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The Monticellonian., 1895-08-16

CouNr GAsroN DADHEMER. chevalier of the Legion of Honor; member of the French geographical survey, and Inventor of the telephone system used by the French government, has leased the historic Moss Neck" farm near Fredericksburg, Va, and, with his fam fly, will reside there in the future.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-04-17
What Queen Victoria Said.

An amusing example Of Queen Vic
toria's prccocious wit is going the
rounds of the English press. While
but a nero child she used to delight
George ". by her quaint remarks.
One day when staying at the royal
lodge the king entered the drawing
room leading his little niece by the
hand. The band was stationed as usual
in the adjoining conservatory. Now,
Victoria" said his majesty, 1.-The band
is in the next room and shall play any
tune you please; what shall it be?"
80, uncle" replied the princess, with
great readiness, Il should like God
Save the King better than anything
else" The little princess at that time,
It must be remember was but once
removed in the line Of succession.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-04-17
CATCHING BIG BASS.
Cow the Black Monsters Are Caught in
Southern California

How the Black Monsters Are Caught in
Southern California
''It is entertaining to watch San
Diegans catch sea bass" says a trav-
eler. First, they bait miunow hook
with bit of worm, and catch min
now. Then they bait the mtnnow on
larger hook, and fish with it to capture
smelt. When they get the smelt they
take their heavy sea-fshing tackle,
place the smelt on the hook, and go to
angling for halibut or sea bass. After
they get their halibut or sea bass, and
the bigger either is the better, they
bait it on hook which is as big as a
small anchor with only one fluilc. This
hook is attached to line quarter of
an inch in diameter. When all is ready
the fishermen whirls the big hook with
the halibut on it several times around
his head, and then gives it toss ont
into the water. A"ay it sails thirty or
forty feet.
Say, for instance, that this black
bass fishing is being done from the
long dock at San Diego. San Diego
bay is about the best place for this
fishing along the coast, although the
fish arc plentiful at other places. After
the baited end of the line is cast the
other end is coiIed on the dock, and an
empty keg or quarter barrel, or some
thing like that, is tied to it. Then the
fisherman gets in his rowboat, taking a
harpoon with him, and waits for a bite.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-04-17
DANGER IN TOYS.

Those Sold on the Street May Convey
Infection.
The reading public is by this time
fairly conversant with the ordinary
sources of danger from contagion to
which it is exposed, and it has been
duly warned to avoid the indiscrimi-
nate use of hair brushes and towels,
and of the ear pieces Of the phonograph;
to touch not with ungloved hand the
brass guiding rail of the street car, and
to be suspicious even Of the telephone
transmitter. But, according to a med
ical journal, the latest hazard in infec-
tion is confined to children. Many in
genious toys are now offered on the
sidewalks Of city streets by itinerant
venders Gne Of these is tube of pa
per, furnished with short piece Of
bamboo at one end, up to which it is
coiled by the action of slight steel
spring. On blowing into the bamboo
the coil is unrolled and shoots out near
ly yard, and the sudden extension has
q comical effect, very entertaining to
the youthful mind. Another form Of
toy is the miniature bagpipe, which is
made to emit it's characteristic sounds
by the pressure of air from a small rub
Der ball which has been inflated by air
blown from the mouth. Attention is
called to the possible consequences Of
buying these toys, which are presented
to child after being inflated by ques-
tionable breath, and perhaps wetted
with the moisture of the still more
questionable lips of the vender. An in
fected routhpiece has been known to
be the origin of grave constitutional
troubles, and it seems strange that per-
sons who would hesitate to drink out Of
Z glass that has been used will buy
these Jys and take them TO their chill
dren without thought of the disease by
which they may have been contami-
mated. Among the impoverished max
ers and venders, sore throats, diphthe-
ria and contagious fevers in very carly
stages may be raging, and children may
contract fatal diseases Of even worse
character than any Of these by using
these TOYS
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-04-17

Seems queer, here in the cast, doesn't
it, to go out after black bass? The
trouble is, you see, that the black bass
OF those southern California waters
weigh from three hundred to one thou
sand pounds, and it wouldn't be much
use to go ont after them with fly tackle
and an cight-ouncc rod. That's what l
said. Thousand pounds. And it's
true, every word of it. 1t isn't often
one as large as that is taken, but they
have been, and VIII be again. helped
kill one once that weighed six hundred
pounds. 1t took over five hours to do
it, but that was ie,thing extraordinary,
for a two hundred FOUNDER will give his
captors a good three hours fight any
time.
Sometimes one Of these monster bass
will be ready at hand when the halibut
or sea bass bait goes sailing through
the air and lands with splash in the
water, and will seize it Immediately,
but more frequently there is more or
less of a wait for the big fish to bite.
w lCIl ldAIJ VIC DulbJ u dS w cS-'S
nature, away he goes with rusli. In
stantly as many persons on the deck as
can get a hold on the line seize it and
slacllen the tremendous fellows pace If
they can. If he doesn't happen to be
too big they can generally fetch him
to, but that is rare occurrence. Usu-
ally the line whizzes through their
fingers at rate that makes more than
one of those having hold of the line
drop it quickly to save their hands
from blistering. The shore end of the
line is soon reached, and it is dropped,
for those handling it would be pulled
head first off the deck if they held to it.
Then the empty kcg or barrel pumps
overheard, and the water chase is on.
The fishermen in the boat follow the
barrel as it is towcd swiftly over the
surface, and if the fish is a particularly
large one it frequently happens that
there will be a long. stern chase Of the
barrel before the boat overtakes it,
that being the object of the men in the
boat"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-04-17
Eow's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
FL. CHENEY & Co. Props, Toledo O
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last Is years,
aud believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and fnan-
cially able to carry out any obliga
tons made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, O., Walding, Kinnan
& Marvin, Wholesale Druggist
Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Price, 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free. 24.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-04-17
It Nav Do as Much for Y ou

Mr.. Fred Miller, of Irving, ILL.,,
writes that he had Severe Kidney
trouble for many years, with severe
pains in his back and also that his
bladder was affected. He tried
many so called Kidney cures but
without any good result. About a
year ago he began use Of Electric
Bitters and found relief at once.
Electric Bitters is especially adapted
to cure of all Kidney and Liver trou-
bles often gives almost instant re
lief One trial will prove our state,
ment. Price only 50 cents for large
bottle, at the Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-04-17
He Felt Like q FOOL.

He Felt Like l. oOL
Good preachin moves some people
one way and some another way. 1t
makes some people shout and some
laugh and some cry. have seen Elder
Newton cover all the ground and go all
the gates in one spell.
Oncst upon time powerful smart
and howery young preacher come down
into the settlement and held a big meet
in over at Bark Log church, and natu-
rally of course Elder Newton was on
hand with every foot up and coat tails
a fiyin. The young preacher was reg
lar sky scraper, and when he got IN one
of his weavin ways he could fairly make
your hair curl and your blood run cold.
On the first day of the meetin the Elder
took the preacher off down to the
spring and told him he hoped he
wouldn't try to preach about Heaven.
Il believe everything in the Bible,
says the Elder, 'but it never was give
unto us weak and wicked human helms
to know anything for certain about
Heaven till we die. When you preach
ers git up and SO on to tell us all about
what scrt of place it is don't believe
a word of what you say, and yet still if
you was to preach one of your hair
raisin sernonts on the subject OF Heav-
en- reckon / would shout in spite Of
all could do. I don't want to act a
plum iool and hope you won't preach
on that subject"
The preacher wouldn't say, but 1t
seems like from the way things turned
out afterwards that about the best SER
mont he had along with him was il re-
cards to Heaven, and on the third day
he spat on his hands, as it were. and lit
in and preached it. He took his text
from the place where the good Book
saws 1--WE shall know as we are known"
if remember right. He pictured forth
Heaven in general ana in particlar-
that other land of light and sunshine
an6 fiowers-where all the good people
are goin when we die-where there is
no night bat all day time-where every
body will know everybody, and we will
meet their friends and llinfolks that
have gone on before. 1t was power
full, stirrin sermont, and when at last
the preacher run down and stopped
everybody was cryin and Elder Newton
was shoutin to beat six bits.
Presently the preacher come down
out of the pulpit and went around sha-
kin hands and talkin with the people.
BY this time, you understand, the Ell
der had shouted himself down and was
now cryin like as if his heart would
break.
s.And how do you feel today, MY dear
Brother?' says the preacher to Elder
35esw tor ind tire Elder between his
tears and sobs, answered back
81 feel like dadburu fool"
Elder Newton was as honest as the
sunshine in what he said, you under
stand, but he come mighty nigh Dustin
up the meetin right then and there.
RUFUS SANDERS.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-04-17
ARE BIRDS GUIDED BY STARS7 ?
An Attempt to Solve the Great Mystery
OF Bird Migration.

An Attempt to Solve the Great Mystery
OF Bird Migration.
In an article on Birds of Passage"
the Chautauquan says if one desires an
explanation for the great mystery of
bird migration, there being nothing
else that will answer, he will have to
accept the theory OF hereditary knowl-
edge, knowledge OF the unfa!ling
stars. The Great Bear and Orien ap-
pearcd at the same time in our region,
even when the divisions of land and
water were very different than they
are to-day. That the stars are the
guides for birds agrees with the fact
that they fly at remarkable heights,
often above the clouds, and that wan
derers lose their way when they str>y
into clouds and mists.
On starlight nights struggling birds
are seldom noticed. When the sky is
overcast, when the night is dark, but
especially when hne rain is falling,
r1ultitudcs of travelling birds are heard.
Then they call often, doubtless for the
purpose of keeping near each other;
and often great numbers of them
bound against the windows of light
houses. Thus Gatke has observed that
on October 2S, 1882, from ten o'clock at
night till the next morning golden
crested wrens bumped like snownakes
against the lighthouse of Hcligoland,
and that on the following day golden
crested wrens sat on every square foot
of Heligoland.
Toward the end of the summer, along
into the fall, it was not Il rare occur
renee on dark nights to see, throTsSM
the light of street lamps,
over inland cities The
observer recognizes by it
lla1s.1assnd f the -strand-sniJd Z!
and seagull, occasiona |sI 81
the zap Of their wings: But no bird is
visible IN the darkness. On dark nights
no stars appear; then it is that the stray
ing bird loses his way. The stars are
the most plausible guides to birds in
their migrations But only the future
can tell us whether tlfcy really serve
in that capacity.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-04-17

sonewhercs in the hill country, but he
use to preach reglar oncst month at
Yellow Jacket church, and have heard
him many and many time when was
boy.
Irecollect oncst upon time when he
took his text from the good Book where
it tells about how the Savior went up
to Jerusalem ridin of a mule colt, and
how the people met him and throwed
their garments and limbs and branches
of trees in the road. Most everybody
would think from that text that the
people wanted to show their love, but
old man Uriah didn't think that by a
whole lot.
Now brethren and sisters, and my
dyin congregation. says he at the tirst
off start, what did them wicked peo-
pie of Jerusalem mean by fiingin their
clothes and the limbs and branches Of
trees down in the big road right before
that wild mule colt ? Let me tell you,
accordin to the holy scriptures, what
they meant. 1t was the same old sperlt
of persecution, brethren and sisters and
my dear dyin congregation-persecu-
ton, persecution, nothin but persecu-
tion-tryin to make the creeter Hing
him. irwin to make the creeter fling
him.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-04-17

fully at distance, without personal exarni
nation of the patient. Thus BTight's Dis
ease of the Kidneys, Inflammation of the
Bladder, Gravel, and other Diseases OF the
Urinary Organs, Liver Complaint" Dys-
pepsia, or Indigestion, Dropsy and many
other maladies are successfully treated and
cured without personal consultation with
the physician.
Nervous Debility, whether resulting from
over-study, worry, disappointment, or from
exraustirg drains upon the system caused
BY prcnicious secret habits contracted in
youth, through ignorance of their ruinous
through correspondence, the necessary
medicines being sent by mail or express.
Write for question blanks, or describe youT
case, send sample of urine for analysis and
erclose 10 cents for postage on treatise,
which contains reproduced photographs
and full names and addresses Of vast num-
bers of people who have been cured in this
way. Address, Worlds Dispensary Medi-
cal Association, 663 Main ST, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-04-17

Paper and envelopes of all kinds
writing and pencil tables, pens.
pencils, memorandum and pass
books, purses, banjo, violin and
gui'ar strings, and notions generally,
at the Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-04-17
NOTICE.

IwAET every man and woman in the United
States interested in the Opium and Whisky
habits TO have one of my books on these dis.
eases. Address 3. NJ. Woolley, Atlanta, Ga
Box $50, and one will be sent you free.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-04-17

was walkin and
drivin a pair Of
mules to a COW
cred W a e O n.
The women and
children w ere
slowed 4 w a y
under the cover.
A little scrubby
lookin / o n g
horn COW was
tied to the back
axle and fol-
lowing a l O n g
behind the wag-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-04-17
. CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

and a careful micro
scopical cxamina-
ton of the urine, is
a valuable aid in
determining the
nature Of many
chronic diseases,
particularly those
-of the nervous
system, blood, liv-
er, kidneys, and
bladder. These
aids make it pos
sible to treat such
diseases SUCCESS
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-04-17
TO HO2SE OWNERS.

For putting horse in fne healthy ccE
di.;on try Dr.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone I'D the system, aid digestion, cure
loss cf appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an Old or over worked horse. 20
cents per package. For sale by druggists
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-04-17
April 22-1y.

Snanne7lain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
GranuIated Eye Lids, Sore Nipples, Piles
Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum and Scald Head,
25 cents per box. For sale by druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-04-17
SQUIRE RUFUS SANDERS
With q Batch Of Lively Stories
From "The Folks"
yauer Dog Trick-A Winner In Politics
The Sperit OF Persecution-The Ei-
der Had to Shout But He Felt
Like Fool
copyright 1851

The last time was in Texas was
ridin along the big road in Hill county
ona dav. and I met man. The man
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-04-17

on. We both pulled up, and after pas
sin some stray compliments in regards
to the weather I ask him where he
come from and where he was goin.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1895-04-17
The sperIt of Persecution.

Everybody has their own notions
more or less in regards to religion and
the scriptures, but old Parson Uriah
est most strangest and pecurious no.
rions ever heard tell OF in that partic-
lar line. Old Imam Uriah lived way oyer
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-01-11
THE NEW BOARD.

Thomas Halldors0n, successor to S.
EyOlfs0D, and J. d. Gordon, successor
to T. E. Donovan, took their places
on the county board on Tuesday. Both
come we'll recommended aud will
have good chance to show of what
metal they are made before their
three years expire. Mr.. Gordon was
accorded the unusual honor for new
member Of being made chairman of
the board. Mr.. Gordon assumes his
honors easily. and present appearances
are that he will make an excellent
chairman and will keep the boys ut
work while they are In session.
Retrenchment and reform seems to
be the watchwords of the new board,
so look out for drops all along the line.
The retiring members Messrs DOnO-
van and Eyolfson have proved to lie
good men On the board. Mr.. EyOlfs n
has been deservedly promoted, while
Mr.. Donovan will certainly be heard
Of later.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-01-11
THE MINNESOTA SENATOR.

One Of the biggest senatorial fight.
on record is on tap at the Minnesotu
legislature. There are four prumi.
nent candidates. Washburn, McClaery
COmstock and Knute Nelson. II the
latter had come out as u candidate
earlier in the fight he would have sue
ceeded Washburn;on the contary, liz ".
ever, he llad expressed his wish to be
elected governor and serve as COVER.
nor.
The opposition to Washburn is very
strong. and the fight is largely that
OF railroad corporations. Washburn ID
backed by the Soo and Canadian Pa.
cific and opposed by the Great North.
ern, Northern Pacific aud other com.
peting roads. II Washburn and Nelson
size up equal strength us they are
likely to. then 1t may 20 to Comstock
or dark horse. It Is likely to be q
bitter fight ut any rate, and the re.
suits are not likely to benefit the par
ty in Minnesota.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-01-11
! slIs sEAap.s oAsTLE.

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ct. 1Ae11a1 oHs e ~ Wet INdia
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we S.s'os asssosy' - - pess y
aourtshed only o.. tte own vSces and IT.
neirhbors uisfortunea When II new
virtno,. 4 1921 - :. h.r,, n.
sA.." ;. - ,
neaenpoEs eain pEovSo ~ own ~. ~
0avery was an institution until 16Aa
and until that fine anesr vas cultlyat.
"a 40 . ........ ~. ..,,a,..a -.
- WIN : tnss st"o.ea "
thirty-thres square miles Of the island'a
surface With large plantations and
handsome manaons. but In The fatal
year that slavery WAS abolished ths
coloeed population, which b more than
res-Quartel1 q tAe whole, preferred
to give up steady work, and now only
. few green VEGETABLES, little fruit
and some green gra1 are cultivated.
st. Thomas has long been com.
mercial center. The Royal Mall Com.
pany and other Hines have made the
island their principal rendezvous fox
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-01-11
TIE Bismarck Tribune offers a
cheap rate and all the news from the
capital during the session.
Commissioners Proeeed.ngs.

Commtssionets' PIoeeedingo.
Pembina N. D., Jan. It'll 1895.
Regular meeting Of county com.
missloners Of Pembina county.
Present.. Commissioners Myrick.
Morrison and Mcintosh.
Adjourned until Jan. 9Th 1895, 8 A.
n.
Jan: sth. "a. N. Board met pur-
suant to adjournment. Present.
same members.
Commissioners John d. Gordon and
Thomas Halldorson having been duly
qualified took their seats on the
board.
Resolved that Commissioner Hall.
dorson act rs Temporary chairman.
Resolved that Commissioner Cor.
don act rs chairman Of this board for
the ensuing year.
Resolved that the appointment Of
janitor be taken up at this time.
Resolved that Brandon johnson be
appointed jsnitor for the ensuing
year.
1eeplved that tho amount Of the
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-01-11

The PIONEER ExPREss dons its
new honor as omcIsl paper spd
says thank you to the new board.
Now II the board will further Obllge
BY reading and approving minutes
promptly 1t will be greatly appreclat-
ed and save ~ prlnting tho proceed
Ing twice, because We must print the
proceedings for the cosrent week any.
way approved o. not approved.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-01-11

L1xoW COMMITTEE ADJOURN.
Il was appointed On the 3lst Of
January last year, BY the New York
state senate. Il consisted Of ok sen.
ators, four OF whom were republicans
and two democratic. Senator Clarence
Lexow was IT. chairman. 1t WIS en-
powered 10 Investigate charges Of cor
|ruption made against the police de.
|psrtment and the police courts Of
OF New York city. It began work on
the sth Of March, but did not succeed
very we'll uutll financial aid was
guaranteed by = number Of citixcns,
Governor Flower having vetoed the
commlttee's appropriation, aud until
John w. Coz, assisted by Aessrs 10.
rome and Moss, undertook to aet as
counsel. Since that time the work Of
investigation police protection Of
crime for pecunlary consideration has
been fearless and thorough. or the
rotteness brought to light our read.
ers have been kept Informed. Fit.
teen officers, including five captuius,
have been dismissed from the force;
some Of these have been indicted, QUE
has been convicted aud sentenced.
Serious charges Ut corruption or un.
faithfulness have been brought
against fifty.one Others, Including
two commissioners, Two ex.cOmmts.
siOners, four Inspectors. aud sixteen
captains. The prUbe has gone deep
The courts will doubtless flush Ia
part the c0mmittee's work. A com.
Ipletc reorganization OF the police de-
partment will speedily be undertaken
BY the new municipal. admlnistr,tl Ton
Superintendent Byrnes, who was the
last witness to be called before the
committee, explained TINT his large
wealth was not due to blacknail, but
to investments made for him BY rich
aud influential friends. EIe admitted
that the police department wa,
''honcvcombed with corruption," but
that he had been powerless to prevent
1t. He had been constantly hamper.
ed by the commissioners and by the
politicians. His resignation had al
ready been handed in.-Zion's Herald