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The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
TWAS NOT A BIBLE.
some Practical Joker Plays Prank on thc
 Police Judge.

Sohht fst ~ tsHA tssV
 Police Judge.
 Everybod who has seen a police court Bible knows what grimy. greasy and generally unprepossessing volume 1t is. Held by every variety of dirty hands. kissed frequently by not everclean lips and left during of hours in dusty corners, it soon be- comes as far as appearance goes vagrant among books and one that people with instincts of cleanliness would not care to handle for any length of time.
 The Bible in one of the uptown police courts having received such rough usage during its long service that it threatened to fall apart ous of tho officers tied it together with q piece of twine, and in this shape it has been doing duty for the past three weeks. This battered veteran was the cause of brief sensation in court lately. and now the officials of the same are seeking for certain humor- ist with gore in their optics, says the Now York Commercial Advertiser. As the witness in an assault and bat tery case was handed the book to swear in his evidence the string broke and the interior parted company with the covers.
 The witness picked up the former and looked through its pages with 8 smile 'Is it this ye want me to swear on. yer honorP" he queried.
 That is the Bible. sir. V .t.- q l lt<<xs And so it was
 Somebody had replaced the original book with q small copy of Webster's unabridged. and. for some indefinite period of time plaintiffs, defendants and witnesses had been grave!y swear ing upon II.
 So far the finger of suspicion has failed to point but his honor Is con ducting a still hunt which he hopes will capture the fractious offender.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
old army ambulance used IS a hearse

old army ambulance used IS hearse came first followed by sergeant and six cavalry privates on foot with car pines at reverse arms They were recognized as members of our brigade. One of our regiment said;
 Sergeant whose funeral is this?'
 He said; Jerry Blossoms"
 There was not mouruer and no brass band to play dirge. The snow was deep and the soldiers marched with silent tread to the little ceme- tery. War is sad thing said a soldier They sang softly; All Quiet Along the Potomac Tonight" "
 When the soldiers had finished they heard three volleys Of musketry. They were the farewell shots over the grave of Jerry Blossom.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
with blood. gleaming in the hot rndi-

with blood gleaming in the hot fndi- an sun. From tip to tip she measured twelve feet All was joy and excite. ment for. as we dashed water in the face of the poor doctor, he opened his eyes and smiled faintly.
 Thank God the Mem Sahibs are safer' and we echoed his prayer
 livery one was happy all the bearers and sepoys were making sa- laams to us and each other not ex- cepting the dead tigress.
 The first tiger had disappeared nor were the men in condition to fight him. So after taking the splendid skin from the tigress, for which proof of a tigers death the British government gives forty rupees we returned to our tents, delighted with our first tiger hunt
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
CLARiNDA'S FAN.

A dainty thing of silk and lace, Of feathers and of paint; Held often to her laughing faco When assume the saint Too dainty, far, to mix with theso old pipes cigars and books Of bachelordom-rare life of ease. Rare friends, rare wines, rare cook. Twill smell of stale tobacco smoke Ere many days, ] fear; And hear full many a rattling joke And feel, perhaps, tear Why is it here Alas for me, broke it at the all "Apologize it!' See, Five dollars gone That ali
 lunsey's Magazine.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
pscay,ns Homestead. of the south.

It is a sad sight to travel through the country and look upon the old homesteads yet standing-the rural residences of our Southern planters in ante oellum days. The farmers of to- day. with singular unanimity of pur
 pose have deserted these stately old mansions turning them over to freed men or using them as place for stor- age of fodder or hay. and contenting themselves with less pretentious lite tie cottage erected upon some adja- cent knoll. They seem to realize that the changed condition of affairs units them to inhab;t the former homes of past generation and be- longing to an age and a social condi- ton that were forever plotted out by the civil war Atlanta Constitution
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
United states Militia.

The organized militia of the United states consists of l0l. 32l enlisted men. commanded by 8. S79 commissioned officers besides l. PAS stat officers. making total aggregate of III. s4S men. The number of men in the United States available for military suty. unorganizsd is S 567. 350.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Discriminating Wisdom.

My husband received note to-day in a woman's hand writing"
 Did you open it?"
 Il did not. And what is more. I left him by himself to read it at his leisure.
 Don't you worry over it?"
 No. but 1 guess he does. It was from my dressmaker "- New York Press.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
the Powder Mags zine.

Sentry-Throw away that cigar Stranger-But it isn't even lit
 That makes no difference; throw it away"
 All right but is it really so dan gerous to smoke in this vicinityp"
 Dangerous to smoke! Why, it ain't even sale to take pinch of snuff. = Texas Siftings.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
\ New Policy.

.'po you know why honesty is the best policy:" was the question put to Nr. Alderman by friend.
 No. l can't imagine
 Well you see it is used so little that it is as good as new All the other policies are pretty well worn out "-fexas Siftings
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Bacteria in MILK.

Between forty and fifty species of bacteria have been found in normal milk and cream. This large number is due to the fact that milk is apt to collect any species of bacteria that may be floating in the air.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Got Their Fill.

Seeker-They tell me there were burglars at your house last night
 Sageman-The~e were.
 Seeker-Did they get anything?
 Sageman- Indeed they did. They got the contents of six-shooter and a consequent introduction to the coro- ner. .-Somerville Journal.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15

A farmer in North Carolina has hog that measures feet inches in length and feet ? inches around the body.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-08-26

fer and silent transmission, they
have no peers. The Stems are the
only people living in their line who
have visited this city, who have
not failed in paralyzing the vision
of the public. During the period
that they have been before the
public, they have had no competi-
tors, and met with none who could
approach them in the slightest de-
gree. They are the originators of
the silent transmission of thought
and second sight. The work of
the Stems is simply indescribable.
Their feats are performed with the
simplest of properties, and without
confederates. Hundreds have
spent days and days and have
laid awake nights trying to dis
cover the trick for purposes of ex-
posture or imitation, but in vain.
Mrs. Steen was requested to re-
main over till Monday evening,
August %, by some our most
prominent citizens, in which they
will extend to her a testimonial
benefit for the kind and mystical
performance she has given.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-08-26
SPECIAL NOTICE.

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G@-Single copies OF the DAILY ADvER-
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ways be purchased from the News
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Daily or Weekly left at the office or
residence Of subscribers.
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publication the next morning. Short
notices received up TO 10 P. NJ.
HAWAIIAN GAZETTE CO.,
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-08-26

been acknowledged the unrivalled
mistress of the science of second
sight, having appeared with her
husband, Charles n. Steen, in
every city of Importance in Amer
lea, and before audiences made up
Of the country's finest intelligence,
who came soothing and went away
astonished. Mrs. Steen is truly a
wonderful woman, gifted with a
mind of marvellous perception, pre-
cision and retentiveness, as well as
being a highly accomplished lady
and an interesting conversation
alist. They have with them the
highest praise from all the leading
journals in the United States. Mr..
and Mrs. Steen have withstood the
test of numerous scientific and
learned men in America and at
tempts have been made to account
for their wonderful feats, none
however, proving successful. They
are the stage speciality wonders
and really excel the work Of
Heller, Bishop and others. In
their second sight, thought trans
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-08-26
A NEW BOOK.
Sketches of Hawaiian Scenery
and Life by the Rev. III. III.

Sketches of Hawaiian Scenery
><and Life by the Rev. III. III.
Gowen.
By the last mail one or two
copies of a new book on the ISL
ands by the Rev. Herbert H.
Gowen were received in this city
1t is entitled THE Paradise of the
Pacific" or sketches of Hawaiian
scenery and life, and is book of
$50 pages. The book is published
by Skefington of London, and is
we'll printed, with a bright red
cover. Mr.. Gowen has put to-
gether in a very able manner a
large amount of the most interest
ing matter pertaining to the ISL
ands. The first impression of
Honolulu" occupy the first chapter,
followed by Civilized Hawaii"
the Hawaiian people, Honolulu,
Kings jubilee, Chinatown, holiday
on Maui, etc. In all there are
fifteen chapters. Mr.. Governs i'm
pressions are very correctly given
throughout the book, which is
highly creditable to him. Those
who are DESTROYS of obtaining
copies should call on Mr.. w. F.
Reynolds of the Golden Rule
Bazaar who will receive orders.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-08-26

The Tourists Guide for the Ha-
waiian Islands can be had at this
Office. This handy book is invalu-
able for strangers visiting this coun-
try. It contains descriptive matter
pertaining to the different islands
with handsome illustrations and
maps. No tourist should be with
out the guide as it will save them a
lot of bother and questions.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-08-26
Trespass Notice.

1 LII PERSONS ARE HEREBY FOR
n hidden to go on the lands OF Waiakea-
kua and those adjoining and lying be-
tween the Property OF Hon. G. p Iaukea
at Kahoiwai and the land OF Waaoa
granted to f H. Rogers in Manoa Val
ley, Oahu, without the written permits
sion of the undersigned, otherwise action
will be taken for trespass.
J. II. BOYD.
Honolulu, August II, 1892. 3I49-1m
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-08-26
A PHENOMENA.
The Empress of Second Sight
Seers.

The accompanying portrait is
the bright particular star Of
the Steen Smith refined enter
tainers now startling the in
habitants of the Hawaiian ISL
ands. Mrs. Steen has always
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-08-26
NeO I0pertlsenlents.
Billiards!

NEW AND SECONDHAND Bill
~ lard and Pool Tables for sale at
Mckinley prices. VIII deliver direct
from an Eastern Mandatory either
Billiard or Pool Tables with improved
cushions guaranteed to be as good, if not
better than any table ever received in
Honolulu. Set up complete ready for
$3.50 cash.
3l55-1W J. P BOWEN
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-08-26
}. Z. MARMONT,
Boilers Inspected, Tested and Repaired

WILL GIVE ESTIMATES FOR NEW
w Boilers, Tanks, Pipes, Smoke-5tacks,
Fumes, Bridges, and general Sheet iron
work. Boilers reDsired at liberal rates.
100 lbs. cold water or steam pressure qua
ranteed on all work.
EGS- Addrec P. o. Box 479, Honolulu,
H.. J. 1850 1408-*3m
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

governed and when the struggle was
over, lasting about eight years, the
great end was accomplished by the
arbitrament of war. But there was
another great and fundamental
principle of human government yet
not settled. The limits to which any
people might be subject to a taxation
were not settled in the condition or
in the struggle for liberty. There
were other great questions to settle,
hence this one was not touched or
defined perfectly by constitutional
provision. At different times it has
appeared in our councils of govern
ment and has agitated the minds of
the people of the United States,
and at one time almost drenched our
country in fraternal blood. More than
eight years ago great statesman
arose in the councils of the American
government and boldly asserted, as
Jefferson did on personal rights,
that no government ought to have
the right to tax its people beyond the
necessities of good government
honestly administered The thought
American people to think. They
slowly grasped the full meaning of
the sentence or idea. He was
for president who declared
this doctrine. The great Democratic
party staked its all on the issue, as
did our forefathers in personal
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

At q meeting held in Boise, at
which Nampa, Payettc and Caldwell
were represented, it was decided to
submit to the inevitable, and that no
further obstacle would be thrown in
the way of Canyon county, and that
all who have been opposing the
division of the county would now put
their shoulders to the wheel to make
1t the banner county of the state. -
Nampa Leader
Although some of the residents of
the new county fought division Bit
terly, we felt certain that as soon as it
carried all would be forgotten in the
higher motives which would at once
cement the residents of that section;
and we were not at fault. The
people of tho new county are noted
for pulling all together, and however
widely they may differ on local
question, the moment one side is
declared victorious the defeated
faction submits, shake hands and
throw themselves body and soul into
the effort to push their territory
forward to grander future. IT'S
grand and noble principle and might
well be patterned after by few other
counties.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

What Has Oleveland's Election Settled ?
Nj. Il. Harlan,
This question has been several
times propounded to me since the
election and by your permission | will
answer it through the columns of
your paper.
When our forefathers reyolted
from the English Kingdom. or king.
kom of Great Britain, and gained
their independence, they declared to
the world the causes which impelled
their separation. In doing so the
most prominent declaration set forth
was that of personal liberty owe
hold to the truth, that all men arc
created equal, that they are endowed
by their creator with cert,,;n
inallenable rights, that among these
are lie, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness. This was a new departure
In human government. 1t was q
declaration transferring all sovereign
powers Of the governor to the pcoplc
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

liberty. The battle was fought; the
cause was argued by the most able
attorneys on both sides; the case was
submitted on the 9Th day of Nov.
1892, to the highest tribunal on the
face of the earth, and decided that
no government ought to so tax its
people under any pretense of pro-
lection or otherwise.
The same tribunal decided that
the federal government has no right to
establish separate ballot boxes at
our voting places, one in which
ballots shall be for United States
officers and the other for county and
state officers.
There was still another great
and important question settled. that
we will not have paper basis as at
present for our national money, nor
will we have an interest bearing basis.
and it is declared in the Democrat plat
form, we delare for gold and silver
free of cost to the American people,
and if we have paper it must have
something of equal value behind it.
In other words the American people
have given the fiat rag-moneyites
another rebuke that they will not soon
recover from. The above questions
were settled at the late election, and
were taken from politics for another
decade. No subtreasury schemes,
no land loan schemes will insult the
intelligent American statesman.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

The dog that runs out in the road
and barks at passing teams should
die, no matter whose dog he is or
what breed. He is one of the most
dangerous animals in the community
a man who drives high-spirited colt
past the door of house infested by
such a brute runs greater risk of his
life than if he took trip across the
Atlantic. He is in more danger than
he would have been from cholera in
New York had there been no quaran-
tine. No well-bred dog INDUCES in
such tricks. 1t is a vice, pure and
simple, and dog that has no more
sence than to contract so disreputabls
vice should be killed on the spot.
1t is the vice of mongrels, of ours. of
Ill bred puppies that have the blood
of the wolf surging in their veins.
No neighbor should be blamed if he
armed himself with a revolver and
shot the offender down in his tracks
and in sight of his owner. In doing
this he would be doing the public a
great service and the owner of the
dog kindness. Kill all such dogs
on the spot Iowa Homestead.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24
THE NYEISER SIGNAL
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER "a, 1892.

There is considerable discussion of
the probability of an extra session of
the new Congress being called by Mr.
Cleveland Immediately after his
Inauguration. 1t is believed by many
that he will construe the decisive
result of the election as a demand OF
the people for immediate Legislation
toward the policy which seems
to be desired, and that he
will call both house of Con-
gress together for that purpose.
In that event the newly elected body
may be in session through the spring
and a portion of the summer, and
considerable legislation may be
enacted. On the other hand, a com
mission to revise the tariff and report
a bill or bills to the new Congress
next December may be appointed by
the last session of the Fifty second
Congress, which convenes next
month, and if so it is possible that no
extra session Of the new Congress
will be called The Senate will meet
in extra session Immediately after
Inauguration to confirm Cabinet and
other appointments, Of course, but
this is always done and the session is
for the purpose mentioned, and not
for legislation, and in addition, Mr..
Cleveland is, by leading newspapers,
made to say that he saw no reason
for an extra session and at present
had no idea Of calling one. Taking
everything into consideration the
SIGNAL deems all this solicitude and
conjecturing an unfounded and use
less waste of mental powers.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

The tom fool talk should be drop
ped now that election is over. Does
any sane man believe that being a
democrat, a republican or populist
prevents man wishing and working
for his own and the nations pros
perity? Cam the democrats make
hard times for their opponents with
out sharing them? We are all
Americans, and we all want the best
times to be had, only differing in
opinion as to the way to get them.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

Chicago is not satisfied with
gobbling up everything that can be
seen with the naked eye. 1t wants
more yet, and has purchased the
largest and strongest telescope
lenses ever made so that the very
heavens may be searched for things
gobbable. Great is Chicago;. but
greater are her wants.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

the same domination by large ma
jority, National legislation and
governmental policy is thus left for
adjustment entirely to Mr.. Cleveland
and his party friends, and the same
factors which placed them in power
will hold them to strict
accountability for their stewardship.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

General Weaver, the people
candidate for president, says his party
is not a temporary affair, but is going
to stay in the field and be a factor in
every campaign in the future. He
says all over the work of organizing
will be pushed steadily.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

At last the political revolution is
explained. So many people pro-
phesied four years ago that Mrs.
Cleveland would return to the White
House, and voted for her husband to
make it come true. Now everybody
ought to be satisfied.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

Not only was Mr.. Cleveland given
the largest majority of the electoral
votes received by any candidates in
many years, but the United States
Senate was placed under the control of
his party and the House of Re-
representatives. was continued under
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

Everybody is so busy guessing what
The Fifty third Congress will do, that
the last session of the Fifty-second,
soon to be convened, is almost
entirely overlooked, Notwithstanding
the fact that it will be the last public
appearance of number of men who
have attained some notoriety.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

1t will be impossible for this
Congress to get up anything in the
surprise party line that will be even
in the same class with the election
but the next Congress will probably
be right at home in the surprise
hueinoss
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

The voters of Montana are so ''dead
mashed on the only woman lawyer
in the State that they have elected
her Attorney General. 1t is apples
to straws that she marries before her
term expires.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

The Citizen shows symptoms of
coming to its senses. And instead
of advising its readers to stay away
from the "sand hill, 4" it is now speak
ing of us as "The Metropolis City
of Weser" Very commendable.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

The government crop report
indicates smaller yields than were
expected, of wheat only 500 million
bushels, of corn only 1000 million
bushels, and a decidedly small yield
of cotton.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

What has become of the fellow who
said the machinery of the Worlds
Fair was to be used in behalf of the
republican party?
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

There is something wrong about the
digestive organs of the fellow who
allows politics to prevent his enjoying
his Thanksgiving dinner.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

And now comes a man and wants
to argue in opposition to road
improvement, and adds that there
shall be no mud thrown. Great God,
mani do you hope to handle Wash
ington county roads at any time foi
the next seven months without making
the mud fly in every direction?
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-11-24

Indiana white caps have elected a
new chairman who signs his
communications "Sudden Death.
That is just about the popular idea of
what all white caps deserve.