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Fishes That Catch Rirds.

In England the pickerel is famous
for its attacks upon birds, small duck
lings especially being considered It'd
bits, while in many fiocks ducks with
one leg are common, the big, sharp
too;hed fishes having nipped off a leg
in default of better game.
The birds that habitually dive under
water, as the looms, divers, petrels and
others, arc all more or less the victims
of rapacious fishes. Sharks capture
some, while dOlphins and toothed &C.
taceans occasionally dine upon the bird,
feathers and ali. a naval officer re-
ported chase which he observed in
southern waters between large fish,
probably shark and school of PEN
quies. The latter are nearly wingless
and rely entirely upon their powers of
swimming to enable them to escape.
The birds shot by the vessels, diving
out of water from wave to
wave, almost exactly resem-
bling porpoises in their move
ment, and Immediately behind them
came large fish that made savage
rushes from side to side and desperate
efforts to reach them. The birds at
tanned such prodigious speed that they
undoubtedly escaped by making the
neighboring rocks New York San.
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An Indian Fiend,

About two weeks ago an Indian.
commonly known as "Glass-eyel Bill"
shot and instantly killed his papoose
at his place on the Big Sandy for no
other reason than that the child was
sick and had been crying and waiting
the day and night before. The in
human brute took the little one, and,
despite its pitiful pleading for mercy,
placed it on a sand dune and delber-
ately shot it. About two years ago
this same brute shot and killed his
squaw in like manner. The squaws
told the story of the killing TO the
white folks on the Sandy, but we sup
pose no action will be taken for the
punishment of this monster in human
gnise. Mojaye (Cal.) Miner.
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L. M. SWITZERLAND,
a u Q II 10 NEER,
Port Tobacco, Charles County, Md.

Will attend to all business entrusted m
him, in any portion Of the County. Com
nunications addressed to i'm at Port
Tobacco will receive prompt att ntion.
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VOL. XII.
NO 7 ARIFF''

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LOOK AT OUR PRICES Chldrens Pants
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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-04-03
The Good Queen Of MADAGASCAR.

ABOUT thIec hlollils ago the church
designed for the use of the queen and
court of Madagascar was completed in
the capital city. A French periodical,
gives a picture of The scene at the dedi-
cation, where many thousands of the
native Christians assemble in honor Of
the completion of this sacred cdifce,
which is one of the finest buildings
ever reared in Madagascar.
The present queen was the daughter
Of one of the most cruel and blood
thirsty rulers who ever lived. Her
mother, Queen Ranavalona l., long
occupied the throne of Madagas car,
and put to death thousands of her peo-
pie who had embraced Christianity.
She ordered all copies of the Bible and
religious books that had been printed
during the reign Of her husband to be
destroyed. Missionaries were driven
from the island, and for many years
the native church was entirely with
out any guidance or aid from foreign
lands.
madagascar furnishes a more signal
illustration of the growth of Chris
tianity under the most cruel persecu-
tions than has been seen elsewhere in
modern times. The strong hold which
the teachings of the English II ission-
aries had taken upon the people can be
| accounted for by no philosophy. Al
though the people were slaughtered by
hundreds, they still held re igiou3
meetings on the tops of mountains and
in the depths of forests, and even
during the darkest days of the pcrse-
cution religious meetings were held
within short distance of the queens
palace in the houses of the converts.
Many Bibles were hidden SO that the
soldiers could not destroy them Tho
prosecutions lasted from 1889 to 1860.
1t is remarkable that while this hca-
then queen was noted for every afro
city, her son and daughter were ami
able, tender hearted and strongly in
sympathy with the Christians. When
the present queens mother asccnded
the throne she took two of the nation
al idols in her hands and, holding
them aloft in view of the people
said: ''From my ancestors | received
you; in you ! put my trust; therefore
support me-" During her long reign
her throne literally rested on idols,
but when her daughter, the present
queen, who had become Christian long
before her mother died, asccnded tn.
throne she made wonderful change.
The idols her mo her worship2cd were
thrown out of the palace, and at hel
coronation the new queen said TO hcl
people: 81 shall bring my Kingdom tC
lean on God, and expect You, one
all, to be wise and ju t al.d to walk in
his ways"
All that part of Madagascar occu-
pied by the Hova nation is now nomi.
nally Christian. and there is no doub
that the English missionaries, who
had wonderful influence in the coun.
try, have accomplished great good, -
| IChicago Herald.
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The worse for ware BreakaRe.
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Annually UnsatLsractorv.

Look here, said dude to a re-
porter, you tell me couple of good
Jokes / want to get them off as origi-
nal. you know, at little social gather
ing tonight. I'll lend you s5 If you
10"
Il don't think it will work." replied
the newspaper man, pensively.
"Why not?"
q am so blamed poor that if I am
found with 50 on my person I'll be sus.
rected to have stolen them; and Won
are so blamed stupid that if you get off
a good joke everybody will suspect
right off that you stole it. Teras
StftinQs.
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Well Supplied With Fire Escapes.

Drummer-Haye you a fire escap
in this hotel?
Boniface-We have ten of them.
Drummer-Thought SO. The fire
all escaped from my room last night,
and | almost froze.- jewelers. Cir
cular.
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To sleep to s'eep! Tie long bright day is
done,
Aud darkness rises from the fallen sun.
To sleep. to sleep!
Whate'er thy joys, they vanish with the day!
Whate'er thy griefs, in sleep they fade
away.
TO sleep! TO sleep!
Sleep, mournfu heart, aud let the past be
past.
Sleep, happy soul all life will sleep at last.
TO sleep! to sleep.
-TLord Tennyson, in New York Truth
, 1891-05-09
From Lightbourn's Mail Notes 5 May

~ One of those things with which we
like to have the least to do is FIRE, but SOM
how or other it is Just now not like Angels
visits. At about 2 o'clock this morning it
was discovered that an old untenanted house
in Goat Street, at the upper part Of the town,
was on fire. Fortunately ready aid was at
hand and under the direction of Mr.. c..
Callwood the fire was soon suppressed,
We hear that a bottle Of kerosine oil was
found on the place, and there are other
reasons for believing that the hand of~an
incendiary was in it and if so we hope the
police authorities through their inquest will
discover it
ARRIVAL OF BISHOP HoLME AT BELIZE I'm
q recent number we mentioned the misfor-
tune that overlook Bishop Holme on his way
80 Belize. We are now through the court
tesy of Archdeacon HUTsoN, enabled to give
the following information =
Belize, April II 81.
my dear Archdeacon,-We have at last
arrived at our destination after Z weeks OF
travel and trouble. You will no doubt have
seen some notice of our shipwreck, and our
six days refuge on a sandbank. Thank God we
nave escaped with life and health, and por-
table property, but all our other worldly goods.
books, pictures, sermons, &C., &C.. are all at
the bottom of the sea. But in spite of our loss
We are too full of gratitude to grieve Tor a mo-
, 1891-05-09
T LIE G. R A M s
ST. CROIX ON.

Plymouth, May 6th-The R. M. S. "Med-
way from the West Indies arrived here at
noon to-day.
The Jamaica Exhibition was closed on
Saturday at II p. M, with a splendid display
of fireworks. Total number of visitors since
opening 3O4, 1874.
London, May 6th.-The Under Secretary
for the Colonies stated in the House of Com
mons that Mr.. McInnes of Trinidad will sue
ceed Mr.. Cotton as Inspector General of Police
at Demerara, and arrangements for strengthen
ing the local forces were under consideration.
New York, May 6th.-The death is an
nounced Of the Archbishop of York.
London news states that the Ri. Hon. W. 81.
Smith has been appointed to succeed the late
Earl Granville as Warden of the Cirque Ports.
In the French Chamber of Deputies NJ.
Ribot stated that the Powers had protested
against the blockade of ports in the Chilian
Republic, and that French warships had been
sent to protect French vessels.
France, Brazil and the United States have
been asked to mediate between the Gillian
combatants.
The Chamber of Deputies has voted $4,000
francs for the relief Of the victims Of the riot
at Fourmies.
Dynamite explosions have occurred at Liege
and Mons and are traceable to labour agitators.
Inc OranO jury at new orleans nave re1us-
ed to indict the lynchers Of the Italians,
but the 6 men who are charged with having
bribed the Jury to acquit Hennessy's a~ssassins
will have to answer. otf..I
London, May 6th.-Sugar in stock on the
End instant was $4,000 tons. Last year
139, 900 tons.
New York, May 7th.-The race for the
Chester Cup which was run yesterday result
ed as follows: Vasistas LIST, Tommy Title
mouse End, Burnaby Srd.
London news states that Baron Sterne a
GIadstonian has been elected M. P. for
Suffolk.
The Customs Committee of the French
Chamber Of Deputies has decided to reduce
the duty on wheat to 3 francs for l year and
on -four 6 francs. The duty on corn will not
be reduced.
1t is stated that an American and his
daughter who are visiting Florence have been
attacked by a mob.
The Jews persecution in Russia has been
suspended.
A Madrid despatch states that the draft of
the treaty of Commerce between Spain and
the United States has been sent to Washing
, 1891-05-09
Saturday, 9th May, 1891.

An interesting cricket match was pl aged on
the Parade Ground on Thursday afternoon be-
tween an eleven composed partly of members
of the Christiansted Cricket Club partly of
West End oricketers and the Christian sted Ken.
tuckian" Cricket Club. The latter is a new
club of young working men. What has Undue
ed them to adopt the name of "Kentuckian" we
do not know, but we do know that they made
a very good impression on the spectators on
Thursday by their steady, careful and vigorous
play and by their correct demeanour. They
deserve success, and, as will be seen from the
scoring, are on the high road to gain it.
The game was commenced at about two
O'Clock and ended at half past six, with the fol-
lowing record:
Island eleven LIST innings..."....60
, 1891-05-09
GHRYRTIANRTED

CHRHsTIANsTED
Arrived per schr. "Vigilant" from St. Thomas
May 9Th.
Oluf Nielsen, Leopold Schroeder, Emily
Henry, Consul Jos. L.. Taylor, Eva
Pentheney, Poules Francis, ViggO
Kaufman, Paul Kruger.
Left per schr. "Vigilant" FOR St. Thomas
May 7th.
Herman L6vgren.
, 1891-05-09

ton for signature. The report is confirmed
that coal, petroleum, machinery, and fats will
be admitted free into Cuba and Porto Rico
and -four will be reduced to half the present
duties. In exchange the United States allow
the free admission Of sugar, coffee and cocoa.
The Deputies for CASTLE continue to oppose
the treaty, but the government have power
to sign without the authority of the Cham
bers.
New York, May 8th.-London news states
that Lord James Douglas the brother of the
Marquis of Queensberry, has committed sui
eide. The coroners jury returned a verdict
of suicide while suffering from temporary
insanity.
The death is announced Of Earl Fowls.
The Grippe is ~crowding the London
hospitals with patients, many notable persons
have been attacked.
The Beers propose to establish a Republic
of the North. The Secretary for War stated
in the House of Commons thatthe Government
were sending troops to oppose the proposed
trek.
A despatch from the Berlin correspondent
of the Daily Telegraph, states that the Italian
Premier has signed the treaty renewing the
Dreibund for S years.
I'll is reported that a French torpedo boat came
1nCO COLLISION Oh CuoADOU15 onO PUN ~
lives were lost.
An unsuccessful attempt has been made to
assassinate the leading members of the CHILEAN
Cabinet. President Balmaceda has rejected
the demands of the Insurgent party,
It is stated on authority that the Danish
Rigsdag has decided to establish a free port at
Copenhagen.
St. Thomas 8th.-The flagship "Philadel,
phia', Rear Admiral Gherardi, arrived here
yesterday. The Enterprise" entered port thus
morning.
New York, May 9Th
Flour, st. Lawrence, per brl $3.50
IDEAL, best b~randywine, per brl. 400
Heavy Mess Pork, per brl. 11&-124
New Seasons Pork, per brl. 135-144
&c., Crystals per 10 81
NuS"' F. to e. r. per Id 3
English Islands Molasses 13c
Exchange New York and London 4.843
London, May 9Th
Demerara Crystals pr cwt so It's 6d
Muscovad0 pr cwt 13s Sd.
0"E"A German Beet SO Pr. ct #. o. b.
go lbs. 81
Demerara Rum pr gal. Is I'd to Is Sd
Trinidad Cocoa pr cwt 93 IL. 81.
Consols, ex-interest 958 11-16
Bank (f England rate OF lscount 4 pr e
Liverpool Cotton, Middling upland pr. 10 ST
Threelr c. RenteS in Paris 95.55
, 1891-05-09

The brig T. Toaoner, from New York for
st. Croix, was in collision with a schooner
April Is and received damages which caused
her to put back.-St. Thomas Bulletin.
, 1891-05-09

We hear that a Cricket match, to be played
on the Parade Ground here on Whit-Monday,
has been arranged between the st. Thomas
Cricket Club and a St. Croix eleven drawn
partly from the Christiansted Cricket Club
and partly from the Frederiksted quarter.
Both sides are eager in practising, we believe,
and admirers of the game may look forward to
enjoying the spectacle of a warmly contested
and exciting match.
The remains Of Mrs. ELLEN Brown, whose
death in the United States we lately recorded,
having been brought by steamer to st. Thomas
and thence to this port by schooner, were
inferred in the Public Cemetery on Wednesday
afternoon with the rites of the English Church
and in presence of a large number of the de-
ceased lady's friends and acquaintance, by
whom her memory is deservedly held IN
honour.
Died, in Frederiksted ON Sunday the 3rd
inst. Mr.. E. J. BROWNE, formerly teacher in
the Country Schools at Mt. Victory and Two
Williams.
Died, yesterday, the 9th inst, at the
estate La Grande Princesse, Mr.. LOUIS T.
FREES, aged % years. The funeral is to take
place at half past three o'clock this afternoon
from the said estate.
, 1891-05-09

Island eleven LIST innings $50
End ........99
Total. 80. ..159
"Kentuckians' LIST innings ~......74
End .........52
Total. 1926
, 1891-05-09

Accounts long due me
and remaining not arranged for, willo
after the 18th inst. be enforced.
w. II. HEYLIGER.
Christianstod, LIST May 1891.
, 1891-05-09
u 8 A Wis.

Stristiansir8 81. GRIM.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

As the season Is now approaching
when the grist mill established by
Mr.. Uiiman will be kept pretty busy,
We enquired yests day OF the propris-
tor, when he intended To start up and
vas Informed that owing to increased
responsibility and demands upon his
time through the enlargement Of the
water and electric light systems, he
did not think he would be able 20 run
the grist mill this season. He sug-
gested however hat someone might
be found to rent the machinery and
building, and the electric light plant
would furnish power at a reasonable
rate, As there II sure TO be 4 large
demand for the services ola grist mill
this year owing to the increased yield
Of all grains, we hope some one will
act on Ullman's suggestion and start
the mill up.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

Afake Splinter who goes bs the name
OF Mott" turned up In q 'jObbiDg''
race at HALEY. Idaho, on Wednes~
day last In order to induce peo-
pie TO back him, he gaye . by
stander sl25 to bet on his winning the
race; this was Immediately taken
by his pals. soft amounted 10 nothing.
but induced the man whom "Mott''
gave the money, ~ well rs some Others
to hack him lightly. AT the send of
"MOtt" very conveniently fell down
and allowed the other fellow to win
He Is described ms being tall. stoop-
shouldered and wearing his hair cut
p~ompadour. Does anybody here re-
cognize him?
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

For the information Of those who do
not know when the open eason begins.
we will say that for grouse, chickens,
etc, It begins on the 18th Of August.
There seems to be no doubt but the
amendments made TO the game laws
last winter repeal the ~prohibitary
clause in the old law as to the killing
OF elk for six years from the time Of its
passage. From the 10Th Of September
il will be lawful to kill elk up to the
18th Of January, ls92,th same as deer.
But none Of the game enumerated
above can at any time be killed for
market, neither can trout be taken for
sale OF market.-Helena Herald.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

The Romans cried '.vae yictisi' Woe 10 the
conquerfdr' Al their ~trumphs. Today many Of
~ are being conquered-Our peace. our rest and
daily appetite wrested from rs BY that invader Of
the stomach, dyspepsia. succor we sue for from
a hundred sources. Temporary relief We some
times obtain. But q hearty meal. the simplest
indiscretion in diet, and the portean imp returns
with rsdoubled Yigor TO torment Us. Apsrsistent
use Of the great ani-dyspeptie and regulating
tonic. Hostetier's Stomach Bitters, is best calcu-
lated 10 drive into psimanent banishmen every
form Of indigestion, temporary or chronic. No
less eficacious is Il for malaris, biliousness, con-
situation. rheumatism. kidney aud bladder all
ments. This remedy Of specific utility and many
uses over comes them all, It's = safeguard. TOO,
against he effects Of Temperature opt 20 revive an
uack Of lagrippe."
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

The facilities Of the present day for
he production Of everything that will
eonduce 70 the material welfare and
comfort Of mankind are almost unlim-
iIed and e Syrup Of Figs was first
produced the world was enriched with
the only perfect laxative known, as is
the only remedy which Is truly pleas
ing and refreshing 10 the taste and
prompt ana effeetual 70 cleanse the
system gently in the springtime or In
fact, At any time. and the better IL Is
known the more popular Il becomse.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

On sccount OF change OF station DIR.
r. d. Coreoran will offer for sale the
following:
A fine pair Of sorrel rOadsiers, 6yeArs
old.
A light bucEboard, four springs, top,
pole and shafts.
"A fine mich cow-Jersey and Dur
ham-to be fresh this month.
A lot Of chickens, all laying; princl-
pally Plymouth Rocks.
Household furniture, mating, car
pets, heating stoves, kitchen utensils
etc, also a fine refrigerator. new.
Apply at the Russell house. Tenth
streat next - the Baptist church.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16
sHEEP.
Assessments Raised in Some sheep Pro-
duoing Counties.

Assessments Raised in Some sheep Pro-
duoing Counties.
The total assessed value Of sheep IN
Lewis and CLARK county Is S92llO.
The State Board Of Equalization finds
that the ss-tssed valuation Is below
the full value, and odds 10 par cent TO
to this sum. or S9,211. The avtrage
value is 1928 per head,
In Deer LOSge county, where the
average value Is Sl.sO per head and the
total valuation SIS, 900, the ss-essmen.
Is raised 80 per cent; S25. 474.sO.
Missoula, where the sverag- value IL
Sl.66 per head and the total assessed
valuation Sl4. 295. so per cent was
then added TO the valuation, or S7,2l5.
ChOteaU, where the average value Is
1925 per head aud the total ASSESSED
valuation $685. .354, IL per cent wss
added or s7.l92.
Cascade. where the average value is
1924 per head aud the total assessed
valuation S2ll ,3ls, ~ per cent WIS
added or S25,35S.
Madison, where the average value l.
1926 per head and the total valuation
$50, 675, 6 percent was added or $3.50.
Tnis brings the assessed valuation
up to an average Of 50 so per head in
the counties named.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

Ed6ie Holt left on Friday evening
With a cattle shipment for Chicago,
from there he will go 10 Missouri to
spend the balance Of the vacation and
then return 10 Farebault TO start in'on
a new term Of school.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

I have received repairs for my heat
er, and am nov prepared to give arte-
sian baths at 25 cents.
NICK GOLDEN,
Park street.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

The assessed valuation Of the city Of
Billings is 1928 ,s7s, on winch basis a
levy of 5 mills has been made for city
purposes. Last year on a valuation Of
S74s.3 5I the levy was 10 mills.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

Chris Ramme reports hat some
person swiped one of his plants on
Friday night, which set out In front
of his place of business.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

The cavalry rifle contest, which is
now In progress at Keogh, viii be very
interesting all next week, and prom
Uses to be witnessed by many Of u
"sportyu townsmen.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

Yesterday No. 2 was four hnurs and
a half late the cGuse Of the delay being
way of In Oregon, where they had a
washout.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

guarantees to furnish first class wood,
and would like to receive a share OF
the public patronage. Orders may be
left at this office.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

Porter Boston desires 10 inform the
public that be has engaged in the wood
busIness, and hereafter viii be pleased
to receive orders for stove wood. He
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16
Who KNOW. John 3. nroasrlskg

who Knows John q, Broderiek?
Information wanted a. 10 'he where.
abOuts Of John y. Bfoderirk. He l.
believed b. he herdlDg csItle some-
where ~ Monrsns for G~orpe Stuart
and Geor. = Woodruff last heard
Of al DaV sou. Dakots shout eight years
60. An anxiuu- mother who has not
seen her -on for ten yesr- would like
some tidin0- 81 him. Address,
Mrs. NJ. BKoDERIcK,
70 CIR en IT, Gie-npoint,
Brooklyn. New Turk.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

On Friday At Chicago the cattle re-
ceipts were light, the prices we're
strong and everything was disposed of.
The sales were a. folio ~:
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

Economy: 100 doses one dollar.
Merit: Peculiar 20 Itself."
Purity: Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

II the weather permits, Miles City
and Fort KeOgh viii play a game Of
baseball today at the south side
grounds.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

A shooting match between "A rife
elug aud a picked team from the on
obs at Keogh Is now on the tapls.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

The project OF building an opera
house at Livingston has been laid on
the shelf til the robins nest again.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

Yesterday opened rather cloudy,
but cleared of at noon and old Sol got
his work In, In old time form.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

The shotgun club win pu. In the
afternoon putting shot In the blue
rocks, II the weather IL not too warm.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

Mrs. Ed. Jones returned last night
from the east, where she hes been
making n visit.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

j. E. Bloom Of 81. Paul was a visitor
In the city yesterday.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

ID. s. Flack Of Chambersburg, Pa,
was a visitor In the city yesterday.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

The Methodist conference, recently
ia session at Great Falls, returned
Rev. aIr. Boylan to this city for the
next year, and commencing with 10
day, he will hold the usual morning
and evening services in his church.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

Clean cotton rags wanted at this
Office.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

Fresh oysters In any styIs at Park
street restaurant.
FRED CHRISTOPHER.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-16

LADEs-our new welt shoe at $3.50
IL a beauty.
&. b. TOWERS & Co.