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The Portland daily press., 1892-01-29

Despite the drift of waits and outcasts
and the incoming of honest CHILEAN colo
nists the population is not one-tenth what
the island would sustain. 1t is the ideal
place for an American coaling and mill
tary station and capable of being easily
made the Gibraltar of the South seas.
The largest vessels could easily enter the
harbor of Port Cumberland, but no
where else could they reach the shore,
and from the heights garrison could
defend it against the navies Of the world.
Ell Yunke (The AnviD, the highest
mountain on the island, rises but 5000
feet above the sea. With the Nicaragua
canal completed and Juan Fernandez
held and fortified the United States
need not beg any South American nation
to treat her sailors decently.
africa is the most southern port save
one in Peru, and therefore place OF
great Importance in relation to Chill,
and the Moro or high rocky headland
by it is natural fortress of immense
strength. On this Peru has long main
tanned garrison, but that nation is not
now in a condition to utilize its strength.
The history of Gibraltar shows the I'M
mense advantage of holding such places.
The Saracens fortified it in 712 and held
it against the Christians for 597 years.
Later they captured it and held it TWEEN
ty-nine years. Then the Spaniards held
it 246 years, till the famous Sir George
Rookie and the Prince of Hesse Darn
stadt, with combined British and Dutch
fleets, captured it on Aug. A, 1904. In
1779-S3 occurred the ever memorable
siege by the combined naval forces Of
France and Spain.
For three years the attention of the
civilized world was fixed upon that rock,
and on several occasions the most furi-
GUS bombardments were maintained for
weeks. In December, 1881, a thousand
pieces of fixed artillery and forty-seven
ships of the line played on the fortress,
while 40, 900 men pressed the approaches
from the land side. Yet the English,
numbering 1000 men. under Sir Gilbert
Elliott, beat them off. At one time, it
is claimed, about 800 English in an ad-
vanced fortress drove back the whole at
lacking land force. In September, 1889,
the besiegers succeeded in getting ten
great floating batteries close to the
fortress, and on the 18th one of the most
dreadful cannonadings in history took
place. Atmidnight every floating battery
but one had been set on fire by red hot
shot, and all their crews were drowned or
killed save 400, who were rescued by the
British. The latter lost sixteen killed
and sixty-eight wounded In February,
1888, the general peace was concluded,
and that ended the famous siege.
j. Fl. BEADLE.
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Peeled Almonds Are Nutritive.

An English physician is till this mo-
ment the sole authority for statement
concerning the nutritive value of peeled
almonds. ~ seldom go my rounds he
says, without taking a little packet OF
almonds with me, and find am car.
ried on for hours without so much as
remembering that have missed my tea
or luncheon" He does not advocate
their wholesome qualities except indi-
rectly, but he will doubtless find many
ready disciples to his theory.
Peeled and Drowned and sailed al
monds are much priced dainty, hither-
to INDUCED in with caution under the
impression that they were most per-
nicious in their effects upon the digestive
organs. A few seasons ago in Wash
ington the serious illness of several So
ciety women was alleged to have been
caused by persistent almond munching,
and the discussion evoked at that time
created prejuice against the crisp
and toothsome edible If we have been
mistaken all these years the gayety of
the future, at least, is added to.-Her
Point of View in New York Times.
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THE MoRRo OF AFRICA.

Every visitor speaks with enthusiasm
of the glorious picture the island pre-
sents at first view-the great cliffs of
many colored rock, the sloping wales be-
tween so richly colored by tropical veg
citation, the wild fruits and plants, the
clear waters rolling gently on the sandy
shores where the beach is sloping, and
the deep, beautifully blue sky over all.
In the early morning, as a rule, all the
peaks of the island are wrapped in mist,
which soon rolls up in light, feecy
clouds and is then dissipated by the
rising sun.
AS the mist rolls away the front Of
the limestone hill above Port Cumber-
land seems to be pierced by the elnbra-
sures of an immense fertilization, but
these are only the remains of cliff dwell
ings dug by convicts. Nearly all the
carly navigators in the Pacific saw the
island, and some of them turned cattle,
goats, pigs and horses loose upon it, and
these multiplied so rapidly that later ad-
veuturers found an abundant meat SUP
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-29
JUAN FERNANDEZ.

twice that of the United States, extend
ing from latitude "a to Sc south. De-
Quoting Patagonia west, however, over
which Gillian jurisdiction is but NOM
inal, the coast line runs through but 10
degs. of latitude; and as Chill is no
where over 200 miles wide, and in some
places but fifty, its CONFORMATION ismuch
like yard of ribbon, and the total of
real CHILEAN area is but 1873, 900 square
miles.
The harbors in the order Of their ex-
cellence are Talcahuana, Coquimbo,
Valparaiso. Caldera and Valdivia, but
the third is the most important. 1t is evil
dent therefore that if there is war the
islands will be Of vast Importance. Incl
dentally it may be noted that in no part
Of the world do American sailors enjoy
better health than on the coast of Chill,
and that the climate of Juan Fernandez
is perfection-if such there be in this
world.
The island so famous in song and
story, often called Robinson Crlsoe's
island" lies about 400 miles west of
Valparaiso, in latitude SO dogs. and SO
min. south-just the right latitude for a
seagirt isle to have all the advantages of
the tropics and temperate zones. 1t is
about one-third larger than Staten Is
land-that is, it contains about ninety
square miles, its greatest length being
seventeen miles and greatest width six
teen miles. Port Cumberland is the
only good harbor, and not only is the
island landlocked on all sides, but reefs
surround it in such way that there are
but few openings into the comparatively
calm water inshore.
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tant waters have

been struggled for with desperate en-
ergy, and it is scarcely necessary to add
that Great Britain has secured the most
important. Gibraltar and Alden, COM
manding the Mediterranean and the
Red sea, and insuring control OF the
route to India are hers; Malta, the
great naval station in the eastern Medi-
terranean, is British, and so are Hall
fax, St. Helena, the Cape of Good Hope
and many others.
On the western continent each nation
is as vet the owner of it's natural fortifi-
cations, and no such anomaly as that at
Gibraltar is yet established; but in view
of possible trouble between the United
States and Chill, the Island of Juan Fer
nandez has all at once attracted much
attention. In study of the situation 1t
is first of all necessary to note that the
Pacific coast of the Americas is as rule
'slandlocked" from Alaska to Patagonia
that is, lofty mountains run close to
the shore and for long distances there
is very little beach-while on the ATTAIN
tic side there is almost everywhere a
gentle slope to the ocean, and SO fortl1-
cations must be artificial.
Beginning at the northwest corner OF
the United States the approaches are as
rule easy, and no other state has so
much deep water interior navigation as
Washington. AT the mouth of the Co.
lumbia, however, the difficulties are
great, and there it may be said there is a
natural Fertilization. At San Francisco
is one of the greatest natural defenses in
the world, and San Diego is also quite
defensible. According to the official
summary the United States has but
three good harbors on all its Pacific
coast, which extends through II dogs.
of latitude.
Chill does not seem to be much better
supplied, though it's coast line is nearly
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-29
Mexican Flowers.

The most striking characteristic of
the Mexican flowers is their deep, rich
color The prevailing hues are always
glowing and intense. The tropical for
ests Of the country afford rich field for
the botanists, for in their shades bloom
the most exquisitely tinted flowers and
orchids.-Philadelphia Ledger =
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-29
One of Natures Cathedrais,

One Of the most interesting curiosities
in New Mexico is the famous Navajo
Church." few miles from Wingate, at
the foot Of a large butte, a rock much
resembling cathedral, with tall spires
and Gothic buttresses. 1t is an object
of great reverence to the Navajo tribe
-Goldthwaite's Geographical Magazine
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VISIONS.

Visions come and go again.
Leaving in their airy train
Just rhythm, soft and low,
OF their movement to and fro
Something like an old refrain.
'Tis the way with summer rain;
Wis the way with JOY and pain;
'Tis tho way with all we ken
OF the lives of mortal men;
Just to come, then go again.
w. N. Roundy in Harper's Weekly.
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A COIGH or VANTAGE.
The Island Of Juan Fernandez Coming
Into Prominence.
In Case of War with the United States
Selkirk's Old Home Might BE Captured
and Turned Into South Sea Gibraltar.
Famous Fortresses.

HE natural for
tresses Of the
world have al
ways been places
of romantic in
terest as well as
of great politi-
cal Importance.
Those w hic h
command impor-
to,,t waters have
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LOST AND FOUND.

v OST-A striped cat with white throat and
IL white underneath, whoever returns the
same to 200 STATE ST. will be rewarded
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A Purely Private Matter.

The chaplain Of a convict prison asked
ono of his flock who was in durance vile
for manslaughter what man he had
killed. ut was a woman, my wife, and
not man." he replied; "but, sir" he
continued, ''it was altogether private
matter, with which the public has no
concern. GOOD Words.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-29

We thought he had a frog IN MS throat bnt
he was only hoarse; a bottle Of DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup relieved the trouble at once.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-29
AGENTS.

yX7ANTED.-Agentsw wanted for reliable life
wv Insurance. cheapest known; only 70 sin
Gle assessments total since 1885. Reserve
fund, responsible management, no 'endow-
menfs,' "partnership policies OF any specula-
tive features. Liberal terms to c ava
dence invited. PROVIDENT AID SOCIETY,
Poltland Ne jan2o-S
A GENTS WANTED to sell the history OF
"A the DR.. Graves, Sawten and Almy murders,
profusely Illustrated. all in one large nook H:
Sells for / cents. Send 10 cents I9r sample
and terms. JOHN J. LANE, PuDllshef,
Laconia, N. II. -
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WANTED Position as stenographer IT, and q q
an expert shorthand writer and bookkeeper;
have also had some experience in newspaper
work. Best of references. Address Lock BOX
1916, SacO, Me. I5-I
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WTANTED-An assistant bookkeeper in the
wv Portland Office of a manufacturing BUSH
ness. Address Assistant care Carrier No. 8,
Portland Maine. 2o-l
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XxTANTED-A manufacturer having more
wv business than he can attend to wishes to
sell a part or all of his business or take new
capital in. Business established and goods in
demand. Pays large profit Address U-55,
Press Office, 26-l
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yKTANTED-An energetic man to collect and
w solicit Good references wanted. CHAS.
STANSFIELD, Supt, 81 Exchange street.
room 2S I'll
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n OsT-On Congress street. between Ellsworth
IL street and Monument square, lady's gold
watch and cbain marked on inside OF back case,
Vesta c. Wilton, Fairfield, Me- Please leave
at GEO. M. Y0UNG'SA Monument square, and
receive reward. PSI
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-29

NTTANTED-A bright American boy, Of about
w is years, to learn the apothecary.s bust,
ness. A good chance, both for learning and
advancement for the right one Address with
reference, "CAPSICUM,' Press office, City.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-29

NETANTED-Two Scandinavian girls, would
w like situations, would prefer places to
gether if possible, doing, table and chamber
work, either city or country. Apply at rear OF
1O3 GREEN ST. ISL
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-29

NX7ANTED-A hotel man who thoroughly
w understands the business to take the
management of tirst-class resort hotel one
with from IS, 900 to 10000 preferred. To the
right party salary Of 1000 to $4,000 Ad-
dress a. B.. PRESS office. 26-l
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XA7ANTED-A young lady desires position sisad
Address M, 70 Foss street, Biddeford. 23-f
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-29

NOR sALE-And Storage To Let. Four
IL single second hand sleighs, some old com
forts in plush and green cloth, prices from $15
to S35; set light driving harnesses at bar
Stable. 697 Congress street. FERNALD s.
SAWYER 2S-l
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NOTICE Wanted to buy from $1,000 to $15,-
Nv 600 worth OF cast-off clothing; l pay the
highest cash price for ladies' dresses, gents
and chilGrens clothing, and gents winter over
coats; call or address letter OF postal TO 5.
LEVI, 81 Middle street. auglott
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WANTED.

"ANTED-To loan $40, $40, $50, $50, 800
wv to $4,000, in city and vicinity. on furnl-
ture, pianos, organs, libraries, horses, carriages,
diamonds, watches, I'd mortgages, notes ana
pay off furniture leases. Business confidential.
PORTLAND COLLATERAL LOAN CO., 1S5
Middle street, room 6, second floor 29l
VETANTED-Situa young lady, IS
wv wears of age, wants a situation in Port
land where she can come as one OF the family,
to assist about the house or IN the care OF an
old or feeble person, and where she can have
portion of her time to study. References given
Address Miss F., No. SO Brown street, Port
land, Me. col
vXTANTED-A girl for general housework.
w Apply at once at DIR. WHIDDEN'S, 633
Congress street. Zo-I
NNTANTED-A bright American boy, of about
w Is years, to learn the apothecary's bust
ness. A good chance, both for learning and
advancement for the right one Address with
reference, "CAPSICUM,' Press office, City,
WTANTED-An assistant bookkeeper in the
w Portland Office of a manufacturing busl-
ness. Address Assistant, care Carrier NO. 8,
Portland, Maine. zo-l
GIRL wANTED-For general housework
VT Apply at 40 PINE ST. PSI
NTANTED-Two Scandinavian girls, would
w like situations, would prefer places to-
gether If possible, doing table and chamber
work, either city or country. Apply at rear OF
103 GREEN ST. ISL
VKTANTED-An energetic man to collect and
w solicit Good references wanted. CHAS.
STANSFIELD, Supt., 81 Exchange street,
room Is. 81
NX7ANTED-A hotel man who thoroughly
w understands the business to- take the
management of a tirst-claSS resort motel, one
with from So, 900 to 10000 preferred. 10 the
right party salary Of So, 600 to $4,000 Ad-
dress a. B.. PRESS office. 26-l
XNANTED-A manufacturer having more
wv business than he can attend to wishes to
sell part or all of his business or take new
capital in. Business established and goods IN
demand Pays large profit. Address U-55,
Press Office. 26-l
VXTANTED-Position as stenographer and
w office accountant by young man VINO is
an expert shorthand writer and bo0kkeeper;
have also had some experience i'll newspaper
work, Best of references Address Lock BOX
1646, Saco, Me. 1oI
WKTANTED-A young lady desires position
w in a store or to do writing in an ONCE.
Address NJ, 10 Foss street, Biddeford. 23-f
VNTANTED-AH persons in want Of trunks or
w bags to call at E. d. REYNOLDS, sos
and 55S CONGRESS- street, corner of Oak; as we
manufacture our goods, and can therefore give
YOU bottom prices; trunks repaired; open
eeveniD1s until .. ian13-3
nj OTICE-Wanted to buy from $1,000 to $15,-
lN 600 worth of cast-off clothing; pay the
and chldren's clothing and gents winter over
coats; call. address letter OF postal 10 ).
levi 81 Middle street. aug10tf
#
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GIRL WANTED-For general housework
VT Apply at 40 PINE ST. PSI
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VNTANTED-AH persons in want OF trunks or
w bags to call at E. d. REYNOLDS, sos
and 55S Congress street, corner of Oak; as we
manufacture our goods, and can therefore give
YOU bottom prices; trunks repaired; open
evenings until 8. ianl3-3
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-29

EyOR sALE-W Whitney the grocer, 291 Con-
u gress ST., sells Saur-Kraut for lie qt:, 40c
gallon. He challenges any dealer in the city to
match his soc Tea for the money. Sole agent
for Arabian Coffee. 25-l
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NOR SALI1-One of the best wholesale and
IL jobbing provision markets in the city OF
streets five year lease and no restric tons; new
refrigerator having capacity of one car beef;
also horse and butchers wagon if wanted. Best
of reasons given for selling. Address 2. o. Box
1913. Portland, Me. 27-1
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ElyOR SALE-Elegant tone Upright Cabinet
k Grand Pianoforte, Z 1-3 octoves; used but
six months good as new warrantee from maker
of years. Will be sold at a great sacrifice as
owner is going away. This is a genuine bar
gain Address c., this office. gel
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E1OUND-I have found the greatest cure on
II earth for Rheumatism and Neuralgia in
their worst chronic forms; suffered twelve
wears and tried every known remedy. Suffer-
ers write to me and enclose stamp. MISS E. S.
orr EAST HarpSWell Me. jan9dSgW2nlN
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-29

NOR SALE-Horse seven years old, weighs
IL 925 pounds. In good condition; kind in
every respect; will stand without hitchlng, and and
sell horse. harness and sleigh for $4,000, or
horse separate for $500. Can be seen at 2O3
Franklin street. 2S-tf.
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EHoR sALE-Ata great bargain, a modern
u Mansard roof house corner lot; IL rooms,
hot and cold water bath room. hot water heat
ing and all modern improvements; situated in
best locality on Munjoy HILL near Fort Sumner
Park. Inquire of A. G. LIBBY, 421a Exchange
81 25-1
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TNOUND-The only place in the city where
you can get every description Of gold,
silver and nickel plating done; we give special
attention to cleaning, repairing and refinislling
work, polishing buffing, etc.; lowest prices
for fine work; we guarantee satisfaction.
STEVENS, WOODMAN q CO., cor. Fore and
Union SITS. Jan1SM
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NOR SALE at cost have few imported
IL and domestic overcoatings, suitings and
trouserings left which l will sell at cost, to
make room for Spring goods. Perfect fit or no
money. FRED w. GROSSTUCk, 10 Free
street. Z3-l
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NOR SALE-Or exchange for small house
AZ purchaser giving mortgage for difference
every modern Improvement property valued at
$500, near High street; also two. pieces OF
rented property that pay about ! 4 per cent
on investment w. P. CARR, Real Estate,
Room 6. second floor. 1S5 Middle st. 29-l
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WTANTED.-Sit Situation. A young lady, IS
wv years of age, wants situation in Port
land where she can come as one of the family,
to assist about the house or in the care of an
old or feeble person, and where she can have
portion of her time to study. References given
land Me- ISL
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-12-06
E1kfc}lt1hT1 f!:akfk.

+. Fl. C:itf,rd. New Cassa Wis,
wa= troubled with neuralgia aud rheu-
n,4:,>n,, hi4 stomach war htsorderrd.
his liver wAa Htferfeu tn n1l alarming
n~sre", appe'1te fell away, and he wat
t~rrlt,Iy r-duct d IN fl-eh and strength
Three bottles nf Flee rio Blster4 cured
him.
Edward shepherd, Harrisburg. Ill.
i,A1 Il running snre on his II 8 ut eight
y+Hr+ stAnttlnx. Ustd three mtfl.~ &,
Electric Bitters and seven Ioxes III
Buckltn'~ ArrirA e>aive, and his trg II
sound md we'll. John Speaker, Ca
tAwbA, o., had five large fever sores OF
BIZ leg, doctors .aid he was incurable
One huttle Electric Hitters aud ont
tpx of Burkieu'* Arulca Salve cured
him entirely. Sold ut Wrighl's Drug
Store.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-12-06

A very handy thing for those who
uae coal oil In any quantity In the
Jacket can that Ia now furnished by
he Continental OH company to its
patrons. These cans are cylindrical
in shape and fitted with screw caps to
both tap and spout, but the most de''
sirable feature IL the wooden jacket
which surrounds the can and protects 1t
from injury. aud to which In affixed a
stout bail and handle. making the can
easily portable and safe 10 handle.
The cans cou,e In five and Ten gallon
sizes, and are Just the thing for those
who use bulk eil. Upcle Cole, who
represents the Continental company
In Miles City. saya be has disposed Of
nearly two hundred Of these jacket
cans this fall The company charge
but bare Gust for them, which Ia fifty
ceuts for tie five gallon size and mine.
ty cents for the ten.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-12-06

Court met yesterday morning. and
Judge M'!burn was compelled to ex-
cuee Fl. nj. Moran on aco.unt of hts
sickness, and F. w. Smith M account
OF sickness IN his family, from the
regular panel. This uecessltated the
issuance Of a venire for four Jurors,
from whom Jepp Ryan and A. D.
MoAusland were chosen to fill the
panel.
Louis Kline, convicted OF robbery
was arraigned in court aud formally
sentenced to five years in the peniten-
tiary, Ia accordance with the verdict
of The jury which tried him.
The case of the stale against Samuel
Robertson, informed against for assault
with intent to murder David Denslow
at Forsyth last month, WAS called up
aud jury was secured by issuing II
special venire for fifteen additional
jurors. Al O'Clock p. N. the state
reated, and after supper tho defense
introduced very little evidence. After
this Mes5Is. Strevell & Porter argued
for the prosecution, and Messrs. Loud
and Mye's for the defense; the court
instructed AMI the jury retired u few
minutes after 8 O'Clock. In about
three quarters of an hour vardict was
agreed upon which sent the defendant
to the penitentiary for five years.
Court then adjourned until 9:3(
O'clock this morning.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-12-06

The woman who hastened into tht
pantry and returned with = saleratu'
biscuit for the peripatetio stranger a
her gate wore a gingham gown which
she had obviously built with her owr
hands.
1t was cut on the bias and did MOI
hang straight.
my man." she remarked In oo1npre
hensive tones, II will give you this biz
cult on one condition."
"Name it, madam"
. The tramp, for such he undoubtedly
was, leaned gracefully upon one foot.
"Xou must saw stick Of :wood.'
"A Look of pain fitted across hin face
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-12-06

Calhoun Opera: c"m1 any. left ths
morn ny, I'm htFAte i~"vinH tAvr ii
$a00 huii, with Klt nrd Cait,nun ~
surely. ur tu~ appearance ut thr ntxt
term of cour. F'iu''~ deposition II
~ d to t,e IL eIncher ot' B'oon, Who
Ahi HE shun5t, K. nt,on1 ~nivr.t
preliminary htarI"V. H. will he
dt fended [ y + .Iln r. smith Ant1 thp
rro-erution Will ht a. iItl ny 4, j.
Nnmrut!I.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1892-12-06

II cn1:1lVt, .lu:,<i1&n!,>I T can1lOt.H *.>":.
''Tllink WE'LL" urged the woman. III
WAS only fifteen minutes agv TINT Hi
ot]1tr nAan In your lt@>isle1Y sawed il
stick ct wood for one of any biscuits
The tramp htar1el violently,
''fou astoni4t inc.'' he exclaimed. :.*
A great lerplexity seemed to be on.
pressing him.
"Wus it IL tall man. he inqnired witt,
some anxiety utter IL considerable pause.
ut was -"
''Wore checked vest with II hole uu
the lett sitle::'
The woman nodded. =: ~:
"a long coat. very sli1ny?'
"Yes." -.
"11ad Il MEAN, iangdoy look:''
'*Decidedly."
The tramp heaved sigh Of relief.
"Thats Bill Stokes," he announced
with II gladsonle smile. HRS Away
doing something outre. feared it nigl.,
be somebody of standing
There was that which was beatitjr
about the expression Of his eyes as he
went his way.-Detroit Tribune.