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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-01-15
ATHLETIC TRAINING,
The Old showman's Experience In the
Sawdust Ring.


The Old showman's Experience In the
sawdust Ring.
II is not generally known that Bar
mum has all his life long been an ath-
lete. and that in his younger days he
was as skillful performer on the
trapeze as some Of the professional
acrobats in his employ. When he first
went into the circus business, says the
Chicago Evening Journal, Barnum
satisfied himself that in order to make
success of It he would have to be
familiar with every department and all
matters pertaining to it. He accord
ingly went into training, and within a
year was able to turn handspring and
walk the tight rope with the best of
them. On several occasions when his
principal performers were taken i'll,
Barnum disguised himself and did their
turns" Of course, the audience was
not aware of this, for Barnum always
disliked to be known as performer.
But when he had begun to grow pros
porous and it was no longer necessary
for him to act Barnum stopped per-
forming in public, though he continued
the wonderful Persian palace, Iran
istan, In Bridgeport, he had large
room set apart as gymnasium, where
he exercised one or two hours every
day. It was fitted up with all the ap-
pliances and improvements of gym
nasium, and there Barnum used to
swing Indian clubs, practice jumping,
tumbling and all the other acrobatic
tricks OF bone and limb. In all the
exercises he was of course attired in
tights.
His athletic costume consisted of a
white shirt, blue silk trunks, yellow
hose and cream slippers, with black
tips. Sometimes he varied his appear
ance by wearing green satin trunks or
buff-colored shirt. He still has these
garments preserved in a trunk, which
is not open to general inspection. When
Iranistan was destroyed by fire Barnum
built Waldemere, and there, too, he had
private gymnasium, fitted up like the
first, with all the improvements. There
he continued his acrobatic capers in
private, and so builtu the splendid con-
stitution which has just carried him
through almost fatal illness.
Waldemere gave place in time to his
present residence, Marina, which faces
the sound, and, although age has stolen
uponhim, Barnum when in health keeps
up his old habits of exercise, though OF
course in modified degree. He has a
gymnasium connected with his house,
and there he still swings clubs occa.
sionally or works the dumb bells. He
does not turn handsprings any more,
nor walk the tight rope. He has as well
discarded his athletic costume, but he
exercises sufficiently to retain his vigor
and cheerfulness. Theirs are no trees
on his grounds, so he is deprived OF
Gladstone's favorite pursuit of wood
chopping. The acrobatic side Of Bar.
NUNS nature has never before been
written up. This is because his innate
modesty made him hesitate about tell
ing OF It to more than q few friends
who were pledged to secrecy, but like
every thing else it had to come out, anG
now II Ia q secret no longer.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-01-15
just the Thing.

The newest walking-stick for men1s
one that bears the somewhat suggest
i've title of the ''clubman's stick" IT
has a round head and looks kii9 any
body's cane, but its popularity appe4A
when its head is unscrewed. as it ctn
be, disclosing tiny electric light kKa
glass bulb. The fitness OF the
title appears at once, says the NsH
York Sun. No more sleight-of-h hand
performances with the key-hole when
the busy clubman gets home hate a6d
tired. No more unhappy and dts-
turbing stumbling through dark hahs
and into unlighted apartments. When
the kindly office OF the stick as an AID
70 walking has been fulfilled. the stick
literally becomes o. light unto hi., feet
and lamp unto his path.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-01-15
Pacific Island Cannibals.

A recent writer in the Asiatic Quar-
terly Review says that SO far as actual
ly known none Of the Pacific islanders
were man-eaters from morbid appetite,
as is proved by the fact that among
such Of them as were cannibals it was
only upon certain occasions that they
exhibited this propensity; none was
slain among them for food alone. The
bodies Of enemies killed in war, or vic
Tins sacrificed to idols, furnished the
feast, Of which only certain of the ini-
tiated, as warriors and priests, were al
lowed to partake.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-01-15
An Electric rree-Feller.

In the forests Of Galicia, Europe, an
electrical tree-feller has been introduced
with success. The saw is actuated by
an electric motor, to which the current
is conveyed by conducting wires from
the nearest generating station. The
whole apparatus is mounted on char
lot or cart, which is brought TO the foot
Of the tree and placed in position.
When trunk is cut through far enough
on one side the cut is kept open by
wedges, and The saw removed 20 Ia
other side.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-01-15
A Floating Dlsinfectant.

A patent floating disinfectant, which
has recently come into use, appears to
possess the three very essential advan-
tages Of efficiency, simplicity Of appli-
cation and uniform solution. A mixture
of carbolic acid and other disinfectants
In q solid form Is so prepared that It
win foat in water. This melts slowly
In the water and is always visible and
accessible. The uniform rate of solu-
ton adapts it specially for use In clos
etA All that is necessary is to place .
block Of it in the water cistern supply
ing the closeta All danger of blocking
up the pipes y avoided, Us the disin-
fectant is always on the top OF the
water.
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Administrators Notice.

N signed has been duly appointed and
qualified as admin istratOr of the estate of
Levi Walker, late of Highland county, Ohio,
deceased N. W. ROUSH. Lynchburg, o.
January 9th, 1891.
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School Examiners.

NVHE Bosrc ofSchool Examinerso Highland
Il county give notice, that examinations OF
Applicants for Certifcateswill take place in the
Hl1lsb0ro Main st. School building on the firs'
Saturday Of every month, and on the third Sat
urday Of January, February, March, April
August and september. The Examination fst
prescribed by law IL 80 cents.
By order Of the Board.
au2Sy1 R. B. BARRETT. Clerk.
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~ - AAiA YEAR, undertake TO briefly
VJUuUII teach any fairly Intelligent person either
AuuUvv uBex, who can read and write, and who
oN uuuUvv latter Instruction, will work industriously
WV ~ how Three Thousand Dollars q
Iesrin their own they veI will furnish
the situation enpoymenta which you amount
money for me unless above Easily and quickly
aes,re Dnt one WORKER from sseh district or county
ssnbsr who are making over $4,000 each It's NEW
fE. o. ALLEN. Box ASO, Augusta, Maine.
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Executrix's Notice of Appoint
ment.
NOTICE is hereby given that the under
IN signed has been duly appointed anu
Qualified as executor OF the Will of Christie
pher Matthews, late of Highland county
Ohio. deceased.
MARY NJ. MATTHEWS,
Exscutrix, Hillsboro, o.
Decem ber "a. 1880.
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SLEEPING CARS
THROUGH To ST. LOUIS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04
Fava,s Note to Blaine.

ROME, April THE tenor OF Baron
Fava's note to Mr.. Blaine is that what
Italy asked and still asks is the federal
governments guarantee that regular le-
gal proceedings will be taken against
the culprits in the New Orleans lynch
ing and that the federal government
will admit, in principle, its obligation
to pay an indemnity to the families OF
the victims.
The note adds that Italy cannot be
and is not called upon to discuss Amer
lean institutions, but must urge upon
the federal government the observation
of the principles OF international law.
Italy hopes that the federal govern
ment will appreciate the obligation in
cumbent upon it as government OF a
civilized country to accede to ltaly's
just demands. If this should not be the
case, the kings minister must, by Or
der OF his government, declare that he
quits post where his legitimate action
as the kings representative has proved
notifications. 1t is believed that unless
Baron Fava receives favorable reply
within week he will leave Washing
ton for this CITY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04
Foreien opipions.

LONDON, April 1.-The st. James
Gazette commenting on the recall oil
Baron Fava says:
IF Italy feels disposed to send her
ironclads to the Mississippi the Ameri7
cans have no ships which could face the
Lepanto and Duilo for forty minutes.
The withdrawal OF the ambassador is
the next thing to declaration OF war,
and was evidently meant to convey to
the United States the information that
Italy will not be trifled with"
The Star says: 'The United States
tho though ig Il the Se lynching at New Orleans
was iustifiable. The withdrawal OF
Baron Fava is the easiest solution Of
the problem"
The Globe thinks that the United
States has been taught vigorous les
son in diplomacy. "They must learn
that they cannot ignore old rSNoNI'
ideas,n
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04
Senator Jones, opInion.

NEW YORK, April LIT is only q
bit Of diplomacy on the part Of the Ital-
ian prime minister to satisfy the people
of Italy," said Senator Jones Of Nevada,
at the Hoffman House this morning.
There is popular clamor in Italy for
some sort Of satisfaction. The prime
minister recalls Baron Fava, tells the
Italian people it was done because he
had been slow in bringing about set
Element in the matter, then he sends a
new minister and then you have the
whole thing settled"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04
Kansas at the Fair.

ToAEKA, April lat q meeting
at the Copeland hotel last
night, a resolution was adopted request
ing President Smith, George w. Click,
A. S. johnson, William Sims, S. T.
Howe of the state board Of agriculture,
and General Lewis Hanback, to visit
Chicago and make the necessary pre-
liminary arrangements for the Kansas
worlds fair exhibit and report to the
state convention to be held April 23d.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04
Another Opinion of II.

NEW YORK, April la Washing
ton special to the Commercial Adver-
tiser says:
The situation OF affairs between the
United States and Italy Is considered
grave. The two nations are no longer
friendly, and all diplomatic relations
are actually broken off. The situation
is one which is perfectly familiar to per-
sons schooled in diplomacy. The state
department is not anxious TO create
more excitement than necessary, and
officials are allowing the seekers for in
formation TO draw their own inferences
from bare facts which cannot be hidden.
but grave apprehension is felt in the
White House and the state department.
Foreign Minister De Rudini Is COM
PEELED TO his course by the pressure of
popular sentiment. II he acted earnest
" and means TO attach full Importance
to his own action the matter is very
likely TO result sooner or later in an
armed collision.
Experienced diplomats state that the
Italian government has made u most
astonishing blunder from diplomatic
point OF view and has openly insulted
the United States by the assumption
that the administration or national
government was not sincere in its dec
larations concerning the killing OF the
Italians at New Orleans. The opinion
is expressed that Prime Minister DeRu-
DIM has been driven to his last action
by the taunts OF the Crispi faction, who
accused the new minister OF want OF
courage to protect the citizens OF Italy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04
Nav orleans somewhat is1pytsd.

New ORLEANS, La, April Il.-Great
interest is manifested here over the
withdrawal OF the Italian minister. No
other subject was more thoroughly dis
cussed throughout the city by all class
es. A reporter called on the Italian
consul this morning. He said that he
had received a telegram this morning
from Baron Fava that he had been re-
called and that the telegram contained
an official denial Of the report that
American citizens had been arrested
and held IS hostages in Italy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04
The Pnna Imnrnxinr.

ROME, April Inquiries made at
the vatican this morning show the
pope has improved in health since yes
terday, when he was confined to his bed
BY stomach troubles. His holiness to-
day received Cardinal Rampolla and the
Duke and Duchess Of Mecklenberg-
cchwarin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04
The Lsavenworth boz q safe.

LEAvENwoRTH, April Frank
Hunt, jr., Of Leavenworth, Is studying
music with Maestro Vancuni In Flor
ence, Italy. The news Of the arrest Of
eighteen Americans in Florence as
hostages, which was contradicted this
morning, was Of startling import to his
friends in this city yesterday after
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04
An EIrht Hour Demand.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 1.-The
first demand for the eight hour day in
this city was made by $50 plasterers
who went on strike to-day. Commit
tees have been appointed to get al
plasterers to join them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04
Money for Kansas.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, April 1.-The
Stars Topeka special says:
Governor Humphrey received this
morning from Washington, d. c., two
drafts, one for SG0,0Sl.83, representing
the Kansas war tax levy, and the other
for S12, 06l.27, allowed the state for old
suspended military vouchers. The
money will go into the general fund of
the state.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04

NEW YORK, April Ground for the
U. S. Grant monument viii be broken
April 9th with due ceremonies, Of
which the G. A. r win have charge.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04

CHICAGO, April I.-Pension Commits
sioner Raum Is IN this city. BE says
the rumOrs that he q about TO resign
bis position are entirely without fodh-
dalton.
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16
FOOD o THOUGHT.


Evil is the veil Of truth.
1t adds relish to food to earn It.
Cheerful locks make every dish a
feast.
Every mans destiny lies in his own
hands.
The courageous politician has a heart
Of steal.
Who Is POWERFUL He who governs
his passion.
Who is wise? He who learns from
everyone.
The progressive man is always in
doubt.
Ethical teaching is dependent upon
literal authority.
Sickness is Natures way of saying;
Il told you So"
You can't tell about the milk by the
color Of the COW.
He who can feel ashamed will not
readily do wrong.
The rich man is never so happy as
the happy one is rich.
If WE did but know how little some
enjoy the grea' things that they pos
tess there would not be much envy in
she world.
The rich do not seek to hold Office for
the mere honor of serving the poor.
A man will never getlower than when
he sets upon a suppo ,ition.
Don't refuse to lend your ak to the
man you asked to SHARPEN it.
A pleasant recognition Is the force Of
kindness OF the human heart,
Life is short, and SO are most of US
all through life.
OF all the lights that you carry In
your face, joy is the u that will reach
farlhest out to sea.
People suffer more in striving to evade
the responsibilities of life, than by &C
cepting them c%heerfully.
The pre- ent is your etel nifty, and
never aba -dons YOU.
The opportunity Of man to progress
is not given 10 him; 1t belongs to him.
IN GREAT BRITAIN one-fourth of all
those who live to be sixty-6ve years old
are In tie poor house.
Men do not gather grapes of thorps
nor figs of thlstles.
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16
THE BRIDEsMAIS.

nUs needn't th.rs AVID he needn't try,
Inever viii est. An Uncle Guy;
He NAV Tall; aui fts, but be cannot persuade
Nv own Aun; Al.ss little bridesmaid.
"You say he Is ut.e. and l thought SO once,
While / was an i-Dorant goose OF a Ounce;
But Aunt Alice said yes and I'm truely
afraid
Twas to bribe my consent that they made
me bridesmaid.
.cYou think that wedding is fun, you do,
Well, the flowers were nice and my dress
was new,
And the wedding march and the presents
displayed,
But, oh dear, I'm S desoIate little bridesmaid.
oFor Aunt Alice vii al o'cr the ocean wide,
And I'm almost, siek, for Pvs cried aud cried;
Had 1 though, that her wedding meant this.
III have sAidi
You sbaut be 5 bride, and I won't be .
sride,mAiii"
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16

1 Glimpse Of His Investment ct Last.
heard the other day a curious illus
tration Of the way In which people Of
. speculative turn are led to invest
money In enterprises Of which they
know hardly more than the name. A
Boston man WA camping out in the
wilds Of New Hampshire at q place
which he and his party had reached by
Z tramp Of several days through the
pathlss forest. While enjoying his
rest around q fro which had been made
by logs from a grea. tree, cut down by
n Of the guides, a party Of men came
along and stopped to have q chat With
himself and friends. ATTIC. q talk
about the weather and the fishing, ens
Of the newcomers said loosely, "rn
you know you are liable to a fine fnr
.rsspsssing on this woodland, cutting
down trees and burning up tie logs?"
lie added that the property belonged
to . certain land company, the shares
Of which were at one timo quoted on
the Boston Stock Exchange. As soon
as the other mar heard the name Of the
land company be said: swell, l never
expected to get = cent nj of that com.
pany, and this Is the first time that !
nave heard where Its land is" The
speaker by chance had campsd out on
land of a company in which he had
invested years before and had never
known its location till it was suggested
10 him at this meeting in the primitive
forest.
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16

After all, the mild agencies
are the best. Perhaps they
work more slowly, but they
work surely. DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets are an a1h0e
agency but quiet and mild.
They're sugar-coated, easy to
take, never shock nor derange
the system and half their pow
er is in the mild way in which
their work is done. Small
est, cheapest, easiest to take.
One a dose. Twenty-Five cents
a vial. Of all druggists.
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16

tipgsd activity from the cradle to the grave. ID
Great and preserve our bodies against the
abuses Of apDetites and ignorance, Sound d..
IN e blood and active liver, kidneys, SKIN and
bowels must excrete and carry of waste or we
are sick. These organs are stimulated only
through the blood, not by mercury and polS-
ouous numerals but pure harmless vegetables
adapted 10 each, easily absorbed and easily
carried of-nOthlng mas ever surpassed-noth;
ing equals. The st. Bernard Vegetable PHI
handed down 10 US from HypOcrates. A samDis
OF ne ST. Bernard Vegetable Pills will be sent
Tres TO all applicants. Address, st. Bernard
Blk 2.l6, New York.
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e1OO Reward. 500.

The readers OF this paper will. be pleased to
learn that there Is at least one dreaded disease
thar science has been able to cure III all itt
Stages, and that Is Catarrh. Hairs Catarrh Cnre
is the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being q constltu.
fi0nai disease, requires a constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally. acting dire city upon the blood and
mucous SURFACES OF the system, thereby. destroy
ing the foundation Of the disease, and giving
tn patlent strength by building up the eons,i.
tuition and assisting nature in doing It's WORK.
The pruprletors have SO much faith In IT, curat
tive poWerst that they oier one Hundred Dol.
lars Tor any ase that 1t fails to cure. send for
Address III. CHENEY S co, Toledo, o
ErSUld by Druggists, 75c,
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16

Takes 1000 people to buy
DR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy,
at 90 cents a bottle, to make
up $500. -,
One failure to cure would
take the profit from 1000
sales.
Its makers profess to cure
cold in the head" and even
chronic catarrh, and if they
fail they pay $500 for their
over-conhdence,-
Not in newspaper words
but in lard easA/ Think of
what confidence it takes to
put that in the papers-and
mean it.
Its makers believe in the
Remedy. Isn't it worth a
trial Isn't any trial prefer
able to catarrhi
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16

An IMPOSSIBLE oPERATIoN.-Smith.
ers-"Wonder why they don't have .
pork syndicate?"
Blimbers(country bred, contemptu-
ously) Did you ever try to corner a
pigl"
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16

A small battery has been brought out
which promises to be verv useful to
young electricians. The outfit includes
a six-candls power lamp. and q battery
lasting q couple Of hours on continuous
work.
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16

The RAlchstag will be asked 70! sl2 =
0t0, 900 for the German army, psTs Of
which sum Is t provide new Munitions,
and part TO alter the color OF the uniforms
10 order to render the movements OF the
troops less distinct. Hencetorth no
gil. er Of headpiece or arms Will be per-
lifted; a sombre uniform ID u necessity
under the new tactics.
In obedience to the Presidents proc.
lamaticn oil cattle have been driven
from the Cherokee Strip. In Indian Ter
rttory.
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16

THE DEAR eIRLs.-Ethel-"How do
I look In this dress?"
Notwithstanding. Isn't It won.
derful how much a dress Ia do for
one?"
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16

In the German tests of the Maxim
gun 8 1000 rounds were fred from a
single barrel, and the riding was not
materially injured until af.er
20, 900 steel bullets lad been discharged.
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16

Much improvement has been made In
securing color tints n pictures. One
process combines a heliotype print with
photographic tints. Better work Of this
class Ia constantly being turned cut.
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16

or the original thirteen States, Della
ware was the first to ratify the constitn-
ton, doing so on December Z. l's1.
Rhode Island was the last, on May 30
1890.
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16

AN INNOCENT AMUsEMENr.-Hus.
band-"What have you been dong all
dayP'
Wife-"Shopp'ng.n
Husband-''Oni Only shopping. ]
Wa afraid you we're buying"
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16
HUMOROUS.

"a FAILURR.-Mfs McCrackle-"Did
you try that deaf mute servant I cent
your
Mrs. McC orkle-"Yes, but she didn't
answer"
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16

Take in your hand q crystal quartz,
a stick of deal, q daisy and an acornand
YOU will not find In them q single ele-
kant of matter that 10 not also found In
four physicial frame.
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16
Cauu-x kidney Cure

Canu-s Kidney Cure for
Dropsy, Gravel, Diabetes, Bright's,
Heart, Urinary or Liver Diseases, Merry:
she sc. Cure guaranteed. sSl
| Arch Street, Philad'a. 81 a bottle, .
for IS, or druggist. 1000 c~ertincates o
cures Try lr.
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16

Two fg tees in California are thirty
feet high and bear 1000 pounds OF fruit
ca h year. The man who owns them
naturally thinks that there Is money In
the Eg business.
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16

A service of carrier pigeons IL to be
established between Zanzibar and Lake
Nyassa, in Africa. The stations will be
thirty miies apart.
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-16

SAFE IfARBoRAaE FOR ALL SCRAPS.
"TheIe's a time for everything" re.
marked Mrs. Slim. when n Of her
boarders kicked at hash being set before
him.
"well, I guess this is the tlme," re.
Piled the kicker, as he closely examined
his dish,