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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-04-26
A PATRlARcHAL ALLIGATOR.
The Pet of a Southern Family for Over q
Hundred Years.

In the bayou flowing through the
large sugar plantation of Gabriel Mon
taigne, lying seven or eight miles
south of Thiboderux, La, there was
recently killed, says the Philadelphia
Times, an alligator known to be some
thing over 120 years old. In 1773 Mr..
Montaigne's fathers grandfather, inn
migrating to this country from France,
purchased this tract of land from its
original Spanish owner, and in an at
tempt to clear the bayou of the fero-
cious and aggressive alligators, which
filled it to the number of thousands,
succeeded in killing many of them,
and among them the mother of several
young ones, three of which he killed
also, but the fourth got away, leaving
five or six inches of his tail behind
him. This one was afterward seen
from time to time and always recog-
nized by the missing portion of his an
atomy. He grew to be something of a
pet with succeeding generations, but
they thought it safest to keep him at a
distance despite his friendly advances.
1t has been favorite task with the
younger Montaignes to 90 out after
each meal with tidbits for old Shorty,
as he was called because OF his de-
formity.
There was much grief therefore a
day or two ago when a visitor from
the east, returning from days shoot
ing along the bayou's banks, came
across an enormous gator stretched
across his path, and, firing on it, buried
the contents of his gun in its head.
Most of the shot was Intellectual be-
cause of the scaly armor of the reptile,
but several penetrated the eyes, the
vulnerable points, sought the brain,
and killed the animal. The visitor,
who had been some yards in advance
of his host, was just congratulating
himself on his prowess in Staying so
feroeious-looking creature, when Mr..
Montaigne, coming up, showed by his
CONSERVATION that the victory had
been at the cost of loss to the entire
family. The assassin of old Shorty
was conscience stricken. The dead
alligator was buried on the banks of
the bayou amid the lamentations of
the younger members of the Montaigne
family. This age of 120 years is not
unparalleled with these animals many
being said to attain the age of 200,
though this is difficult of proving, ex-
cept in cases where the creature is
marked in some such way as old
Shorty was.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-04-26
TRAPPING TIGERS.
How the Malays Catch tho Savage Beasts
for Export.


In trapping tigers for export the
Malays dig hole about ten feet deep,
making the bottom twice as large in
area as the top, to prevent the animal
from jumping out after being once in.
The whole completed, small brush
wood is lightly laid over it's surface
and close by in the direction of the
mouth of the pit bullock is chained
to tree. On seeing the bullock the
tiger springs for his expected prey
and alights in the pit. A bamboo
cage is placed over the pit. which is
then filed with earth, the tiger grad
ually coming to the surface. Once in
the cage the Malays lace and interlace
bamboo and rattan under the tiger.
Spring guns are sometimes used, but
not often, as they are dangerous to
dogs and human beings.
once went on a tiger hunt, says a
writer in the Century, but it ended in
a buffalo hunt. We organized party
of five Europeans and ten natives. We
started on foot, because it is impossi-
Bile to ride through the jungle on
horseback. On finding tigers foot
prints, we followed them to a ravine,
where the tiger had been drinking.
Here we took our tiffin and, while eat
ing, heard groans which we thought
were from the tiger. Following the
sound, we saw an enormous man-eat-
ing tiger dashing away through the
brush. Shots were fired without eff
feet. On going farther, we discovered
that he had found buffalo and had
been making short work of him.
These buffaloes are not like those
found in America, but smaller and
more like an OK. Later this same tiger
was caught in trap. We knew it
| was the same, for not more than one
| is found near a village at time. On
an average four or five people were
killed by tigers on this road in the
course of a year. They generally
seize their prey after dusk and for this
reason it is never safe to travel on
these roads after o'clock at night. II
is said that tiger often selects his
man during the day and perhaps fol
low him for miles, until overtaken by
dusk, when he springs on him.
Two gentlemen were once walking
over a pineapple plantation, wher
they discovered that they were fol
lowed by a tiger. They were three
miles from home and, having nothing
but shotguns for weapons, could no
fire at the animal. He kept at the
same distance behind them all the
way and they reached home before h'
attempted an attack The natives
are in constant terror of these animal
and it is almost impossible to senC
them out after dark. l have paid so
| to a native for taking message to tn
maharajah after o'clock at night.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-04-26
Sarcastic Ornaments.

Negro graves in the far south are
sometimes curiously garnished with
the bottles of medicine used by the de-
parted in their final illness, and the
duration of the maIady is easily
guessed by the number of bottles.
Often these are the only things to
mark the mound, and everything
about the graveyard bears the marks
of the haste characteristic of super
stitious people in all matters concern
inc the dead.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-04-26
WATER AS A pEApENER OF pam.

WATER AS A DEADENER or PAIN.
AS An Anesthetic 1t Is Declared Prefer
able to Cocaine ChIoroform.
A discovery in the domain of anes-
thetics is being good deal talked
about in medical circles in Vienna,
which, if it bears the severe tests which
it is proposed to apply to it, will prove
an inestimable boon to suffering hui
manity. Neither of the two agencies
heretofore employed by surgeons to
deaden or minimize physical pain dur
ing serious operations, chloroform and
cocaine, is wholly free from danger.
Chloroform cannot be administered to
persons suffering from heart disease,
poverty of blood, etc., and cocaine in
jeetions under the skin have more than
once had exceedingly deleterious eff
fects.
The new discovery, which is credited
to DR.. X. L. Schleisch, determines the
fact that absolute local immunity from
pain, even during protracted opera
tions, can be obtained without resort
ing to general narcosis of the patient,
SO that a sufferer may remain perfectly
conscious during the amputation of
LID uduo VI AOOb WlbuOuO
the tortures usually associated with
such operations, or exposing himself
to the danger of syncope ever present
in the operating room. 1t appears
that subcutaneous injections of solu-
ton of salt, and even of simple cold
distilled water, will produce exactly
the same local an@sthetic effects as
cocaine.
The explanation of the phenomenon
is simple. Local insensibility to pain
is caused in the case of cocaine by
purely chemical changes; while cold
water acts mechanically-by means Of
high pressure and low temperature.
Under the influence of the high pres
sure and sudden lowering of tempera.
ture the blood and lymph are driver
from the region operated upon te
places where the pressure is less. The
tissue is thus deprived of its supply O
blood and temporary paralysis of the
| nerves results.
1t is stated on the authority of ont
of the first physicians of Europe tha
the Importance of this discovery is al
the more undoubted seeing that if, il
given case, cold water should fail t.
produce the needful degree of insensi
bility, weak and absolutely Harmless
solution of cocaine would prove Ger
/ tainly efficacious.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-04-26

eDaily. fExcept Sunday. fFlag stop. meals.
Dark Faced Type denotes fme from Il 90 to u 90
midnight; Light Faced from II 90 midnight to IL 90 noon.
JOSEPH WOOD. E.A. FORD,
General Manager, General Passenger Agent
I2-20-92-I PITTSBURGH, PENN'A.
For time cards, rates of fare, through tickets.
baggage checks, and further information re-
garding the running OF trains apply to- any
A gent of the Pennsylvania Lines.
W. D. ARMSTRONG. Agent,
Ravenna, O.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-04-26

There are between Is, 900 and so, 600
negroes living at the national capital
in Washington, and their wealth is now
very large.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-04-26
Getting Broke at Monte Carlo.

The men who do not break the bank
at Monte Carlo continue to go out and
shoot themselves Louis Post-DiS-
DGtch
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-04-26
Torpedo Destroyers.

Thirteen torpedo-boat destroyers are
to be added to the British navy, to be
180 feet long. about 24o tons displace-
ment, and Of 3,400 horse power. Their
armament will consist of one twelve
FOUNDER and three six-pounder quick
firing guns, and five eighteen-inch tor
pedoes for use in bow tube, and two
revolving tubes amidships.
A portable boat has been devised by
Col Apostoloff of the Russian army
which may be constructed instantly
by making a framework with the
lances of the Cossacks and covering
with tarred cloth. Two boats are
capable of carrying thirty-six men
with their baggage and arms.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-04-26
In Hard Luck.


An Arkansas City man is having
hard run of luck. Recently he went
to Purcell with cargo of mules. There
he was robbed of $85. On his return
he bought horse which proved to
have been stolen and had to give it
up. Then two watches were stolen
from his residence and he has
found but one. And Saturday he had
house burned on which there was no
insurance.
Mrs. Flynn-Oi hear yer daughter
Rosie do be a foine dancer, Mrs Null
ligan. Mrs. Mulligan-Indade, Mrs.
Flynn, yez heard the truth. Shure
the neighbors come from miles around
to see me Rosie do the turpentine
dance.-Hargard LGnpoon.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-04-26

In Spain it costs 800, ooo, 900 to
maintain the army and only 81, ,5o0,.
600 to educate the children.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-04-26

1t is calculated that in the entire
world sixty-seven people die every
minute.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-04-26
BETWEEN BAYARD AND NEW PHILADELPHIA.

Nos. 386 and 33s connect at Wellsyille for
SteubenyilIe and Bellaire, Nos. 33S and 342
connect in Union Station, Pittsburgh, for the
ICcs.f
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

deed very narrow escape for Mrs. Schuster. Had she remained in the ambulance but few seconds longer, she would undoubtedly have been drowned. MT. Schuster did not get back until late in the after noon, and his wife. fearing some accident had happened him, started for Concho on foot and met her husband two or three miles from the scene of the accident, fright ened almost out of her wits. MT. Schuster says their loss in blan- kets, clothing and iewelry was in the neighborhood of S45Q. Tho ambulance, although it was carried down the stream, rolling over and over, was uninjured. They reached Concho between II and l2 o'clock that night, completely worn out with fatigue and excitement, but thankful matters were no worse.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27


 The following account of the re- ported Navajo trouble at Houck' s Tank is taken from the Albuquer- que Citizen;
 It seems that the special officers, according 10 the story related by J. w. Walker, chief clerk of the rall- road company, were at Houck's Tank for the purpose of arresting Navajo Indian accused of attempt ing to wreck train recently.
 Later information obtained from the delayed passenger train from the west is as follows: Yesterday afternoon, about 3:30 o'clock, Selvy and Smith, with Winchester rifles, accompanied by J. W. Bennett, the Indian trader at that point, with a revolver, went to an Indian hogan, and on seeing the suspected Indian lying down near 8 sQuaw, Selvy asked Bennett if he was the right fellow. On answering "Yes," Sel- " pulled out his handcufs, turning over to MT. Bonnet his rifle. The Indian, realizing that he was in the hands of officers, began desperate fight, sprang at MT. Bennett.secured his revolver and shot him over the eye, the ball glancing off. Selvy was also tussling with the Indian, and it was when the red devil shot, that he told Smith to kill the h. dian, which he did.
 Bennett got on an east bound freight train and at Manuelito sent the news into the city, the special officers barricading themselves in the store.
 In short time after the shooting there were several hundred angry
 C Navajoes around the store; and they kept up their threatening attitude until No. 2 passenger train from Holbrook arrived, having on board a dozen we'll armed men.
 The Indian killed was regarded as one of the most desperate on the reservation, and he was being ar rested for the crime of turning a | switch at Qulrino canyon, which caused the freight wreck in which Neill Evans, engineer, was fright fully injured, his death occurring in this city a short time afterward.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

The Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Equalization on the 18th and 20th instant. Present-Wm. Morgan and Leandro Ortega; absent, F. T. La Prade.
 Wm. Morgan was elected Chairman pro tenn.
 The following parties appeared before the Board and their assessments were satisfactorily adjusted: Wm. H. Phelps, NJ. H. Pederson, Rich. D. Greer, J H. Greer, E. w. A. Mohr, w. J. Flake, z. B. Decker, Jr., A. A. Armstrong, Luis Chavez, Jose Angel Chavez, and c. o. Howe.
 Having completed the business before them the Board adjourned.
 WM. MORGAN, Chm'n pro tenn. Attest: CHAs. JARVIS, Clerk.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

Scrapping matches are becoming quite frequent in St. Johns. We had quite lively set-to on Satur day, and on Sunday afternoon there was another took place immediate ly after a heavy shower of rain, while the streets wore wet and mud dy, and when they were finally sep arated they compared we'll with the condition of the streets.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

The fishing party who returned from the mountains last week, com. posed of Sheriff Campbell, ex-Sher. If Creaghe, Walter G. Scott, J, T. Clay brook, F. w. Nelson, Walter Baird and Masters Jack and Dick Creaghe, landed between thirteen and fourteen mountain trout in four days. MT. Scott caught a few more golden trout, which are said 10 be very rare and found in but few streams. What would Californians, who boast of their mountain water courses for trout fishing, think if such catch were made in so short time. The news would be tele- graphed 10 the four corners of the globe, yet it is no uncommon oc- currence in the streams of the White mountain of Apache county, to say nothing of the silver-tip, cinnamon and black bear, mountain lion, deer. grouse, and other game which is often taken on these excursions, and nothing said about it.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

By the graciousness of AIchese, Lieut.. Johnson and few other Apache braves, the cattlemen are at last permitted to go on the reser- vation to gather their cattle. In accordance with this most gracious permit, the co. Twenty-four and others whose cattle had been driven on to the reservation, fitted up a mess wagon and started on the 20th to gather and drive what stock has not been killed or maimed, back to their ranges. Unless Lieut.. John son has mixed them so thoroughly they will be unable to separate them, the different owners may he able to recover a few of. the TOO or 800 head which were driven away from their ranges.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

Juan Carrillo who has served one term in the territorial prison tor murder, was brought down from SpringervilIe last Thursday, by deputy sheriffs Murray and Barg- man and lodged in jail, charged with attempted murder. He under took to send his father to "the hap py hunting grounds" by the axe route, but the old gentleman who, in his younger days, enjoyed quite fighting reputation, proved too much for a ''chip of the old block" and came near beating his dutifu! and loving son, Juan, 10 death with a club. Juan was never more than halfwitted, and there is no doubt that what little reason he ever pos seSsed has entirely left him and he is irresponsible for his acts. The insane asylum IS the proper place for him.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

We have had four good rains in this neck of the woods this season, up to the present writing, with flaw orable indications for more, which we hope wlll not be disappointing. As it is we have had more rain so far this season than has fallen dur ing the past four years. Still, in order to insure good feed, it will require as much more moisture.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

Hon. J. l.. Hubbell came in las1 Saturday from his trading post or the Navajo reservation. Says they have had very little rain in that section so far. In speaking of the workings of the last legislature, he spoke in the highest terms of the fairness and courteousness which T. G. Norris, president of the Coun- cil, accorded tho few republicans on the floor.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

The bonds voted by Winslow for the purpose of building a school house, have been printed and are ready to put on the market. Owing to the financial crisis now on, it is feared that it will be quite a while before they can be disposed of. The site selected for the new building, slight eminence on the north of town, is one of the most eligible to be had.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27
Decidedly SlIahY.

A trembling hand, an uncertain step, fidgetiness, indicated by restless shift ing from one place or posture to another, usually mental annoyance at unexpect- ed noises, are among the indications of extreme nervousness. These seem tri- fling, but the health of men and women in this condition is "decidedly shaky. J liable to be overthrown disastrously by causes which the vigorous might defy. To fortify the nervous system, general vigor must, through the medium of re- inforced digestion, and q renewal of an impaired power of sleeping at night, be raised to a healthful standard. 4 guar antee of this is IIostetter's Stomach Bit ters, which re-esta blishes digestion, bile secretion and the habit of body or a per manently regular basis, thus renewing that bodily equilibrium, which is follow ed by gain of strength and nerve tran quility. For kidney complaint, rheuma- tism, neuralgia, or subsequent return of malarial disorders. this medicine is with out peer. Thrice daily take wine glaSsiul.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

Benj. Schuster and wife started
 for Holbrook last Saturday after.
 noon. Spent the night in Concho,
 and started bright and early Sun
 day morning for the railroad. But
 after two or three rains, some of
 the arroyos emptyinS into the Lit
 tie Colorado arc very deceptive.
 To look at they appear perfectly
 harmless. Let them once get a grip
 on horses feet and legs and the
 four wheels of buggy, and one is
 likely to think, before he gets out, that his Satanic majesty with all his iinps are at the bottom using their
 best endeavors to pull them down to his kingdom. Bennie had not left Concho far behind him when he struck one of these innocent looking, but deceptive, arroyos. The horses objected to crossing, but by persuasive language and a libe- raj appliance of the whip they were finally induced to mako the at tempt. Fatal lack of judgment. The horses sank 10 their bellies at the first step, but lunged forward until the buggy was drawn into the treachorous mire, when down went the four wheels to the hubs. The horses continued laundering, tho pole was broken and the wagon stuck. At last Ben realized that his only hope of getting to Hol- brook was to take to the mud him. self, unlock the horses. get them out and go back 10 Concho for an- other conveyance. Joe Bargman, who was in Concho when Ben re. turned says, "he was mud from the sole of his head to the crown of his feet" and beseeched him in piteous tones not to give him away when he got to St. Johns.
 The above was written and in type from rumor, and before the facts were learned. Mir. Schuster had to return to St. Johns, instead of continuing on to Holbrook, as stated above. When he found he could not get his ambulance out of the mire, he started back to Concho ! for another team, leaving his wife alone in the ambulance. It being fifteen miles from Concho, of course it required some tune to make the round trip. In the afternoon a heavy ram fell on the wash above, and before Mrs. Schuster was aware of her danger the ambulance was rocking from side to side Tn the down coming flood. She barely had time to jump from the vehicle, when it was upset by the rushing waters and went rolling over and over down the stream. It was in-
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27
THIRD YEAR BEGlRS SEPT, 27fh, 1883.
NOTICE.

In compliance with Act Mo- fl of the Acts of the Seventeenth Legislative As sembly, majority of the taxpayers of the St. Johns precinct, having signed a petition to the Board of Supervisors of Apache County, expressing their desire that no fence shall be required around the lands in said precinct, the Board hereby grant the petition and bound and designate said no fence precinct as fol- lows, to-wit: All of the land included in the St. Johns townsite lying west of the Little Colorado river, and in addition thereto, what is known as the Arnold entry and the Chapman entry, adjoining said townsite on the west, and that por- ton of land on the northwest side of said townsite including Gibbons and Woodruff streets, and extending one half mile north from Block No. 9.
 Attest: CHAS. JARVIS.
 Clerk Board of Supervisors.
 Placed on the minutes of the Board J July II, 1893.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

Judge Mcdonald, according to letters received by bis family, is standing hls trip to South Dakota much better than he expected. He writes that he was feeling better every day. Hopo he may return soon, with health completely and permanently restored.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

w. H. Burbage has changed his residence from Holbrook to Wins low and commenced the practice of law. Winslow ought to be good field for an attorney.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

Clarence Peery and Jim Clay brook came In last Saturday from the western end of Socorro county. They report good rains from the Wind Mill ranch to St. Johns, and that feed is starting up fine and thick.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

The Mennonite missionary and family, Rev. N. R. Voth, left Hol- brook last Monday morning for the Moqui villages, where they expect to locate.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

County Treasurer Gibbons is inn proving daily. He is able to walk around quite well. Hope to see him himself again soon.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

The railroad machine -shop al Winslow gives employment to it's workmen only nine hours a day, owing to the light business that is being done.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

Our Mormon brethren celebrated their advent into the Great Salt Lake Valley m a becoming manner last Monday. The brass band head ed a procession, speeches were made, songs beautifully rendered, toasts given, etc.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

Sheriff Campbell started for Hol- brook last Monday afternoon. It was necessary for him to be on tn e line of the railroad so as to be in telegraphic communicationwith the U. S. Marshal during the term of the Federal Court at Prescott.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

The material for the iron bridge across Clear creek has arrived at Winslow, and it is said the bridge will be ready for the travelling pub lie in short time.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

The new cottages erected by the Atlantic and Pacific Cooperative Building Association are. receiving the finishing touches.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

Dr. s. NJ. Craig was elected Cap tam of Company K, Arizona mili- t'a last Saturday evening, Captain Estes having left the territory. It is to be hoped there will be little more interest taken in drills, etc, than has been done recently.