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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26
TRAINED ALLIGATORS.

DO YOU know" said Col Ben Carson
snlng back IN his char and talking to
a New Orleans Times Democrat man
"that alligators are the most affectionate
reatures on earthi It's fact. And
he sense they havel They're wonders.
they've got more sense than a dog.
How do I know2 Haven't | educated
thcmf Amt there an alligator no years
old 10 Des Allemand bayou that would
work hts tail TO the bone for me # 7 ask
cd him tor Say--you make me tired.
What are you laughing at' You get a
gallon Of molassss and a long
bottle and ri show you how 10 tame
alligators. It's the easiest thing on
earth. They're so adeotlonate On
June %, 1885, went 90 Des Allemond
bayou fishing. A negro named Bap.
tiste Forticr had just caught an alliga-
tor 100 years old II could tell BY the
rings around him You can't train a
young alligator. That's funny amt ~
asked Baptiste 70 sell him 10 me.
paid him $40, and Jim-that's the aili
gators nAme-was mine. put a chain
around his neck Then got me long
neeked bottle, filed Il with molasses and
walked up 10 him. lie opened his jaws
TO nab me. That was my chance.
showed the neck OF the bottle In his
mouth. just back of his ears, where an
- A. ~. hot
tie up. lin tasted the moiasses and be
gan wagging his all. He broke Bap
iiste's leg, bat that was an accident. lie
was a. gentle as a setter dog from the
minute he tasted the molasses. taught
him a lot of pretty trlcks.-how 70 catch
nies, how 70 stand on his tail, how 10
chew tobacco. Fiaally harnessed him
ID TO boat. lie looked around at me
the side OF the boat and pushed him a
little. Then he understood. on he
went. When pulled on the rope he
had around his neck he was nonplusseG
or a minute but nc soon caught on, and
now when 90 10 Des Allemand | never
have TO hire anybody to paddle my ca
noe. Jim attends 10 carrying nae any
where l want 70 go Say, do you know
Jim Is a. glad 10 see me whenever |
pass that way as Il he were relative of
miner What's that OF course It's the
truth. Ask Bap,iste. He takes care OF
Jim Tor me while IN New Orleans"
-~Ex.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26
MONETARY CONFERENCE.
Tbe House Committee Makes Re
port I'm Gts Favor.

Washington, Feb. 22-The bill recent
ly passed BY the senate authorizing the
president to appoint commissioners to
represent the United States in an inter.
national monetary conference TO secure
"a fixity of relative value between gold
and silver as money by means of com
mon ratio between these metals, with
tree mintage at such ratio" or, in his
discretion, to call such conference, was
reported to the house fayorably Satur.
day by unanimous vote of ten mem
bers of the house committee on coinage.
The same factions which voted for that
bill In the senate voted for it in the
house committee. Eight of the ten
members present were free silver advo-
Gates. They were: Hartman of Mon
tana, (Indl Mcclure of Ohio (Rep.)
Allen of Mississippi, Bankhead of Ala
bama, McRae of Arkansas, Sparkman
of Florida, Spencer of Mississippi, Coop
er of Texas (Dems.) Chairman w. Stone
(ReP. Pa.) and Mr.. Fairchild, who also
voted for the bill, are rated as gold men
or international bimetalists. There were
FIVE absentees.
An amendment was offered by Mr..
Stone and adopted by the committee. It
is as follows; ."And he 1.-THE President) is
further authorized, if in his Judgment
the purpose specified in the first section
hereof can thus better be attained. to
appoint one or more special commission
ers or ENJOYS to such of the nations of
Europe as ne may seek, by diplomatic
negotiations, to secure an international
agreement for the purpose specified in
the first section hereof. And in case of
such appointments, so much of the ap-
preparation herein made as shall be nee
essary shall be available for the proper
expenses and compensation of such com
missioners or ENJOYS.
"Sec 8. That so much of an act APP
proved March ,, 1895, entitled Gan act
making appropriations for the sundry
civil expenses of the government for the |
fiscal year ending June 80, 500, and for
other purposes as provides for the ap. |
pointment of delegates to an information
al conference and makes an appropria-
ticn for their compensation and expenses
be and the same is hereby repealed"
The debate was very brief
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26
LEE RESIGNS.
Feels That lie Is Useless Under the
Present Administration.

New York, Feb. 23--A dispatch t.
the Herald from Havana via Key Yves
says:
Consul General Lee has resigned
His letter rendering his resignation un-
der certain conditions goes by the next
mail He determined some days ago to
take such a stepif ne were not upheld
in his efforts to protect all American
citizens in Cuba.
The consul-general asked the state
department that he he authorized TO de
mand the release of citizens of the Uni
ted States confined IN Cuban prisons
under the same Illegal circumstances as
was the Inflated Ruiz. Such authorize
tion has not been granted him.
Spanish warships In Cuban waters
have, since Sunday, been concentrating
In the harbor of Havana. This is re-
garded here as very significant in view
of the very important incidents of the
last few days.
Great anxiety Is felt at the palace and
In all official circles at the news from
Cienfugos, which states that that city is
the centre of serious mutiny of the
Spanish troops. Large arrears of pay
are due the army In Cuba, and the dis
content caused by this has eliminated
IN open disobedience in the Spanish
-anks in the Cienfugos district
The insurgents in the eastern end of
he island have captured Bayano. an
town IN Santiago.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26
MODERN PROVERBS.

Misers have lived In novels
Rich men have lived in dng-outs.
Poor men have lived in mansions.
Men of shoddy have lived in palaces.
BY the house we live in so may we
not be judged, but so will we almost al
ways be reckoned.
S Men of geniusimay wear frayed pam
falcons and go with unkempt hair are
not marks of genius, for those things
the tramPs have also.
Many a clerk Oh his little pay is dress
ed better than his employer, but he is no
less valuable clerk for that.
There are branches from even the
straightest beaten track OF safety, but
the law of averages accepted oy the ma
jority is less dangerous to follow than
even the successful rules of exception.
The well-dressed man is more likely
to be prosperous man than the man of
shabby overcoat, and the poorly dressed
man is more likely to be an unsuccess-
full man than the man with the tailor
made clothes.
The beautiful Office may be a den of
swindlers, but 1t is more likely 10 be the
business home of profitable business.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26

There sas a certain Esclseman in
SHREWSBURY he vas very ir 10 and neat
e. ais attire, but who had bottle Nose
OF more than usual size. a. be passed
through thc school lane The boys used
10 Gals him Nossy' and snis made him so
angry that he compiaised TO DR.. Butler
who sympathized, and rent for the head
boy. 70 whom nc gave strict iniunctions
that the boys should not say 'Nosey'any
mere.
Next day. however, the ENelsemin
reappeared, even more angry than be.
ra-1 ,. seems that not boy had said
: ~.s,- but that az soon as he was seen
the boys ranged themselves In
two lines, IN ough which he mus. pass,
and all fixed their eyes intently upon his
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26
SHERMAN H. WARM.
Butchery OF Americans Must BE
stopped at All Hazards.

New York, Feb. 25.-The Journal this
morning prints the following statement:
made by Senator Sherman at Washing
ton yesterday in the course of an inter
view in regard to the death in Cuba c
DIR. Ricardo Ruiz:
off the facts are true, as reported, and
American citizens are being murdered
In Cuba in cold blood, the only way to
put an end to the atrocities is to declare
war on Spain.
81 know not what course Secretary
Olney may pursue, but this is no longer
a question of belIigerency, but one of
foul murder of an American citizen held
as a suspect.
Owe have already recognized Cuba's
belligerency by an act of congress pass
ed last session, but we have not recog.
nized independence.
ave have right to interfere if either
Spain or Cuba fails to carry on civilized
warfare. though the death of Ruiz is
quite another matter.
7Nf'f'f0N HA4tAN Af~Al AAaA OlACff nav
ing requested a full investigation, Con
sui General zee Will again promptly
call upon the Spanish authorities for the
facts in Ruiz's case and that If Ruiz's
body has been buried Il will be exhumed
and examined. Then, if the investiga-
ton shows that an American has been
Spain will be asked to make
reparation.
"If she refuses to do so the Uni.ed |
States ought to force her by declaring
wsr. We cannot stand idly by and per.
NIT the Spaniards to butcher Americans
rs the please. We are bound to pro-
-ec. our citizens, and think Americans
IN Cuba will be protected even If we
have to resort to arms.
Congress has done Its duty and there
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26

nose. Again DR. Butler summoned the
head boy and spoke more sharply. You
have no business said ne, TO annoy
man who is passing through the school
on his lawful occasions; dou't look at
him. But again the Exeiseman return
ed to Dr. Butler, furious with indigna-
ton, for this time, as soon as he was seen
every boy mad covered his face with hts
hand until he had gone by."-"Life and
Letters OF DR.. Samuel Butler"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26
misdirected Prize.

The Monthyon prize of 500, known
as the "prlx de vertu," was last year
awarded by the French Academy to a
lady OF Mendon. who had brought up
ten children who ali turned out well (;
but by mistake of the postofiice the
money went to another lady of the same
name. who celebrated the event with
such hilarious eonviviality that the po-
lice were forced TO take her in.--Chicago
Chronicle.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26
WIZ Edison Cnntnreh.

Ogden, Utah, Feb. a5--Will Edison,
who, IN fit of jealousy last October.
shot Miss Lillian OF almost to death
while the lady was out walking with a
rival tor her good will, has been caught
and jailed at Smilhville, Texas. The
assault was among the most fendlsh
ever reported Ia Utah, no remorse ever
having been shown by the perPetrator.
Edison broke jail early in the winter and
has eluded the officers since.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26
brigham Yonng's statue.

Washington, Feb. n. AS a result of
the proposition before the legislature of
Utah to place statue of Brigham
Young in the statuary hall of lhe cap
itol, Mr.. Barrett rep, Mass.), today
presented to the house bill amending
the civil service appropriation bill SO as
10 provide that no statue shall be placed
within the statuary hall until accepted
by joint resolution of congress.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26
REMARKABLE IDIOTS.

Or. Frederick Peterson discusses In
the last number very astonishing spe-
olal aptitudes exhibited by many idiots
who have become notable as mutual
prodigies," lightning calculator" and
the Ike. lie designates them la Tie
title Of his paper as idiots Savants,"
and shows that their peculiar powers,
due chiefly to extraordinary memory,
visual or auditory. and facility to imita-
ton. 90 with the loves, order Of gen
erai intellectual ability, marking the
congenitlvely defective and the degen-
crate.
OF course, notable example Of such |
special aptitude IS "Blind Tom" the |
Georgia musical prodigy" lie was
born blind and hisintelligence was con-
fined 10 sound He learned TO repeai
readily, but they had no meaning to
him. his spontaneous language, accord
Ing TO Dr. Peterson, being little more
than inarticulate sounds His musical
faculty was purely Initiative He could
initiate any SQUAD and "play on the pi-
ano from memery any piece of music.
no matter how intricate. note for note.
after hearing It but once"
All classes OF idiots are peculiarly =
susceptible to rythmical sounds, and |
hence a musical aptitude in them is not {
10 astonishing as the mathematical. This I
faculty, due to a phenome- +
,al memory and to imitation, has been v
displayed chiefly In an astonishing pow b
n Of reckoning or of calculating only.
Tom Fuller, a Virginia "lightning
alculator" of the last century, was an
literate native African of prodigious
over OF calculation. Asked how
,any seconds IN a year and half, he
esponded In two minutes, 1890, 900; =
ow many seconds a man had lived who
,as 10 years. II days, u hours old, he n
nswered In a minute and half 2,2io,- -.
oo.Soo. a,
As a striking example OF remarkable -,
rtistic faculty In an idiot, DR.. Peterson 8,
,fers to the case OF Godfried Mind, ala =,
nbecile, who died IN 1914 and many of -
he examples Of whose paintings are in ia
uropean art galleries. He achieved he
stinction In the drawing and painting III
cats and became known as the cats bi
aphael no
In all the cases of special aptitudes ia M
lots, strongly as these stand out In ca
,ntrast to their genera feeble-minded- Ia,
,ss, there is no originality, no power of Al
vention or spontaneity. II is all mere ba
litation, mere memory. "The idiots of
wants" says DR.. Peterson, "are mere err
pyists In music, modelling, designing tR
C precociously developed and are fire. or
iently lost before reaching adult life" fiv
Popular Science Monthly.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26
a cnrionn ExIctInn

Ardcanny, County of Limerick, saw a
curious eviction recently. The Angli-
can rector of the place had been proved
guilty of heresy by the General Synod
of the Church of Ireland and had been
ordered 20 give up his living. He refus.
ed. hoisted the Union Jack over the rec
tory, nailed protests against the way he
was treated 10 the outer walls, barrlcad
ed the house, and declared he would re-
sist. The sheriff and his bailiH, however
got IN through window, when the cler-
gyman quietly walked out OF the front
door, with black bag on one shoulder
and parcel OF books under the other
arm.-New York Sun
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY MUST BE so.
WILL YOU PROFIT BY THEIR
EXPERIENCE?
DISEASES OF MEN CURED.

lions Medical Institute has yield
cd to the demands of its many
friends and added a separate depart
ment under the care and supervision
of the Old Doctor Himself, for the
care and treatment of all diseases of
men. So successful is this depart
ment that they never ask a dollar
until the cure is effected.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26

One of the largest glacial powders
lying above ground 10 the State OF
Psausy lvanla ls on the farm of Enos
Stump. near Ouakertown, IA Bucks
county. This monster relic of fhe great
"ice age" Is Fifty feet long, forty six feet
wide and fourteen feet thick Boston
Globe.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26

The greatest of all Injuries in Central
Africa is salt. To say that a man eats
salt with his vituals is the same as saw
ing that heis rich man. Mungo Park
says "the long continued use of vegeta-
BILE food creates so painful longing for
salt that no words can sufficiently de-
seribe it."-Chicage Tribune.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26

Tbs pFesi1eus has pasdonea Thoms
Prindeville. sentenced In California
ten months imprisonment for contempt
Of court.
The Naval affairs committee of con-
gress has fixed $500 as the limit to be
paid for armor plate.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26

The Chicago Woman's Christian Tenn
peranee union temple has just received
a second donation of $4,000 from Mar
shall Field, making his donation $50
ooo. the condition being that $4,000
be raised to pur chase the full amount of
bonds.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26

is nothing more to do save to recognize
the independence of Cuba. cannot say
what will be done, but I think these
atrocities, if they are true as reported
should be stopped Immediately"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26

MR. J. C. BARRIE. SOUTH BEND,
IND. writes:
Dear Mr. Shores:-I is a pleasure to
say to you that l feel myself perfectly
cured of Catarrh. You have done for me
what three different doctors failed to 40
and you may say to the world that l am
a well man.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26
WHAT OUR PATIENTS

Mr. GEO. c. WELLS. EVANSTON,
WYO.. WRITES:
Dear Sir:-I am glad to see my. case
nearing the end. | have been faithful to
you and must say you have done me
worlds of good. l look for my complete
cure next month.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26

MRS ANNIE b. CURTIS, VICTOR,
IDA. writes:
Dear Slr:-Your letter was received. I
am taking my medicines and feel better
than for some time and hope l may con-
tinue to do so.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26

GEO. FRITSCH. ALMY. WYO., writes &:
DR. Shores:-Send my next month 5
medicine at once as I am doing so well
that / don't want 10 get a relapse. You
can tell Mr.. that his good opinion
of you Is being substantiated, for you
are certainly helping me.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26
oURAY. COLO.

MR. JOE sPITz, OURAY. COLO,
writes:
Dear Dr.:-In reply to your favor will
say that / notice considerable improve
ment since last writing. | am positive
that you understand my case and will
cure me in time.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26

MISS GRACE HALTON, CITY, says:
you can say you cured me of u seri-
Gus trouble. and [ will indorse it,"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-02-26

JOHN BROWNING. OGDEN. UTAH.
writes:
Dem SisI an sure inerrcvo ~ the
time. but am Handicapped by being com
PEELED to be away so much and missing
my medicines.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-03
:fur Sa!e or 90 EFT Jlrw 3rrsru.

nESIRABL.E furnished cottages at Asbury Park.
~ Deal Beach. and vicinity. lists.
MILAN ROSS. Asbury Park. y. J.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-03
CTS DECIDE TO GO SLOW.
XoihinE Comes or Last Nights Meeting OF the
Executive Committee.

NoihiuE Comes OF Last Nights Meeting OF the
Executive Committee.
1t was promised by some Of the radical Goo
Coos OF the Citizens Union that tho meeting of
the Executive Committee of that new political
party to be held la night would be a most I'M
portant affair. These enthusiastic young per
sous or some of them even limited that the meet.
ing would result in the speedy nomination of
strue blue citizens ticket. and that, in any event,
an address would be issued assuring the public
that the Gifts are still true to their original dec
lAration of principles. and will never consent to
fuse or deal with wicked politicians OF the old
parties.
The meeting was held, but none of the prom
ised wonders were revealed. All Of the mem
hers were present excepting Charles Stewart
Smith. J. Kennedy Tod, Joel b. Erhardt,
John g. Agar. John Clafiin. Elihu Root,
and Hubert ellis. Nothing but routine bust
ness was transacted: and an ADJOURNMENT was
taken until next. Monday night. The only ad-
dresses which will be issued, a member Of the
committee said, will be sent out as campaign
literature by Richard Watson elders subcom-
mittce, which has such matters in charge.
The radicals in the movement are trying to
force the nomination OF u ticket, but such men
rs Charles Stewart Smith. Elihu Root, and
mary work of organization are now said to be
,ounselling delay until such time Mt least as
some of tho men who have been moro promi-
ncntly mentioned as financial hackers of the
Union are consulted.
Many of these are now out Of the city and
are not members of the Executive Committee,
heir influence is such that it will probably be
deemed best to consult them before taking steps
which might meet with their disapproval.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-03
French, Shriner & Urner,
4 POLICEMAN MORTALITY HURT.
william ). Pcterman struck Down by y Crane
That was Lowering y I.nunch.
lS2. 1203 & 145S L

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william ,. Pcterman struck Down by n Crane
That was Lowering n I.nunch.
William J. Pcterman. an acting roundsman at
tachcd to tho steamboat squad at Pier A, was
MORALLY injured yesterday while helping to OPP
crate n big iron crane, by means of which the
small police launches nrc lifted out OF the water
to tho bulkhcad and arc lowered into Il. Peter
man was struck in the head by the removable iron
handle on one side of tho crane. OF which he had
just lot go in order to put on the brake.
Acting Roundsman Peterman was in charge
Of tho job, and six or eight policemen assisted
him. Tho launch was attached to the arm of
the crane. which was then swung around over
the water. Two or three policemen scrambled
down to n float alongside the bulkhoad. and held
on to u guy rope attached iothe bow of tho boat
to keep II clear Of the wall. Pcterman and an
other policeman graspod the handle on the left
side OF the crane. and Policeman Powers and
another policeman that on the right side. and
they lowered the launch slowly until il was
within five or six feet OF tho water.
Then Peterman told two of the policemen to
let 60. Powers kept hold of the right handle,
lever with his right hand. AS no loaned forward
to hold the brake firmly, his head was brought
near the left handle. which began flying around
at a lively rate. The handle was in the form of
a crank. the arm attached to the mechanism
being n little over n foot In length. and the other
arm about two feet.
Peterman's head camc in contact with the ham
die Just at the bend, or elbow. He was struck
in the left temple. and went down like n log.
Peterman. who Is IS years old. has been on
the force since 1883. He has been an acting
roundsman for two or three months.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-03

The claim OF George NJ. Pinney. n m OF
me Charter Commission, for $4,000 for work
oohe rs secretary OF that body. was approved by
the Board OF Estimate yesterday. A bill was
passed in the Legislature authorizing the board
lo,Lay the claim.
The board also appropriated $l8,73i to pay
me salaries OF the employees OF the Rapid
irAnsit Commission and $3.50 for expenses in
Cured by that body.
President Jerololnan OF the Board OF Alder
men ana President Barker of tho Tax Depart
nehl we're appointed a committee to find suit
n3lri, which are now held in the City Hall. and
which will havo to be moved by Jan. ] TO ma ke
New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-03
THIRTF-EIGHr VIEW MINISTER'S.
commencement Exercise. or tho General Theo
logical Seminary.

commencement Exercises or tho General Theo-
logical Seminary.
Commencement exercises were held yesterday
morning at tho General Theological Seminary
in the presence of n large number Of the clergy
and friends of the graduates. The class mum.
bered thirty-eight and was tho largest in the
history OF the seminary. The graduating class.
preceded by the clergy who were graduates of
The seminary, assembled in the library and
marched across the green to the chapel singing
hymns. Dean Hoffman. Bishop Scarborough OF
New Jersey and Bishop Capcrs Of South Caro-
lima followed and the rear OF the little process
seminary.
Dean Hoffman presented the diplomas to the
OF Divinity upon four candidates. The three
essays delivered The Old Testament and
Church and Civilization" Henry Watson Run
ncr. and The Connection OF the Incarnation
with the Creature" Cameron Josiah Davis.