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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1892-01-02
THE HIGHBINDERS.
They Date From an Association OF
Buddhist Monks.

The name highlander is said 10 have
been used by IA policeman i'll court and
had no Significance whatever. but the
term ticklcd the public and is now part
of the English language. The true name
of these r,t.ians in Chinese means "llat-
chct BOYS. the peculiar appropriateness
of which title is at once apparent. The
highbindcrs trace their organization back
several centuries. They claim to be Il
part of the association known in China as
the Triad Society
The founders of this society were some
Buddhist monks. They put down the
rebellion in Quong 81 province. and were
offered rewards in titles and estates by
the Government. They refused the
rewards. Aftcrward the Manchu soldiers
became Jealous of the monks; the Gov
ernment also became suspicious and ac-
cused the powerful monks of treason. n
monastery was blown up and only five
out of one hundred and twenty monks
escaped alive. Those five became the
founders of the Triad Society. The VOW
of the members is that they shall never
rest until the present rcigning' dynasty
IL ONtTIflTbNu anu tlt
nasty is restored to the dragon throne.
1t has numbered at times more than
100 600, and still includes many who
have no sympathy with the diaboical
practices which made the name terror.
1t has an elaborate initiatory ceremony
signs, grips, words and tokens, by
which its members may recognize each
other and hold communication. Within
the society is military organization OF
salaried soldiers, who are bound by the
most solemn oaths to execute orders, even
to killing those who fall under its ban.
The Tie Ping rebellion was instigated
by the Triads, and after ten years dura-
ton was suppressed by the late General
Gordon. The rebels fled abroad to save
their necks and started the Chez lung
Kong. The headquarters of the society
on this coast were in Spotford Alley.
where they were raided by the police
February =. At that time one of the
rituals fell into the hands of Police Ser
geant Prince, and has been translated by
Mr.. Masters. From it and from two con-
verted Chinese who had passed to the
honor of grand officers in the society he
derived his knowledge.
Some of the initiation ceremonies OF
this society are interesting. a candidate
pricks his fingers until the blood flows
into cup of wine. The cup is passed
around the assembly to be slipped so that
a blood fellowship may be established.
The candidate swears eternal loyalty to
the society in thirty-tive different oaths,
during which ceremony a ROSTERS head
is cut off, and while the blood flows the
candidate imprecates death upon himself
should he prove traitor. a certain
twist of the queue marks member of the
highlander societies. San Francisco
Call.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1892-01-02
now They Test Flour.

An incident occurred in the -four
trade that created considerable amuse-
ment on Change recently. The
Jewell Milling Company had been
showing West India shopper several
samples Of fine city mill flour, which
failed to suit him. When they in
Quired at last, in despair at their
failure, what he wanted anyway, he
replied: 81 want a flour that will
stick on the wall when the darkeys
sample it, as that is the way they test
their -four in the West Indies" At
this the sample was fired against the
wall of the Exchange and stuck, when
the sale was cOmpleted.-[ Bulletin,
New York.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1892-01-02
SEXES IN DIAMONDS.
Queer Facts Told by jewelers. About
the Precious Gems.

In the big show-window of a icwelry
store rested, last week. small tray that
gathered crowd of curious spectators to
the window. Every time the sunlight
played upon the plate glass the tray cor
uscated with prismatic hues of dazzling
brilliancy. The tray is well known to tho
trade. 1t is designed to display the re-
markablc variations Of the color of large
African mine diamonds. and contains ex-
ampIcs of all the colors known. 1t pos
sesses great interest for novices in gems,
and the jcwclcr is called upon half
dozen times IA day to explain the beauties
of the specimens.
1T took long time to get this collcc-
ton together" the jjcweler said, land it is
the only one in the town of the kind thus
arranged You see here the brown dia-
mond. the absinthe, the canary or yellow,
the gem, the pink. the rose and the coffee
and the green diamond. The effect of
these combinations in the sunlight is en-
trancing. Each predominant hue seems
to impart distinct luster to the prismatic
scintilations. When the tray is swung
To and fro i'm the sunbeams it gives forth,
as you see. perfect blaze of rainbow
colors. These gems also Illustrate differ
ent cuttings of the diamonds. Were
they all set in bracelet or a brooch or
necklace they would make a rarely
beautiful trinket, but If would cost heap
of money"
The jcweler picked out one sparkler
with pair of diamond twecZers and held
il forward in the show-window.
This is Brazilian gem" he said,
"like which there is only one other in the
world, in Paris, and the French one is
not as pure or as large as this. This is
what is called black diamond and is
valued at $500. 1t weighs trihe less
than four carats. Its beauty lies in the
fact that it changes its color in different
lights. In this strong sunlight you see
it is almost black, but it gives forth u
prismatic radiance greater than that
emitted by the best of the black gems.
In gaslight, you observe, the black hue
becomes a rich golden brown, and the
play of colors is changed, too. Diamonds
of this sort are regarded by the supersti-
tious miners as gold stones that is,
gems possessing a power of imparting
gOou LUCK 10 Inc oWncT Ill tllc StGICl lot
hidden gold. This stone was secured in
Paris. whittier it was brought in rough
for cutting by a Rio Janeiro merchant.
" Here continued the jeweler, - is
another curiosity He picked up a
three-carat white stone with the
twcezcrs. 1T is Il specimen that will
prove to YOU that there is a difference of
sex in the gems. This is what is called
the female, multiplying diamond"
He held the gem under a strong mag
nifying glass and pointed to four or five
smaller diamonds clustered about one of
tho facets at the edge of the table of the
stone. 1.-The male gen." the jeweler
said, " is sharp-pointed andnever gathers
these embryo gems. There is fine
specimen alongside that pink stone. 1t
surprises most people who see those
specimens to be told that they are of diff
fcrent sex as well as color, but such is
the fact jewelers. Review.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1892-01-02

You can't belieye
some dealers always. They want to
sell the medicine that pays them the
largest profit. What you want to
buy is the one that does you the
most. good.
Which one is it?
Sometimes, it may be a matter
of doubt. But, in the case of
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
there's no room for doubt. It's a
matter that can be proved.
With the facts before you, it's
an insult to your intelligence to
have something else offered as
"just as good"
And here's the proof: Among
all the medicines that claim to cure
woman's peculiar weaknesses, irreg.
ularities, and diseases, the "Favor-
lite Prescription" is the only one
that's guaranteed
If it doesn't do all that's claimed
for it, if it doesn't give satisfaction
in every case, you'll have your
money back.
There's strength and vigor for
every tired and feeble woman,
health and a new life for every
delicate and ailing woman and if
there's no help, there's no pay.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1892-01-02

hNiN ID 6SheAS
Dyspepsia. man at Malden-on-
the Hudson, N. ",
named Captain A. G. Pareis, who
has written us letter in which it
is evident that he has made up his
mind concerning some things, and
this is what he says:
q have used your preparation
called August Flower in my family
for seven or eight years. 1t is con-
stantly in my house, and we consider
it the best remedy for Indigestion,
and Constipation we
Indigestion. have ever used or
known. My wife is
troubled with Dyspepsia, and at
times suffers very much after eating.
The August Flower, however, re-
lieves the difficulty. My wife fire.
quently says to me when l am going
to town, We are out
Constipation of August Flower,
and 1 think you had
better get another bottle am also
troubled with Indigestion, andwhen-
ever 1 am, I take one or two tea
spoonfuls before eating, for day or
two, and all trouble is removed" 9
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1892-01-02
Where is JobnsouvilIeS

~ have bought a farm of 20 acres with
the money made working for you, and as it is
IN ishing country think l shall estab-
lish a town on it, and call ii JohnsOnville' ="
This is an extract from a letter from w. ii.
Skinner. This young man started in business
something over two years ago, with scarcely a
dollar, and he has made wonderful progress.
TIE first year his profits footed up to over
SfO). There are hundreds and thousands Of
young men in this glorious country of ours
who car do just as good ork as Mr.. skinner
Write quickly to b. f. johnson IL Co., Rich
mond, Va, and they viii give you an oppor-
tunlty to do as well or better.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1892-01-02

Al claims not consistent with the high char.
acier of Syrup of Figs are purposely avoided
by the California Fig Syrup Company. 1t acts
gently on the kidneys. liver and bowels, cleans.
ing the system effectuarly. but IT is not cure.
all and makes no rretsnsiC,- that every bottle
will not sub anita
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1892-01-02
Base Ball Changes.

Roger Conner, first baseman, and
Dan Clay Richardson, second baseman
of last seasons New Yorks, have
signed personally guaranteed con-
tracts with Wagner Brothers, to play
with the Athletics. Hoy, the mute
outfielder also signed the Athletic con-
tract. The Cincinnati league team has
Comiskey. of st. Louis.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1892-01-02

Conc to school in Sumss, Oregon,
is perilous. Bears and cougars are
numerous there, and the children have
to go in crowds, for safety, the big boys
carrying arms.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1892-01-02

NERVE RBsToRBR. No Fits after first days
use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and 81 trial
bottle free. Dr.. Kline. 93i Arch St.. Phila.. Pa.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1892-01-02

Whalebone is getting SO scarce that the
young ladies have to have their waists sup
piled with arm-bOne.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1892-01-02

e. A. Rood, Toledo. Ohio. says: "Hall's Ca
tarrh Cure cured my wife Of catarrh fifteen
years ago and she has had no return Of 1t. It's
q sure cure" Sold by Druggist s, 75c.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1892-01-02
Connendable.

y train of pure thought will only run on
the track of a we'll graded mind
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1892-01-02
august
Flower"

There is a gentle
Dyspepsia. man at Malden-on-
the Hudson NJ Y
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-12-16
ABOUT OGDEN LEGS.
vulcan and His satanic Majesty Both
Mixed Up In 1t

vulcan and His satanic Majesty Both
Mixed TpinIt
Who first invented wooden legs?
asks All the Year Round. Vulcan
was cripple. and III consc .uence of
his ditlicu ty in walking he is said to
have made himself an artificial sup.
port OF gold; but as Mr.. Thomas
pointed out long ago gold is not for
every cripple and every myth is
backed by II reality. Again. tho
devil as represented in the drawings
ana nugravings of the Middle Ages
is n compound of Pluto and Vulcan.
The latter was elected from Olympus
the devil was cast out of heaven. Vul-
can was frequently figured with IL
beard and pointed cap In the
edition of Tyndale's New Testament
printed by Jug9e in l5j3. there is IA
wood cut representing the devil SOW.
ing tares AID wearing not only tho
Nuicanian beard and pointed cap.
but also wooden leg Another
medieval representation of the devil
with wooden leg may be found in
one OF the paintings on the panels Of
the pulpit in the ancient little church
OF lleligoland. 1t is only fam how.
ever TO point out that the artificial
support in the Tyndale wood cut re.
sembies more Il clumsy. one legged
stool upon which the lame leg APP
pears TO be doubled up ut the knee
than subst tuicd wooden limb
After all. this Identification so Tar
as regards costume and lameness Of
the medieval devil ald the ancient
Vulcan. although 1t opens up a Curl
Gus field OF speculation To those who
are learned in matters OF comparative
mythology. yet throws no certain
light on the question as TO when the
wooden leg as VIC know it--a com.
plete artificial substitute for lost
limb-was first invented.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-12-16

ST. LOUIS Mo-, Dec. 4.-The first
news OF Mr.. Gould's death was re-
ceived by his brother. Abraham Gould.
of the Missouri Pacific system. The
sad intelligence awaited Mr.. Gould on
his arrival at the office five minutes
after his brothers death. The notifi-
cation of death was u great surprise to
the brother. Mr.. Gould left on a
special train at noon for New York.
S. H. II. Clark OF the Union Pacific
is in New York with other prominent
Could men. The first news given the
officers OF the Missouri Pacific WAS by
the United Press reporter none of
whom had any knowledge of the in
formation received by Mr. 4. Gould.
The heads OF departments communi-
Gated the news TO the chief clerks ana
in a few minutes the word was PASSED
all over the building. On change
Gould's death created very little ex-
element No bulletins were posted.
but the news was passed around and
all the mem oers knew OF it before bid
ding in wheat and corn futures COM
menced. Stock markets we're consid
erably affected by the death OF Gould.
For several days Missouri Pacific has
been falling in anticipation OF the
death of The Wizard" Last nights
closing quotation on Missouri Pacific
WAS 55. 1t opened this morning at
81. Western Union stocks closed at
/ loo ini,
ing at Sd. After the death OF Gould
was announced the stock sold M to
So. Some brokers predict that West
ern Union will be worth an advance
OF 10 per cent with Could gone. Union
Pacific bio up strong this morning on
account of Gould's death.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-12-16

the bottom sometimes hitting
miner on the head and knocking him
down. When rat falls from 700 TO
]. 600 feet he explodes whenever he
strikes. Just as though he had been
shot out of IL gun. This is unpleas-
ant for bald headed men,
A tire in a mine slaughters the rats
by the wholesale. Few escape. as
the gases penetrate every nook and
Granny OF the underground regions.
and often so suddenly as to asphyxiate
them in their holes. However with
the first smell OF gas they take tho
alarm and make for the drifts and
open hoors. Bushels OF animals have
been gathered up after q fire and rush
OF gas In 1878 there was fire and
several explosions one OF gas in the
Yellow Jacket mine with flows of
deadly gas into some OF the adjoining
and connecting mines In the Crown
Point mine the rats had some warn.
ing and rushed out Of their dens but
wero overtaken by the gas driven
through the opening by explosions
that soon followed in the Yellow
Jacket
O After tho fire which was on the
|. 800 level. a miner stood in one spot
on the l. 100 level Of the Crown Pc mt
and counted lying about him within
range of the light OF his candle. no
fewer than eighty-two carcasses of
the de'unct no Tents Three cand @
DO les were filed with tho dead rats
found on a single floor
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-12-16
" hat Ae IL There For.

There is new policeman stationed
at one Of the uptown crossings OF
Broadway New YORK. Some one said
to MIN the other day:
so you are here to keep the horses
from running over the iadies are
you9'
An indade it's not sir. "ne REPLIED
u am to keep the ladies' from runnin.
over the horses. y suiting tine action Ia
the word oy quietly and very firmly
drawing q woman naeS who seemed
determined 10 rush right over Ias
isFss Aer's, u \ AsSyy afayr
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-12-16
NEWS IN BRIEF,

1t is officially announced that the
English Parliament will meet for
business Jan. 81.
Montreal retail merchants will resist
the collection of the new Quebec bust.
ness tax, claiming it is unconstitu-
tional.
A large number of non union men
have left the Homestead steel works,
being convinced that their places are
to be given to old men.
Pennsylvania Knights of Labor pro-
pose to hold a convention to frame a
bill to prohibit the entrance of armed
forces into the State
Bert NJ. Hall of Columbus, Ohio, is
under arrest at Boston, Mass, charged
with Passing worthless checks. Those
already found aggregate 81, 800.
3James Stone and William Blaken-
ship were arrested near Admission, Ala. =,
While making counterfeit nickles.
Their shop was in a deserted mine.
Three men and two women, umbrel-
la members, were burned to death in
an old barn at Middletwon, Conn 1t
is supposed they were drunk and set
fire to some hay.
The Common brothers, suspected of
the robbery of the express car of an
East Tennessee railway train at Pied
mont, Ala, Oct. 81, have been arrested
after fight with rifles and revolvers.
The damage suit of g. w. Herrick
against the Lake Shore railroad was
decided at NorwallS Ohio. the plaintiff
getting $4,000. The ease had been on
trial eleven years, Hsrrlck hiss siucs
a;sl
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-12-16

DAVID Z. tOok- ana mncn OF the
time two, mission schools meeting
at different hours.
In 1871, after the great fire, he left
home and with three other young
men, whom he persuaded to join him.
rented rooms in one of the poorest aud
toughest parts of the burnt district of
North Chicago, and gave himself to
relief and mission work. Here he
started "Evcrybody's Mission in II
German beer-hail and theatcr, after
wards removed to n building
of its own. This mission, with
an attendance OF $50 to $50, made up
of some Of the worst elements. he sus-
tained for five years without financial
aid from any church on society. lie
has since organized and superintendent
North Avenue Mission, Lake View
Mission and Lake View Union Schools
in Chicago. and Grace Sunday School,
Elgin, besides several smaller enter
prises,
His first publications were prepared
only for his own schools: then. to
cheaper expense, he solicited orders
from others This was the beginning
of n wonderful growth and popularity,
which, in sixteen years, has made his
name household word.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-12-16
Congressme" appear In Washington
h, Ihr score.

WASHINGTON Dec. 4.-Ihe depart
ments are beginning to show unmis-
taxable signs OF tho coming session.
Every train brings the members in by
the dozen and rs nearly every one
OF them has business before the de.
partments. the secretaries. bureau
chiefs and other officials are kept ousy
attending to the wants OF congressman.
In tho pension Office today more than
fifty congressman were gathered at
one time among them being Congress
man Butler OF Iowa who seems to
take his defeat in very bad grace. Inc
Nebraska members have not yet ap-
peared. but Iowa is fairly well repre-
sented ami South Dakota made its ap-
pearance TO-DAY in the person of Ma or
Pickler. who arrived with his family
this morning. The probabilities are
that there will be full attendance at
the opening session Monday.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-12-16

associates and old personal friends
said in regard to the matter OF Mr.
Goufi's wealth that 1t would be found
to vary from $40. 900. 900 to 100. 900,
I 600. About $45. 600. 900 is in Man
haitian, Western Union and Missouri
Pacific. Inc holdings OF these three
stocks are trusted and will not oe sold
/ His other securities will be taken care
, OF oy the same interest which has had
charge OF them for the past three
years. IT is estimated that Mr.. Gould
he'd $15. 600 600 millions OF Western
Union stock and $40, 900. 900 OF Ele-
vated stock.
Fine Gould family tomb is in Wood
lawn cemetery, end stands In plat
com prising an area OF ground over
looking Woodlawn lake. 1t is known
as the Lakeview plat. and IS circu-
lar, generally sloping mound. in the
finest location OF the cemetery. The
place cost Jay Could $50 600. The
mausoleum is copy OF the PartnenOn
and was designed by i. +. Fitzmaugh,
is built throughout OF Westerly. X. l.,
granite, and its dimensions are twenty
WV iOC~ bulfti -luTco lccb iOus anu
twenty feet high TO the apex OF the
roof. There are twenty catacombs in
the mausoiem. The tomb itself cost
800 900. and tine first member OF the
family inferred was Mrs. Gould. VINO
died January Is. 1891.
Inc Gould mansion is almost
shrouded in darkness tins evening.
Every blind was drawn. ana but faint
rimmers OF light were visible in some
OF the windows. DR.. Mum remained
in The house until late in the evening.
1t is understood that some anxiety
Is felt by the other members OF the
family ABOUT Miss Helen Goulds con-
dition. Since her motner's death she
ana ner father have been more Than
ever attached to each other. In the
carly part OF this week she was
seized with a severe cold, which con-
tined her to her room. Her fathers
illness and news OF his death almost
Frustrated her. DIR. Mum was said
TO have felt some uneasiness ABOUT her
yesterday, and it was her illness that
caused him to remain in the house. 1t
is hoped, however. that she will be
able 10 attend the services in the house
Monday.
The opinion is generally accepted
that Mr.. Gould died OF pulmonary con-
sumption complicated with some dis
ease OF the bowels.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-12-16
FARLEY AND LAYER.

Stage Manager sternly-Stop that
rasping noise. When You bray, bray
like real ass. Hee hau. Initiate me.
Willie wanted to drive the horses
You can't drive" said his father.
YES, | can, too Insisted Willie,
Mamma says drive her most crazy
every day
Her Adorer-I want to speak to you,
sir. for moment Her Father, in an
iras .ible mool-Blsiness or love? II ar
Adorer Business want to marry
your daughter
Charley think you would like
Jack Murray. Hes my friend al
though he is not at all like me- Prunel
la-Indeedl Then believe | should.
Drawing Teacher despondently =
That thing you have drawa loo';s
more like COW than it does like
horse. Fair Pupil, brightly Why, of
course, professor. it is COW
Are you fond of howers?n no said.
YES" she answered. aud her eyes
frightened as she forcsaw Il beautiful
big bun.h of roses. Suppose, then.
that we take walk in the park.
There are some lovely flower beds
there "
Miss Mamie, as her father returns
from the ofiice-oh, there you are at
last, you dear, sweet old thing. The
Dear Sweet Old Thing You don't
Mamie. You had new SO hat only
two days ago, and now you've got to
wait awhile.
Young Poet Did you ever reject one
of your own articles, Mr.. Editor? Ed
itor-Yes. reiected one of my own
poems once. Y. P.-On what grounds
Editor didn' feel that | had enough
money back OF me to pay me what it
was worth so rejected it aud sent it
somewhere else.
II hardly think have any father
hardly think I have any father, q
veyear-old Philadelphia miss was
heard repeating to herself. why,
my child, what are you saying?' asked
her mother. "Oh, I've got to learn it
to please my Sunday school teacher,
She says its prayer" And SO it was
but investigation proved 1t to begin
II heartily thank thee heavenly
fa.ass"