHEAT--Firrn. California spot lots, rs
512d to IS 1874; oft coast eos; just
shipped, SIS Sd; nearly due, SIS Cd; c;irgoes
oil coast, quiet; On passage, slow; English
country markets, slow.
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We concur:

w e CUIICUT.
SHARPSTEIN, j.,
PATERSON, j.,
DEHAvEN, j.,
MCFARLAND, j.,
GA2oUTTE. J.,
BEATTY, c. j.
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Us Howard Street, near Third San Francisco,
A FIRST-CLASS LODGING HOTEL. CON-
IA tanning 200 rooms; water and gas in /
each room no better beds in the world: no
guest allowed to use the linen once used by am
other; large reading room; hot and cold
water baths free. Price OF Rooms-Per night
so and rs cents; per week, from So upwards.
Open all night. II. HUGHES, Proprietor
f6-At Market-street Ferry take Omnibus
Line of street cars for Third and Howard. IT'S
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any lien" If the lien can be s.filed" notwith-
standing such inperfection, il must follow
that the claimant can foreclose his lien, and
that the"trivial imperfection in the work. is
no defense to the action.
Whether the contract has been substantially
performed is a question of fact which must be
determined by the trial court in each instance
from the facts ana circumstances in that case,
and the finding of the trial court upon that
point is as conclusive as is its finding of any
other fact.
The present case is before us upon the iudg-
ment-roll alone. In the absence of the testimony
upon this point we are bound to assume that
ii was sufficient to support the finding that the
plaintiffs substantially completed their con-
tract, as also the finding that the defendants
would be fully compensated for any imperfec-
ton In the work by deducting five dollars
from the contract price. If they can be thus
compensated in damages, full justice is done
to all parties by deducting that amount from
the contract price, and allowing the contractor
to recover for the work that has been done by
him.
2. Appellants urge that it was error to order
a sale ofthe interest of the defendants Bashore
cite Section 1885 'of.the Code OF Civil Pro-
cedure. as declaring that only the in
crest OF the person causing the building to
be repaired is subject to the lien. But it is
found by the court that the defendants Bashore
knew at the time of the construction of the
said buildings, and of all the terms and condi-
tons of the contract between the defendant
Stuhiebeem and the plaintiffs at the
time it was made; and also that on
the completion of the work the defendant
Rachel BaShore made q payment to
the plaintiffs on account thereof. Section IL 90
of the Code of Civil Procedure provides that
when with such knowledge the owner fails to
give notice that he will not be responsible for
the same, his interest in the land shall be sub
ject to the lien.
In West Coast Lumber Company VS.. New
kirk $50 Cal. 275,l these sections were con-
strsed by this court ona similar state of facts,
and II was held that the interest,of the owner
in the lands was subject to a lien for natcri-
ais used in the construction of a building
thereon, which was erected under Il contract
made by the owner of the leasehold estate. 1t
was also held in that case that it was not ne
cessary to aver that the owner of the realty
did not give any notice that he would not be
responsible for the construction OF the build
ing.
The judgment of the court below must be
affirmed, and that court is directed upon the
filing therein OF the remittitur 10 allow plain
tifIs, rs part of their costs on this appeal, a
reasonable fee for the services of their attorney
in this court. &C. e. p. Sec. 1875.
HARRISON, j.
We concur:
SHARPSTEIN, j.,
PATERSON j.,
DEHANEN, j.,
MCFARLAND, j.,
GA2oUTrE, J.,
BEATTY, c. j.
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Do. defective.
HIDES AND SKINS-Qnotable as follows:
Sound. CullS.

Do. defective 14@15
HIDES AND SKINS-Quotable as follows:
Sound. CullS.
Heavy Steers, 81 lbs up, p
t2,9oC &c
Medium Steers, 40 to Sc fbs-6 o. go
hight ggt,., 40 to 40 bs....;.;.;...2 g 33H@-
Light Cows, under As fbs...5 O. 500
K KanI' SKINS to 90 TBS rs at g-
Calf Skins, 5 to 10 fbs.......7 G. 6 @
Dry Hides, usual selections. sc: Dry kIps,
do. sc 2 II; Calf Skins, do, &c; Gull Hides, Kip
and Cali, &c; Sound Dry Salt Hides, &C; Cull
Dry Salt Hides, 4c; Pelts, shearlings, ] O@2Oc
each; do, short, 3o@5Oc each; do, medium So
@9oc each; do long wool, 90c@sl 20 each;
3214935c; do, thin, 2o@25c q b; Goat Skins,
400 soc apiece for prime and perfect, 25@35c
medium, 100000 each for small.
MEAT MARKET-Following are the rates
for whole carcasses from slaughterers to deal
ers: Beef-F'irst quality, &c; second quality, sc
to to 5Me; third quality, 4A@5c z b. Veal
Quotable at 5@61zc for large and case p 10 for
small. Mutton-Quotable at S@9c I, ID. Lamb
Spring, 15c z 10. Pork-Liye hogs on foot,
grain fed, heavy, 4@44c; light, 412@4a4c;
dressed hogs, 7@715c q ID.
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BRIGHT. CLEAR AND TASTEFUL.
The ssRecord-Union' Considered
Power fu the State,

Power fu the State.
tRedlands Citrograph, January 24th.l
The RECoRD-UNIoN of Sacramento is
one of the Oldest papers in the State But
it has not lostany Of its virility and enter
prise. Early in the year it donned an en-
tire new dress. which is bright, clear and
tasteful. It has also put in Cess per-
fecting press, which is marvel in the
way OF printing presses, The daily has
been enlarged to six pages and the Sun
DAY UNION to eight. The paper is now
dressed In accord with the vigorous and
sparkling editorials which have for so
long made it a power in the State. We
note all these evidences of prosperity with
peculiar pleasure, because this is one of
our best exchanges.
The record-union., 1891-01-27

Corner Seventh and K streets, Sacramento.
CTRiCTLY FIRST-CLASS. FREE ,BJTs
- to and from the Cars. b. 3. BROWN. for
merly of the State House Hotel, Proprietor,
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WESTERN HOTEL.
ST. DAVTD'S.

YNHE LEADING HOUSE OF SACRA-
l mento, Cal. Meals, 20 cents. VIM. LAND,
Proprietor. Free Bus to and from hotel.
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AS A Rule

Your own feelings will tell
you, when you are in need
of a tonic or Blood purifier.
a lack of energy, a tired
feeling, depressed spirits are
good indications that the
blood is sluggish and your
system is out of order.
81 HAVE U ED S. s. S. FOR DE-
BiLTY RE ULT,NG FROM
CHILLS AND FEVER, AND HAVE
FOUND 1T TO BE THE BEST
TONG AND Ape TIER HIATT
EVER TOOK. IT ALSO PREVENT
I'D THE RETURN OF THE
CHI LIS" a, j, ANYLIN.
EUREKA. STRINGS, ARK.
Books on Blood and Skin diseases free,
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA, GA.
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MRS. MARIoN STIRLING. NJ. d.

MRS. MARION STIRLING. NJ. D,
I. ATE LADY PRINCIPAL OF DUFFERIN
IL Medical College for Women, and Superin-
tendent of Women's Hospitals and Dispen-
saries in Northern British India. Diseases of
women and children a speciality OFFICE
Room z, Odd Fellows Temple.
H. +. ROOT. ALEX. NELSON. ]. DRIsCoI.
ROOT, NELSON & Co,
TTNION FOUNDRY-IRON AND BRASS
u Founders and Machinists, Front street,
between and o. Castings and machinery OF
every description made to order.
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g,.#i,,r#s Wnrns.
APGHI,rEcrs

Mt d. GOODELL AND +. II. SCIARDIN
IN have associated themselves together as
Architects and Builders. Office Pioneer Hail,
Seventh street, between J and K Sacramento,
Cal. Consultation and estimates made free OF
charge
The record-union., 1891-01-27
Filled January 81, 1911

Appeal from the Superior Court of Tulare
County-Wm. w. Cross, Judge.
For appellants, Brown Il Daggett.
For respondents, Lamberson q Taylor.
The record-union., 1891-01-27
PACIFIC HOTEL,

Corner X and Fifth sts., Sacramento.
CENTRALLY LOCATED. AND CONVE-
" nient TO all places of amusement. The best
family Hotel in the city. The table always
supplied with the best the market affords.
Street Cars from the depot pass the door every
five minutes Meals - cents
c. 4. SINGLETON Pronriefor
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-03-14
The Pittsburg Baron Munohausen.

A certain young lady of Pittsburg,
who has not yet reached her third birth.
day, makes her papa's life a burden by
her persistent demand for tories. 1"
"Tell me tory, papa" she will say,
and papa has to submit.
Under the encourage of his little
daughter papa" is developing into a
Baron MunchauSen of no mean cali
Der.
One day, not long ago, in response to
an urgent invitation, the following
story" was told:
"Once there was q mosquito. This
mosquito had family of three young
mosquitoes in nest up a big tree. The
little mosquitoes said to their mamma,
yves very hungry Then the mamma
mosquito went to hous, where there
was nice fat baby asleep in a crib
The mamma mosquito carried the baby
off to her nest, and divided it up among
her children.
"Two of the little mosquitoes had
leg apiece, and the mamma mosquito
and the other little baby mosquito
each ate an arm. After these were
eaten the rest of the fat baby was put
away for supper. That's all of that
story"
When the narration was concluded
the unsatisfied infant remarked: "Tell
me a bigger tory than that, papa. -
lHarper'S Young People.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-03-14
Indian Legend of the Moon.

Here is IL peculiar legend of the In.
dams, as told by the Rev. Mr.. Cook, the
full blooded Sioux, who is the minis.
terial representative of the Epscopalian
denomination at Pine Ridge Agency,
says the Omaha Bee The legend, which
was related to the Indian children at the
agency, was of their forefathers' belief
as to the cause of the disappearance OF
the moon. IL said the belief was that
every time new moon appeared it was
a signal for all the mice in the country
to gather til mselvcs together in one
spot When they assembled they sep
aratcd in four great armies One army
went TO the north, another to the south,
a third to the east, and fourth to the
west. These armies of mice travelled
until they reached the point where, from
the place of starting, the heavens seemed
to touch the earth. Then they climbed
up the sky until they came to the moon,
which by this time was what we call
full. All of the four armies then com
menced n'bbling at Luna, and when
they had eaten her all up the mice
would scamrer hack down the heavens
to the earth and wait for her to show
herself again. when the journey and
nibbling would be repeated by the mice.
And this is what the Indians of early
days believed MAS the cause of the moon
growing old and finally disappearing.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-03-14
His Working Clothaa.

Billy Brown, tall, athletic Irishman,
was summoned to appear at trial in
London, as a witness The case being
against his employer. the prosecuting
counsel hoped to get some damaging
evidence from him. Billy's daily en-
ployment was that of a carpenter; and
he entered the witness box in his ordi-
nary work a day costume, very dirty and
rather ragged.
The opposition counsel did all in his
power to confuse "Mr. Brown, but that
gentleman was not SO easily thrown off
his guard. During the examination he
was asked if the clothes he appeared in
were his best.
"Ah, sure, indeed and they are not,
sir" said he.
"Oh, then you have Better clothes
which you appear in on Sunday?"
"lfs moighty true, sir"
"A white waistcoat, gray coat, knee
breeches, and smart ribbons?"
You've met me somewhere, said
Billy.
"No," replied the barrister, II have
not, but since you confess that you have
better clothes, are you not ashamed to
appear in court in that disgraceful
state?"
"Not at all, said Billy, pointing to
the judge, "sure his lordship's in his
working dress, and I'm in mine.
Stand down, Mr.. Brown" was the
barrister's natural order after this
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-03-14


The face of Preston B. Plumb, of Kan
sas, not handsome at best, is pitted by
small pox. Said man the other day
who knows him: Each of these small
p"x pits on Plumb's face is a medal of
honor In the early days of Kansas
Emporia was booming town and Mr..
Plumb was an impecunious printer He
ever. to start a little weekly newspaper
in the town and WAS doing fairly well
with it and had almost paid up his debts
There run rumor through the new
town one day that stranger tramp had
been suddenly smitten with small pox
and that the epidemic was in danger of
spreading. The rumor meant ruin to
the embryo Municipality, and so the
friendless and stricken man was hurried
out on the prairies, far from the city,
and left there in log cabin to do the
best he could for himself. There was
no one to care for him, and, of course,
it was wrestle with DEATH In his
dingy. one room editorial and printing
office, Preston B. Plumb heard the story.
He closed the place, started out to the
log house where the sick man lay, and
for weeks nursed him and cared for him
until lie was saved from death. Then
he lay down himself, stricken by the fell
disease; but hearts had grown tenderer
i'll that Kansas town and kindly hands
ministered to him until he. too, was
saved. = Kansas City Times