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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-02
THE JONAH"

Overheard with him. Away with
the Jonah and let him swim ashore for
his hfer'
Words like these broke from many Of
the foremost hands. mostly Portuguese
and Spaniaris. aboard the ship Canton
one moonlight night whSe she lay be-
Gained of "a small reef girt island in the
Pacific ocean.
The person who had been unfortunate
enough 10 awaken Jacks superstitious
notion that he was a "JOnah"-One who
would bring bad luck to the vessel-was
a tall, long haired New Zealander, with
big brass rings in his ears, with black
eyes as round as a cats, and a broad,
square face, the latter grotesquely COW
cred with tattoo marks, which certainly
gave a sort Of weird. fendish aspect 10
his visage.
He had been picked up, weeks before,
from a caBOe, which had evidently been
blown out TO sea, and which, continuing
line and a harpoon. showed that the oc-
cupant had been hunting for whales or
creatures of that kind. Not a word of
English could he speak, and it was his
strange way Of talking TO himself and
gesticulating, with other pe~culiarities,
which had impressed his shipmates with
the foolish belief already mentioned.
Now, as they rushed toward him TO
carry out their design Of throwing him
overheard, the ships captain, George
Wilkins, a fine young fellow of twenty
five, whose right leg had recently been
injured by his falling from the rigging,
came limping forward and sharply or
dertd them back
2He is a Jonah, captainF' cried one.
sNoDsense! Don't modest him again.
It viii be mutiny If you do. az it's
against my orders"
"But, sir, ksggin' your pardon, hen
bring bad luck to us" said an old sailor.
.'As spokesman for the rest, Task you to
put him ashore"
81 cannot think Of it. AS you all
know, he has 80 far proved himself a
goo1 sailor. You will leave him alone
in future"
50 saying the captain walked aft, TO
find his wife Nary, a handsome young
woman of twenty, just come upon deck.
what was the matter, George she
inquired.
He told her, when she said:
"Of course l don't believe in that alb
surd notion about a Jonah, but / must
own that Warlock, as you call your New
Zealand savage there, is a strange, fierce
looking fellow, and fnghtens me every
time / look at him"
"He Is not handsome, I'll own, out he
IL as strong a. a horse and a good sea-
man"
"Yes; but are you not afraid that he
may do mischief some time-may take
a notion TO Kill us all in the cabin, set
the ship on fire, or
The captain interrupted her with a
Laugh
ut Is his dark skin and tattoo marks
that frghten you. You look only at the
outside. Hook deeper, and can tell you
that this Warlock has a good heart
But Mary shook her head, saying she
could not feel easy until the native was
out Of the ship, and she then tried to in
due her husband to send him ashore.
The captain shook his head
II cannot consent TO that he said.
I'VE are short Of hands and Warlock is
a good man"
Next morning Mary. who had come on
deck with her husband, again preached
the subject of the night before. She
tired TO coax the captain TO send War
lock ashore, bat in vain
well. one thing is certain, she said
Il VII not take him with me In the
dngey as you proPosed when I go 70
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-02

Good Minister during Sunday s~ervice)
dear brethren, / have noticed that
on rainy Sundays the congregation al
ways PUSHES out pellmell the instant the
benediction is pronounced This looks
very unseemly, and | have instructed
rainy Sundays hereafter and give checks
for the umbrellas. New York Weekly.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-02

instance, a primary school teacher OF
thirty would be old. The same woman
filing a professorship in a college at the
same age would be young. The same
course Of reasoning applies to men. If
you want to keep yourself young, there
fore, do something worth doing-get on
ia the world.-New York Evening Sun.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-02

Aunty-Did the dentist give you
laughing gas,
Little Girl-Ycs'm.
Didn't it make you feel like laugh
ngf"
Yes mater tn tooth was OUT
Good News
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-02

Us LAss ogE1on.

u LAND UTTICE.
Miles City, Mont, August 10. 1891.
Notice "a heleby given that the following
named settler has fled notice 81 bis Intention
20 make final proof IN cupport Of HE claim, and
that said proof viii b. made before the Register
and Receiver OF the u. s. l.. o. at Miles City,
Montana. On Tuesday, September Is, isn, az 10
O'Clock a. m, viz
JOHN II. CHARTEBs.
n. z. No. 61z. foz 81 sWA and VIZ sEA Sec.
80, Tp. "a, r. heA.
He names the following witnesses 70 prove
his continuous residence upon, aud cultivation
OF. said land. 10 W.T.
Win. Harmon, JameE Dugan, Martin J. Rid
de. simon sha1er. all 81 Ekalaka. Mont.
s. GORDON, Rogistef.D
First publication August ~ isa1.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-02
MAKE A NOTE OF THIS.

The YELLOWSTONE JOURNAL reaches a
larger. class of people in the city and surrounding
country and has a larger circulation than any
other paper. and is therefore the best advertising
medium
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-06

"How do you like my new dress?" in
quired Mrs. De Jason Of her husband
mo it isn't. Now. Alfred, ! think
you're just horrid. It's the new color,
emerald green"
Yes, dear, but l was only going to
say
''Oh, know That it isn't the color |
ought to wear If it was that horrid
Miss - you would think it lovely"
But didn't mean
Eyes, You did. too. You're mean
enough for anything And you've never
noticed my new chip hat, either"
Why. my love, thought"
you thought OF course you did
that it makes me lock frightftil. II
[sob sob declare it's TOGO b-a-dl"
If you'd only let me speak -
Speak Why, what else have you
done for the last half hour-just to ind
fault, too, with everything | had oni
What's that? a diamond for my birthday
PRESENT. Oh, you dear, precious old
sweet! Why didn't you say so, and not
tease me 50? could not imagine what
you wanted to say. Detroit Free Press.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-06

The phrase beaten to q mummy has
been familiar to me from my youth up,
and / have always understood it as
equivalent TO beaten to 4 Jelly. Does it
not refer to the medicinal substance
formerly known as mummy, which kept
its place in our dispensatories until pretty
late in the last century? 1t was vari-
ously composed and not always Of the
same consistence, but its general appear
ance would probably resemble that of
soft pitch.
l speak now of the spurious kinds,
which were doubtless most common.
Even the genuine" sorts were not, how
ever, necessarily Egyptian. Penicher,
in his ''Traite DIES Embaumemens" Par
is, 1891, gives directions for the compo-
sition Of mummy from human flesh ex-
pressly for medicinal purposes. He rec
onmends certain parts only Of the body
TO be used, and these to be dried, macer-
ated and spiced out Of all likeness TO
their natural condition Mummy SO
prepared entered into 4 great variety of
''balms' and other indictments, for
which Penicher ia his concluding chap
ter gives recipes from old writers.
Some of these have the consistence of
oil, others that of an ointment. 1t is
clear. from the references in Mares, that
in our own country mummy and its
preparations were wei known, and from
the make mummy of my flesh" which
Mares quotes from an old play, to
"beaten to a mummy is natural and
an easy step.-Notes and Queries.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-06
An Argument Apa;,,s, corso..

"A Httie comedy was enacted in a atora
Inc place was one where nothing b,,t
iadies underwear Of the NEST exquisite
description is sold. Such positively de.
l!clous little articles in delicately tinted
silKs cannot be found elsewhere. and to
make the display still more interesting
tne proprietor not only has gay punches
OF rysanthemums and roses stnck IN
huge vases about the room. bnt tho
young women who act as clerks are noble
specimens of physical girlhood. One of
THESE, perfect legendary amazon in
point OF figure, was waiting on a very
scra"ny and fiat customer on the day in
question. That useful but very nm.
romantic item Of feminine structure tho
corset, was undergoing a careful cyan
nation by the purchaser, who finally
settled upon pair that was valued at
the superlative figure of $40.
No one but woman of fashion L,o,,-,
now corsets can be made to cost tbie
much money, but the unescapabJe fact
remains that they can, and therefore tho
young lady of the fat figure evinced no
surprise at the price of this especial pair
After saying that she would take them
she looked carefully at the glorions
shapeliness of the girl who was waiting
upon her, and said:
You have an admirable fieura I
presume you wear corsets from vo1r own
stock" ="
ooh no." replied the girl, 81 could
not afford to do that"
Indeed" said the customer. .cVbv
should not think such form as yours
could be attained without the aid Of the
most expensive corsets. Pray tell me.
how much do yours cost YOUR
Nothing" replied the clerk, with a
blush. &
"Oh, you have them given to you?"
NO" responded the girl.
"Well, don't understand YOU then. y
"Aly corsets are-are-weu, madam |
never wear any," explained the confused
clerk.
This ended the conversation. The rich
woman paid for her corsets, and left tine
shop wondering why the world is made
so unequal as it is.-New York Sun.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-06

no ~ ministers reminds me Of
l sl story beard recently. Hugh 0.
nl a,eo.t who started ont as a Baptist
fehO 'hor broke away from his church,
Epre'lsSur., MAYOR Of Newark, ~ j., and is
ran 20 ea,tor Of Twentieth Century. He
now III very prominent society girl Of
nln MI Conn, ebout ten years ago.
u hn =. wedding was very swell affair.
i .tlr,,ard Mr.. Pentecost accepted a pull
Az - brooklyn at a salary Of $4,000 a
pl1 !" Everything seemed bright for the
yea, couple. The wife was handsome
yOaI roonnlar, the preacher was eloquent,
a aarrest and successful.
ca few nights ago some old friends Of
r. penteco3t, who had known her in
p - dovs when she shone as q society
W III went to hear her husband address
W. "-o,cd of workingmen ON the east side.
aU line their asto1iahnent when Mrs.
n I,n~3 came ont on the stage and, at
100 ~. in a most striking garb, sang to the
asselnblage a revolutionary song. She
o. been most loyal wife. She has sup
n No. her husband in every step he has
ipoten and has been Of great service to
lin in his rather peculiar career. Con
daring 1, her former life as a society
roman, her present career as a singer Of
socialistic songs is picturesque. New
Work Cor. Kansas City Journal.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-06
An Eeiress' Yearly EXPENSES.

A short time ago Mrs. William s.
Eagan, Of East Sixty-fourth street. peti-
toned Judge Beach in the court of com.
mon pleas to have 81 900 Of her late hus-
bands estate set aside for the education
and maintenance of her little daughter
Josephine Eagan, aged Z, of whom she is
guardian. a cry of horror and sstonish-
ment was raised among the relatives and
lawyers at the stupendous demand. but
Mrs. Eagan knew what she was about
and presented an itemized account of
probable expenditures. Here it is:
Ice per month, $3.50; household ex-
penses, 81 ,920; toys. books and dolls, $50.
governess, $3.50; nurse, $3.50; music les
sons, vocal, $50; clothing, shoes, hats,
etc, $500; laundry, $50; medical treat
ment for nervous disorders, $500.
This bill is interesting in showing the
disparity between the professions of
nurse and governess. The $500 item for
clothing may seem extrayagant, but as
an heiress to a $500, 900 estate there is no
reason why Miss Josephine should not
wear Irish embroidered muslin frocks,
Persian lamb topcoats, French kid boots,
Rembrandt hats with ostrich plunes,
and sheer linen and pressed flannel I'm
dergarments; but how these delicate
things can be washed and ironed on $50
a year, which is less than 81 week,
does not appear. New York World
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-06

A story of one of the most interest
ing freaks of vegetable life is told by
Ellwood Cooper, of Santa Barbara
As coming from him the story cannot
be anything but strictly in accordance
with the facts Through Mr.. Cooper's
garden there ran some years ago a
sewer made of red wood timber This
sewer was again incased by an outside
sewer. Across the sewer there was
built brick wall many feet high, and
in such way that it was pierced by
the inner sewer, which it inclosed tight
ly, while the outside sewer ended alb
ruptly against the wall
The outside sewer casing had in
course of time decayed, and a euca-
lyptus tree standing some sixty feet
away had taken advantage of this and
sent one of its roots to the coveted
spot in as direct a line as possible
Here the root entered the outside sewer
and followed its course as far as it
could At last it came to the wall
which shut off its course. and it could
go no further, the inside sewer being
perfectly tight
But on the other side of the wall the
sewer and its double casing continued.
and this eucalyptus tree evidently
knew how to get there. Some three
feet high in the brick wall there was "A
little hole an inch or two in diameter,
and this the eucalyptus tree was aware
Of. as its big root began to climb the
dry wall and face the sun and wind
until it found the hole, through which
it descended on the other side and en-
tered the sewer again and followed ii
along as formerly
How did the tree know of the hole
in the walll How did it know that
the sewer was on the other side} Did
it smell, and if it did how could it di-
rect the root to go and find the place
with such precisior2 The roots of any
plant grow always and unerringly in
the direction Of it's food. just as the eu
calyptus tree did.-San Diego (Calj
Sun.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-06

There Is a great deal 81 meat killed here
TOR the Consumption Of the Jewish pppu-
Lation, and the method Of Killing is very
different from that adopted by the Gen
tiles The cattle are taken from the
stalls, tied BY the hind legs. ropes are
fastened around their heads. and their
hs5ss thrown up 50 that their throats are
exposed, and then their threats are cut
This operation is always performed by an
officer Of the Jewish church. who alone
handles the meat and prepares it for the
market. He must be a skillfal man, not
to say courageous one, for it is no small
matter to handle these big cattle and cut
their throats This throat cutting is 3
revolving sight, and the animal expires in
great agony. falling in pool Of blood
The instrument used is long knife,
with the very keenest possible edge. It
Is drawn once across an animals throat,
sinking deep into she neck, which it some
times nearly sewers from the body. The
killing must be done at one stroke. Two
would be regarded as a mutilatioD, and
mutilated beasts viii not be eaten by the
Jews.
After the killing, the knife is cleaned
until it is absolutely spotless. and it is
then wrapped in several layers Of cloth
and put away where no Gentle hands
may touch it. All this killing and dress
ing is done according to the laws of the
Jewish church established and adhered tc
from time immemorial. The person who
performs the office is vested with the aa
thority of the Jewish church, and it is fol
him to see that the beast, IN every part
internal and external. is in perfect condi
ton. else the carcass must be rejected
The meat, when cleaned aud dressed, i:
hung up in the ordinary way, but eael
separate and distinct piece must have thu
seal Of the synagogue affixed to it. Thii
ceremonial is performed by the slaugh
terer lighting a stick Of sealing wax will
candle, and then impressing it with hi
seal. which is then tied through slit il
the meat made by another knife Thu
every identical parcel Of flesh intended fo
Jewish consumption is dressed and sealed
and it may be interesting to note her
that the Jews only use the forequarter
rejecting the hindquarter altogether
Boston Herald
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-06

The attacks upon our country might be
made from the land or from the sea Land
attacks, either FROM the north or south
border, are not to be greatly feared; for,
as we could easily bring INTO the field Our
full strength, we would, in such event,
have decidedly the advantage over an ap-
preaching enemy. Attacks from the sea,
that is, form the Gulf of Mexico. or from
either ocean. would be aimed az cur cities
on the seaboard. or at those within easy
reach near the mouths Of large navisabIe
streams; also at stable haroors, inlpor
tant depots. coal mines near the shore
line, and navy yards. The eneny's navy
would strike our merchant marine V her
ever found. and would. of course. if
strong enough. endeavor to defeat and
destroy our navy adoat.-American Mag
azine
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-06

Dwellers IN the dark and so1nber north
can hardly realize the charm and joyous
ness that seem to radiate from earth and
air in the lotus eating southern climes
The mere sense Of existence becomes in
itself a happiness; one can understand
what animals probably feel in pleasant
pastures on brilliant days, Then. as the
sun sinks slowly downward, the golden
heaven glows over rejoicing earth, flush
ing every moment into richer beauty be
meath the departing rays. while rosy beams
of light streaming upward like so many
auroras is a singular and very beautiful
effect often to be seen IN Bahama sunset
When the sun has set new beauties ap-
pear, every bush and tussock becoming
alive with thousands of fire flies; and when
snvery green moon rises in the calm
deep sapphire sky, it is difficult to decide
whether night or day be the more full o.
loveliness. Besides the fire flies, fire
beetle-one of the Elytra-is q singular
insect, with a brilliant green phosphor-
esCent light proceeding from two round
spots on the thorax, added to which, when
excited, the insect has the power To emit
a regular blaze Of light from the segments
Of the abdomen, Of such brilliancy that
one can read by its light. In Cuba ladies'
fasten these elytTa as ornaments in their
hair, or let them fash beneath the folds
futile dresses. Mrs, Blake in Nineteenth
Century.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-06

Among the presents showered on
blushing brides this season figures the
old fashioned watch chain, more than a
yard long. After many years Of sus-
pending watches from chatelaines, from
short chains hanging from brooch and
from ribbons secured by monograns;
after wearing them in breast pockets or
tucked into the bos0ms Of dresses with
short chain pendants, after carrying
them in leathern straps or slipped into
the clasp Of bag or using them as dec
orations for the handles Of parasols and
umbrellas, card cases and portemon-
naies, as clasps for bracelets or concealed
beneath miniature III a brooch or be-
hind the heart of floral pin-fashion
has gone back to the ancient style Of
chain thrown around the neck that our
mothers and grandmothers affected.
The new chains are very fine and gem
orally are divided at intervals Of three
or four inches by pearls, turquoises OF
garnets, strung like beads, or By small
diamonds, rubies, sapphires or Moon
stones, set clear.
AS for the watch it is hidden in the
folds Of the dress or carried in a side
pocket. It is small in size, and the back
should be encircled or entirely incrusted
with gems similar to those on the chain.
One very handsome watch and chain
that saw the other day among the
dainty tri4ies Of bridal corbeille was
ornamented with both rubies and dia-
monds. The stones were set alternately
between short lengths Of the chain and
formed a spiral on the back Of the
watch.-Paris Cor. jewelers. Weekly.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-06

he is young and popular business
man on Second street. He passed last
sunday evening with a number OF
young lady friends, and II felt sure,
sad he, that there was one of them
VINO wanted very badly to be kissed,
ana | made up my mind to accommo-
date her if | got chance. 1t came
"neh got up to go. The lady went
WIN me to the door. In the semi
darkness OF the hall put my arm
ABOUT her gently, turned up her flower
iace to mine, and holding her fast
pressed my face to her cheeks, kissing
ner on the forehead, the eyes-such
eyes they are-and the rose red lips.
mere was stihed scream, and saw
'ila' she was genuinely indignant.
II beg your pardon, STAN
mered
Mr. Jones' snapped she, if yor
ever come here again without HAVING
Veen shaved for a week I'll never spe;. Z;
Tie journal.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-06
Tamagno and the Czar.

The italian Count Sergarli is an enter
tanning conversationalist and has the
national fondness for music. He was
much amused when told of Ta1nagno's
behavior in this country and that Il .
great tenor brought his own brother
along as his valet
THAT viii be good to tel in Rome, 3"
he said. "Tamagp0's traits are so well
known there that it viii be appreciated.
Italy has often laughed at him. He was
a street car driver in Turin and is with
out education. Verdi had the greatest
difficulty in personally teaching him his
part in 'Otello. Some lineage an Italian
company to which Tamagno belonged
was engaged at a theatre in St. Peters
burg. The company was one day given
an audience by the car.
You know how strict is the etiquette
of the Russian court None may leave
the imperial presence except at the cars
bidding. There came a lull in the con-
versation and Tamarno remarked that
he thought he would so and abruptly
left the room. The rest Of the company
was horror stricken. B1t The car
laughed and nothing came Of it."-Chi-
caro- Tribune.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-06

asked a little girl how she would de-
fine love. Unhesitatingly she answered,
ats going errands." | asked little
boy the meaning Of the word guilt. 1T
means telling on another boy" asked
Harry Sullivan to define a gentleman.
He replied, not without some fervor
"Oh, fellow who has a watch and
chain" l suppose he read disappoint-
ment in nay face, for he hastily added
'and loves Jesus" This same boy had
very hazy idea Of Old Testament his
tory. He had heard Of Adam and Eve
''They stole apples and were turned out
of the garden, and then they had tc
work for their living till the sweat
poured down" a girl Of II told me
how she wished to live in the country
because then l shouldn't see a lot Of
people having lot Of things l can't
have."-Mrs, Dorothy Tenant Stanley
Book
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-06

Do we want Mexico? Perhaps it would
be hard to make the man who has never
been there understand that we do not. 1t
is a rich country, aud will develop vet
greater wealth. 1t grows every fruit AL
crop grown on the globe. Portions of it
grow four crops a year-two of wheat,
one of corn aud one of beans or pepper
and continues to 90 so year after year for
centuries. By lying SO far south it VIII
never, no matter under what rule or cir
cumstances. become like the United States
in habits, customs or ways OF thinking
Mexico Will however, in time make q
good neighb0r. President Diaz is friendly
to this nation. which. under Mexican
rule, means good deal. There should be
a still further increase OF the American
population there. who, when they con-
form to established habits and customs.
will make money. American houses have
started and failed. but they failed because
the managers insisted that things should
be done the American way and not the
Mexican way. 1t would have been a mir
acle if they had not failed.-Mexico Coz.
Kansas Citv journal