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The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12
THE LONDON SEWERHUNrER.
He Finds Diamonds and Money at Very
Rare Intervals.

before commencing operations each
man in a gang provides himself with a
bulls-eye lantern, a canvas apron and
a pole some seven or eigAt feet in
| length, having an iron attachment at
one end, somewhat in the shape OF q
| hoe, says Pearson's Weekly. For
greater convenience the lantern Is in
variably fixed to the right shoulder, so
that when walking the light is thrown
ahead, and when stopping its rays
shine directly to their feet. Thus ac-
coutred, they walk slowly along
through the mud, feeling with their
naked feet for anything unusual, at
the same time raking the accumulation
from the walls and picking from the
crevices any article they see. Nothing
is allowed to escape them, no matter
what its worth, provided it is not alb
solutely valueless. Old iron, pieces of
rope, bones, current coin of the realm
and articles of plate and jewelry-all
is good fish which comes to the hunt
er's net. With fins" In the way of
coins, of course, the humble penny"
predominates. Sixpences and shillings,
however, often increase the value of
their collection and at rare intervals
too rare to please the hunter-half-
sovereigns arc discovered. Like the
flies in amber. the mystery is how they
got there.
Among other articles of intrinsic
worth silver spoons are most often
found, although shirt studs, diamond
rings, silver drinking vessels and many
other quits out of place articles swell
the list from time to time. Lucky finds,
such as those above mentioned, do not
deter the sewer man from keeping a
keen LOOKOUT for less valuable articles
as they Goat by. His sharp eye, from
long practice, is capable of judging the
worth Of the floating refuse before it
would re even discernible to the or
binary observer. Mile after mile does
the sever hunter traverse underground,
until g. ioierably heavy bag is result
of his labor. Night and day is all one
to the man. Some gangs enter the
severe at night and work on until
morning. while others carry out the
search only during the daytime. Rats
abound everywhere, some of them be-
ing OF enormous size. large enough to
brighten any beginner at the game. The
experienced hunter, however. takes no
notice of them and the rats are only
too pleased to sneak away in the dark
ness.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12
Waiting for Trial

In Nil at Juneau, waiting trial on
the charge Of murder, is Chief Ye
Teetlech, the tyee OF the Hoonan In
dams, a small tribe Of some 100 MEM
bers, occupying Chicaklkoff island,
about 100 miles southerly from Juneau.
The offense with which the old chief
is charged is tn e murder by torture Of
his nephew, whom he accused of WITCH
craft. The chief had disease Affect
ing his right leg, which had gradually
eaten the great part away. He dreamed
that his nephew had bewitohed him,
and on the strength of this he proceed
ed to infict punishment due the crime.
The victims knees were bent close
back, and in this position he was bound
tightly to a tree. An iron band, q
quarter of an inch thick, was then
placed around his face, sinking into
the nose and covering the eyes, and
this was also made fast to the trees, SO
that he was unable to move his head
any direction. He was left in this po-
sition to starve to death. re lived
five days. He was 20 years OF age.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12
A New Ananias.

A Buffalo man is telling how he was
out cunning and saw q deer across the
river. Just as he was about to shoot
the animal he looked down the river
and saw 800 ducks swimming up. A
second later he looked up the river
and saw 499 swans swimming down.
He raised his rifle to fire at the deer,
but the gun exploded. The bullet
crossed the river and killed the deer;
the barrel flew down the river and
killed the 500 ducks; the butt few up
the river and killed the 499 swans; the
explosion blew him two miles back
into the woods, where he fell on 500
rabbits and killed them all; his rubber
boots flew into the river, and when he
hauled them up they were full of
Holsters. The man tells this in a
variety theatre, when his turn comes,
and the audience does not 60 behind
the returns.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12
GEMS OF KNOWLEDGE.

A barrel of rice weighs 600 pounds.
First Atlantic cable operated, 1858.
The first steel pen was made in 1880.
Slow rivers flow seven miles an hour.
Light moves $4,000 miles per Sec
ond.
The first lucifer match was made in
1929.
A storm moves thirty-six miles per
hour.
First musical notes used. 1888; print
ed, 1902.
Battles Of Bunker Hill and Lexing-
ton, IT'S.
National banks first established in
United States, 1916.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12
GRAINS OF GOLD.

The truest end of life is to know that
life never ends.
A good character is in all cases the
fruit OF personal exertion.
Doing good is the only certainly hap
Ply action of mans life.
There's nothing agrees worse than a
proud mind and beggar's purse.
1t Is not easy to straighten in the
oak the crook that grew in the sapling.
The prayer Of the grateful man will
please God, whether it pleases anybody
else or not.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12
Uses of Poverty.

"Sweet are the uses OF adversely"
but it takes philosopher to appreciate
the fact that poverty is his best friend.
We all admit that it is necessity that
drives mankind to its best work, but
it is blessing we want bestowed on
some one else. In a recent magazine
article, Andrew Carnegie says: 1--WE
should be quite willing to abolish
luxury; but to abolish poverty would
be to destroy the only soil upon which
mankind can depend to produce the
virtues which alone can enable the
race to reach a still higher civiliza-
ton than it now possesses. Notwith-
standing this true view of the case,
there is general desire to do away
with poverty. Indeed. it is to
the individual effort to abolish poverty
that the world owes the elevation OF
the race. Most of us agree with the
sage who said that it may not be a
disgrace to be poor, but it is exceed
ingly inconvenient.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12
Began Alike. but Ended Differently,


The tragedy of the sea that has Just
occurred between Singapore and the
Carolines seems to surpass In horror
the famous butchery of the "Flowery
Land" The Maria II. had an Eng
ltsh captain and Chinese crew, and the
crew mutinied under the leadership Of
the boatswain. They murdered the
captain, the mate and a negro pas
senger, tied the bodies OF the two
officers to an anchor and threw it over
board, and then made prisoners of the
captains wife and child. Next they
fought among themselves, like the mu-
tineers OF the Bounty, and three more
were sent after the captain and the
mate. The survivors steamed a course
to the Pelew islands, hoping, no doubt,
to find new Pitcairn. But they were
oyerhauled by Spanish cruiser on the
way and taken to Manila, where they
now lie in Jail. What would have hap
pened but for that Spanish cruises?
The Bounty men went at it with drink
and the knife. until these and other
mischances thinned their numbers
down to one. He turned pIous and
founded the most perfect Christian
community on all the broad earth. To
this day it fiourishes in primitive pur-
ity of faith, morals and manners. on
speck of rock, and few crews that pass
that way can resist the temptation to
land and say their prayers.-London
Daily News.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

his lif9 tim, with rheumatism, dyspep-
sia ana brohchial trouble Eminent ply
sicians failed to cure him. He could not
attend e his clerical duties; he com
ls9A and in two weeks he was free from
pam when he returned to his charge. He
Is pow completely we'll.
Rev, Erislean. pastor M. p. Church,
TFy blsaiuye and believe It my ' duty to
aad my testimony to that Of other min
isters concerning Veno's medicines j
kpow Mrs: Elizabeth Kirk, Mr.. Samuel
Phelps and Mr.. Nat Williams. They are
which I am pastor. During tho stay Of
DR.. Veno In Xepia, they were treated
by him for rheumatism Of many years
standtng, and after the first treatment by
veno's Electric Fluid. they threw away
on the road to recovery"
Yeno's remedies are sold by druggists
with instructions for home cure as fol-
vENo's CURATIVE SYRUP is the
nently cures malaria (chills and fever)
and thoroughly cures oatarrh, constipa-
tl9n and liver trouble. It strengthens the
nerves. clears the brain. ipvigorates the
no III sscts This medicine ae Ss0f has for
body the famous Llandrindod water, the
great germ DESTROYER and blood purifier,
and when used with
,vENo's ELECTRIC. FLUID VIII cure
rheumatism. paralysis. sciatica. neural
Eia and oil aches and pains. No home
should be without these medicines. They
are sold at so cents each. twelve for S.
, Ask sour your dr Is van to Get ysn9s Cura
you.
CUBAN CHILL CURE positively stops
chills In one night. Csc. At drug stores.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

The Woman's Relief Corps of Blue
Ringe, kas., has concluded that Deco
ration day is so entirely given up to
horse races, base ball games, cock
fights and other sporting events that
1t is a dissertation to observe it any
longer, and they will hereafter deco
rate the graves Of the soldiers on May
20, when they say they will be able to
perform this sacred function without
the yells Of the base ball rioters ring
ing in their ears, or the yawps of the
tinhorn sports who attend the men,
orial horse races"
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12
A PERFECT SHEEP DIP.

The improved method of extracting
nicotine from tobacco enables sheep
owners to escape the labor of hauling
and boiling up the bulky stems when
dipping is to be done. The concentrat.
ed nicotine makes a perfect sheep dip,
as 1t is the best known stimulant for
wool as we'll as sure death to all in
sects. If you intend dipping this year
you cannot do better than write at once
to the Skabcura Dip Co., Station s..
Chicago, for particulars.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12
Clear Cut.

Imitation cut glass is made 50 much
like the real now that 1t takes an ex-
pert to tell the difference. OF course,
every woman claims she is a connois-
seur who can tell the genuine from the
false across the block, but as a matter
of fact 1t is very difficult. One woman
will test 1t by trying the edges to see
Ii 1t is sharp. Another will thump
1t to see If 1t gives out clear, reson-
amt sound. Dealers p fancy glass tell
It by the color. The edges of real cut
glass show green color. This YER
dant hue Is frequently reflected in the
purchaser, who doesn't know what
she is getting. One infallible way to
tell the genuine is by the price.
There's never any mistaking the price,
or the hollow ring ones purse gives
out after purchasing it. The cuts in
cut glass never extend to the price.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12
WHEELING WIT AND WISDOM
Coast defenses-brakes.

Coast demonstrates.
Look out for your digestive organs.
which means ride as much as You can
within reason When mans stomach
goes. he is very likely to follow it.
The horse that uses the city streets
costs the public 100 times as much in
wear and tear of pavements as the bicy-
Gle. There is. therefore. less reason for
taxing the latter than the former.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

Rev. Mr.. Rhodes, living twelve
miles east of Timpson, Tex. while
blowing his field, unearthed $4,000
Mexican dollars. 1t seems that the
money was buried in leather sachets
and they were almost rotten. Mr..
Rhodes bought the place two years
ago. For several years there has been
digging in that community by unknown
parties at night.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12
When the Summer Breeze

Cows through the trees, most Of us who caA
sets of for a country jaunt. Fewer cross the
Atlantic Whether it is business or pleasure
calls one from home, Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters is the best accompaniment OF voyage
or an outing Yachtsmen, sea captains, COM
mercial travellers and elnigrants concur in this
opinion. The Bitters is unrivalled for bilious,
malarial. dyspeptic or liver disorder.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12
Poo Did Not Always Have a Clean shlr

Poe Did Not Always Have q Clean Shirt.
To what base ue may one come at
last! A laundry man has gotten pos
session of Poe,s cottage, In New York,
and has established the Poe laundry.
1t is a little shocking to think Of
hanging clothes on the line Of a poet;
but to have laundry named after one
is, at least, a nice, clean way of per-
petuating bardis fame. There isn't
much of the poetry written nowadays
that would wash. Poe's poetry was
good, clean stuff, as highly polished
as the bosom of dress shirt. 1t will
be in order fer this washee man to
have raven sit above the door, and,
when he irons off button, TO say,
as was said of the lost Lenore, II shall
see thee nevermOre."
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12
a Bad Husband.

The women are always wondering
what makes some other women look
so old. A bad husband, of course. We
hope they don't imagine that Time had
anything to do with it.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12
It il Wrong.

A recent German writer on dueling
tries to prove that it is not forbidden
by the Christian religion. 1t certain
ly is, and always has been by the Cath
olic church, which refuses a duelist
consecrated burial, even though he
have repented.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

One Of the most pitiful things in the
world is the disappointment of a man
and wife in each other.-Atchison
Globe.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

Don't interrupt man when he is
telling you his troubles. If you do, he
will start over again at the begin
ing-Atchison Globe.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

A lawyer is very sharp fellow, ant
. pleasant friend, but don't let hin
give you advice.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

The young khedive of Egypt is said
to be a capital musician and has corr
posed some pleasing pieces.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12
Hard on Them.

The sooner you get rid Of the notion
that you are smart, the better you will
be of. There never was a man who
had good sense, to say nothing of being
smart
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12
That's Right.

Deadlocks are intended for cemetery
gates. and the politicians who do not
wish to be buried should break the
deadlock up.-New Orleans Picayune.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

A law prohibiting the Sunday
opening of barber shops has been de.
clared unconstitutional in Illinois.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

Experiments have shown that soft
wood under pressure becomes consid-
erably harder than hard wood under
pressure.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

The art OF knowing when to keep
silence should be ranked as the highest
order Of genius.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

~flTS-An Fits stopped free by DR.. Kline's Great
Eerve Restorer. No Fits after the first day 5 use
Marvellous cures Treatise and bottle free -
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12
All About Western Farm Lands.

The Corn Belt" is the name OF an
Illustrated monthly newspaper pub
lished by the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy r. r. 1t aims to give informa-
ton in an interesting way about the
farm lands of the west. Send % cents
in postage stamps to the Corn Belt, 209
Adams St, Chicago, and the paper will
be sent to your address for one year.
Every man is more or less of a fool
about some things.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

II the Baby IL Cutting Teeth,
Be sure and that old and well-trfed remedy MnA
WINDOWS SOOTHING syrup for Children Teething.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been .
God-send to me-Wm. B. Mcclellan, Chester,
Florida, Sept IL, 1895.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12
Come Recommendation Of the Won.
derful
} MEDICINES,
Urging the Sick and AFFLICTED to Obtain
the Only Medicines that Cure.

Father Bessonies. Of
81. Johns Church. In
the Vsno Remedies. He
wrote q letter to DR.. We
no, stating that Patrick
Harrington, Missouri St,
Indianapolis, had been
Afflicted with rheuma-
tism for eighteen months
and disabled from work.
Mr., Harrington was
taken on the stage at
Masonic Temple, In
dianapolis, where three
bottles Of veno's Elec-
trio Fluid were rubbed
all over his body. In less
than forty minutes. he
came upon the stage in
view OF the audience;
stamping his feet. jump
ing and running, he
grasped Veno's hand and
thanked him for his
immediate emancipation
from pain and suffering.
Rev. A. P McNutt,
Methodist m l mis- [ er,
Bradper, Wood Coun-
ty. o.. had suffered half
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

AS people grow old, their ideal
woman becomes one who is q good
nurse.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

Whoever you marry, you will think
you might have done better.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

We all expect too much help from
others.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

Halls Catarrh Cure
10 constitutional cure. Price, Too.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

Birds sing and why shouldn't tho
boys yellP
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

Every wife should try to get her
husband out Of the lodge habit.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-06-12

The world is funny enough without
any professional humOrists.
Mohave County miner., 1896-05-09

A gentleman related the following in. cident to us the other day: Tue Ari. zons rangers had returned from an ex. citing CD chase after Victoria's band oi Apache marauders and the citizens of Tucson gave . grand banquet to the brave warriors: Capt Baok proposed the toast: To the "Arizooa rangers; the last to reach the field and the first to leave it." Dead eilence reigned m the banquet hall and the gallant Captain arose to correct his mistake. "GentIe. men," he said, 'T meant to have said Here's to the gallant Ringers, equal to none." The invited guests filled the banquet hall with laughter, but the heroes of an hundred masterly retreats drank the toast in silence.
Mohave County miner., 1896-05-09
Second Adver,isls have founded an i,

Second Adventists have founded an in. surance company in Philadelphia and have clause in their policy covering the religious belief of that sect, that if it is proven that the party insured has been translated to heaven the policy will be paid to the heirs. We fear few policies will be paid under this clause, but if the provision covered transition to the neither world the company would be bankrupt in short order.
Mohave County miner., 1896-05-09

Trains Nos, 4 and 42 will run on alternate days Informstion as to what day same will
 5auta Fe, Prescott X Ps9nix railway with the Atchson, fopeha & Santa Fe railroad is the shortest and quickest route to Denver. Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago aud all points East. The scenic line Of Arizoua The best route to California. The only north and south line in Arizona to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. petrifed Forest, Great Pine Forest, Clif Dwellings, Great Salt River Valley and numerous other points of interest.
 Beautifully Illustrated Book free on appli. cation.
 Through tickets to all points in the United. States, Canads aud Mexico.
 All the comforts aud conyeniences of . fr.tcisss road with superb equipment.
 No. 1 makes connections at Ash Fork with east. This Is the finest train west of Chicago No. also connects with A. r. No. from the west
 Persons desiring to stay over at Ash Fork will fad the best of accommodations at Fred
 No. 2 makes close connections at Ash Fork with A. & F. traIns No and 4 A & P. No. mor.ing. A. &P P. No. { iss vestibuled train throughout lighted with Pintch Gas, dining car running through Los Angeles to Chicago. Dining cars under the manag .ment of Fled Harvey. with his unexcelled service. care anu attention to his guests
 Nos. & 2 connect at Jerome JunctIon with trains of the U v & P. Ky, for Jerome.
 COuueclluH dt fFescott Witn stage lines TOT all principal mining camps; at Congress with stage lin,.s for Harq"a Hala ststion aud Var nell at Pbenix with the Maricops aud Phenix By for points on the Southern Pacific railway.
 THE SANTA FEE PRESCOTT & PHTNIx RAILWAY Is THE BEST ROUTE TO THE GREAT SALT RIVER VALLEY.
 For infornati, regsrdilg this VALLEY and the RICH MINING SECTION tributary to this road. address. any SANTA FE ROUTE representative, or,
 Gen. Ft. < Pas. Agt, General Passenger Agt.. Prescott, Ariz Chicago R. E. WELLS, J.J. FREY, Assistant Gen. Manager, General Manager, Prescott, Ariz. Chicago, Ill. S.F.P.&P By. A. T. & 8. K. R. IRA P. SMITH,
 Commercial Agent,
 Phoenix. Arizona. E. COPELAND,
 General Agent Fl Paso. Texas.
Mohave County miner., 1896-05-09

The National Republican of Washing- ton has well written article on the Ari- zona statehood bill, and incidentally 7 puffs N o Murphy for the hard work he has done in congress. Although Mir. Murphy does not in any way voice our sentiments, we believe he has worked hard for the admission oi Arizona, and for this alone he is deserving of the thanks of all our people.
Mohave County miner., 1896-05-09

Right Hon. w. E Gladstone must be nearing the end of his existence on earth, as he is now devoting a great deal of time to a review of the scriptures and its bearing on the future existence oi man. Mir. Gladstone's governm ent, having captured nearly everything on earth, should see to it that the grand old man has soft berth and exclusive man. agement of the heavenly kingdom.
Mohave County miner., 1896-05-09

Observe how capital aggregates: In 1870 Massachusetts had lol chartered corporations, with capital of 39 900. .0)0$ !; in 1880. I'll. with l43.0Oo o,00o$; in ls9), i,477, w,th229 900 % 0s 1894, 1.79l, with 279 OO0,0O0$ The total assets of these corporations today is, in round numbers, 53l 900, coos This is the product ot only one state. Look up the others.
Mohave County miner., 1896-05-09

Calvin Tomkins, chairman of the ex- eculive committee of the Sound Money Club, is busily engaged these days in sending out sound CD currency lltera. tore and offering to supply the country papers with plate matter on the subject How "foxy" these gold bug educators are and how disinterestedly ingenious they are in the poor laboring mems be- half.