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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-08
The Great WIN Case

BUTTE. Aug. 6.-The argument in
whether Eddy's handwriting should
be admitted in evidence was con-
cluded, and JuJge Mediation rendeIed
decision that such handwriting
could not be admitted in evidence,
basing his decision on subdivision Of
section D ~ Of the statutes Of Montana,
tbat the opinions OF a witness respect
ing the identity Of the handwriting
may be gwen ia evidence. Toe con-
tsstants to3k exception 70 the decision
Of the judge.
AT this point short collOquy took
place between the court and Mr..
Mye which was provoked by the at
t0rney asking that the exception taken
to The ruling be 80 worded as 10 indi-
cate that the court had Overruled an
objection that did not exist. To this
the court Tepli, d that two days bad
been spent by counsel in arguing the
same proposition, aud he gave notice
that the court did not intend 10 be
lectured by anyone. Mr.. Myer dis
claimed any intention Of lscturing the
court, but declared that 10 the interest
Of his client he wanted to keep the
record straight.
Witness Stetchel was then recalled
for the contestsnts. He was exam
ined in regard u papeIs and writings
Of Eddy. the questions being objected
10 and the objections sustained, but
the examination continued under OO-
lection in order to place tue matter
right on the record.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-08

The bucOlic drama entitledSiPlunk
ard, given at the Rink last night, de
lighted that portion Of the audience
that would have sat in the gallery II
the house had one, and disgusted
everyone else. just why the gentle
man who assumed the title role should
be thus lined and starred Is only ex-
plalnable on the hypothesis that he
"puts up the stuff" and thus earns
the right to such doubtful honor. As
an actor he is no worse than any Of
the others Of the troupe, and not 30
bad as some, but 10 the wide range Of
dramatic accidents there appears to
be no valid excuse for the infiiction Of
his play or himself ss q leading setOr
upon a long suffering and patient pub
lie. The play, II IL can be dignIfied
by such On appellation, is a crazy
medley Of absurdities. without one
Llausible dramatic situation, and SO
poorly constIucud d that the curtain
might drop 10 the middle OF each act
instead Of at tile end, without disturb
ing in the least, the sequence of
events. There were but two features
in the whole performance that war
rant favorable mentiOn-the recitation
by the young lady who acted the,lead-
ing female part sDd the monoioxue
by "S,rubby Fewclothes. These,
possibly by reason-of their surround
ings shone like diemonds on a dirty
shirt. BY recson NO doubt Of the
novel street parade given by the COM
rany, q large house was secured. The
performances was eked out, and is
merits 90 considerably augmented BY
the efforts Of the baud which accom-
panits the OUTFIT. but even this shone
By contrast. Il Is 20 lie regretted
that fakes" like this show are MOI
more fully ventilated BY the press,
whose duty IL Is 70 project the puklis
from being "bunkoed."
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-08
some Mining rermA

To prospect" was TO find spot that
looked favorable and make an sSSmf
nation of IT, The miner would taks a
pan of earth. shake and gyrate it under
water; raising and tipping il frequently
to run the dirt and water of, then
plunge il again, and so continue until
a small residuum of black sand and
gold remained A speck of gold was
the ''color. several specks were ''sev-
eraI colors." and the number and size
determined the Judgment of the miner
whether he should go to work OF move
on have seen ounces taken IN thin
way IN a single pan. but in the earlier
days we counted bit" to the pan
twelve and a half cents-a fair pros
pect.-E. g. Waite IN Century.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-08
SPEED OF Canvas BACK OUcka
Birds That Can Ply Two Miles a Minute
and Can Keep IL Up for Hours.


and Can Keep II Up for Hours
Dr. Charles MacruIn is a wealthy re-
tired physician Of Portland, Ore, who
for the last three years has devoted his
time to hunting and fishing and writing
stories for sporting papers. The doc
tor has made a study Of the speed Of
the duck, and says the canvas back
can fly faster than any other member
Of the duck family.
''The canvas back can distance any
other ducL said the doctor 1T can
BY two miles a minute, and keep it up
for hours. The mallard is the slowest.
but with an ellort can 60 mile a minute
The gadwade duck g. not found in the
east often, but Is numerous IN Oregon.
The members Of this family can travel
eighty miles an hour. The broadbil
duck is almost a. swift Is the canvas
back. but cannot keep the pace as long
as the other.
"You may think that geese fly slower
than mailard duck. This is not -.
With the slow movement Of their big
wings tley do not appear 10 be flying
rapidly, but they travel from eighty to
one hundred miles an hour and keep
II up for a day"
The doctor telK. some interesting sto-
ries about his hunting experiences.
When hunting near Madison. Wis. he
had a narrow escape from being killed
by the body of duck which had fallen
at his fee> from the air about 200 yards
above hh
"a duck sometimes when wounded
will circle around in the air and try to
get as high as possible. " said he. 81
had wounded a big mallard, and IL
started TO circle upward directly over
my head had a charge of buchshot
In the other barrel, and before it got
out of range / fred. One of the bull
lets must have struck a vital part. for
& came down instantly. 1t was directly
above me. and had not dodged my
bead Just in time its body would have
struck me square upon the head. T.
whizzed past my ear With terrific fOroe
and fell at my side. There was not .
bone in its body that was not broken
when ! attempted 70 pick it up. l am
certain the blow would have crushed
my skull had the body struck me on
the top of the head.
"a friend of mine named Bancroft,
when duck hunting in Florida, also had
a close call Ii was just getting DARK
and we were waiting in our boat be
hind a pile Of weeds for the ducks 20
appear. We heard something come
ouzzing over the lake, and my friend
suddenly raised himself in his boat q
see what it was. II was teal duck
VIE bird must have been going at the
cate of $50 miles an hour Just as Ban
croft looked up the duck struck him in
the forehead and knocked him ovei
into the water The blow was so hard
1t stunned him, and had not been
there to pull him out be certainly would
have drowned. The blow killed the
duck When / fished it out Of thu
water found the birds breas Noos
broken. Chicago Tribune
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-08

LONDON, August 9. 6.-Parliament has
been prorogued until October 2ith.
The queens speech stated that relA-
tions OF amity existed with all Of the
powers. Proposals TO submit 20 arbi-
tration the differences between Eng
land and the United States relating to
Behring sea has been made. The me-
gotiations on the subject were far ad-
vanced, but not concluded. The
French chsmbeIs had not yet approv-
ed the agreement 20 arbitrate certsin
difiereDces relativeto New foundiand
which bad been signed this year. The
message expressed satisfaction with
various local measures passed.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-08
BUTTE RACES.
Two Running Events In which Miles
City Horses Figured.

City Horses Figured.
On "wednesday at Butte the Ryan
eolOrs again went to the front by I'll
lab winning the mile and sixteenth
handicap very cleverly. Lucinda was
alsoin a FIVE furlong dash, and figured
~ favorite, tut through some mis-
chance flushed last. Following j. a
description of the races, taken from
he Anaconda S,annaid:
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-08

That was q cool husband in Boston
who planned the death Of his VIE. He
bought her a coffin. had her make .
new dress to be buried in, bought
rope to hang her with, and was just
about to carry out his purpose when
an officer broke in and raised an objec-
ton. The wife didn't have much %
say, as she thought it was her duty TO
die whenever he said so.-Detroit Free
praes
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-08

DErRIor, Aug. 6.-Immsdiately AZ
ter the meeting Of tbs encampment
this morning the election of COM
mander-in-chief was declared the nrst
business. There were four candidates
John Palmer Of Albany, n. ~;
A. g. Weissart Of Milwaukee; W. P.
Smedberr Of California. and ;. H.
Hurst Of Ohio. Palmerled on the ffst
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-08

ballot and YVES elected by acclsmatioD.
Washington. ID. G., was selected ss
the place for holding the next annual
eucauspmeDt
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-08

Ruby's mamma is accustomed to rad
something from the Bible 20 the chi[
dren when they are put 70 bed. The
other day the little girl possessed hoI>
self Of the Bible and began TO play
with il On being reprimanded she
looked up and asked most innooentiy.
'sWhy, mamma. IS this your heavon
bnokF'-Naw York Tribuna
80 ...ts know cns sea.
Omeer J. A Hussey, Of the supreno
lndicial cnurt. has an ingenious s year-
cd youngster. The boy came runnInl
70 his father the Other day with ~
information that the family next doca
had got a baby. rs tlnt soP ~
Ofhcer Hussey. Who told yonF
willie told me.
.sWen has be got . little brothsr -
a nffle sisterf
'Eau d. yon 'spose I knopF -
sponded The young hopeful n ann
nhrstonel yet Is itf-Boston RecQrA
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-08
THE DAILY JOURNAL
The OneiaI Paper Of Caster County.
Every Morning Except Monday,

Population Of Miles City 5000 1
unog cial Count.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-08

Running race, five furlong handicap for purse
Of $3.50.
Matt Storms oh Z, kildare. ..........
Sydney Pagets' blk Q, Black Diamond .......... 2
james Posters ch Hercules .............. 3
Ed. Williams, ch 9, The jew. ....... 4
Ryan Bros. ch T. Lucinda ........ ..---....... 5
Time I 13l4.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-08
FIvE FURL7NGs HANDIcAP.


Lucinda WAS a favOrite ia this race
at $50 to SIS on Hercules, Sl3 on Black
Di.mODd, s. oD Kildare and S. on
The Jew. Kildare had the pole, with
Hercules second and Lucinda third.
Bookmakers offered 3 to l against
Kildare, 4 to 5 against Lucinda, 8 TO 5
against Hercules, 5 to against Black
Diamond aud TO I against The Jew.
II was a hslf hours work to get the
horses started, and when they got
aw ~, Lucinda and Black Diamond
were ahead, but Hurcules quickly took
the lead. Lucinda then caught Her
cules and they travelled few feet in
front of Black DIa nlond with The Jew
and Kildare five lengths ia the rear.
Al the first quarter, Black Diamond,
Hercules and Lucinda were abreast
and stayed there to thethree. quarters,
when Kildare caught them and beat
them into the wire. to the great Joy Of
the short horse buyers once more.
Mutuals paid S1O.l5.
SUMMARY.
Running race, five furlong handicap for purse
Of $3.50.
Matt Storms oh f. Kildare. .............
Sydney Pagets' blk 8, Black Diamond .......... 2
james Posters ch T. Hercules -............. 3
Ed. Williams, ch 9, The jew. ..-.--.. .......
Ryan Bros ch T. Lucinda ........ .-- .. 5
Time, 13l4.
ONE AND ONE SIXTEENTH n lie HAN
DICAP,
For this race. Msrigold was a strong
favori,e. selling at 20 20 - for Nevada,
"A for Zillah. and 10 Tor Montana.
BOokmaSers ffered to against Zil-
lao, 4 to against Montana, s TO s
against Nevada aud 70 ? on Marigold.
Again the fsvOrites fell aud they fell
hard. Ii was long distance TO run
but s'gCod START was made after two
efforts. Three horse passed the stand
abreast with Nevada benind. Zillah
was showing a sligOt lead at the eighth
and at the quarter MOntana had
pushed his head in front OF the others.
At the half mile Nevada had caught
the rest and all were punched. it being
impossible to tell which was in front.
AT the three-quarIers Zillah had soIne
way pushed herself out from the bunch
n vada aud MarigOld following. I'll
lab increased her lead to the wire,
canttring in, while her rivals were
uuder the lash. Mutuals paid SAL.
SUMMARY.
Third race, one mile and sixteenth, running
handicap for $50.
Ryan Bros. b I, Z1llah ..............
n. kirkendai's ch m, Nevada. .................
Matt Storms ch m. Marigold. ..................
r; Millagan,s bs. Montana.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22
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The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22
SUCCESSION SALE.
State of Louisiana-Parish of Rapides-
Probate Docket.

State of Lonisiana-Parish of Rapides-
Probate Docket.
Es1sGnl sasrrss'ss Bs,seor es No. Ssl,
DURSUANT TO A COMMISSION AND
order of sale issued from the Honora
BILE the 18th Judicial District Court, and
to me directed, commanding and authori-
zing me as Sheriff and eX-ofticio Auction
eer, to sell for cash for the payment of
debts, aftor due advertisement and i'll ac
cordance with law, the hereinafter des-
cribed property, belonging to the Success
sion of Emanuel Briscoe, | will offer for
sale at public auction at the principal
front door of the Court House, in the
Town of Alexandria, La, between the
hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, the Cd day of MAY, A. D.,
1891,
the following described property, to-wit
A certain piece or parcel of land being,
lying aud situated In the lower suburbs OF
the Town of Alexandria, Parish of Rap
des, La, containing the quantity of one
ard one-half (14) acres Of land, bounded
in front by the continuation of Third
street, in rear by property of E. B. Whee
lock, above by Aleck Frazier, and below
BY lot belonging to Tarver.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to ap
praisement. d. L. STAFFORD,
Sheriff and ex-oficio Auctioneer, Parisl
! of Rapides, La.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22


AT Lamourie, on Monday. Mr..
Michael Aaron, of this city, but who
now is engaged at the mill at Lamou-
rie as bookkeeper, shot a negro named
Arthnr Jones. ,Tbe difficulty was
brought about by insolence Of the me-
gro, and who, without the least provo
cation, pulled his pistol, pointed it
at Mr.. Aaron and told him to "come
on" Mr.. Aaron, qnick as thought,
grappled with the negro for the pur-
pose of unarming him, but the negro
broke away and ran off, still shouting
"come on, if you are coming" Mr..
Aaron, no doubt feeling himself out
ragged, rushed into the store and pro-
cured pistol and followed in pursuit.
He caught up with the negro and or
dered him to halt, when the negro
turned and pointed his pistol at him.
Both exchanged shots, the negro be-
ing struck in the thigh. Mr.. Aaron
was not hurt. The last seen of the
negro he was on his way to Lecomte
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22
A Negro Accidently Shot and
Wounded in the
Leg,

At noon on Monday, on Mr. j. W.
Prescotrs plantation, on Bayou Rob
ert, Mr. Aaron Prescott accidentally
shot little negro boy named Sam
Scott, the weapon used being Win
chester rifle.
The facts of the case as we learn
them are as follows: Mr.. Prescott
had negro on his place to whom he
had on several occasions loaned mon
ey, with the understanding that he
was to work it out. On Saturday Mr..
Prescott told Brown, the negro in
question, that he would have to work
this Brown refused to do, and Mr..
Prescott told HIN he would have to
or he would whip him. On Monday
Mr.. Prescott again called on Bro n
and repeated to him what be had pre-
viously said, which made Brown mad,
and he began to curse Mr.. Prescott
for everything he could think of. In
the meantime Brown, his mother-in-
law, wife and sister all attempted to
chastise Mr.. Prescott, the old negro
woman cutting him over the head and
shoulders with an old sword she had
in her hand, but luckily it was very
blunt and did do much harm.
Mr.. Prescott seeing that he was not
on equol grounds he returned to his
house and got his rifle, aud returned
to the scene with his father. In the
meantime Brown had left. The house
was barricaded, and the women were
all in tue house.
While standing in the yard a large
dog rushed at Mr.. Prescott, and MIR
Prescott leveled his gun on him aud
fired. The bullet missed the canine
and accidentally struck little boy in
the yard, intiicting a wound in his
thigh.
Mr.. Prescott ran to the little boy,
examined him and despatched for a
doctor al once.
Mr.. Prescott Immediately came to
town and surrendered.
DR.. Gordon visited the little boy
and said the wound was not necessa-
rily dangerous-that with proper care
and attention ne would recover.
After the boy was shot the negro
woman rushed out of the house and
assaulted Mr.. Prescott a second time,
and treated his father rather roughly.
Mr.. Prescott is young man OF ex-
emplary character and reputation, end
his friends are truly sorry at this oc-
currence.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22
SHE MUST IT BE.
BY JOHN P. MCGEE.

If but one 'beauty" in the world there be,
1t is she, it is she;
If aught be good Oh earth for man to see,
1t is she, it is she;
If but one can smile away the woe OF
years
But one can dry our anguished tears
But one can soothe our sorrowing fears,
1t is she, she must it be.
If one road alone to Heaven leads,
1t is she, it is she;
If for all sorrows one heart bleeds,
1t is she, it is she;
If from Heaven to earth once an angel
fell
If on this earth that angel yet does
dwell
Need to you this sweet truth tell,
1t is she, she must it he.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22
MAERIED:

AT the residence of the brides pa
rents, at Fairfield plantation, Jefferson
Parish, on Tuesday, april l4tb, 1891,
by the Rev. DR.. Carter, SAMUEL Nc
KAY WATSON and Miss CANINE LEE
BRADY.
% Tuesday, April 7th, 1891, at
the First Presbyterian church, by the
Rev. B. M. Palmer, D. D., Ros1NA
PRAGUE, daughter of the late L. G.
Richards, to HERBERT j. P1GorT, of
Atlanta, Ga. No cards.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22
- The following changes in rel

The following changes in real
estate we're made on Saturday
Welch & Marye twentv-one resi-
dent lots in West Alexandra to Mrs.
NJ. A. Ashley for s2,s75; tw' lots to
Rollo G. Jarreau $500; one lot to
Mrs. S. Mccormick $3.50; one lot to
Mrs. Maggie HUE $3.50; two lots to
Mrs. Ella Laney $500 j; two lots to
F. NJ. Williams, $500. In all thirty
lots. Lots l and 2 in square 3, Sun
set Addition, to A. P. Roberts for
$3.50. Lot l in square 4, was sold to
Mrs. Fanny neal for Sl50.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

Morris Reiuberg sent to the Times
Democ,ae an old fashioned ambrotype,
containing three pictures oflaides. 1t
was found in a ravine, ontbe old battle
field of Port Hudson and inside the
forlifica ton. 1t is supposed to have
belonged to soldier, in the civil war,
who lost it or was killed. Judging
from the features ofthe persons as they
appear inthe picture, they are supposed
to be sisters Ez.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures plies, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by Jacob Geiger, Eagle
drug store.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

BASE BALL.-In the game of base
ball, at Bunkie, on Sunday, between
the Alexandria anu Bunkie mines, the
Alexandria boys were beaten. Our
boys claim that they could and had
fairly won the game, but from the un-
Just decisions of the umpire, who was
from Bunkie, they were compelled to
withdraw from the diamond, and the
game was given to the Bunkie club.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

I'm last Thursday night, at the
Renaissance plantation, on Bayou
noeaf, delightful dance was given
'y she young gentlemen of Lamourie,
complimentary to the Misses Cottraux,
y. New Orleans. Several young Ia
oies and gentlemen from Alexandria
were presenr.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

The meeting here on Saturday,
at the Cont House, made up Of citi-
zens and planters, and held under the
auspices of the Alexandria branch OF
the Farmers Union, was we'll attend
ed. The object of the meeting was to
discuss the subject of central sugar
refinery. Col. James G. Wise was
selected as chairman, and Messrs.
Williams and Armstrong as Secreta-
ries. The speakers on the occasion
were Senator f. Seip and Col. VIM.
Polk, Jr. The question was ably
discussed and all its advantages clear
ly shown.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

Now that the public school bull
''"gs in Alexandria have just been
repaired by the city authorities We
would like to know to what use the
school houses will be put. Can some
one answeri
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

Mr.. G. E. kimher has been
awarded the contract for the building
of the Rabbits residence, to be erected
on the Synagogue square, his being
the lowest of five bids. His price is
$500.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoris.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoris.

Mr.. G. P. Garter, the grocery
merchant of the Fourth Ward, whose
fine family grocery is situated oppo-
site the Morgan depot, on Second
street, has purchased fine express
wagon for the purpose of delivering,
free of charge, all groceries bought of
him. We can and do cheerfully re-
commend this establishment to the
families of our city who wish to pur-
chase the best and freshest goods at
the lowest cash prices.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

There is some likelihood of the
Bunkie Base Ball Club coming here
on Sunday next, to engage in a
friendly match with the Alexandra
team.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

The Hebrews of this city COM
mence the celebration of their Pass
over this evening. Tomorrow their
places of business will be closed.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

Marion Perkins, who some time
back was sent to the penitentiary
from this Parish, is working a sewing
machine in the repairing department.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

Bauer & We'll, the leaders of low
prices, are now opening a complete
assortment of Spring goods. Give
them a call. Front street, opposite
Ferry landing.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

Strawberries are now being ped
died on the streets, but the high price
asked keeps the poor in purse from
tasting of this most delicious fruit.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

This evening, at the Catholic
church, in this city, Miss Dixie La
iargue and Mr.. Perry B. Snoddy, will
be married.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

State Superintendent W. II.
Jack was on hand at the Institute
held at Lecomte last week.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

There were seven lots of the Sun
set Addition sold on Monday to the
following named parties: III Haken-
yos and Mrs Desire j. French, lots l
and 2, square 2, and lots l, 2, 3 and 4
square g. to j. ID. Whitefeld.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

THE Exchange Bar, under the
management'of Mr.. Chas. B. Stewart,
will very likely throw its doors open
to the public to-day.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

w. P Guynes ex-member of the
legislature from Grant Parish, tried
here in the District Court last week
tor concealed weapons, was convicted.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

Tile proposed railroad excursion
of the Opelousasians to Alexandria
has been postponed.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

Joseph Fitzpatrick, boss of the
Luuenberg place, near Lecomte, is in
town this week doing jury duty. He
is in fine health and no doubt would
like C) to get on one OF the long
cases. Eh, Joseph !
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

MIR. Robert Webster is building
himself residence in the "Sunset
Addition"
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-04-22

Before Justice of the Peace
Andrew David, of Pineville, Sunday
last, Jake Estrada and Miss Matte
Weems were married.