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Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
Sacred Rock of Behistun.

Behistun, or Baghistan, is a ruined
city of Persia, noted for a precipitous
rock in its vicinity, one side of which
rises perpendicular to the height of 100
feet, and bears number of remarkable
inscriptions. 1t was anciently called
Mount Bagistanus, and is now known as
the Sacred Rock of Behistun. The lines
inscribed on the rock arc in cuneiform
characters, and were engraved by order
of the Persian King. Darius Hystaspis,
about 500 years before Christ. They are
in three languages, Persian, Babylonic
and Scythic, and are on the perpendlcu-
lar face of the rock, 300 feet from the
ground. Examination shows that great
labor was expended in making tie face
of the rock perfectly smooth before the
inscriptions were put on. Places where
the great stone wall happened to be un-
even or otherwise defective were made
smooth by inserting pieces of stones,
which were held in place with molten
lead. After the Inscriptions had been
put on coating of silica was spread over
it; and now, after a lapse of twenty-four
centuries, this silicious covering is harder
than the face of the rock itself; the curl
Gus characters of the inscription shining
from beneath the polished surface as if it
were but the work Of yesterday. James
Watson Dawson and Sir Henry Rawlin.
son have translated the major portion of
the inscriptions. According to these
two eminent Oriental scholars it gives
the genealogy of Darius Hystaspis for
eight generations; recounts the Provinces
of his Empire, and gives history of his
daring achievements. Besides the let
tiers and characters this great stone book
of history is well illustrated. One of
these curious efforts of the early artist
represents Darius armed with bow, his
foot upon the PROSTATE figure of a man,
while nine Others chained together by
their necks stand humbly before him.
Taken all in all this Behistun inscription
is one of the most remarkable works Of
art left by the ancient nations. .-&
Lexis RPaeties - -. 8 .;s.ssx--..<R
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19

inducing him to enter. When he is not
able to walk, the platform, which occu-
pies the bottom of the ambulance is
pulled out until it rests upon the pave
ment, half dozen men lift the horse
upon the platform, where he is made
comfortable with hay pillows beneath his
head. Then ropes are run out from the
wlndlass in the ambulance, and plat
form, horse and all are drawn into the
vehicle. The horse is then driven to the
hospital in West Twenty street and
carefully deposited in box stall well
Uttered with clean straw. Veterinarians
then get to work on him, and his chances
of recovery are very good indeed.
The horse ambulance service of this
city is still reformed by what is still
known as Mr.. Bergh's Society, although
Mr.. John P. Haines is now the Presi-
dent. The ambulance no use is nearly
opposite the headquarters of the society,
at Twenty second street and Fourth ave-
nue.. There are two horse ambulances,
one ambulance for dogs, cats and other
small animals and patrol wagon. All
these are well housed, and quarters are
provided for dozen horses on the ground
floor. Upstairs are kennels for dogs
captured at dog fights or found injured
in the street and smaller cages for cats.
The ambulances go out in charge OF a
driver and an officer of the society, both
in uniform. The patrol wagon is sort
of travelling drug store. 1t carries appli-
ances, medicines and surgical instruments
ready for immediate use. Its province is
that of first aid to the injured. An
incident that happened recently will
illustrate its usefulness. A truck horse
was taken with what is commonly called
tsblind sraggers." An old Irishman who
was passing said he knew what to do, and
pulling out blunt knife was about to
bleed the animal. just at this moment
the patrol wagon drove up. The officers
prevented the suffering brute from being
stabbed, and taking sponge saturated
with ammonia held it to the horses
nostrils. In an instant the horse re-
covered, much to the surprise of the
bystanders.
A remarkable change in the character
and in the treatment of the horses of this
city has taken place in the last ten years.
Where broken down, lame and crippled
horses we're to be seen attached to street
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
HE HAD LOST HIS POWER.

A. Detroit drummer was standing in
frcnt of store in Bad Axe one day last
week, talking with the proprietor, when
a fairly respectable looking man passed
along on the other side of the street.
ssDo you see that man over there2"
asked the merchant.
"Yes, what of him2"
"Well, he used to be the grand Mogul
of this whole town, bossed everybody
and everything, had it all his cwn
way"
Sand doesn't he any more?" inquired
the drummer.
s'Not much, he doesn't"
"What's the matterl Lost his
money!"
ssNo."
ssDowned politicallya"
"No."
"Moral catastrophe2"
"No."
"Well, what in thunder's the mat
ter?"
SCOT married about two years ago.
See that tall ganglin' woman crossing
the street to meet him2 That's her."
and the merchant drew long breath
with a whistle to it.-OasaAa Bee.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
Seeds Sixteen Centuries Old.

It has been claimed that the seeds
taken from ancient Egyptian tombs are
capable of growth, but proof of the claim
Is lacking. It has been demonstrated,
however, that seeds of a great age are
capable of development. Raspberries
have been raised from seed taken from
the stomach of man who died during
the time of the Emperor Hadrian, who
reigned in the second century of our
era. Think. of it, seed springing into
new life after lying dormant sixteen CEN
turies. - Times Democrat.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
A LEADING QUESTION.

Quester-"Hello, old boyl You look
rather the worse for wear. What have
you been doing with yourself?"
Jester-"Been on little piscatorial
toot. that's all.''
Quester-''Yes, but what did you fall
in with2"
Jester-"What did I fall in with2
Why, | fell in with all my clothes on. -
Boston Courier.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
DROPPED A STITCH.

"The accident, madame" said the
young surgeon, encouragingly, as he
made his preparations to sew up the
wound in the lip the infant had received
in falling down stairway, "will leave a
scar, of course, but twenty years from
now, when the little fellow has grown to
be man and raised a mustache, it won't
show bit.p
''It isn't baby of that kind, doctor"
replied the anxious but entirely self-pos-
sessed mother. Chicago Tribune.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
A MEAN BRUTE.

It was on the train, and he was try
ing to read. There was the usual variety
of passengers, among them lady with a
very sprightly little girl that had blue
eyes, head of glistening gold and an
inquisitorial tongue. She piled him with
questions and toyed with his watch
chain. The mother, who was widow,
fairly beamed upon him. He was be-
coming nervous, and, turning to the
mother, said: MADAM, what do you call
this sweet little darlinga"
The widow smiled enchantingly, and
replied with sigh, "Ethel."
ssPlease cal, her, then. "-Teras SJjt-
ings.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
THE PRoDIeAL SON.

The wayward young man, broken in
health, had gone to the far southwest to
recuperate. he was in Jail at Tomb
stone, Ariz., for stealing hind quarter
of beef. In the loneliness of his cell he
sat down and wrote as follows:
DEAR FATHER-I have picked up some
flesh since came out here, but I am still
confined to my room. Please send me
S100, etc, ETC. Chisago Tribune.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
CAUSE FOR ANXIETY.

visitor-"What great head of hair
Johnny hasi"
Johnny's Father with some uneasi-
ness)-s'Yes, and we can't get him to
take any care of it. 1t worries me a
good deal. am afraid the boy is gong
to be either an anarchist or poet. -
Chicago Tribune.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
BOUND TO RISE.

The phrenoiogist ran his hands rapidly
over the boys head, reflected moment
and tried itagain, but more slowly.
swell, professor" said the boys
rather. ''what calling do you find him
best fitted for?"
'.Judging from his cranial develop
ment. replied the phrenologist, break
ing it as gently as he could, ~ think he
would make good parachute jumper. :"
Chicago Tribune.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
THE RUN BUSINESS .

1t is a business which every merchant and
business man hates and detests. 1t is busi-
ness which is the standing dread of every
mother. 1t is business which is the con-
slant fear of every father. It is business
which is the horror of every wife. 1t Is a
business which make ninety per cent. Of
pauperism for which the taxpayer has to
pay. 1t is a business which keeps employed
an army of policemen in the cities. 1t is
business which puts out the fire on the
hearth, and condemns wives and children to
hunger, cold and rags. 1t is business
which fosters vice for profit. and educates
in wickedness for gain. Drunkenness means
speculation, theft robbery, arson, forgery,
murder, for it leads to all these crimes
Irish Iemplor.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19

The Redpath Lyceum Bureau is the
oldest lecture agency in the country. It
was established by tie late James Red
path in 1869. With hardly single ex-
ception It has made engagements for
every lecturer of considerable note who
has appeared In this country for twenty
Yeazs.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
uNFATHoMED DEPTHS.

Jones and his son took the boat for
Long Branch.
81 never would have believed there
was so much water" observed young
hopeful, gazing seaward from the pier.
s'And observe, my son" observed his
father, .sthat you see only what's on top"
--Jsdge.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
RATHER AN AMBIGUOUS ASSURANCE.

81 hope my visits are not disagreeable
to you," he said.
s'Not at all, she politely answered.
81 have sometimes thought that /
wearied you."
"Oh, no. No matter how gloomy
feel when you call, am always happy
when you go."-Nep York Press.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
TEMPERANCE.
WHAT SHALL DRINK

WHAT SHALL I DRINK
Give me the pure water
From heavens own fountain,
Dancing and leaping
From hillside and mountain.
So sparkling and bright
In its silvery flow,
1t seems to shed light
On the valleys below.
Rich blessings it brings
To the homes of the poor.
For water and bread
They find ever sure.
There's nothing SO good
In way of drink
As water, pure water.
Yelling up from the brink.
1t is better than wine,
And much clearer than beer:
1t will keep the head cool,
And it cost is not dear.
"A. N. Chance, tn Temperance Banner.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19

Mr.. System-"Can't help it. I've
made resolution to have one here and
one at home, to provide for all emergen-
cies. Now, if l take this, they'll both
be at home Pluck.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
MORE HrGH-roNED.

The Guest-"How's this? -Four 1ol-
lars dayl Stopped here year ago and
paid only half that much"
The Proprietor-"Just SO. Then it
was the sMcGinnis Tavern Now it is
the Hotel McGinnis. ~ Pittsburgh Bul-
letin.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.

In the Open Door-Nautical-Th
Reason-The Whirligig of Time
The Stern Chase AT
Six A. M, Etc, Etc.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19

Chinch bugs have caused serious
damage in many counties in the
southeast and central portions OF Wis
cousin.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
WHAT WAS SAID.

"Your boss sent you homea" inquired
the boys father, angrily. "Whas hap
pened2 What did he say to youa"
..He said was stupid ass"
'And so you are. And what else did
he saya"
ale said that like father, like son. !"
.-F1iegende Blaetter.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
THE STERN CHASE.

Young Aspirant Ito Editor-sI wish
to pursue literary career"
Editor-ssWell, young man, pursue it.
If you ever catch up with it, drop in
and let me know"
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
OF COURSE.

Old Lady-"What is that awful
smella"
Farmer-"That's the fertilizer we're
putin on the field yender."
Old Lady-"For the lands sakel"
Farmer-"Yes, 'm."-Puck.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
THE MHrR1rara OF TINE.

Snooper-ssIs that picture of old
Father Time9"
Larkin-"Yes. Don't you see his
scythe and hour-glass.
Snooper-'.I do; but where is his
whirligig9"-Judge.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
A GLOOMY PROSPECT.

Hacking Koff-ssI wouldn't trust my
self in the hands of DR.. Emdde; I don't
like specialists.
Chilson Feever-"What is his speci-
altya"
Hacking Kof-"Post mortems. -
Puck.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
A BETTER SCHEME.

Minister" Tommy. if bad boy
should dare you to, would you knock
the chip off his shoulder2"
Tommy-"Nop-rd knock the head
often his shoulder. Epoch.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
A POSSIBLE SUGGESTION.

'sI wonder what gave Columbus his
idea that the world is rounda"
s'Somebody had swindled him, sup
pose, and he saw it wasn't square. y
Chicago .News.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
THE REASON.

"My mammals got whittier teeth than
your mamma" said Allie.
"She'd oughter have. She changes
'em oftener," retorted Handicapped.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
A SLAVE To SYSTEM.

Shippen Clarke Ito his employer. leav-
ing the ofice)-"Oh, Mr.. System,
haven't you forgotten your umbrellai
It's raining =
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
GETTING READY.

Tom-ssIs it true that Phil calls on
Miss Bond quite regularly nova"
Jack-sHe is getting ready to do so,
/ believe. l saw him trying to make
friends with the dog the other evening"
- Yankee Blade.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
TEMPERANCE NEWS AND NOTES.

A woman WIS TeCcutlf GSt14 III 4fooh1@A
for the ninetieth time for drunkenness
Mrs. Julia A. Chase has been doing splendid
work in the military prison at Fort Leayen-
worth, Kansas Four hundred men have
taken the pledge.
1t is ascertained that nearly one-half OF
the criminals in the German prisons were ar
rested for crimes committed when they were
under the influence of Intoxicating drinks
A recent advertisement in the Derry Tire
lanci) Signal reads: WANTED: Aman and
his wife as caretakers for a gentleman's
country house. One must be sober" Was
it too much to expect both to be!
The owners of 100 small drugastores in In
diana have been obliged to go out OF busi-
ness since the law went into effect compelling
ali drug-stores keeping for sale any prepara-
tions Of alcohol to pay the regular liquor tax
exacted from saloons.
The Rev. Mr. Passmore wanted the sa-
looms closed on Sunday. and the ill-feeiing
against him took the shape OF placing dyna-
mite in the bell OF his church, the Methodist
Episcopal The bell and the belfry were
blown to atoms, endangering the lives OF
more than 100 people. TINS occurred at
Breckenridge. Col
The united committee on native races and
the liquor traffic of Great Britain have ad-
dressed an interesting letter TO Grngunhana,
Chief of Gazaland. whose ENJOYS have besn
for some time in this country. They inform
him that the Governments of Europe have
agreed that the sswhite mans strong drink
is not to be forced on any chief or people
against their wishes. The letter is signed By
ths Dukeot Westminster and oshrk
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19

Her lips were pursed in a dainty pout,
And / quickly stopped and kissed her be-
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
NAUTICAL.

"Papa, are you the mainstay of our
family2"
.'Yes, my son."
"Who's the spanker, mamma?"-New
York Herald
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
1T SIX A. NJ.

Tommy yawning)-"A river must
have good time"
Dick-"WhyW
Tommy-"Because it doesn't have to
get out of its bed. "-LoweU Citizen.
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19

had discovered, in turning about,
That her mother stood in the open door.
And ! should have been in a pretty fix
Were it not that she was maid of six.
--New York Herald
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19
JUsTIF1ABLE WRATH.

Niggins-s'I'd like to scalp that fel-
low, Gab!"
Passaic City record., 1891-09-19

Wiggins-" Because after he makes a
statement he goes all over it again, in
other words :"
The advocate., 1891-08-12
KANSAS CITY TO TOLEDO.
without Change of Cars via Wabash
Railroad.

Without Change of Cars via Wabash
Railroad.
A solid train composed of the finest
sleeping and chair cars In the world is
now running on the Wabash railroad
from Kansas City to Toledo, leaving Kan
saS city every day at $40 p. M, arriving
in Toledo at 4:15 next afternoon, passing
through the cities Of Jacksonville, Spring
field, Decatur, Danville, Lafayette, Lo-
gansport, Fort Wayne, Defiance to To-
ledo. No other train out of Kansas City
runs a solid train as far east as the Wa
bash. This fast Wabash train arrives in
New York at 400 p m. the second after
ternoon from Kansas City. There Is no
extra charge on this fast train. We will
reserve your sleeping car. accommOds-
tions through to destination by applying
at Wabash ticket office, northwest corner
Ninth and Delaware streets, Kansas City,
or write or telegraph to Fl. N. Garland,
western passenger agent.
The advocate., 1891-08-12

the American industries. This report
proves that under our financial Juggling
in 1864, Clarendon, with $l,OOO,OOO
in gold, established in one year and a
half GO6 national banks, possessing over
$34,OOO,OOO in government bonds and
own $6,OO0,OOO national bank currency,
and then by drawing gold interest in ad-
vance on bonds, had over $2,0O0,OOO In
gold interest, all from the investment of
81 100000 in about eighteen months. Is
it a wonder that England owns us? The
wonder is that we are not compelled to
wear brass collar to show whose dog
we are. This book ought to be read by
all, but l have not the money TO publish
it. But / have a friend, however, who
will undertake the publication If the sale
will justify; and in order to ascertain
this fact desire each person sVhO ariH
purchase copy to drop me card at
Mound Valley, Kan, giving his name
and address. The book will be sold at so
cents copy. G. CAMPBELL.
The advocate., 1891-08-12
Round Trip Rate East.

The Ohio & Mississippi Railway have
now on sale at its st. Louis offices, round
trip tickets TO the following points at ow
excursion rates:
Oakland, Deer Park and Mountain
Lake Park, Md; Niagara Falls, Chau-
tauqua, jamestown, Lakewood and May
vile, N. Y; White Sulphur Springs,
Berkeley Springs, Capon Springs, Kama
wha Falls, Red Sulphur Springs aud
Sweet Springs, w. Va; Healing Springs,
Luray CavOrns, MillbOru, Norfolk, Old
Point Comfort, Orkney Springs, Roanoke,
Rock Enon Springs, Staunton, Virginia
Beach, Warm Springs and Christian
burg, Va, Bristol, Tenn; Asheville,
N. c.; Bedford Springs, Pa, and many
other points east, northeast and south
east.
These tickets are good for return until
October 31st.
The Ohio & Mississippi Railway Is the
direct route 10 all the above points, many
of which are directly on the line of our
through car routes to New York, enab-
ling our passengers TO reach them with
out change of cars.
For detailed information as to rates,
routes, limits of tickets and stOp-Over
privileges, call on or address A. J. Lytle,
General Western Passenger Agent,
o. & NJ. Railway, 1O5 North Broadway,
81. Louis, Mo.
The advocate., 1891-08-12
The Farmers Wife Free.

We will send the Farmers Wtte to any
member Of any sub-Alliance or labor
union one year free that will send US two
yearly subicribers at so cents each, or
four six months trial subscribers at
25 cents each. This offer is good only
until September /, 1901. Address, the
Farmers Wife, Topeka, Kansas.
The advocate., 1891-08-12


and the other by the general government
and the railway and telegraph service
would be practically odt Of politics, a.
the national system would only employ
about $4,000 persons, which could have
no effect upon politics, and in the states
the systems would be apart, under the
control of either party, and would
neutralize the effect In the several states
Again, under such system, railrOadine
and telegraphlng would become a science
and the employees would be enlisted for a
term of years in the service and would
lose interest In party politics, as 1t would
make no difference to the employe which
party was in power, as it could not effect
his service anymore than that Of the sol
der. Contrary to the statement Of Mr..
Carlisle, the railway companies are now
In politics, pursuing their interests TO the
front, and crushing the rights and inter
estS of the people. The railway COM
panieS and banks have largely taken con-
troll Of the party machinery of the two
old parties, and are electing their attOr-
neys to legiSlate and administer the laws
for the people; even the office OF presi-
dent being filed by their attorneys, as
manifestly in the election OF Grover
Cleveland, the attorney OF the Wander
bllt railway system, and Benjamin Har-
rison, the attorney of the Gould system-
two of the largest railway systems In the
United States, each selecting president
for more than 6O,OOO,0OO people, and one
using the Democratic and the other the
Republican party to place their attorneys
at the head Of the greatest nation on
earth. These great corporations have
put up the medicine for the people, and
have labelled It democratic" or "Re-
publican" and the people have taken it,
aud the results are more than 100000
mortgages upon the homes of our people,
with our industries largely in the hands
Of foreigners, with money system which
as Senator Plumb says, allows six per-
sons to dictate the price of all our pro-
ducts, and who can give US good prices
or poor prices, as suit their fancy, or
bring on panic at will, and distroy the
business Of the country. Mr.. Carlisle is
reputed as saying to the committee that
called upon him from the Cincinnati
conference, that there were more than
100000 persons employed In the rail-
way service of the United States. Mr..
Carlisle certainly knew better than this,
for his judgment would tell him that the
persons employed do not equal one per-
SON to each mile of railway, and we have
in round numbers 10000 miles Of rail
way, and If there were one person to the
mile, 1t would only be 10000 persons.
/ have the report before me for March l.,
1891, and / notice In round numbers
there were $4,000 persons employed In
the railroad service on that date. This
Is certainly great reduction from Mr..
Carlisle's figures, and it would indicate
that this gentleman is not constructed
after the George Washington pattern. In
conclusion, have prepared book Of
about 300 page, which discusses the
questions Of money, transportation and
land. It takes up the evolution
Of government from the barbaric
ages; shows when money was