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Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-02
Egan Rem embered by the Refugees.

Egan Remembered by the Refugees.
SANTIAGO, Feb. 2.--Minister Egan was
presented by the refugees who were
given asylum at the American legation
with handsome gold card-case, which
is said to be the most artistic affair Of the
kind ever made in the country. The fol-
lowing inscription appears in the center
"To MIR. Patrick Egan, Minister of
the United States in Chill: in testimony
of eternal gratitude for the generous
asylum given under the protection Of
the flag Of the great republic which
symbolizes the most noble sentiments of
humanity and civilization.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-02

and appealed for more help. Everything
possible was done for her; more tugs
and hfeboats struggled to reach her, but
the cruel rocks about her, combined
with the heavy sea and terrible wind,
prevented these craft from reaching
her
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-06-17
A KANGAROO AT LARGE.
He Makes His ESCAPE .-AA Wanders Along
the Street.

---
He Makes His ESCAPE .-Au Wanders Along
the Street.
One Of the kangaroos in q temper
airy museum on Market street escaped
from his prison recently says the San
Francisco Examiner. 1t was Just
about the time that people were
thronging along Market street on
their way to the cake walk The
sidewalks were crowded tho women
being in majority. or course the
sudden apparition of an animal that
looked like a giant mouse caused
panic. He hoped quietly about on
the pavement for q moment or two
turning his head from side to side
through surprise at the glare OF the
gas lights. The women screamed
and most men reiterated to a safe dis
lance. The animals keeper soon
emerged from the tent and tried to
catch him. But that kangaroo did
not propose to be caught A Jump or
two took him out OF any danger of
immediate capture. But the keeper
followed, and finally the long-tailed
marsupial was forced into near by
candy store.
/ Theyoung salssladies nearly tainted
in their CONSERVATION ana several
people who were drinking icecream
soda tried to swallow the glasses.
The keeper entered Immediately after
and made grab for the kangaroo's
tail, but the beast was too nimble.
He kept dancing about the store,
evading the man 8 efforts to catch
him. very much to the damage OF the
furniture and showcases. Finally he
jumped clear over the counter landing
close to one of the frightened candy
girls. Then he was cornered and the
keeper managed to get grip on his
tail. The kangaroo pulled and SO did
the man.
For time the result of the novel
tug Of war was in doubt but whenever
he got a chance the circus man took a
reef in the animals tail and at last
managed to get close enough to fasten
rope about the neck Of the escape
With the assistance of several other
men the animal was forced back into
his cage having enjoyed about ten
minutes of freedom But in that brief
time he had lot OF fun and managed
to nearly scare to death the couple Of
hundred women who were in the
neighborhood when he made his es-
cape.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-06-17
Perverted His Meaning.

He was a prosperous and wealthy
merchant says the Detroit Free Press;
she was q little bit of a clerk who
lived, and thrived, and took care Of
little sister on a few dollars week
and was as bright and CHEEKY as il
she had never a care in the world.
making her own sunshine out OF the
other side Of the cloud. She was
saucy, too, Nobody could crush her
with any grand airs aud she had
pathetic little way of putting aside
snubs and insults as If she did not see
them. So all her crosses turned into
crowns One morning she was late 1t
was little sisters fault entirely. She
had what she called a toothache
night and slept so peacefully that
morning on her big sisters arm that
it made her late. And the merchant
himself saw her come in one hour be-
hind time. She was smiling and
hurrying in and he stopped her Pull
ing out a gold watch he opened it
held it up before her face without a
word and waited to see the effect.
isn't it lovely?' she said. Il never
saw it before. Thank you" and with
smile still on her face she tripped
away. You may call it what you
will artless .ingenusness or artful
calculation. but more surprised man
than the time.keeping merchant was
when she disposed of his reprimand it
whould be hard to find.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-06-17
ANCIENT BRIDGES.
Built ON the Suspension Plan IN China
200 Years b. Z.

DhAAb VIA Jlo al AuluN
200 Years Il. &.
Suspension bridges which were
built in the time Of the Han dynasty
(202 B. G. to 220 A. D. are still
standing. striking examples OF early
Oriental engineering skill Accord
ing to historical and geographical
writer's OF China it was Shang Lieng
Kaen Tsus chief of command, who
undertook to construct the FIRST public
roads in the Flowery Empire. At
that time it was almost impossible for
the Province OF Sbense TO commune
cate with the capital Lieug took an
army OF 10000 workmen and cut
great gorges through the mountains
filling up the canyons and valleys
with the debris from his excavations.
At places where deep gorges were
traversed by large and rapid-howing
streams he actually carried out his
plan OF throwing suspension bridges
stretching from one slope to the
other. These crossings APP
propriately styled flying bridges" by
early Chinese writer's are high and
dangerous looking in the
extreme. At the present
day a bridge may still
be seen in Shense which is 400 feet
long and is stretched over q chasm
more than /. 900 feet deep. How those
early engineers erected such struct-
ure with the tools and appliances at
their command is mystery which
will probably never be explained.
Most ancient Chinese bridges are only
wide enough to allow Of the passage
of two mounted men, ratings on each
side serving to insure the travellers
safety. 1t is thought highly probable
that the missionaries who first re-
ported on the early suspension bridges
OF China, and who OF course, gave
some idea OF their plan OF construction.
were really the cause OF that unique
species of bodybuilding being
adopted by Western nations. Again
we are impressed with the truth Of
Solomon famous expression: "There
is nothing new under the sun"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-06-17
TO BE CONTINUED.
A STORY OF BARNUM.
The Odd Idea Which Was So Very Profit
able to Two.

able to Two.
An exchange gives an illustration Of
Barnum's ingenious methods of at
tracing attention to his museum may
be mentioned the incident Of the "brick
man." One day man applied for
aims to Barnum, who was sitting in
the ticket Office To the inquiry as to
why he did not go to work, the mendi-
cant replied that he would gladly do
so at dollar day, if he could find
employment. Barnum gave him twen-
ty-fve cents to get his breakfast and
told him to return and he would give
him $l.5 day and easy work When
the man returned, Barnum gave him
five bricks and told him to place one
in front of the museum, another on
the corner of Wesley street. third at
the corner Of Fulton-on the st. Paul 8
church side-and the fourth on the
east corner of Fulton. Returning then
to the museum he was to take up the
first brick and replace it with the fifth
and then continue his rounds, putting
down one brick and taking up the
other each time. He was enjoined to
answer no questions and to seem not
to hear, and at the end of each three
quarters of an hour he was to pass
into the museum, look around at the
curiosities for fifteen minutes and then
resume his rounds with the bricks.
Barnum said that the man played his
part to perfection, and his eccentric
conduct caused great crowd to gather
at the museum. Many Of these, Of
course, went into the museum to seek
some explanation as to the purpose Of
the "briclk man." This was kept w
for several days, until the police re,
quested his withdrawal, because such
crowds fingered about the museum
that traffic was interrupted.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-06-17

Butler balls, and he used to take her to the
theatre. Friends Of mine saw them there,
as happy as tuTtle-doYes. But what of that?
A man must sow his wild oats; and Gas.
ton Is not the less fond Of your sister be-
cause he has played fast and loose with the
Michel"
MY sister shall not marry man who has
played fast and loose with any woman"
said Rose.
THAT is rank nonsense" answered Ma
man Schubert. Mark my words, Rose; II
you try to part those two, you will break
Kathleen's heart"
BETTER her heart should be broken than
by bad husband" said Rose.
HE will not make bad husband. Do
you think a man Is any the worse for flirta.
tlon or two in his bachelor days? That Is
the way he learns the meaning Of real love-"
Rose was not easily appeased. She saw
CASTOR next day, and taxed him with his
dishOnorable conduct to the widow He
was indignant at the charge, and declared
that there had never been anything serious
between them. She had been attentive to
him as customer at her crenl6rte; he had
been civil to her-that was all. The visits
to the theatre meant no more than clyllity.
'"There was something more than clvllty
on her part, and think you must have
known it." answered Rose, intensely in
earnest. IF you knew it and fooled her,
you are not good true man; and you shall
not marry my sister,"
CASTOR protested against this absurd de.
cree but finally admitted that he had been
to blame. Yes, perhaps he had known that
Madame Michel was just little taken with
him, inclined to like his society, and to be
Jealous and angry when lie deserted her
shop. The shop was convenient; the wo-
man was handsome and amusing, Why
should not man who was heart-whOle, who
had not one real woman-friend in the world
talk and laugh with pretty shopkeeperP
1t could do no harm.
ut has done harm. | saw as much In
Madame Michel's face the other evening"
And then she told CASTOR the story Of that
encounter on the quay.
"Mademoiselle Rose, you exaggerate the
situation. The Michel has spice of the
devil in her, and can give black looks on
very slight provocatiOn. For the rest, she
and have seen the last of each other. ]
have never crossed the threshold since |
was betrothed to Kathleen; never shall
cross 1t again."
'Promise me that" said Rose.
II promise, from my heart"
This happened in the year go; and now 1t
was midsummer in the fateful year no. and
France was treadlng daily, step by step
nearer the edge of the abyss
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-06-17
Angels In Disguise.

The days that come and set in light,
Are fraught with perfumes of the soul,
That from the inward being roll
Away into the darksome night.
But days that rise and go in gloom,
That thro' the long hours brighten not,
Are with noisome fever wrought,
That chafes the soul and pales its bloom
Beg Phosphor, therefore, now to lend
A portion of her morning star,
That shines from Frightening skies afar,
And with it to thy long home wend.
And all that see thee on the way
Shall bless the angels in disguise
That thus, from common earth-woes, risI
To heights of glory and of day.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-06-17
CHAPTER w.
TIE SONG OF VICTORY.

THE SONH OF VlCTOHf'
1t was at the beginning Of August, Just
after the victory of Sarrebruck, and while
Paris was stirred and thrilled with dreams
of conquest, and all a-hutter with warlike
feeling, that the two sisters were married in
the cathedral Of Notre Dame, on a sunshiny
Saturday morning.
There was no iinery at this wedding, no
train of friends. Madame Schubert; a young
journalist and playwright who wrote for
Mortemar's paper; middle-aged gray
bearded artist, who had painted plaques for
some of Durands cabinet-work-these were
the only guests. The little procession walk
cd across the bridge in the morning sunlight,
the sisters dressed alike in gray cashmere,
with white bonnets, and each wearing a
cluster of white roses at her throat, Moth
ing could be simpler or less costly than this
wedding toilet, yet both brides were charm
ing; neatness, purity, modest contentment
with humble fortunes, were all expressed
in their bearing and costume.
TO BE CONTINUED.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-06-17
Persian Physic.

A Persian never takes dose OF
physic until he has previously obtained
a favorable answer from heaven in the
shape of an omen. Should he have
the potion at his lips if he happens to
sneeze it is enough; the physio il
thrown to the dogs end another pranti-
toner is called in.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-06-17
Hint 10 Landlord.

Would-Be Tenant like the fiat
very much. but l hear that the house
is haunted.
Landlord clubbing his hands and
smiling My dear madam, l attend
to that personally. The ghost only
appears to tenants who do not pay
their rent and refuse to move out
Texas Siftings.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-06-17

A celebrated French chef is said to
have the art of serving eggs in 500 diff
ferent styles.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-04-09
The Calamitv in Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April "A care
tUl estimate regarding the killed and
wounded thrOug bout the State by the
recent cyclone makes it nearly 100
killed and 700 or 300 wounded. All
territory west Of % line through tho
center Of King'nan county is still viz.
tually cnt off from the world, and Just
what has occurred there cannot be
learned for some days yet.
The following is the estimate of the
deid aud wounded, as near as it can be
ascot tanned at present; South Haven.
8 dead aud - injured Wellington, /
dead and % injured ; on farms between
these towns, S dead and 8 injured ;
TOEanda. 10 dead aud As Injured; Aus
gustl, 2 dead and 10 injufodj Homes
5 dead and z inj aled ; stlong
dead and 9 wonudedj SalinY,
is Injured, 3 fatally /; Wameso, 2 dead
aud IL injured. Tllese toyns are the
only ones where Il definite report has
been received.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-04-09
4BE dOUMA COURIER

bolt resOtusd efei that nj appr0pri-
alton Of ihy dollars $500 be aud the
same is hereby made as II contingent
e pense fund for the Mayor to draw
gu.
The Marshal and Collector submit
ted a iull report of all his collections
from Jan. LIST 1891 to April lst 1892.
the same was referred to the Finance
Committee for examination.
MIR. Chanfreau, seconded by Mr.,
Louvierc, offered the following resolu-
ton which was adopted by unanimous
consent, viz /:
BE It ResolUed by the 1OWn Council Of
the 1ewh Of HOuma, That the Improve
ment COMMITTEES, with the Mayor as
ex .ofieiO Chairman of said Committee,
are hereby instructed to prevent any
encrOaehments upon the public streets
OF the town by any and all persons
intending to erect new buildings.
BE ii further RcSOlUed, That said
Committee is hereby empowered to
employ q surveyor if necessary to
facilitate their labors.
There being no further business
the Town Council adjourned until the
next regular meeting.
E. PIC0U, Mayor,
H. G. SIDNEY, Secretary.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-04-09
SATURDAY, APRIL ., 1892.
a ROkD FOR HARMoNY.

N
The Democracy Of Louisiana is
IN 9 condition Of almost hopeless
Reorganization. 1t needs neither
wisdom nor sagacity to discover
that. The fact is patent to the
most ordinary mind and patriot, to
a lover of Louisiana, TO a devoted
Democrat, the situation is plainly
desperate.
A political canvass of u~nparaIleI-
ed bitterness amounting but for the
absence ofphysical weapons to ac-
tnal warfare waged between two
factions Of the party, has brought
on this wretched state of affairs.
The lack of material weapons, SO
far from mitigating the seventies
Of the canvass, has increasedthem.
because all the virtuperation, villif-
cation, slanderous charges and
scandalOus imputations that ingen-
uity could suggests and malice in
vent have been sown broadcast by
INSCRIPTIONS and ferocious parts
ans against the private characters,
not only of candidates and public
peFsonages, but of private individu-
ais who dared to hold personal and
private opinions upon subject of
public policy.
It Is simply a fact that this
atroclous numbering of private
character first started with violent
and over-zealous partisans of the
cause which is represented BY Mr..
Foster and the State ticket which
he heads. These shameful assaults
on private character and personal
rights and opinion naturally pro-
FOked retaliation in kind. and az
9 result the canvass between two
factions of the Democracy reached
such extremes Of heat and hate as
that q breach wide, deep and well
nigh impossible was created be-
tween them. This campaign of
hate was continued for months des-
pit6 every effort to check it and to
secure an honorable settlement. I'M
til by q last act Of injustice and
prejudice the conflict has been
brought to an end.
But has the breach been closed Z
HaYe the grieyous wounds been
healed 7 Has there been any inter
vantion Of equity to secured a fair
a1d honorable compromise ofdifer-
aaces and adjustment OF interests Z
Have there been any overtures Of
lratefnity and a friendly regard for
i on welfares Has there been
slnoe ie close Of the contest before
.he lata COMMITTEES of Seven one
single act looking to the restora-
ions Of harmony z We answer to
sl these questions, the hopeless
.nd desperate words: HNO, moth
81. never Two parties Of friends
lave been playing, as it were, a
|ane of chance for high stakes.
ae parity wins the other party is
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-04-09
What Mr.. Young Said.

In the course of his remarks Colo
mel Young said that he appealed tothe
gentlemen of the COMMITTEES to assist
him in the difficult position in which
he was placed, and to come to his res
cue, laying aside p%artisanship and Civ
ing him all.the aid they possibly Gould,
regardless Of tactisnal ..eeling; that :'he
was imam uaenviable position, and thai
while the three gentleman on each side
were secure, not being exposed to the
fierce light and scrutiny to such IN ex-
tentaibeatupon him, andseemed t. be
fxedin their phioas for and against
the propositions advanced with refer
ence to the rejection of the Sixth ward
pol, he begged them to lay aside .thelr
bias and aid him in a just determine
ton of the contest He said that they
were not in the cruel position.in which
he was placed. where his reputation
and character depended upon his ac
ton, and addressingtlie McEneI ymem
bels, he told them that it might be
urged that their side would applaud
and sustain him, yet the Fnrteritrs
would never submit. II am satisfied
gentlemen" he said, "that the nOn.ina-
tion Of Judge McEnery would result in
the absolute ruin Of the Democratic
party in this state. It is well-nigh
ruined, any how, whatever may be the
decision of this committee ard | am
satisfied the Foster party will not
abide by the decision we render here.
in case it means the nomination of
McEnery. am certain that il McEoery
is nominated 1t will result in tho rum
Of the party, tor those reasons. But.
however that may be, | wish to decide
this matter, as the burden seems to be
upon me to do so, without reference
to what the result may be, and | up
peal to SOU, gentlemen, to give me ali
light and all the aid and assistance
you can."-N. O. Roayane.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-04-09
How spools Are Made,

Birch wood is preferred. The wood IL
first sawed into sticks four or five feet long
and seven-eighths ofan inch to three inches
square, according to the size of the spool &c
be produced. These sticks are thorough
seasoned. They are sawed into short blocfa
and dried in a hot air kiln. At the tins
they are sawed holes are bored perpendicr-
larly through each block, which is set on
end under a rapidly revolving, long shanke&
algur. Next, one whirl of each little block
against some little knives that are turnins
at lightning speed, fashions it into a spooi
according to the pattern desired, and that,
too, at the rate of Que Il second for each scr
of knives A row Of small boys feed tho
spool making machines by simply placing
the blocks in a spout, selecting the best
and throwing out the knotty and defective
stock The machine is automatic, but there
are some things which it cannot do, henaz
the employment of the small boys above
mentioned After the spools are turned
they are placed in a large drum and re,
volved rapidly until they ave taken on %
fine polish For some special purposes thag
are dyed yellow. black or red, accordfq
to taste, When one sees a spool of threaa
marked 600 or 1900 yards it does not S P
nifty that the thread has been measure
but that the spool has been gagged, and Il
supposed to have that amount of thread
upon it, says The Implement Herald.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-04-09
slILL IN EnE FIgLD.

The FIX cutive COEnmilteo ulC-
clsares 'RlAmt tlac McEnery
Ticket SHALL stand Fer alec
A special meeting of the Democratic state
executive committee was held at headquarters
No, 4~CnrOndeiet street last Wednesday after
noon, Colonel 4. w. Crandell, chairman, IRE.
siding.
The following reso.utiOn was adopted ly an
unanimous vote 3
Whereas, the canvass Of the vote cast at the
late primary election, showing beyond question
that Sstnluet u. icEnery and his associates on
tlps state ticket OF which he is the head. hav-
ing received a majority Of the said votes aud
that under the resolution adOL ted by the joint
committees under date OF SDth rebruary, the
said ticket is Endorsed by the said vote AS the
regular nominees of tile Democrats purity /;
therefore, be- it
Resolved, That tho nomination of the said
state ticket having been confirmed by the ma
Jority vote Uf the party. shall not be with
drawn. but will stand for election, aRd is ell
Titled TO the support of every true and loyal
Democrat.
a. resolution was also adopted requesting the
menlDers of the joint committee OF seven re
presenting tho MeEnery interest to prepare for
pd0in attn u detailed report OF their actionh
wune lue1 remained members Of the commit
tee.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-04-09
SH ERIFF"S SALE.
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
10Th Judicial District Court, Parish of
Tcrrebonne.
", S. Benedict, Us. No. 53l9, Harry
Cage.


80 virtue OF a IN obedience to a
writ OF seizure and sale, emanating
from the above named Court in the
above entitled and numbered suit and
to me directed, | have seized and taken
into my possession and willCtfer for sale
at public auction to the last and high
est bidder in front OF the Hook aud
Ladder Hall" III the town of Houmn,
La, lsaid Hook g. Ladder Hall being
now used as u Court-housel ON
SATURDAY THE 3Uth DAY OF
April, 1900
Com Of lilo ho,. n,
Ooni'tnS az t"e !ouF oI ~ O'Clock
!" y 1ti % i'sh.' 'ltie ahu Interest
S IS -, tn;. CCen'So ~ 00liou
en,hoJ ,,nont' :, 80; O~"AuS ues'
'OPoA''
- A certain tract OF land on the
iiglG descending OAnk Ot Bayou Little
Cal'lou' naVihS u front OF about IL
arpehtS, Win tue depth of survey,
ooGhueu ABOVE oy tract berein secOnd
y "oSIa" ueiow Ny lands OF
Wis az N'sAdhu Gage II A
Vayaci C"Se'
IL $500 love anu adjoining the
1870 h,nE ~ eu' on tue Fielt des
Gav;na %ontn ~ ~ Little Caillou'
I@nthfS 80 snrven I've arPehts " The
InnG nt nr = y pLLuc" aooye ny
Nv L,ud inst - 'e'1sGh "nu oelow
20 LAT G'soiloeH'
T~,sssandiar t,oct o"m as tne f"uIln
nrst J".crihoI rrI 9'vu"ee'' oeio" thc
raHIln% hanC !" ~ 0n V1o rlSht des-
Lavinn, frnn+ ~ D"9ou Litt'e Gallon
,I"nts ~ H'oson afllehts Oy the
n0HndnJ .%G' Gay lofty arpentS,
4 T,icGi"w IA % VI Mrs Laura
l,,>I - " "Stels "uu below 10y
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-04-09
Caution to the Public.

The public is hereby notified that
my husband K E. Rocllel, ofthe Parish
of TerrebWnne, through the abuse of
alcoholic drinks is unable to devote
his attention to business.
The public is hereby notified aud
prohibited from selling or giving him
any alcoholic Or Intoxicating drinks
under penaItyof pro ,ecution under Act.
No. l020t the Legislature OfLuuislana.
approved July 9th. 1890.
Gibson City, La, Feb %, 1892.
Witnesses her
VIM. RoclIel, Eva K Rochel, wife.
E. Lanson. mark.