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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-03-18

Terms, $500 cash and $1,000 per month
secures lot that will double in valuos
before you get it paid for.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05

Capt. White, of an American mer-
chant vessel, the Cityof Panama, has
exceedingly clear conceptions of the
nights which appertain to any man
| VINO has sought protection under the
Stars and Stripes and a forcible way
OF announcing his intentions of af-
fordlng that protection. 1t appears
| that Capt. White called at CorintO,
Nicaragua, where he took on board
five passengers, one of them a citizen
OF Baltimore, and the other four men
who had formerly been identified with
the Government of San Salvador.
When his vessel arrived at La Lib
ertad, port which was within the
jurisdiction of President Ezeta,
posse of San Salvadoreans came on
board to take possession of his ship
and arrest the five passengers, who
were charged with being revolutions
lists. In this emergency the Captains
knowledge of the Barrundia affair
served him a good turn. He had
neither small arms, Gatling guns, nor
cannon with which to protect his
vessel and passengers, but he had
what was equally effective-namelv:
hose full of scalding water, which
is a good close-quarter weapon, and
ne placed it at once in readiness for
active and vigorous operation. The
San SalVadOreans did not wait for the
assault, but left the vessel more rap
idly than they had come aboard and |
stald not upon the order of their 60
ing, but went at once. The Presi-
dent, it is reported, set out for the
next port with a regiment of troops,
but Capt. White, like Jim Lane. of
who early in the war avoided
attack from the enemy's fort by tax
ing another route, did not touch at
the port, but steamed away with his
and landed them in place
IF safety.
Capt. White is deserving of credit
or his prOmptness and courage in
lealing with these San Salvadoreans
who so coOlly invaded his vessel, pro-
'osed to take off his passengers, and
n case of resistance or objection to
axe the vessel itself. They did not
anticipate probably that any objection
would be offered, and, least of all, that
would take shape disastrous to
he cuticle of San Salvadorean legs. +
hey have learned one lesson, how
yer, from an individual citizenof the
United States in the matter of violat-
1g the rights of asylum under the
,merican flag, and they should now
e treated to another from the ag- 6
regate of American citizenship re- i
resented by this Government. 1t is
bout time thesefstty Central .Ameri- =
IN Republics were taught an object
sson in international courtesy which
ley will understand Chicago Tri- y
Inc p
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05
Electric Light and Plant Growth

Latest among the bulletins of the
Agricultural Experiment Station of Cor
nell University is one that gives very
interesting account of some experiments
made on plants with view of determin-
ing the influence of the electric light
upon their growth. To that end green
house was divided into two equal parts
by tight board partition. On one side
the plants are left to the ordinary con-
ditions of growth, but on the other side
the vegetation was treated to the sunlight
by day and to the electric light By
night.
The results of these experiments
showed that the use of the electric light
at night fastened the maturity of the
plants, and the nearer they grew to the
light the greater was the acceleratioD.
Lettuce thus treated was sold two weeks
earlier than its neighbors on the other
side of the partition, although both were
planted at the same time. Equally sue
cessful results were obtained with other
Phiza9elpA5o Record.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05

An incident occurred in the flou,
trade thatcreated considerable amuse.
ment on Change recently. The
Jewell Milling Company had been
showing West India shopper several
samples of fine city mill flour, which
failed to suit him. When they in.
qulred at last, in despair at their
failure, what he wanted anyway, he
replied: II want a flour that will
stick on the wall when the darkevs
sample it, as that is the way they test
their -four in the West Indies.n At
this the sample was fired against the
wall of the Exchange and stuck, when
the sale was completed.-[ Bulletin,
New York.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05
AGRICULTURAL.
TOPICS OF INTEREST Er,aTrvE
TO FARM AND GARDEN.
SAVING SEEDS.

The average farmer and gardener ha6
better pay twice what the seeds now cost
MIN than to save his own, and vet with
proper care better article than can be
bought may be secured, and this at little
cost. Every man wants the bet, and
that IS the best which suits him the best
Ahere IS a great diversity of taste; no
Swo agree as to which is the best, as the
same seed grown under different circum-
stances will produce different results.
Some prefer one form, color, or flavor :;
another quite the reverse. This is an
individual matter, and cannot be settled
by argument. We all have our pref
erences as to species or types, whether in
vegetable, fruit or flower; and we want
the best of chosen type This can onlv
DE had by selection of the plant that pro.
duces just such flowers or vepr.ah}es &C
we prefer, and save the seeds from qnch
Tor future use. 1t requires great care
and no little skill to make selections vain.
able.
After q choice of plants has beer made
the llrst flowers should not be allowed To
seeo,as they are never so perfect as those
that come later; so that it is difficult TO
establish the type. If the second are all
that IS desired, if they are improvements
over those of previous years, do not let
others On the same plant ripen seed, but
carefully remove all buds except the one /
saved, and let that have all the vlgor of
the plant until the seeds are ripe. Then
IL the plant produces more flowers, it is
well enough, but the contents of one
capsule will be sufficient 70 keep IN the
stock, and the seeds will be the best
That can be produced. The same is true
With vegetables. Do not save the first
squash, cucumber or tomato that forms:
he plant does not produce its best fruit
'arly. Cut it away, and if the second is
satisfactory let it have the full strength
i the plant. This is the manner in ,
Which types are improved and new va s
letles produced. Whenever flowers or a
vegetables show the slightest improve
lent or change it is a sure indication of f
new, perhaps a distinct variety. From il
lis save the best specimen of vegetable C.
flower, and do not allow another TO O
pen seed. This means Improvement.
Id adds to the pleasure and profits of II
lrdenlng. --amorlcan AgrlcuAuyist.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05
Ingenious Thermometer,

A very sensitive metallic thermom.
eter, with electrical recording ap
paratus, has been devised by French
mathematician. The thermomete,
proper consists of a bar of metal
firmly fixed at one end, and at the
other end joined to short arm of a
lever, the long arm Of this lever being
attached to another bar. A second
bar, connected at its other extremity
with a similar lever, operatesa pointer
working on dial, which registers in
degrees the expansion of the two bars
BY suitable electrical attachments
the temperature is recorded at any
distant point, no matter what the
distance. This device is of great
value where a constant heat must be
in manufacturing es-
Enlistment, as the recording of the
may be read in the office.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

The cleaner the land the easier to groy
the crop.
Trees will grow where other things
will not
Less ground and. more product is
good rule.
Merinos do not bear so many lambs as
the coarser breeds.
Modern improvements" in agricul
ture are due largely to the invention oil
machinery and tools.
Thorough narrowing after planting
corn keeps down the weeds and prepares
loose soil for a mulch.
The Society of American Florists is
taking active steps toward making fine
display at the Worlds Fair.
Take pains to destroy all the caterpil-
lars nests you see, whether on your own
grounds or by the roadside.
Remember to use only ell.ripened DO
tatoes for seed. This is of more Importance
than the cutting of the seed.
The facts brought out by the expert
nment stations ought to be given to the
Y public in clear and terse English.
Wick tells that for outdoor culture
hyacinths should be planted in the gar
den in September, October or Novem-
Der; though from the last of September 8
to the middle of'October is probably the
best time, as the ground can generally
be put into better condition then.
1t is told in the Anssrican Agic1lturist
that Lovett's Early Is, without doubt,
one of the most promising Of new va
rieties of strawberry, while Kirkwood is
very desirable late variety. GaudY is
called the best late strawberry in Guilt
walton, furnishing abundant pickings up
to and after July 4.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05

You can't believe
some dealers always. They want to
sell the medicine that pays them the
largest profit. What you want to
buy Is the one that does you the
most good.
Which one is it?
Sometimes, it may be a matter
OF doubt. But, in the case Of
DIR, Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
there's no room for doubt. It's a
matter that can be proved.
with the facts before YOU. it's
an insult to your intelligence to
have something else offered as
"just as good"
And here's the proof Among
all the medicines that claim to cure
woman's peculiar weaknesses, irrep-
ularlties, and diseases, the L" Favor
lite Prescription" is the only one
that's guaranteed
1t it doesn't do all that's claimed
for it, if it doesn't give satisfaction
In every case, you'll have your
money back.
There's strength and vigor for
every tired and feeble woman,
health and a new life for everv
delicate and ailing woman-and #
there's no help, there's no pay.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05
WORDS OF WISDOM.

A good character shines by its owl
light.
He that lacks time to mourn lack
time to mend.
If you feel angry, beware lest you be-
come revcngeful.
The frown of friend is better than
the smile of fool.
Want of care does more damage than
want of knowledge.
He hath good judgment that relieth
not wholly on his own.
A man is little the better for liking
himself, if nobody likes him.
Denial is based on ignorance. To the
Informed mind possibilities are unlim-
tied.
1t is well to be dethroned before one
has done anything to deserve dethrone-
ment.
Talking and eloquence are not the
same; to speak, and to speak well are
two things.
There is & brand CT humility more Of
ienslve than the arrogance it usu4j.g
accompanies.
Avoid circumlocution in language.
Words, like cannon balls, should 20
straight to their mark.
Enough discomfort may be gotten out
of almost any proposition to meet the
absolute necessities of life.
Tears alleged to flow from material
causes occasion no Uncomfortable sur
prise among the materialists.
The verb "to be happy" has neither
present, past nor future. It should be
corrugated in the conditional.
AS birds traverse the air and poets
peak in rhyme and rhythm, so nature
'erforms her daily acts in miracles.
The silent man may be a reservoir of
experienced knowledge, but the world
ill be no wiser for having him in its
lidst.
Profanity never did any man the least
BOD. No man is richer, happier or
iser for it. It commends no one to
ciety; it is disgusting to refined people
I'd abomniable to the good.
There is nothing which helps US to
Ell that our lives have been worth liv-
g SO much as the humble but grateful
nsciousness that we have helped some
her soul to fill its destiny.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05
HINTS ABOET HOUSE PLANTS

When do you want your plants t.
bloom? 1t is question you will need tc
decide at the outset, for while mos,
plants with fair chance will bloom in
the summer season, special treatment is
necessary and Cnremitting care if YOU
would nave the CHEEKY, bright blossoms
come to you when winter winds are moan
ing dirges over the "dead past" of out
door plant life.
Is the location of the windows to which
your plants must be confined during the
cold weather such that they will have the
beneht of the morning or midday sun
shlneE LII not, your chances for winter
blossoms are quite diminutive, and you
woul6 better encourage your plants to do
their best for you while they respond so
readily to your care, aud for the winter
plants content yourself with the beauti-
tul greenery of those named as being the
best all-thc -year-round, general purpose
plants, and for variety place them anon :
a few Of the harder varieties of such as
are admired for their foliage alone. Or
you may add few plants, which from
their natures, are less dependent upon
direct sun-rays for the development of
their flowers.
Plants intended for winter blooming
should be brought early into winter quar-
tiers, and if possible, placed just where
they are to remain. And when I saw
early, do not mean that one NAV wait
till there are threats of frost. The chill
atmosphere that nrecedes and warns IF
coming frost may work dire results to the
buds of promise with which the plants
are freighted, and they will blight and
fall away ere the time for fulfment, leav-
ing you to wonder that the carefully kept
plants do not bloom, though you are sure ;
they were not touched by the frost. A
chill to the buds is as nip of frost to the t
stalk, and after either you must wait for |
blossoms. I
And now if you will 60 back and read i
that item again, and think, you can n
make fair guess at one of the principal s
reasons that SC few plants bloom in the
winter. The variable temperature of an
ordinary room, even though it never
alls to the point of frost, works ruin
mong the buds, and that, too, where n
here is no perceptible effect on the il
oliage of the plants. In room whose n
in the day time is kept high, il
$ most of us enormously keep ourrooms, u
nd which is allowed at night to fall h
1ithin ten degrees of freezing, there will b
OF be very satisfactory floral display. tt
- Cottage Hearth. d
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05
Base Ball Changes.

Roger Conner, first baseman, and
Dan Clay Richardson, second baseman
of last seasons. New, Yorks, have
signed personally guaranteed con-
tracts with Wagner Brothers, to play
with the Athletics. Hoy, the mute
outfielder also signed the Athletic con-
tract. The Cincinnati league team has
Comiskey, Of st. Louis.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05

!, II have bought farm of TO acres with
the money made working for you, and as it is
lI s a town on it, and call it 'Johnsonville.'
This is an extract from letter from W. n.
skinner. This young man started in business
something oyer two years ago, with scarcely a
dollar, and he has made wonderful progress
The first year his profits footed up to over
$4OO. There are hundreds and thousands of
young men in this glorious country of ours
who can do just as good work as Mr.. Skinner.
Write quickly to B. F. johnson & Co., Rich
mond, Va. and they will give you an oppor-
tunity to do as we'll or better.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05
How a Millionaire Earned 5000. 600.

In business matters the late W. l.
Scott, the Pennsylvania millionaire, wa
quick in his conclusions, sound in iude.
mcnt, and inexhaustible in resources.
The public remembers yet the sale by
William FL. Vanderbilt of $4,000, 600
worth of stock in the New York Central
at 100. That sale was made by Will
liam L. Scott.
Vanderbilt, harrassed and worried in
the management of the property, vexed
by public criticism, and uncertain about
his health, expressed in the presence of
Scott wish to be rid of the property.
"You are not in earaest," said Scott.
II was never more earnest in my life,"
was the reply.
"Why not sell it then!" the 'Pennsyl.
vanian asked
"Sell It'll" exclaimed Vanderbilt;
"where can I find purchaser for $780,
900, 900 of the stock2"
Il can find such a purchaser" said
Scott, sat fair commission"
"Do it," was the response, "and T
will pay you half million dollars"
In few days Scott had organized a
syndicate among the bankers of New
York to purchase the Vanderbilt stock
at l20, and without any difficulty the
was concluded.
Then came Mr.. SCOTS demand for his
of 100000. Vanderbilt
lemurred; half million dollars was a
Dig sum of money for such work. Mr..
Scott insisted that it was bargain made
openly and seriously aud carried to a
conclusion. Still Vanderbilt objected
hat it was too big commission.
"What was it worths" asked Mr..
scott.
"Oh," said Mr.. Vanderbilt, "$2OO,. |
OO."
Every we'll, then, let me have the
200, OOO," said the gentleman from
and the matter was set
ed. Had Mr.. Scott insisted there is
tile doubt the half million would have
cen forthcoming. AS it was, the COM
lission was as easily earned as any
loney Mr.. Scott ever made.-St. Louis
tar Sayings.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05

Ill claims not consistent with the high char.
acter of Syrup of Figs are purposely avoided
by the California Fig Syrup Company. It acts
gently ON the kidneys, liver and bowels, cleans.
ing the system efectually. but it is not a cure.
all and makes no pretsnsio.. that every bottle
will not subrsantia.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05
august
Flower

There is gentle
Dyspepsia. man at Ma1den-on.
the Hudson, N. Y,
named Captain A. G.. Pareis, who
has written us letter in which il
is evident that he has made I'D his
mind concerning some things, and
this is what he says:
II have used your preparation
called August Flower in my family
for seven or eight years. It is con,
stantly IN my house, and we conside,
it the best remedy for Indigestion
and Constipation we
indigestion. have ever used O,
known. My wife i:
troubled with Dyspepsia, and al
times suffers very much after eating
The August Flower, however, re.
l1eves the difficulty. My wife fire.
quently says to me when am going
to town, We are oul
Constipation of August Flower.
and I think you had
better get another bottle am also
troubled with Indigestion, and when.
ever l am, take one or two tea.
spoonfu1s before eating, for day OF
two, and all trouble is removed" g
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05
Dropped Dead in His Cell.

Wash Williams, negro prisoner,
awaiting trial for a misdemeanor,
dropped dead in his cell at Savannah,
Georgia.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05

Whalebone is getting so scarce that the
young ladies have to have their waists SUP.
piled with arm-bone. e
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05

A TRAIN Of pure thought will only
run on the track of a well graded
mind.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05

FITS stopped free by DR.. KL1rn,s GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. No Fits after first DAVIS
use: Marvellous cures. Treatise and S2 trial
bottle free. DR.. Kline. 9T Arch St. Phi1a Pa
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05

Painting in oil was invented at Bruees
by John Van Eycke in 141O.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05

e. A. Rood, Toledo, Ohio, says: Halls On.
larrh Cure cured my wife of catarrh fifteen
Fears ago and she has had no return OF it. IT'S
sure cure" Sold by Druggist s, ?5c.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05
Free to January, 1902.
IL YOUTHS COMPANION, Boston, Mass.
ADVICE TO w OMEN

If you would protect yourself
from Painful, Profuse, Scanty,
Suppressed or Irregular Men,
situation you must use
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-05
COmmendahle.

A train of pure thought will only run on
the track of a well graded mind.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-01

North and Grant Inconsistencies morn
ing and evening, conducted by the pastor.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, W. f. Richard
son. pastor-Morning sermon, Spiritual
Worship" No evening service. Christian
endeavor prayer meeting at 645 P. M.
FOURTH U. P. CHURCH. Montgomery ave-
nue., MISUNDERSTANDING at 1880 A. NJ. by
Rev. r. G. Ferguson, d. D., President of
Westminster College. Noevening service. y
EIGHTH UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, OBJ
servatory Hill-Preaching at 10:30 A. NJ. by
Rev. ia. Shaw, of Bellevue. No evening
service. Young peoples meeting at p. NJ.
REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner
Sandusky and North Diamond dstreets-Serv-
ices at 1880 A. M. and P. NJ, conducted by
Mr.. W. j. Mcknight. Sabbath school at 2
p
SERVICES at the Green Street Baptist
Church, Scott and Robinson streets, r. S.
Laws, D. d., PASTORAL 1920 A. NJ, subject
"The Christian Home;" Rev. Hugh Fields at
T:30 p. M.
CENTRAL R. P. CHURCH, Sandusky street,
Rev. j. w. Sproull pastor-Subject at 1880 A.
M, "Old Age, Its Weakness and Strength"
at P. NJ, "The Sacrament of Baptism Ex-
planned. Dispensed and Improved"
BUENA VISTA STREET NJ. E. CHURCH, Allie
gheny, Rev. j. II. Miller, pastor-Servicesa at
1880 A. NJ. and 7:45 P. M. Evening subject,
Connecting Links Between Old and New
Testament History-Third Discourse"
NIXON STREET BAPTIST, between CHARTERS
and Manhattan streets,J. S. Hutson, pastor
Morning, "Growing Up Into Christi" even
ing praise service, with short sermon by the
pastor. Mr.. Harry Vaughan, student of
Colgate Academy, n. Y. will preach at the
Woods Run Mission at 7:45 P. NJ.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-01
Miscellaneous.

UNION services at Silver Lake Grove, at
7:3O P. M-Preaching by Rev. Il. NJ. Russell,
pastor of the Sixth United Presbyterian
Church.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Braddock
Services at 10:45 A. NJ. and 7:S0 P. NJ, to be
conducted by Rev. Dr.. Holland, Chancellor
of the Western University.
REV. D. P. STEPHENS, an ex-Catholic priest
of Chicago, will preach for the Church of
God, worshiping in Smiths Hall, corner of
Highland and Ellsworth avenues, East End,
at 10:45 4. NJ. and 1:45 P. NJ.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Mansfield Valley,
Pa, o. III. Philips, pastor-Morning, "Ihe
Wonderful Rabbi:r evening, "The Good
Samaritan:' young peoples meeting at 6:3J
P. NJ, 'Christ at the Well"
AT the Y. NJ. c. A. Hall to-day 1t u the in
ternational Sunday school lesson for to-mor-
row will be taught by Rev. W. II. Mcmillan
Allegheny. The subject of the lesson is:
"Christ at Jacobs Well"
On Thursday evening next there will be a
conference of the Congregational churches
of this vicinity at the Braddock church, at
which addresses will be given by Rev. S. W.
McCorkle, William McCracken and others
on different phases of church work.
CHRIsr's EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH,
corner of Orchard street and Georgia ave-
morrow, August 2. Services, preparatory
and dedication, at 1880 A. NJ. Preaching in
both the German and English language.
Services, including dedication service, at 2:3O
P. NJ: preaching in both the German and
English languages. Service at P M; preach
ing in the English language. Refreshments
will be provided for all who wish to remain
from one service to the other.
TUESDAY, July 81, 1891, was the fiftietl,an-
niversary of the death of Daniel Speers, the
disposition of whose estate has been prom
inent item of business before the last two
general assemblies of the United Presby-
terian Church. According to his will, the
annual income from his estate was to be
used in certain specified ways, but the es-
tate was to be held by the executors for 80
years: it was then to be sold. and the pro-
ceeds to be paid to the church, and to be ex-
pended in missionary and educational work.
The 30 years having expired the executors
are offering for sale the real estate, which
consists Of three valuable lots, Nos. 921, 1928,
925 Liberty street, Pittsburg.