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The times., 1897-08-29
AS he Understood 1t !.

An aged negro shuffled into the office
of Capt, Frank Cunningham at the city hal
the other day and made the popular city
collectors hair curl by announcing:
BOSS, done come for to pay de license
On my pole cats
What" shouted Capt. Frank, as hor-
rible suspicion that the old darky had
brought them with him possessed him.
My pole cats, boss. l wants to gin you
my pole CATS" said the old man, thrusting
a black paw into the pocket of his breeches.
'.why do you want to give me yonr pole
cats?" asked the collector, recovering his
equanimity as an idea dawned suddenly
upon him.
''Case l owes it, boss; an dey dun tole
me dat cullod folks whu dom pay dey pole
cats cyant vote"
'Pon tax, by ginger!' yelled the col
lector with a great gasp of relief and the
clerks all took up their pens again and
said:
"Ohl''-Richmond State
The times., 1897-08-29
SCATTERING HIS ENEMY.

That he was from Cariboo there was
no doubt Why, nuggets from Omineca
were nothing compared to what grew"
i'll Cariboo, neither for gold nor bars"
1T was hack in the fifties when my part
ner set out to do a little work on some
ground we owned, and he had to camp
for the first night on the banks of creek.
He set out his pack, and deposited. at a
safe distance, several sticks of giant
powder, caps and fuse Then he went
To the creek for a pan of water While
there he heard a great rumpus, and, look
ing back, saw big grizzly bear at his
explosives He yell ed and threw stones
at it, bat the grizzly was too much fas-
cinated with the sweet tasting giant pow
der; tut when Bill began to fire larger
rocks MIR Bruin got down To business and
made a bee-line for him.
"Bill Gid rot stop to discuss the matter,
but wenS up the nearest tree like wild
cat. Now. d peculiar thing about grizzly
bear is the fact that 1t cannot climb a
tree; so Bin felt safe at least, for a
while. But, though a grizzly is not a
climber, he can play waiting game to
perfection, having that faculty abnormally
developed: So he sat and waited for Bits
pleasure to descend. Bill was much happier
up above, however, and had little use
for terra firma at that moment.
Then the giant powder must have 90
CURED to the bear again, for he walked
over to where it was and commenced to
gulp it down, taking for dessert the caps
and fuse Then he camped at the foot of
Bill's tree again. Bill was enjoying a
smoke, when happy thought struck hiru
A lump Of fuse was protruding from the
grizzly's mouth; SO, reaching down as fan
as he could. he knocked the burning to
bacco out OF his pipe and it fell on the
fuse. A few moments afterward there
was loud explosion, and Bill descended
to gather up enough bear meat to keep him
all winter. .''-Vancouver World
The times., 1897-08-29
A Case with Possibilities.

An ingenious woman in Durango, Colo ,
who has ever felt fear that her clothing
might some time catch fire, has invented
a device for her own protection. By the
mere pulling OF string every fastening In
her garments is released and they fall
from her. 1t is to be hoped that she win
never be embarrassed by false alarm. =
Boston Globe.
The times., 1897-08-29
The Sense Of Power.

There are some men who don't know
what greatness is until they have some one
working under them.-Atchison Globe.
The times., 1897-08-29
America a Sea Power.

In the isthmus the United States has AS
serted special interest. In the present
she can maintain her claim, and in the
The times., 1897-08-29

a
large experience in cotton growing and
bos a lberal education and an inquring
turn of mind he had been study ying the
history of the cotton plant for years, aud
as soop as he laid eyes onthe withered stalk
that had tcen carried 60 many miles he
saw that il was of different genus
rom the shrub cotton of South America
or the annual plant OF Australia
he had long talk with Kyle and, while
| the other Scolonels made light of the
| story, .TacAson listened very attentively
and finally carried off the dilapidated
| specimen TO his poor little farm among the
| reddest of the red hills OF Georgia. Care
| fully he picked the leaves from the siIken
| locks OF cotton, observing that many OF
the pods or bolls conta7Aed five separate
cells each instead of four, which is the
rule with the ordinary cotton. Out of the
| 265 seed secured, fifty-seven gern,inated
| in the garden plot where he planted them
| in the spring of 1895.
! The sturdy plants grew rapidly, each
| putting forth, at first, pair Of ordinary
| leaves and immedia tely above them a
| second leaf, " llich grew out from the stem
| about two inches. Then followed Q joint,
| at nich d cluster Of squares or buds
| appeared, the leaf stalk continuing and
| terminating in a bread thick leaf, while
| the portions betwe en- the cluster and the
| buds and the stalk thickened to the size
| Of a lead pencil, forming a support for the
/ heavy bolls The plants grew 70 a height
| Of twelve to fourteen feet, putting forth
| alternately the general leaf and the fruit
| bearing leaf, all the way to the top, and
Continuing in full foliage till the frost fell
| except that the low er leaves dropped as the
| hollis maturcd 50 that by the time the cot
| ton was open and ready to pick the lea ycs
had disappeared. leaving only the snowy
bolls ready to he gathered, free from, trash
| or plant stains
| The discovery became noised abroad and
Gotten men from long distance came {,
see it. Every seed was carefully pieket
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

silk hats upon their heads. this procession moved
around the further side OF the altar, up toward
the Ark The rabbits voice could be heard In
sweet tones of chanting, and the choir re-
sponded The bells fastened on the metal tops
Of the scrolls Uhese tops are known as the
Trees of Life" and are fantastic and decora-
tive In design jnged as the bearers advanced.
1t is great honor to carry scroll or the Law
at q time like this, and in the hour that these
sacred records were carried around the altar
nearly one hundred men Of the congregation
offlciated and had the precious relics placed In
their arms. There was constant changing 60
ing on but those chosen TO-. the entry were the
seniors and the leading spirits OF the congrega-
tion
AS the band of worshippers wound Its way
10 the Ark the choir broke forth into the Hymn
of Welcome" Hymn of Welcome hardly tells
the story. however In orthodox Jewry 1t Is
known as the Song Of the Sea-" and Is con-
sidered by the Jews to be the Oldest piece or
music in the world. Migrations and transplanta-
ton the destruction OF Jerusalem and the scat
tering OF the Jewish race have not caused II 10
be lost to Israel. 1t is the song that Miriam,
the sister OF Aaron. sang after the Red sea
was crossed, and tradition has preserved IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
THE TINTS OF BIRDS EGGS.
ON a letter In Nature.

From letter in Nature
The beautiful a nd delicate coors observed tho
eggs OF birds are very fast to light, espe
cially when they belong TO the lighter class OF
colors. Egg collections should be carefully pro-
tected from the light by some covering over the
case when they are not being inspected: other
wise much OF their beauty OF tint becomes lost In
museums and natural history collections this pre-
caution OF protecting egg-cases with covers Is now
almost universally observed. In many Instances
OF the finest and most characteristics tints OF
several eggs disappear on exposure to much
light common example may be found in the
beautiful pale blue OF the starling's egg. This, on
exposure TO sunlight for few days, loses It's clear
blueness OF tone. and becomes purplier approaching
more 10 the slate tint. Such Is also the case with
most OF the sreensh-blue eggs. like those OF many
sea-blrds, the common guilemot's, for instance.
freshness OF It's blue tints
The writer some time ago made soma expert
ments the fastness TO sunlight OF those egg
tints The method employed a very simpl.
one and may be briefly described as follows Vari.
birds eggs were selected for experiment. those
having decided and well-marked colors being pre-
ferrcd. These shells were halved lengthwise care
being taken before the operation TO divide ii that
each half should. as nearly as possible, present the
same amount OF coorng. One-haf was kept from
the light for future comparison while the other
half was exposed In a glass case 10 direct sun
shine. After various exposures. amounting TO one
then compared with Its unex posed counterpart and
the changes In hue carefully noted. Little change
was visible In the darker colored eggs OF the ove-
brown, or chocolate depth but In the lighter tnts.
especially among The blues and green blues. the
changes became more marked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
A PRECOCIOUS PICKANINNY.
From The Nashville Banner.

Nashville is rapidly gaining reputation as a pro-
Queer OF sensations. The country has scarcely
ceased to discuss Professor Barnard's successful
trip in the airship wnen another phenomenon,
equally as curious though differing vastly is
sprung. .
Scarcely any one believed that navigating the air
was possible, and fewer still viii believe Il posi-
bic for q three-months old child to talk However
such Is the case, and any verify the truth
funess OF this statement with very little trouble.
The parents Of the child are Richard and frankie
Cleveland, colored. living at No Il Shortest. and
the child has been talking since Il was one week
old Hundreds have visited the little wonder and
have left the house completely mystaed at what
they have seen and heard.
The child IS q girl. and differs only from other
babies In that IL can talk as plainly and be under
OF course IS naturally weak. but has none Of the
baby prattle about ii. In addition TO the child q
talking propensities. II seems 10 be possessed OF
most astounding. coming as they do from one 70
young. 49,
has church In tho vicinity and a majority OF his
mock called at the house 10 convince themselves
OF the truth OF the rumors which have been circu-
lated concerning the child. The little one seemed
to enjoy the presence OF the crowd for while,
but. soon firing. remarked to ITS mother. in a
voice audible to all present: Il wish all these folks
would go home, as ! am tired" The callers took
the hint and soon departed.
Officer Baker has also seen the wonderful child,
as have many others. and they all tell remark
able stories OF the loauacious younsster.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
II have a letter from Middlesborough to ia,

malca."
Il have a letter from Boston TO Odessa"
HOMO distinguishes himself by a ktttenlike way
Of eludjng the staggering blindfolded man In the
centre OF the ring and is thus able 10 slip good
many times from Nankln TO Cardiff without being
Intercepted on the way. When Homo just as he u
running the blockade near the Bristol Channel. 10
eventually caught, and is condemned In conse-
Quence to- have the knitted woollen scarf tied over
his eyes he is so alert and so nmble that he in
stanty intercepts cruise between Gibraltar and
Port Said, and obtains release as his reward. Gi-
braltar, who is English, is not so successful and,
having made several dashes without result de-
clares that It's kids game. and It's no wonder no
Isn't good at IT,
YOU want to be either In your second child God"
growls the blindfolded English sailor. "'ress
barmy."
Time is getting on. The accordion outside has
screamed itself TO sleep The hands OF the clock
up tho end of the hall, where a West India
man is doing amazing things on the horizon tai
bar have hurried round 10 nearly 10 o. clock. one
or two OF the sailors, whose palates graft
fed by coffee or by the raro and curious bottled
drinks with names ending In "ade," whisper 10
each other and one or two toss coin furtively In
order that time may be saved when they get out
side. Orders are given You japanese chapc
gather In a band please, and prepare TO get back
to tho Asatc Homo where you are staying. kn
wahara come here. Kuwahara. do you take
charge OF these compatrlots OF yours and see that
they reach the Asiatic Home by direct route, and
not by one that includes the .'Mariners Delight
and 1.-The Admiral Benbow' and tho Dock Hotel"
Your colleagues have impressonable beads, kuwa-
hara. and English beer makes them forget their
politeness and anxious 10 fight the Chino-Japanesa
war anew by pulling the long pigtails OF Chinese
sailors, SO sheepdog them. kuwahara; convoy
them. we pray you. In safety
"Sar," replies little Kuwahars, with his cap on
politely. and speaking In tones that convey assar.
ancs, "sar, you bet my boot3
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
A WONDERFUL PROCESSION.

Then II was that the incident OF the greatest
Historic interest occurred. The genius OF the
Past came forward and casped the hand Of the
Present Moving with slow and measured step,
IN single fle scroll succeeding scroll, the rab-
nes behind, each man wearing his faith OF daz-
Wing white over his black clothing, and all with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
A GORGEOUS CEREMONIAL:
sBEARITH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE DEDI-
GATED WITH POMP.

THE ANCIENT RITES AND TRADITIONS OF THE
SPANISH PORTUGUESE JEws-Muslc OF
GREAT ANTIQUITY.
II was th,rty-seven years ago. IN the year
b620-ths being 5637, according to the Hebrew
calendar-that the strange and mystic cere'
monies OF conservation by the Spanish-Portu'
guese Jewish rites were last seen In Newly DIX
Under more elaborate auspices. and with a dra-
matte effect such as this city has seldom, II
ever. seen. this same ritual was given last
Wednesday evening. the occasion being the
formal Opening Of the doors" Of Shearith Israel
Synagogue, the new worshipping- place of this
most orthodox body Of Jews. They have only
four congregations in the United States and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

thereof is that of Prince George Radzwill. son
OF old Emperor Williams principal ade-de-camp,
and formerly OF the most brilliant figures OF
the court OF Berlin. Poland has so many friends
In this country that widespread satisfaction can
not fail to be created in the United States by the
Cars beginning Of policy which while just to
the chivalrous and gallant Poles. is likewise GER
tain 10 prove source OF strength to his immense
empire EX-ATTACHE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

II comedies with a renewal Of Emperor William S
rguarly ill-advised endeavoIs to Pursuance
Pc sen, that is to say, that portion Of the former
klr gdom Of Poland which at the time OF Its par
tition in the last century was awarded to
Prussia
People In the PAST have been so much ac-
customed to look for despotism end tyranny on
he part Of Russia that nobody has paid much
attention to Prussias persecution OF her Polish
subjects True, there have been times when the
persecution has abated for a period. but the rel
&C ms for this have been OF n nature to reflect no
credit on the authorities at Berlin. IT has been
Invariably due not TO any sense OF Justice nor to
any consideration OF statecraft. but merely in
consequence of the influence exercised at Court
by some Polish nobewoman possessed OF the
beauty and captivating charms OF her race. AS
lorg as Bismarck remained at the head Of affairs
this served to intensity his hatred OF the Poles
ard the latter looking upon him one OF the
bltterest foes OF their race, naturally took con-
spicuous part In every court cabal against him.
for which, It is true. he lost no opPortri ity OF
ytnglng himself When the old Emperor died
end the influence which the princcly house OF
Radziwil had exercised upon him came to an
crd. Bismarck had free hand and oppressed the
Poles, mobiles rs well the peasants. to his
hearts content.
EMPEROR WILLIAMS CAPTIVITY.
This continued until his disgrace Shortly
afterward the young Emperor became subJugat-
ed by the grace and beauty OF Baroness Kosciol-
Koscielski, wife Of one Of the leaders Of tho Po-
iish party In tho Prussian House of Lords. and
perhaps the most popular among his country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
THE CAR FAVORS POLAND.
NICHOLAS OF RUSSIA BEGINS POLICY
OF JUSTICE AND CANCELLATION.

POLISH MOBILES ALLOWED TO REGAIN IhEiH
ESTATES AND INFLUENcE-THE EMPEROR
OF AUsTRIAs WISE TACTICS AND THEIR
REsULrs-EMPERoR WILLIAMS SUD-
DEN CHANGE OF FRONT
From the tim. when Thaddeus Kosclus.ko
fought for the independence OF the uh"eo
states as aide-de-camp and orderly onicer 70
Washington, the people OF this country nave al
WAYS manifested marked interest IN the ia'e
of POLAND. All oppressed and downtrodden ma
tons struggling for freedom meet with generous
and whole-hearted sympathy on this side OF tho
Atlantic no matter whether they be Armenians'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
1T WOULD NOT GO.
Times-Herald.

From Tho Chicago Times-Herald.
Did Il ever occur to your? asks '"rhe Nelson
Dakl Independent" 'how ridiculous II is the way
railroads a. are managed mage 1t da 1t DID Do you
pasA the old man satd2'
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-21
Keep These Dates In Your Mind.

December %. January and 10, Feb
ruary 2 and Is, April 6 and 20. May 4
and IS On these dates, agents of the
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Ry., will
sell Settlers tickets to points in Ken
lucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia,
North and South Carolina, Florida, Miss.
issippi, Virginia and Louisiana, one way,
at special low rates Persons intending
to 60 South this winter or spring will do
we'll to call on any agent of the G H. 4
D. Ry., who will not only furnish them
with information as to rates, but will
also obtain literature, descriptive of the
portion of the country to which they are
looking. Agents will cheerfully assist
any one in obtaining information who
will ask for it.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-21
In Men,Oriam.

Nellie, Bessie and Alva Cowgirl, chill.
dren of Chas and Jennie Cowgirl, within
ten days were carried off by that dread
disease, diphtheria, and to them these
lines are dedicated in loving remem.
brance:
Over the river they beckon to me.
Loved ones who've crossed TO the other side.
The gleam of their snowy robes see.
But their voices are drowned by the rushing
tide.
Dear Nellie fret went to the spirit shores.
She crossed with the boatman cold and pale.
We hear the dip of the golden oars.
And catch gleam Of the snowy sail.
All, yes, she has passed from our yearnng hearts,
She has crossed the stream and lie gone for aye.
We may not sunder the veil apart,
That hides from our vision the gates of day
We only know that our darling no more
In this life with US may be-
Yet somewhere know on the unseen shore
Dear Nellie is waiting for me.
Then Alva, with ringlets of sunny gold.
And eyes the reflection of heavens own blue
Who crossed in the twilight gray and cold.
And the pale mist hid her from our view.
We saw not the angels that met her there,
The gates Of the city we could not see
But over the river, over the river
Dear Alva is waiting for me.
Over the river. the boatman pale
Carried another household pet,
Her brown curls waved in the gentle gale.
Darling Bessie, see her vet.
She crossed on her bosom her dimpled hands
And fearlessly entered the phantom bark;
We watched it glide from the silver sands,
And all our sunshine grew strangely dark.
We know she is safe on the farther side,
Where all the ransomed and angels be
And over the river over the river,
My angel Bessie is waiting for me.
And when over the river. the peaceful river.
The angel Of death shall carry me,
/ shall know the loved who've gone before,
And ioyfully sweet will the meeting be.
A Cousin.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-21
Here Is q Chance.

To get your money back if you want it,
We make this assertion and can prove
the truth of it, "Chappelear's Bronchini
The Great Cough Cure" is the only
cough remedy ever known that will al.
ways give relief instantly. Bronchini
never fails,it will cure cold, it will pre-
vent and cure Group, always relieves ir
ritation in the throat, it is the best fam.
lily medicine for any throat or lung dis
ease ever known, aud if it don't do just
what we claim for it you can get your
money refunded. Sold at 25 and 80 cts.
For sale by W. r. Smith & Co.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-21

st is very kind of you, madam" said
the tramp, ito give me such fine din.
ner." "Dont mention it, you poor man,"
said the kind hearted woman. "But |
will repay you," said the tramp, crate
fully. "I'll tell all my pals that you are
a flinty.hearted old termigant, that amt
never known how to cook nothin' decent,
so they'll give your house the go-by, and
won't never bother you"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-21

One thing is certain: 1t will not do to
fool with bad cold. No one can tell
what the end will be. Pneumonia, ca.
tarrh, chronic bronchitis, ifnot consump.
ton, invariably result from neglected
cold. 1t is surprising too, that bad colds
are SO often neglected when one remem-
bers how easily and at what little ex.
pense they may be cured. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is always prompt and ef.
fectual, and costs but trihe; 25 or so
cents is trifle as compared with the dis.
astrous effects OF neglected cold. Mr..
Abner Mercer, of Dilworthtown, Chester
county, Pa, in speaking of this remedy,
said: Sometime ago had a bad cold
and cough. tried almost everything.
Finally Mr. Hunt, the druggist, recon.
mended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
and one so cent bottle of it cured me en-.
tirely." For sale by Garrett & Ayres.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-21

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
hard, soft, or calloused Jumps and blem.
ishes from horses, bloodspsvins. curbs,
splints, sweeney. ring.bone, stiles,
sprsins, all swollen throats, coughs, etc.
Save $50 by use Of one bottle. Warrant.
ed the most wonderful Blemish Cure
ever known. Sold by w. B.. Smith 4
Co., druggists, Hillsboro, Ohio.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-21

On Nov. II and December and, Is,
1855, the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
railway will sell round trip excursion
tickets from Chicago to great many
points in the Western and South west.
efn states both on its own line and else.
where, at greatly reduced rates. Details
% 70 rates, routes etc. may be obtained
on application TO any coupon ticket agent
or BY addsaiug Robt G. Jones. Trav-
cling Passenger Agent, Oiucinnati, O.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-21

"Do you think he would deliberately
libel me?" asked the politician.
"My dear sir" answered the prominent
citizen who knew something of the poll.
tician's record, sit isn't question of
what he would do, but OF what he could
do and"
"Well?"
"You are perfectly SAFE"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-21

Jsilsr-As You arc TO be hanged. you
may have anything to eat that you desire.
The Condemned oh, give me some
pancakes and lot them b cooked BY ny
poor. dead mother. She only knew how
to make 'sm.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-21

Mr.. Hen Peck-You're so very method.
ical, my dear. think you'd make
good train dispatcher.
Mrs. Hen Peck-Shouldn't wonder.
What l say goes-now If you've finisned
those dishes, go out and sift those ashes
and then come in and get the children
ready for school.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-21

This is Certainly Wonderful Chance.
We are aware that our people who
suffer from nervous. chronic or long.
standing complaints do not have the same
opportunity to be cured as do the resi-.
dents of the great cities where the most
eminent physicians and specialists reside.
DR.. Greene, of 50 w. l4th ST., New York
City, who has the largest practice in the
world and who is without doubt the
most successful specialist in curing all
forms OF nervous and chronic diseases,
offers to give free consultation by mail
to all sufferers. Write to him at once
about your case. He will surely cure
you.