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Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-09-09

CLEVELAND, Sept. AT a meet"
ing of the Epworth leagus board Of
control last evening 1t was determined
that the frat International conference
should be held IN Cleveland during
the first week In July. 1898. The CO.
operation OF the Epwcrth leagues of
the Methodist Epiteopal church. the
Methodist Episcopal Church South.
the Methodist Church of Canada, the
Wesleyan Church of Great britain and
the United Brethren denomination
has been assured.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-09-09

a large aud rure collection of
lamps in the National museum afford
instruction aud pleasure. Here. with
the stamp Ut nge upon them, are
small, flat and oval hand lamps, with
wicks ut the spualt clds. tronl lerus,
ErAts,3S. Curpathos. Island ct Goes,
Ptmrii. Ru1nc aud ancient llcbese
With these is a sepulchral lump:
about tl1. size and shape Of an ortll"
nury clam she'll which shed its dim
light in II tomb ut Baite, Italy, and
more interesting is Il bronze model
Of one that was ,lse<l ly the early
Christians III the cataco1nbs Of Rome
willie hiding f1o1r their Prosecutors,
This little lamp weighs about three
pounds and in shaped like halta pear,
having at the wick end stven points
OF il star and at the other end an UP
right cross s,l,1nounted by dove.
Close to these relics Of antiquity u
Chinese opium smokers lamp re-
minds us of the horrors of the opium
joint
The body of this ''ignus fatuus' il
q circular brass drum, six inches
high, converging to dome, into
which the wick tube is secured.
Brass filigree work surrounds the
top, and sur1nounting this il cut
glass dome, with tiat apex contain
ing hole for draft To this hole the
smoker applies tue pipe, and with IL
long drawn breath the smoke il
taken into the lungs.-Mechanical
News
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-09-09

attention to writing jokes~-a very fitting
occupation, by the way, as he IN Il great
deal Of d joke himself, especially as gog"
ernor. 4 vigorous campaign will te
iuaugurated by the Wisconsin Repub-
icars, md Senator Spooners eloquent
voice will be heard ringing from end to
end Of the state.
Mr. sI,onner was born In Lawrence
burg. Ind. Jan. q, 1s+3. He served gal
lanrly throughout the war untl WAS all
United to the bAr III 1867, He was
elected III tho Wisconsin Legislature In
1s;a, ami took hl* seat IL thu United
States se21nfe In l@S.1. ..- T. =.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-09-09

Fashionable Wife Did you notice,
dear, at the party last evening, how
grandly our daughter, Clara. swept
into the room?
Husband with u grunt)~~Oh, yes;
Clara can sweep intp any room
grandly enough, but when it comes
to sweeping out a room she isn't
there-Texas Siftings.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-09-09

The insertion ct the minute scarf
pins up in one corner of tue scartlng
few years ago was II prettatied no~
ton, which was tlnctured with au
cffeminate flavor. 1t was clearly ia
the nature uf Il desire to look fetch
ing'-~another phrase that belongs
alone to the vocabulary OF the fair
sex.-CIothier anu Fnrnisher.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-09-09

"You cannot Disguise yourself from
me, George" she said. II saw through
you ut once
"Well, that is a tribute to my charao-
ter, anyhow returned George. II III
disguised rs telescope. "-Harper's Ba"
zar,
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-09-09

Those who are not convinced that
there il always room at the top should
consult clerk at 4 summer hotel.-
Baltimore American.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-09-09

= "What did Miss Marvin do when you
kissed herr"
"Rung it up on little bell punch she
carries. Chicago News~Record.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-09-09

=. - .'""." = = .. :.''
III *stt::=:>i<.*1l4 All 4
eloquent os.';at RI,
ext nitt.tl States
Senator j q h n
Colt S1tu1ler.
Mr., SEru>1aet' will
he known a. Gov
ernor Sfnxoller be-
fore very long.
and Mr.. Peck
will have the
opportunity tt,
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-09-09

BISMARCK, N. D., Sept. Cit has
leaked out here that what the attends
Ing physician (Dr. Porter) would re-
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-09-09

"Why is he called the star boarder?'
he inquired anxio,1sly Of the landlady's
daughter.
Tim sure | don't know she answered
sweetly, '"uniess 1t in because he il such
a favorite of lars, ,"--Detroit Free Press
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-09-09

Me mamma says we can't play with
you cause yuu have the mu1nps.'
"Ah. 80 on! 'Tain't 80. fer give 'e1n
to Sammy Gibbs day aforo yistedy,"-
Life.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-09-09

s. Fl. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis.,.
was troubled with NeuraiRiA and
Rheum tlsm, his Stomach was dis"
ordered, bis Liver WAS affected to an
alarming degree, appetite fell away,
aud he was terribly reduced In flesh
and strength. Three bottles of E!ec~
trio Ritters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, I'LL,
had a running sore OH t.is leg OF eight
years. standing. Used three bottles OF
Electric Bittera aud seven boxes ot
Buck|en's Arnioa Salve. and his log IL
sound ana well. John Speaker, Cata>
wba, O., had Ave large Fever sores on
his leg, doctors said he was incurable,
One bottle OF Electric Bitters aud one
box OF Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
him entirely. Sold by w. e. Saw
ages Drug Store.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-09-09

Concessions to Naval and Grand Army
Veterans.
The Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad
will grant most liberal concessions in
the way of stop over privileges an the
tickets sold for the Reunion of tue
The morning call., 1892-06-05
A VETERAN PRINTER GONE.
Il benjamin 4. sterett Accidentally As
phYxiated by Gas.


phyxisted by Gas.
Benjamin F. Sterett, a veteran printer
was found dead in bed at his home, 3040
California street, at 7:3O O'Clock Yesterday
morning. lie had been accidentally as
phyxiated by coal gas. For ten years he
had slept 10 the room where his body was
found. He retired at $50 o'clock Friday
night. ana as he did not appear for break
fast Mrs. SteTett went to his room. She
was surprised TO find the door locked. and
she detected the Odor Of escaping gas.
When the door was forced open SteTett lay
dead in bed. The gas was turned half on.
For some time he lad suffered from epil-
lelsy and nervous pTOstratlOn. 1t is sup
posed that he turned the gas off end then
half on again. On several occasions he did
this, but the mistake was discovered in
time to prevent serious result.
The Coroner was notified of the death,
but the relatives being satisfied that death
was accidental an inquest was waived.
Benjamin f. Sterett came TO California
in December, 1S49 He was born at Viii
Transport, Md. November 80, 1922. He
learned his trade in the printing off eS Of
the East, but when the California gold
fever broke out it claimed the young printer
as a victim. Among his fellow passengers
TO the Golden Gate were John o. Earle,
Gregory Yale. Henry J. Wills and j. ID.
Hunt. lie WAS one of the first printers 10
reach tins coast and the first TO open job
printing Office in this city. For several
years he WAS In partnership with William
CubeTy, but OF late he conducted his bust
ness alone. For 20 years Mr. Sterett'S busi-
ness place has been located on Clay street
nearly opposite LeidesdOrtf.
The morning call., 1892-06-05
MISCELLANEOUS.
A REMARKABLE PHYSICIAN.
Phenomenal Results of a Sue
cessful Practice.

DR. L. Goldsehmiedt graduate OF the University
OF New York of 1859 has been a resident of this
city for nearly three years and during all that time
hes not lost q single lie gives the following
extract his records, which deserves more than
ordinary notice Names ana residences are for
obvious reasons omitted. Cases are numbered:
Nc. GOLDMAN, 40 years, Acute BloodpoisoninV.
Hemorrhages, Brlghts Disease, Uraema and Brain
Trouble. Never sft his bed for 10 months; cured
Na 5Og2~w OMAN so years, Aneurism OF Alb.
dominal Aorts duration years; cured in 10
No 5OO3-Man. as years, Pneumonia; cured in
30 o. 50O8-wOman q years, Peritoatls; cured
No. 50Os- Woman. 81 years, Antiverslon of
Uterus duration years; cured in 6 months.
No 6OIo-WOman, u years. Peritonltis: cured
No 50l8-Man. 80 years Nervous Debility, dura.
tlon years; cured in lO weeks.
No. 5O25-woman, 10 years, Acute Infection;
No 5ozs-w Woman, II years, Typhoid Fever;
No 5628-B6y. years, Chronic Nasal Catarrn,
duration years: cured In months.
No. 5033-Chtd, years, Ulcer OF Cornea (eYe);
cured IN ) days.
No. 5O35-Woman, so years. Pneumonia; cured
No. 56I8-woman. 81 years, Neuralgia (face):
No 5546-Child, I years. Diphtheria: cured in 7
No 5O5S-GIrI ~ years. Hemorrhage OF Lung;
cured in 10 DAYS.
No. 5O59-Man. 40 years. carbuncle of Neck;
No 5O08- Woman, IS years, Antiae1Ion of Uts
rus; cured In months
No. 5Oes-Man, 81 years, Conclusion OF Brain;
cured IA days.
no 5os3-Man. 81 years, Chronic Infection, du.
ration months: cured IN weeks.
No. 5099-Woman, 50 years, Peritonitis; cured In
Il days.
No. 5IOI-2 Children. and years. Scarlet Fe.
yer and Diphtherla; cured In weeks
No. 5l22-Woman, Il years, Acute Infection;
Cured in 10 days
No. 5I26-Noman, - years. rheumatism VaIvu-
lar Disease OF Il cart and Brights Disease very az
gravated: cured In weeks.
No. 5l44-Man, "a years, Acute Infection; cured
in 0 days.
No 5I6l-Woman ~. years. Chronic Catarrh OF
Stomach, duration years; cured in 1 weeks
No. 5l66-Mau, 81 years, Double Pneumonia
Heart and Kidney Trouble, very aggravated; cured
In 25 days.
No. bi67-Man, 81 years. Diabetes. Duration
years; cured Ia weeks.
No. 5lS2-Man, A. years, Pleurisy, acute; cured
In days.
Results Ike the above. which could be Increased
to many columns. need further comment Only
old and experienced physician like DIR. GOLD
SCHMIDT, can do justice to such
extensively varied practice. and it Is
only his extraordinary experience for 20 years or
mere In extensive New York private and hospt
tai practice en- brSclng 100 900 cases that en-
OF hundreds and thousands OF patients entrusted to
his care. who otherwise wouid have been trretreY-
ably lost
DIR. / GOLDSCHMIEDT is permanently located
at log Pcwtl Il ST.. san Francisco, where he can be
consulted personally or by mail IRON 10 20 II A. NJ
telephone 3852.
NJ books published TO mlsead you or to talk dis
eases into you which you never had. Consultation
free. Rates Of treatment reasonable. Call or ad-
dress DIR. l.. GOLDSCHMIEDT,
100 Powell u S1a Francisco, c a.
SuTuTh 3m
The morning call., 1892-06-05
NO MORE DESERTERS.
Dissatisfied Soldiers Now Buy Their hi
charge.

Dissatisfied Soldiers Now Buy Their Dis
charge.
An enlisted man who is tired Of service in
The regular army need no longer run the
risk Of disgrace and Imprisonment for de-
seTtion in order 20 escape from the ranks.
but can buy his way out and that very
cheaply. After he has served one year in
the army, during which time lie must have
behaved himself, he can buy his discharge
for Sl20 cash ana fer every month over one
year he serves, s. is knocked of the price
Of the discharge. Thus man who has
served a year and a half can buy his free
dom for $50; If be has served two years for
ESQ and so on ND 10 two years and a half
when be must then serve three full years
ami a the end Of that time he can get his
discharge for nothing except he fOrfeits
transportation ana cOmmutatOn ratious as
he does II he buys his discharge.
The Government agrees when man en-
lists 20 furnish him transportation from the
point where lie Is stationed when dis
charged back TO the place Of his enlistment
and to feed him on the journey, providing
he has served the full term of enlistment,
five years
On yesterday John Livert, Battery B.
who enlisted in Wheeling, W. Va, June 9,
1890, received lis discharge, it costing him
500, and Corporal 4. }. Montague of the
same battery, who enlisted IN Cincinnati,
Ohio July ). 1890 is daily expecting his
discharge, for when he paid S65. Both men
say they have had more than enough of
army life and viii go home and go TO work
at their trades. They pay their own way.
as stated, but take with them all the cloth
ing they may happen 10 own when dis
charged.
The officers say that while the plan of
allowing men TO buy their discharge has q
tendency 10 prevent deserton it at the
same time !akes the best men in the army
from the service for it is the industrious,
sober soldier only who can manage to save
from his pittance of St3 a month enough to
buy discharge and pay his fare home II
is for this reason the purchases Of dis
charges are so few.
The morning call., 1892-06-05

Lord PalmerstOn. who was the Premier,
and was himself dangerously pugn2cIuus. IS
believed 20 have taken a very friendly inter-
est in Tom, and, as Is well known, the
House Of Commons subscribed 300 guneas
for hjm-a fact which viii not be found re-
corded in the journals. since the money
came only out Of private treasures The
Benicia Boy was also tenderly regarded and
provided Tor by his compaui0ts.
Having said so much about pugiiisE, no
doubt to lie inward adherence Of tie
reader who loves peace and thinks il pos
sble on this earth of conflict one IS tempted
10 consider the ethics Of war, which is
simply fighting on a great scale by con-
Joined individuals for a united pur-
pose. Ide pTiZ4IghteT says nothing
about the Christianity of his profession,
but nations do about their encounters.
When about 10 let blood flow ike rivers,
nations, and especially m0uarchs and Cabl-
nets. all appeal TO God as on their side.
Sometimes It is the Turks COD, or the Rus
SLAMS, the Lnglshman'S, and so on
more or less IN a national, devOut spirit Of
deity pTOpTietorsA!p The j lNs did the
same in their wars. They relied on JehO-
yah a good deal and nevertheless got the
worst Of it occasionally and finally. The
Greeks, tie Romans, the CaTthRgeni-
aus, all sanctihed their wars by putting
=
to have been rather ashamed Of the practice
Of appealing to the god Of battles, for he
declared that God was always on the side Of
the strongest battalOus. and he proved Il
pretty well during the greater part Of his
cOuQuering life.
But il is with wars as with prize-ring
fighters. The pugilist is trained; so is the
army. Before the fight there is much the
same parade the formal shaking Of hands
the wearing Of cOlors, the recognition Of
rules the practice Of civlitieS. There are
doctors On hand 10 care for the wounded,
and neither side maltUeats the YanQulshed,
war 10 do certain very dreadful things,
which would render hOStilities too horribly
fatal for any soldiers courage or patriot
ism. These very dreadful things are
avoided in order to humaniZe war, II the
phrase is admissible to explain butehery
on a grand scale. Hence explosive rife
bullets are considered unmeTcful, although
explosive shells containing hundreds oil
bullets are quite forgiyable missiles. Gloss
over matters as we may. there IS strong
admiXture of brute force in human nature
and as the years roll on we do not really
improve our status by more formality and
diplomatic ciyility before we proceed e
slaughter on the battlefield. The chemls
might take the place of the aTtilerst.
A certain Professor Rogers recently tool
up thu idea that language should be laugh
orally. and might thus be taught to STUDENT
as numerous as an average church congre
] cation. He did wonders, too, especially II
The morning call., 1892-06-05
By TEL WAY.
BEING q R8nblGFS Observations Oh Things
in General
Priz.- Fighting Ethics-The Ancient Ring and
Modern Comforts Of spectacle-Teach-
ing Languages by Speech.
Written for THE MORNING CALL.

The event of the past week which pro-
foundy stirred the English population OF
the globe-aH over North America, all over
the British Isles, Australia and India, and
no doubt Shanghai and Hong-Kong-wa
the fight in London between a gentleman
named Slayin aud another gentleman named
Jackson. tile latter Of sable hue, but quite
the superior gentleman Of the two. The
term gentleman" is applicable because
these two profcients in what was once termed
..the manly art" are az the present moment
I'm the mouths Of nations Of gentlemen, and
are patted on the back by hundreds who
have backed them otherwise and who are
proud 10 claim acquaintance on any foot
ing. BE { observed that pugilism is again
on a respectable basis A coed fighter is
good man. lie IS sometimes wanted as
spectacle, and occasionally is useful at a
primary election. He would do service on
board snip as a b0'suu. and in those remote
DAYS when they fogged men IN the army for
slight affairs a fiery colonel would have adj
mired his strength Of arm as lie drew lIyid
wells across q CulpTits ribs with the cat
5'-nlue tails. The secret Of the transfor-
nation which has once more made boxing
for stakes a noble pTofeSsOn-am0St as
The morning call., 1892-06-05

absorbed in the study Of courage and art
combined the pickpOcket could conveniently
relieve Them of their watches and purses.
ii was altogether a contraband venture, not
much higher in public opinion than bull
batting, badger-draWing OF terrier-fghtiDg.
How different the conditions to-day of just
as hard cOmbats as any In the past In
stead OF IN encounter on chance level
OF sWard and toss as TO which
shall face the sun in the early
hours of morning, tho cambatants now Op-
pose each other on the stage Of a theateT,
and the spectators are comfortably seated
10 cOnCentTic positions, enabling every one
to see and look around. Cabs or cars bring
the spectators to the door, and the spectacle
Of human beings hitting out fiercely, and
squirting out blood all over the face and
down the neck, and closing up eyes and
swelling the nose into a pdTpliSh confusion
is enjoyed with just as much serenity as If
q ballet or comedy were in progress. Per-
haps the practical exemplieation of honest
fighting, for no other motive than proves
and purse. satisfies the taste for tragedy,
which once existed in the dramatst's form
but in that form is now tabooed, and in it's
stead we have comedy, farce, comic opera,
n0thingness in music and the ballet to
faseinato the bald-headed and intOxieate
the glddy.
The time may come when ladies will at
tend these grand nights of pugnaeious sports,
as the dear creatures did Is centuries ago in
civilized Rome. and as they dUnow in sunny
Spain when bulls and espadas are matched.
The ladies Of the era Of the Roman Empire
did not shrink from the sight of blood or
the horror Of death before their eyes. They
went TO The spectacle radiant in Dress and
with flashing eyes looked down on gladia-
tors by the thousand, doomed by servtude
and the conQueror's heel and appetite to
furnish sport in real tragedy for people
y DO were waning Ia fighting powers them
selves, but enjoyed the quality in others.
Sometimes the thumbs went up and
The morning call., 1892-06-05
TACHINA FLIES.
An Invoice Of Hopper Destroyers From
Australia Missing.


Australia Missing.
The State Board of Horticulture is in re-
ceipt Of news from Albert Koebele, the ex-
pert on insects, who is now at the FIJI
Islands in tie interest of the board looking
up bugs. whose importation to this State IS
desirable.
1t appears from Mr. Koebele's letters that
he entrusted a consignment of Tachina flies
for shipment TO this city TO an Australian
friend Just before leaving Sydney, but that
these renowned destrOyers Of the l0custs and
the hoppers never reached here.
Probably the AntipOdean friend Of the
California bughunter has betrayed the lat
ter's confidence and has found a market for
the risky Tachinas elsewhere or again
they may arrive here later on. 1t is, how
ever, quite certain that the grain farmers in
the Sacramento and Sam Joaquin valleys are
much troubled by the presence Of the tes-
tive hopper, who does much damage in their
fields, aud an invoice Of deStroyers Of that
specie would be exceedingly welcome to
fhPu1
The morning call., 1892-06-05

reputable as baseball.ng. f00tDl.lIng or
CriCketiuE-ls to be found ID the veneer OF
change. which covers knuckles hard as
iron-wuCd with gloves nearly as nara. Inc
law is prOpjliaied, and legality sanctions
tie attendance and patronage Of men OF
spusibilIty. Of honor and family, who may
all be patrons and yICe-presidents OF the
numerous societies for the Prevention Of
Cruelty 10 Animals
4 whole generation passed away ere the
discovery was made that gloves sanctifed
the brutality which once was haliOwed with
bare knuckles. In that period Of relapse
from the Eays.0f our f0Tefathers, a eOnsid-
cradle proportion Of the pillars Of society
did come 20 believe that the priZs-ring was
abOmiuably and unu,teraby horrible. They
would have been ashamed to acknowl-
edge that they had ever witnessed a bout
for the championship belt, and would nave
considered themselves outraged by a chance
association with the UraWDv, thlck-ueCkcd,
sm8li-headed, C.Ose-cTopped men who are
the Pet champions Of tie ring. But If We
go back 10 the beginning OF the century we
ind the times otherwise. a man might rise
90 high hOn0Ts through beng noted
bruiser lie might become wealthy and
enter society, and find himself admired and
Influential IN Congress or Parliament. Did
not the renowned Mr.. Gully enter PaTl.a-
ment for PoDtefract a small rotten boI-
ouzh under the patronage Of some noble
man WhO, no doubt, preferred strength OF
body TO byi-iIance of mind. Mr. Gully had
son who became a champion Of
the law and was created q Queens
Counsel. He was always spoken Of
with emphasized respect as the offspring 81
puEi.i>t who had sat IN Parliament, II
was a case Of double hOnOrs Parliament
lad less % do with the respect paid than
another arena, where the arguments are
kn0Ckd0Wn blows. Conceal il as we viii or
wish, there is in human nature a feeling Of
admiration and even reverence for courage
and endurance, and 1t matters little whether
these qualities are tested in ath etc sports
OF On the battlefield, or a. sea, or in the res
cue Of life. or in dueliug, MaueTh0Tning,
or scores Of other ways which test The ply
5iQUe and morale Of human beings. Bloudln
and Captain Webb got renOwn from this
innate feeling. Lord N0lSeiey declares that
courage is still the chief element Il high
nature in the soldier. The man who leads a
f5rlorn nope has undying fame il he sur
wives, and Is only forgotten like the rest II
he dies.
The delights of the prize-ring until re-
Gently were frequently miseries. The
Initiated went TO the place Of meeting in
fear and trembling lest the police should
seize them and the magistrates correct their
morals with a fine or Imprisonment There
was often a row around the ring sufficiently
general to associate the Dastime with black
guardism. The pickpocket was also gen.
t!eman on these occasions. While men were
The morning call., 1892-06-05
General Merchandise.

BAGs-CaIcuttas, spot 71sc; for July delivery
75sc Wool Bags S6a3Sc
CANNED FRUIT Shipment of 1874 cases 10
Liverpool and 1894 cases to New York.
CURDAGE-Pure Manila Rope is quorabIe at l3e
"A 10; l2-thread, I3iae; 8 aud thread l4c; Bale
Rope, 13Q SIac; mixed Manila Bale Rope, IL b2c;
Grapevine Twlne BE in balls and coils; Hop Irvine
l21ac; Lathyarn, 12c; Sisa ana Duplex rope lie
12-thread IL 15c; and . do, l2c; Bale rope, lie;
Duplex Hop Twfne 1OI3c; Grapevine Irvine, balls
or coils. llI5c; Lathyarn, 91ae = 10.
SALMON-Alaskan Fish. 81 l0Gl 1919 for King,
81 O5@l 0712 for Red and $l@1 0212 p dozen for
Silver.
SUGAR-The Western Sugar Refining Company
quotes, terms net cash; Cube. Crushed, Powdered
and Fine Crushed, all $3.50 p ID; Dry Granulated.
SIC q 10: Confectioners A, 5Ise; Magnolia. 43sci
Extra G, 415c; Golden G. 1890; d. 414c Y ID haiI'
bbls FAC more than bbS. and boxes 12c more.