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The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
On a Mule.

In riding a mule up mountain,
where the trail often runs along the
edge of precip!ce. the rider is told
that it is safer to let the beast have
its own way than to attempt to guide
it. But even in mo ntain.riding the
old adage hOlds-there is no rule
without its exception. Miss Sanborn
tells US in her book. IA Truthful
Woman in Southern California" that
in ascending Mount Wilson she let
the reins hang from the pommel OF
the saddle. and hunorcd her mules
wish to niDble the herDage.
Al narrow place. with Il sharp
decIisity below. the beast fixed his
jaws upon small, tough bush on the
upper hank. AS he warmed to the
wo K, his hind feet worked around
toward the edge of the chasm The
bush began to come out Ivy the roots,
With seemed to he without end.
AS the weight of the mule was
thrown heavily backward, 1 looked
forward with apprehension to the
time when the root should finally
give way.
l dared not and could not move.
The root gave way, allowing the mule
to fall backward. One foot slipped
over the edge, but three stuck to the
path. and the ma jOrity prevailed.
After that saw it was safer toilet
my faithful beast era on the outer
edge. all went well until he became
absorbed in following downward the
foliage OF bush which grew up from
below.
AS he stretched his neck farther
and farther down. saw that he was
bending his forelegs His shoulders
sank more and more. l worked my
self oa kward, and was sliding down
behind-tUo late. The bush broke,
causing the mule to tall back forcibly
against the inner bank. with myself
sandwiched between the adamlntine
wall of the mountain and the we'll
shod heels OF the mule.
The animal. being as much scared
as myself, started up the trail on {,
gallop l had saved my life, but los
my mule. / resolved to push Oh.
AT the very first turn a boy appeared
hurrying back with lily paifrey.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
MINNESOTA DEMOCRATS.


Nominate a Ticket at the State Conven.
tion in St. Paul.
The Minnesota Democratic Stl,e
Convention at St. Paul nominated d
ticket almost by :c'amation, only one
position TAXI g full ballot. The tull
ticket chosen is rs follows:
Governor General q. l.. Becker, OF St.
Paul
Lieutenant Govern.r-John Ludwig. OF
W.nona.
Secretary OF State-John Il Hanes. of
Morrison COUNTY.
Auditor Bicrman. OF Goot.hue County.
Attorney General-Logun Brock inrld sc.
of Ol,nstead ounty.
Treasurer-C l. Lamtert. OF Carver
County
Chief Justice Seagrave Smith, Of Min
ncapoli~.
Clerk Superior Court--Thomas Kurt. OF
l,y County
The platform reatfirm' Demon attic
doctrines denources the lrO e:tive
tariff: indo:.es President Gle Glands
administration: avOrs free coinage OF
silver whenever i. can lie &C ON
plished consistently with the manten-
ance of a. sOuni and stable curren ":
favors the popular election of United
States Senators: demands rigid econ
omv in public affairs: de aOuEces the
American Protective Associate n:
comm -nds the iemoc attic tariff bill:
favors Ia alton of railway lands: and
believe, in arbitration.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13


was allowed but FIVE minute. Not1-
ing he could say in five minutes. he
said, woul make any impre sion upon
the delegates. and he would therefore
simply enter he prote at the minor
ity. Ed Il olde:. antlNalte, attempted
to speak. but was howled d Dwn. there
upon the Pat;ers delegation from
Denver let the hall. followed by about
u dozen other de tegates
Gov. Waite was renominated on the
first Ia lot, receiving all but half a
dozen votes. which Were given t. Con-
gresham Pence. The nOmiratlG was
later made unanimous. When intro
duced to the convention he was greeted
with tremendous cheers. Gov. Waite,
after thanking the conv ention for the
honor bestowed upon him, sad: L Q
not take this an in iOrsement OF all
my official acts. As know | have made
man. grievous mistakes: but l take 1t
as an >pression Of confidence in me-.
and that have acted honestly, If not
always wisely.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
TRIAL OF DEBS BEGUN.

Judge Woods Hear. Evidence IL Com
t"mpt Cases Ara!ns. A. x. g! Officers.
With the calling of Judge Woods
court in Chicago Wednesday morni z
the work OF rehear>tng the events OF
tn. recent raj road strike and crystal
lizing them in numbcrless folios of dry
lega. documents Wa, begun in ea-nes:
Tie contest. while it lack, the dash
AMI excitement which marked the
days and nights when the a:tem It was
made to enforce the Pullman boy
colt, promises to be a battls
roya between the opposing at
torneyS. and the Questions to BE-
decided. it is asserted. are hardly
less in importance than those involved
in the strike and boycott. 1t is gener-
al admitted that the case will be ear
ried to the Su rem c, urT, no after
in whose favor it is decided. The case
is simply continuance Of the proceed
ings beg in July for CONTEMPT Of
court against Eugene Y. Debs. George
W. Howard. Sylvester keliher and l..
w. Rogers. officers of the American
Railway Union. The defendants are
also under IN Elements for otfenses
similar TO tho e charged in tie info =
nations foc contem /. but they have
not Yet been tried.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
Electricity .rOnl Starlight.

Professor Minchin. a well-known
Irish physicist, has just made. the CD
rious Experiment of using the light OF
the stars to general: elect lefty. He
is the discoverer Of several forms OF
pilot electric bate ie5-tha. Is 10 say.
vOltaic c lis W 1ich are excited o. a
ray OF light failing on the chemicals Of
Of which they are composed. The en-
ergy Of trc light is thus as it were,
transformed into Gle tricity. One OF
these cells is composed Of pate Of
aluminium and plate OF sc.enium
imm ,r-ed in q nanthol. A eel! of thi,
desc. iption was recently placed under
the eye iecc of tcles oEe in the
astronomical laboratory Of We ,tIneata.
AMI the plates of it connected to a
quadrant electrometer OF the kind e.
WED hy Lord Kelvin. and modified by
Clifton. When the light of the p anet
Venus was focu.ed on the cell, an
elect -omOtive force o. IL of a volt wa
observed on the electrometer. The
experiment is interesting a a curiosity
of science, but, of course, it has no
practical value.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
After the Pa drOni.

A street in which no able bodied
person dwell 5. That used to be sd Il
of Jersey street, in New York II is
a shoTt street. one block in length.
extending from crosby to Mulberry
street 1t is within Il stones throw
OF broadway, and few persons in the
throngs on that spledid thoroughfare
knew that they were passing so close
to the spot that gave the most hur.
Iible exposition of the padrone Sys-
tenn to be found anywhere in the
world.
Probably it waS an eXag2eration to
say that no able bodied person dwelt
there. but Jersey street was the foul
hive from which swarm OF reformed,
diseased. and dirty creatures issued
every mornilg to take their places AS
sidewalk beggars throughout the ty.
Many of them were in pitiable con-
ditOn. and tha sums of money they
brought to their masters were con-
siderable
1t was said that the demand for
cripples to engage in this business
ex eeded the supply. and tina: nefari-
Ous surgery Was pEdCtlCeu upon n
fants to produce defor tiles that
would excite pity and br ng forth
aims.
In recent years jersey street has
lost its unique distinction through
an invasion OF able bodied Italian
oounterfeiters OF coin.
While this spot in New York eX-
hibited the most repulsiye features.
ii did not show the side of the
padrone system that is the most ser.-
Gus from an economic point Of view
That is the virtual slavery CT tens of
thousands OF Italian iaborers TO the
pa1roni. Congress is investigating
tbs matter. and none too soon. -
Youths panion.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
Take no Substitute for
Royal Baking Powder.
1t is Absolutel y Pure.
All others contain alum or ammonia.
known Far and Wide.

There are leop.e who >neeriugiy refer to
Proprietary remedies ~patent medi.
mes" aud cry them down rs WORTHLESS, Us-
.octioa> manufactured for ;ae purpose OF
defraudinE tEuse 4nacIuainted with the
formula from which they are compounded
As "a RUE. this class Of people are those
VIII" nave been blessed with sound Sonsti.
iutions ani have ne,e: required the aid OF
:. physician. he emergency mas never
arisen. III their Case. to test their opinions
OF the articles they decry by an actual
rial No doubt there are mauy articles
aiverti-ed throu- oat the land rs "curc.
ais" which are utterly worthless: out II 10
Il fact that there are Others which are
above su>pi cton AS genuine reme,iie. for
the .sea>eS which 1t is claimed lhey Will
cure Phys.ci aus of high standia. certify
rs 10 the efficacy. ana frequently use
the M In their practice. thus contradictin9
by their approval the unsupported sta;e-
ments of those whose e;ucice blinds
them 10 the goo. performed Ivy ad.
Herti>ed proprietary medicines. Two of
the best remedies manufactured Ia
tbs country, aud those which probably
have been used To greater extent than
any Others are those bearing the name OF
lad NAY & Co. New York City. Raiwar's
Ready Ea.iet has probably relieved moro
cases of acute suffering han any n;her
remedy known To the civilized worlt. !, Is
10 be found everywhere. and its pra.se~ are
sung by cour,les, thousands te DeoplO
know what il is and Won't b. Without Il
1t is just What it is clainea % be. 4 ready
relic; for all internal or external pains
This firm are also the manufacturers of
Railways Re-ulatin Pills. which are in.
valuable FOR purifying the bloc! and keep
in: the digestive organs in II healthy Com
dtion. They have been Oh the market for
years. and the demand for them constantly
increases. which Il sure Indication Of
their merit. We would advise cur readers.
when in need OF remedy that will act
1sstsi n II,
Me>srs. Railways medicines. AL drug
sists keep them. and will recommend
tn1'n: in fact. nc apothecary's store Is
complete without them. As there nre
numerous limitations Of these valuab
articles. when purchasing be sure that the
bottle or box bears the word .Radway."
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13

two countrymen now in the hands Of
Total a'e t be Immediately executed.
The Chinese authorities. when the
prisoner, were surrendered. lodged
themsel,e, nos to torture the cap
tives and to give them fair trial.
\ l the Japanese in tais city, nu nher-
ing about 90, are making prepara
tions to leave China at the earliest
moment Do sib.e. Many have already
fled. The Yokohama Specie bank
branch is transferring its business to
the Goa ptoir d't.scompte during the
war. The Japanese II erchant. are
sci ing out thar busine 5 and prepar-
ing to leave the country.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
TOLL OUT OF COURT.
Entertaining Anecdotes OF Members OF
Bench and Bar.

The Green Bag publishes the fol-
lowing anecdotes OF Sir t'rnclS John
son. Chief ..u>ti t of the Supreme
Court OF Province Of Quebec, who
died on Nav -, i>94:
Tn one OF his circuits in the east
ern townships during the winter. he
startled the inmates OF a country
hotel. at which he put un. almost
out OF their wits. The night was
bitterly cold. and the hotel proprietor
was not eXtraVa.ant in his 1uel sup
ply, or in the Weight of his blankets,
as the Judge very soon found out
after getting into bed He pat over
his he coverings his heavy coat and
other clothes: Sill the wind and
arctic frost became older and colder
and sleep he found i'm osSlhie. What
was to be done 1t was after mid
night, and no one round to make a
fire. Happy thought, The Judge
arOs', and putting on h S slippers and
dressing gown, went into the pas
sage and shouted with all his power,
"iire fire, fire" In d few seconds
the whole of the hotel Was aroused
and each frightened one inqUiring
where it was. Then came the pro-
prietor. Penting and scared he ran
for the Judge and screamed out,
"Where is the fire, where is it," The
Judge. with Il merry twinkle in his
eye. re lied: That's what am try
ing to lind" a good tire W at
once made in the hall. and the rest
OF the night was passed in comfort
On another caSiOn. in case aS
counsel. and question witness
Johnson said: II want to KIN W. did
you see it do e." Witness, ''No. l
was not an eye witness, but an ear
witness 'Ah," remarked Sir Fran
CHS, "a near witness and not nilh
witness? That is what cali dis
tinction without difference"
! One of his Judgments was appealed
to The Court of appeals and sustained.
/ On being met by Judge NJ Ike
latter said .'WelI. Frank, l have
just sustained a Judgment Of you. $. "
''les? We'll, my dear NJ. still
think l was right"
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13

ia; anese who were
recently arrested ac-
cuse OF being spies,
and who had teen
under the protection
o the / nited States.
ha, c: Gated a panic
among the Japanese
in this country / he
latter believed them
selve. t. be safe I'M
der the protection Of
the United States.
and their alarm is
Increased in view of
o., ,,~-Dn< <bai,,
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13

HENRY I-OES ii shot his wife -four
times a st. Louis, and then Ut his
own throat
SARAH BERNHAEDT' IS expected "a
make a tour thr ugh Scandinavia dur
ing october.
IN "a collision OF trolley cars at Oar
b. Pa. fifteen persons we 'e in2rec.
some OF them seriously.
JANE FINLEY. aged %. was raly
shot TT Germ ntown. Pa. b. Nat.hev
Dan ap. re. ec.eG lo'Isr.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
Ingenious but INCORRECT.

At the late Oxfo d examina ion one
scholar described equinox As from
sc Iui mare. and NIX" night the
whole nightmare.
The Fondest Hour Memory Recalls.
The question naturally suggests itself.
Which is the fondest hour memory recalls?"
Has the reader whose attention We hope to en-
gage ever had a controversy with his stomach
on the subject Of dyspepsia? Alter convincing
proofs that the digestive organ has got the up
per hand has q wise resort been made to Hos
letters stomach Bit,ers? II 50. the "fondest
hour" has been recalled 10y memory in the.
shape OF last ing resumption OF the power to
digest. assimilate thoroughly and eat heartily
without fear of being uncOmfor; able after
ward When the dinner bell that ~tOcsin Of
the SOUL" strikes agreeably upon the ear. the
auditor then greets it as a welcome sound and
hastens to obey it's summons. The Bitters. so
renowned as e stOmachic. overcome, too, ma
larial, bilious and kidney t,Ouble, and remedy
nervousness, rheumatism and sick headache.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
What He Was Paid For.

When Miss Wilson, the organiSt at
the village church. wished 10 take her
usual Thursday afternoon iractice,
she discovered that the re ular blower
OF the inst. ument had gone to a ha>e-
bail game.
1t hapl ened very fortunately. how
ever. that Mr.. Dennis Nc uaid. a deer
of odd obs n the neighborhood. wa ;
at leisure. and was easily persuaded to
pre- ide at the bellows.
How much shall l pay you:" asked
Miss Wis n, at the end OF the hour.
'Twirty cints, ma'am. if YOU
p,aze. said Dennis.
She paid him, aud then with ma
tive politeness Dennis pulled off his hat
and said:
Faith, ma'am. and I'm glad to ac-
commodate: and | wo:ldn't have
charged We a clint, ma 'am, if critter
hadn't made such blatherin' moi Sc.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13

Go .. being renoml-
mated on the first
ballot by a ? acti-
ca | V unanimous
vote. Tn. oppo-i-
ton failed 10 de-
velop their prom
i>c d 5 rem 9 t h.
tn ma NJ. after
son. .eader of the
opposition TO Waite
ap; cared on TIE
stage an! end av-
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13

ray frei hit and pa 7senge- tariffs.
Men dri,en out b. fire will not return.
even ii there was business to en,ice
them. Damage at Saadst me. Part
ria g and Hinckl foot up $50. op' for
the three towns. an is more than nall
the los, in the tow Is. but does Mt in
81 lde the timber.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
A Secret for Girls.

II all the girls knew the simple secret
that bad complies ions are due to : di or
dered liver. there would be fewer sallow
faces and blotchy skins. and American
girls would have no reas II to envy tho
"nIilk and roses" OF their English sisters
The secret OF beauty l.. use DR.. J. II. Nc
Leans Liver and Kidney Balm. 1t beats
all the Identifying creams and lotions and
Ill the ~enamelSn In existence. Try it.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
Two Home Seekers Excursions

Two Home Seekers Excursions
To all part, Of the West and Northwest via
the Chicago. Milwaukee and ST. Paul Rail-
way at practically half rates. Round "Trip
tickets. good for return passage within
twenty days from date OF sale. will be $ Id
on Sept. rs aud Oct Q. 1894. For further
information apply to the nearest coupon
ticket agent or address u. II. Heafford,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent. Chi
ago III
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
JAPANESE IN A PANIC.

American Consul Surrender: Two sup
posed Spies to the Chinese.
Shanghai advices say the surrender
to the Tao1ai outside the settlement
limits, b. the American Consul, of two
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
Aiic .,.ot.ecn Beauty

rhr;ves on good food and sunshine,
with plenty OF exercise in the open air.
Her form slows with health, AMI her
lace blooms with its beauty. If her
sys. EN- needs the cleansing action OF Il
laxative remedy, she uses the gentle
AMI pleasant liquid laxative. Syrup Of
EitvS
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13

THE mot densely populated spot o.
earth is the island of Malta.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
New Eunl.

A new kind of fuel made from solidi-
fed etroleum and otter materials is
new tie ne manufactured in France.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13

A sICKLy, pimple-cov skin Is often
transformed. rs il by magic. into the full
bloom OF radiant health by the use OF
Glenn's sulphur Soap
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13


wreck the constitution and sometimes pro-
duce softening of the brain. epilepsy, pa
ralysis, and even dread insanity.
To reach, reclaim and restore such un-
fortunates to health and happiness. is tho
aim of the publishers of a book written in
plain but chaste language, on the nature,
symptoms ard durability, by home treat
sent sealed. in plain envelope, ON receipt of
ten cents in stamps, for postage. Address.
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
663 Main st.. Buffalo, n Y.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
Isipans TalDulcH,

Slip vial into YOUR vest pocket and
n ur tic is iasHe Ell against tAe tnrtures Of
Dyspepsia and all kindred ailments One
lic:S setief.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
Free to Our Readers.

All you need to do is send a. postal
70 Bloomin-dale Bros, The avenue
and ) tn ST.. New York, to get the
Special Dry Goods Catalogie promised
last week
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
SHOWED THEMSELVES HEROES.

Fore.t Fire Horror Brought Many Brave
Men to the Front.
The heroes of the forest fires were
many. and their deeds are just &C ming
to light. Most f these men have been
too busy to So anythin about them
selves, and their sto les have onl.-
come out when some of those they
have saved are beard from. The stO-
ries of Engineer Root and Cow. of thc
st. Paul and Duluth t ain and that of
rhe Eastern Minnesota crew, so nobll
headed by Engineer t est, have
been told, although the iul force
of their heroic deeds cannot b, under
stood by one VINO has never seen
60 realized the terrors of lOrest fires.
Ordinary heroes become helpless un-
der such an ordeal, .n only the truest
metal can stand the test of s!ch fur
mace Ensi4eer Ed Berry and Con-
ductor Harry Powers. If the Eastern
Minnesota freight come to the front
rank among the heroes who have
stood the trial by fire The !. people
whom they picked up aid carried back
to sa ETY. in the box car, were rushed
through the midst of the furnace over
burning ties. IL the face o the knOwl
edge that another train in the OPP
po-ite direction had the right of way.
and Was Liable IT, be met anyw ere
= the dense smoke and fierce flame
That wa, terrible ride over the
;: Of, OF bridge across the h EFT Q River,
<hich was blazing and rcmbling I'M
der the wheel apparently ready t.
fall Fifteen III nu,e- af .er the train
pa sed T.: ruin Of the bridge went
down into the liver. 1t wa; at this
time that Il crowd of alleged men
crowded into the cab and begged En-
gineer Ferry to unc uple the train and
carry them to safety lsaving the co.
pie in the ears to perish. They were
s,mmarily fired The mum DER of peo-
pie saved by Gustave Nentz. a cool
he ade German teamster. will never be
known He kept his horses on the
Jump and carried Ia &c numbers TO
places of safety. Several entire fami-
lies We're saved b.; him.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
FIRE LOSSES TAN CREDULITY.
Computed ny Tens of Mtllions-Rai!rOs I'd.
the Chief Sufferers.

Computed ny Tens of Millions Rai!ro ads
the Chief Sufferers.
The total loss caus ID to da.e b. the
forest fires in Michi an. Wiscon in
and Minnesota cannot Yet be estimated
with much accuracy, but it is known
that computabie losses almost tax
credulty. In four counties in Nichi-
gan the loss on standing pine is known
TO b. at least S:u,o"'. eco. and in North
ern Wisconsin and Minnesota the loss
is even greater. Logs ready for the
mill have been burned in so many
places that they cannot be estima:-
ed. Nj lions represent the losses
on saw-mi plants and other millions
we sawed lumbar awaiting shipment.
still other millions Were lost in the
houses and personal effects OF the vic
Tins. The railroads have suffered in
the burning OF bridges and damage TO
tracks, but their chief deprivation is
Of the future. Vast stretches of coun-
try. denuded Of their forests. viii! have
Nothing SO ship and no inhabitants to
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13

Halls Catarrh euro
Is taken internally. fr:ce as cents
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13

Work of SupcrerOgatiDn.
The art of coloring natural flowers is
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
WAITE WINS EASILY.

The Colorado Foou!i>t Leader HIS Little
Opposition.
Gov. Waite won a victory in the
Ax,,,l;.f 80 NJ IJ,,oh n
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13

CAMPHOR grows on trees in Japan.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-09-13
IT'S a RRlLASTOWE

"A w - " u " Il II X
mans neck. to DO q
sufferer from rcr-
vous exhaustion, ncr-
vous debility. impair
ed mem Dry, low
Spirits, irritable tenn
per. and the thousand
and one arrangements
of mind ard body
that result from.
unnatural, pcrnicic:.s
habits, contracted
through ignorance.
Such habits result in
IT,, f ~f~v