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The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
QUEER STORY,
Made Them Drink to His Early Grave and
Survived Then All.

Made Them Drink to His Early Grave and
Survived Them All.
A uale and hearty travelling man with
pink skin and white hair-a condition
of complexion which, by the way, no
every travelling man lives to reaeh-was
renewing his youth with a party of
young and festive drummers. Drinks
were going round freely, and when n
OF the boys TUNED down his glass
there was considerable remonstrance on
the part of his companions at his refus-
al to have lust one more"
The white haired man quietly cut the
discussion short by saying, ''That re-
minds me-"
The old drummer fiicked the ashes
from his cigar and settled back in his
chair. at was a long time ago." said
he, land it was in the old American
House in this city. There were five
young men seated in a room, just as we
are here tonight, only they were all feel
ing pretty good, and there wasn't any
old man around to bore them with a
story. But along about midnight one of
the party turned down his glass just as
my young friend here has done. He said
he had had enough, and goodness knows
he bad. His determination was greeted
most hilariously as a good joke. He
steadily declined, however, though the
wine was brought and set before him,
but the taunts and %innuendoes of his
comrades finally exasperated him so that
he exclaimed rather p%etulantly, but half
in fun, We'll, boys, III join you once
more if you will drink to an early grave
for me. The toast was proposed uproar-
iously and drank standing. But some
how after that the fun was not so furi-
Gus. Things quieted down. The men
seemed to half realize that to drink to a
mans death wasn't such a good Joke
after all, and Il by one they made ex-
cuses and went off to bed"
Here the old man paused.
"Did the MAJ dep queried he who
had refused to ''have another with
some interest.
mo" was the reply. "Ho is the only
one OF the five now alive to tell the tale"
Buffalo News.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23

binding. Look at these beautiful illus
trations."
"Yes, very nice. A great deal of
money must have been spent on these il
lustrations, and the book ought to be in
every gentleman's library. Only $6, ell?
Wonderfully cheap, wonderfully So"
Yes, sir, it is. May | hope that you
will take a copy"
"No, sir. l wouldn't take one home
rs q gift"
The agent sighed. Can you tell me,
SIR, he said as he stepped back a pace
can you tell me what in Texas ails
this crowd just about now?"
II an, sir" was the reply. I'VE are
all book agents, and we've worked this
town twice over and haven't made q
sale. Perhaps you'd better sit down and
feel homesick with the resi- Of us"
NJ. QUAD.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23

General Sprockets, -" said the secre-
tary of war, "has the army been thor
oughly drilled in plugging p~unctures?"
eyes, sir. The average time was
three minutes at the last general inspec-
tion."
Good! How are the men in that fir
ing while mounted e~volution?"
Seventy five per cent can pass mus
ter, sir.
How about the recruits for that reg
iment OF double century riders?"
Franks all full, SIR"
Excellent! Now We will seize the
bicycle factories and declare war on
Spain. New York Journal.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
Advertised Letters.

The following is a list Of the letters
remaining uncalled for in the post office
at Ncihart, Mont, for the month ending
Mar. 81, 1898.
Catchings u N Murray Hilah
Kratz Miss Matilda Strand A
Koplean Rudolph 3 Strand Mis- Mar
Lalond Rcmi garet
Mavrin Zorc Wallace III
Wilson Ira
Parties calling for the above will
please say ''advcrtised."
Z. X. ABBOTT. +. VI.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
THE

The Marquis of Salisbury has bean In
official life about Il years.
Corbett, the p-izeiigbter, is said to have
bought o honse for $29, 900 in New York
and to have paid for it.
General Carlos Ezeta, 81 -president Of
San Salvador, is now almost a pauper and
was recently brought into an Oakland
(Cal. court for n%onpayment of rent.
Mayor Ziegenbein of st. Louis has re
fused TO entertain the suggestion OF the
Woman's Equal Suffrage club that he Try
women ~ inspectors Of street cleaning,
Daniel b. Brown of Ann Arbor, Mich,
70 the oldest inhabitant Of the city and
Waa one q its founders. He recently Iald
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
Text Didn't Apply,

Mrs. Northside was telling about the
trouble Mrs. Manchester was having
with her maids and was apparently tax
ing much pleasure out of her difficulties.
"You should not be glad because Mrs.
Manchester is in trouble" said Mr..
Northside. "You should remember that
the Bible says, Rejoice not when thine
enemy falleth.'
"Oh, that's all right" replied Mrs.
Northside briskly. Mrs. Manchester
isn't an enemy at all; she is my dearest
friend. - Pittsburg Chronicle -Tele.
graph.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23

lin your letter to me about the post
ONCE at SoIreltop, said the senator.
you spoke of Higginside as the pres
snt incumbrance. You mean, Of course
the present incumbent
"'Iueumbrauce' ia the right word,
senator," replied the man who was aft
or Higginside's job somewhat stifly.-
Chicago Tribuns.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
WON EMS WAYS.

Scrappiness should not break out in a
woman's convention. Their heads should
always be level and not alone when their
hats are on straight. philadelphia Times.
When a woman laughs at her husbands
jokes, 1t as often indicates that she realizes
the Importance of keeping him good hu-
mored as that she loves him.-Atchison
Globe.
Mexico now has lady bullfghters,
Brooklyn has lady football players and
Middletown, n. Y, has a lady street car
motorman. If this thing keeps up, we
shall ultimately have lady everything Ok
cept lady MISUNDERSTANDING.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
E~ariously Expressed.

did you hear my speech?" said SEN
ator Sorghum. Il am told that l woves
subtle hypnotic spell about my hearers
from which they vainly e~ndeavored to
break away"
Eyes, replied his candid friend 81
heard that a great many of them went
to sleep. Washington Star.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23

The late Professor George IL Lame.
Harvard's greatest Latin scholar, won
more fame by composing a bit Of dog
gsrsl called The Lone Fishball" than
by anything he ever did as an educator.
THE Lone Fiahball" has been q OF
the commonest college songs for the last
40 years.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
Times Changes.

Ibid you ever asked the young
husband, have your wife look you in
the eye when you came home and ask
you If You mad not forgotten some
.hing:'
Many i lime, me boy, answered
the old married man. "She does yet.
In the early Days it used to mean a kiss;
now 1t is usually a reference to wiping
my sboes. - Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
Accidental .

II understand his death was due to
in accident, " said the man from the
east.
THAT'S what it was, stranger" re.
piled the native. "Bill only meant to
wing him when he shot, but somebody
ioggled his arm. Chicago Post.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
Seemed Like Fifty.

"Come up to my house tomorrow
night" said Henpecque. Il am going
to celebrate my golden wedding"
Golden wedding? Why. man. you've
only been married three y%ears!'
81 know it, but it seems like so; SO
everything is all right. Tit Bits.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
A Silver Wedding.

"Paw, asked the little boy, "what is
a silver wedding?"
After thoughtfully stroking his mag
nificent beard the Populist answered:
"a silver wedding is when a woman
has been married l6 years to one man.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23

Smith, don't like to make any COM
plant to a neighbor, Mr.. Jones, but
your dog kept up q terrible barking
about all night.
"Oh, that's all right; he's used to
it-won't hurt him a bit. Kind of YOU
to mention it, however. boston Tran
scriOt
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
~ Depended.

care you "a believer in the theory
that To the victors belong the spoils?"
THAT" replied Senator Sorghum,
depends entirely on whether or not
am one of the vietors, Washington
Star.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
Not GUILTY.

Miss Johnsing-Yes, sab, Mistah
Sniff, | wouldn't stoop tub do sun oh
Tic things desc heah white s~assiety vim
min do. 70 hain't nebbah seen me wifi
black oou't plastah on nah face. has
yo'g-New York Sunday journal.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23

The Whittier homestead, in Haver-
hill, Mass. is open to visitors or We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons
on the payment of 10 cents each and on
Saturday afternoon on the payment of 3
cents. All visitors are asked to register.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
Bracing.

Jasper-Isn't it wonderful how a
change of weather sometimes picks a
man up?
Jumpuppe-It is, indeed. | have fire.
quently noticed that in the cyclone belt.
New York journal.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
The Cumminsyille Sage.

Mature" said the Cumminsville
sage, occasionally makes mistakes.
Look at the fishworm. AS he never has
to put on new winter lannels his spleu.
did capacity for squirming is largely
wasted. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
Necessity Knows No Law

zone of the tallest men l ever knew
was a Rhode Islander. He measured
nearly seven feet in height"
Perhaps he had to grow that way.
There was no room for him to spread
out Chicago Tribune.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
A Sacrifice Sale.
Section Director

WIN. Mueller il holding good his
word respecting the closing ont Of his
stock nf goods regardless Of cost. The
clothing department offers bargains
which surprise everybody. Tic people
Of Neiiiart were never before aware that
clothing could ~ -1ld at -nchi starting
~ low figure. We invite the public to
visit the store and .ec that tho very best
clothing Is bring sacrificed at figures
never before heard Of.
In the line of miner- supplies Mr..
Mueller Is doing the same reckless bus
incss. CO@t u goods apparently cuts
no figure in tie di-pD4a! If all miners
goods. A large .tqNk II miners steel,
drills hammers. picks and ~.l,oyels going
AT a hot pace. Powder. fuse and caps
are included in this sacrifice. Tfnwarc
and cooking utensils are also thrown on
the market 1T figures 10 surprise the
populace. Cali and ,eD If ihcse state.
mfn's arr not true.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23

An American lady went into q chem,
lists shop in Nice and asked for = bottle
OF the finest perfume sold there. She
was informed that the price Of the best
scent wss 42S an ounce.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
Not In His Line.

Rastus-Look out dar, INA honey, o.
ri steal you!
Dinah--Ob, ! don't know | amt ne
chicken New York Journal,
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23

wiilie-say, IN, what's a floating
debtf
Pa--Dpr yacht, my sou, "~ohieaae
EsNe.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
ny.n ,ne nnarasr WIN rarn.

'iAtra Lowdiet," meekly muttered
the hitherto patient hoarder, Il can
stand hash every day without murmur.
but when you put raisins in it and call
u mipee pie ! draw the line. Tit
hits
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
II sounded Lilo . Cow.

Fond Mother-Oh, Harry, baby can
say "cow!" Say "cow," baby.
Baby-Moo!
Fond Mother--There! Isn't that too
cute?-New York Truth.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
n. Was Handicapped,

"whv II your favefiie suihetS'
"Psfdon me, sir, but | ALI ~ author
myself, "--clsveland Plain Dealer
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23

Aristotle believed that the proper age
for marriage was 81 years for a man
and IS for a oma
TILE tCTEsiCD
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23

The sombre stiffness of the camp was
awakened last Wednesday night by the
report of a revolver, in the direction of
Iomcat gulch. Three shots in rapid
succession were fired, followed in a few
seconds by others. 1t appears from in
vestigation that in the absence Of the
pater famiiias, a sound was heard at the
hoor Of one Of the residences. The Iady
Of the house took the pistol plan IT,
brighten away the monster, and the .QD-
position il that be- hasn't stop running
yet. There are ~ burglars IN yeihar-
and not much for ii1em.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23

want yer candy? Why, I'm surprised"
New York journal.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-04-23
The Neihart Herald.
Saturday, April Is, 1898.
CAMP NOTES.

Joe Ferris returned from the Falls
last Monday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
TALLAHASSEE TOPICS.
state Seminary Commencement.
Trips of the Governor.

state Seminary commencement.
Trips of the Governor.
Tallahassee, Fla, June 13.-The forty
first annual commencement exercises of
the State Seminary West of the Suwanee
River were inaugurated at Trinity Metho-
dist Church Sunday night, where tho
baccalaureate sermon was delivered to
about one hundred and forty students and
a large congregation by the pastor, Rev.
John B. Ley. The next feature on the
programme was the entertainment by the
Murphruan Literary Society, at the opera
house to-day, beginning at 10 o'clock.
This was followed tonight by the pro
gramme of the Platonic Debating Society.
Al 10 O'Clock tomorrow the Undergrad
yates viii deliver their orations, essays
etc, and the graduating exercises will be-
gin at $50 p. m.
The Democratic primaries were held in
Wakulla county on Saturday for county
officers. The canvass was a very exciting
one N. r. Walker was nominated for the
legislature.
Col Chas. A. Choate will have a new
residence built on Alamo street
Gov. William ID. Bloxham, Mai Gen
Pat. Houstoun, Attorney General William
3. Lamar, Col. Raymond Cay Comptroller
William H. Reynolds, Gen. David Lang
NJ w Epps, Capt. c. A. Bryan Hon
John NJ. Bryan, Col. Fl. r. Day and others
will 90 to Jacksonville tomorrow TO at
tend the reunion Of the Confederate Vet
Grams and the unwilling of the Hemming
monument The Governor and his mill
tary staff will visit Tampa before return
ing to the capital. They go to Tampa for
The purpose Of presenting the coors to the
First Florida Regiment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
birds ana Ronnets.
From the Homiietic Review.

w.
You would look with anger upon cat
which watches a canary and seeks TO seize
and devour st. But what shall you say Of
the sportsman who would shoot bird sim
ply 10 show the steadiness with which he
can hold gun, the accuracy Of his sight
along the gun barrel and the precision
with which he can pull trigger The cat
acting by an instinct. seeks to satisfy
hunger, but the sportsman seeks 10 des-
troy life simply for the pleasure Of kill
ing.
outside of my study window. as I write
among the snow and apple blossoms. a lit
tie brown sparrow rests for a moment
upon a twig. cooking his dainty head to
one side looking sharply about him with
his bright eyes, displaying his rounded
downy breast, neat brown wings. compact
muscular body, and complete and pretty
form. In a moment more he hops from
twig to twig, from blossom to blossom
picking a morsel here and there. chirping
with great content, and apparently enjoy
ing life to the full He is Joined in a mo-
rnent by an oriole, whose wings are black.
with stripes of white feathers, and whose
orange-colored breast seems to have caugnt
the rich color of the clouds of sunrise
as he scared and sang his morning song.
so rich and brilliant is his raiment. To
these a third bird, wHh golden breast aud
brown wings, joins himself, and the trio
feed on the tree with great delight II
1 had any one of these birds In my hand
a mere pressurei of my thumb and finger
would silence the song and still the life
of the bird forever. But what right would
! have thus 10 take the little creatures
life? If any creature may claim exemp-
ton from cruelty and from uutimely
death, surely a bird may Claim II.
------s--so.-s--------
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
FIGHT OVER A RIGHT OF WAY.
THE AUGUSTA AND SAVANNAH sE-
CURES An INJUNCTION.

Augusta Southern Prohibited From
Using the Right of Way of the
other Road In Getting Into Au-
gustn-About 5000 Feet of Track
Involved in the Case ~ Augusta
southern May Yet Win Through
Condemnation Proceedings.
Augusta, Ca, June 13.-When Augusta's
narrow gauge railroad was built some
years ago, the Augusta and Savannah
Railroad allowed It TO enter the city over
its right of way a middle rail- being laid in
the broad gauge track
When the Augusta Gibson and Sanders
vile, narrow gauge blossomed into the Au-
gusta Southern broad gauge. ana the
tracks were extended from sandersville to
Tennille to become an active competitor
with the Central then the Augusta and Sa-
vannah got out an injunction to prevent
the Augusta Southern from entering Au-
gusta over the Augusta and Savannahs
right of way
The court permitted the broadening of
the gauge. and the continued use of the
Centrars tracks provided the Augusta
Southern would institute condemnation
proceedings and have arbitralors fix the
value of the right of way.
To-day the case came up in a new form
under a suit in ejectment brought by the
Augusta and Savannah to Dust the Angus
ia Southern from Its right of way.
The result of the trial is decree declar-
ing that an injunction issue in favor of the
Augusta and Savannah, against the Au-
Susta Southern, perpetually enjoining and
| prohibiting the latter from using the right
of way of the former without the consent
| of the Augusta and Savannah.
The Augusta Southern stall has chance
| under condemnation proceedings to secure
| use of the right of way at a price, and #
| this should fail. 1t may be forced TO seek a
| new entrance TO the city over the Belt
line.
There are about 5000 feet of track OF
| the Augusta and Savannah Central now
used by the Augusta Southern I'm entering
| the city.
The Augusta Southern was recently Ieas
cd by the South Carolina and Georgia
| Railroad with the intention of extending
an air line through Southern Georgia tt
| Florida. Whether this opposition of the
| Central will cripple the enterprise is now
a matter of conjecture.
The Augusta Southern still hopes tC
maintain its right of entry over the Cen.
| trails tracks, but in the event of having
to abandon this, does not expect to be Sc
| riously embarrassed in making other sat
isfactory arrangements.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14

he originated the white squadron. for to
this brave commander belongs the honor
Of making possible the snowy feet
In July. 1883 the Dolphin lay in New
York harbor, just Off the navy yard. The
weather was intensely hot even on shin
board, while all the means of ventilation.
and the heat was almost lnsupportable.
one day Commander Wilde CHANGED to
touch the side Of the ship, and was burn
ed by the intense heat. He touched II
again, almost blistering his hand The
exposed surface of the ship was like the
top OF a stove.
Suddenly a thought occurred TO him. He
sent 2 boat ashore with note to Naval
constructor Wilson, asking him to come
ABOARD the Dolphin The constructor re-
turned IN the boat. Commander Wilde ask
ca ms visitor to lay his hand on the ships
side lie did so but quickly withdrew Il.
What do you think of living In a fur
mace like that?" asked the commander
ITS terrible" said the constructor; 80
there no way of cooling her OFF,"
II nave thought of way, aud you can
help me. / want you 10 Send me some
white paint, with instructions to use 1t on
this ship.
The constructor looked startled ana
grave. Naval regulations declared all war
ships must be painted black, and this dar
ing young man was asking for white
hulk.
Write me an official request 10 that ef-
rect he said, after a moments consid-
GRAFTON.
The request was written and sent In
the meantime the commander had the
ships surgeon keep a record of the tenn
perature Of the ship. A week went by; no
word came the heat grew more intense.
and the men suffered. Then Command
Wilde wrote a private note asking why his
official letter had received no reply
Back came the supply of white paint
and note pithy and to the point:
Here's your paint, but l shall not give
you any Instructions"
II was tho paint the Instructor wanted.
he could get along without the instruc-
tons The paint was applied to the ship
az rapidly as possible; the temperature be-
gan 10 lower and, when the work was
done, there was a difference in the ship-s
temperature of II degrees, while outside
the weather remained just as oppressive
ly hot. The black paint absorbed the heat.
but the white reflected it,
The Dolphin started on cruise. At
every port she entered she was admired
and the papers talked of "the white wing
ed dove Of peace" that was folding her
wings in the harbor, and everybody flock
cd 10 see the beautiful ship
One night the Dolphin came into French
mans bay, off Bar Harbor The Secre-
tary Of the Navy-then William c. Whit
ney-was staying at Bar Harbor, ond
COMMANDER WIDE expected his censure.
The secretary came on board but had
nothing but words of praise for the APP
pearance of the boat and when Com
mander Wilde tod him why the boat was
white instead of black, recounted the suf-
fering Of the crew and his concern for
their comfort and health, and showing
him the surgeons report, the Secretary Of
the Navy said: "You have done right.
From this time. all the warships shall be
painted white"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-14
TO cool HIS WARsHIPs.
How Commodore wilde Originated
the Famous White squadron.

No., fo,,,.,odore XNiIde orIytnoted
the FAMOUS WINE spu""roh'
From the New York Mail and Express.
,-..r,,tbs,a,ding A has boon ca rareb
.,...,-.,,-. -
"'ir's" "Nou' '''u ~
praised, the story Of how the white squad
ron originated. and whose thought caused
a. 49,, I,o,,,r tas re,,a,. heen told IN mini
q" nv
NOT "oulo 1t no" DC 'oio nao II not
come, accidentally, into the possession Of
tile writer. These splendid naval officers
- - =, g. ~, aa,,,,or
VI ou's
courung' talher thah sur'ilAihs' peril are
as modest as they are brave, ana, although
they VIII relate with pride the achieve
roants Of one. another. each is slngularly
,.,t,l,nt r..,,,r5i,e anv aceononlisbrnent ~
"a o,,,r
Ana 81 when the story came Ia me 7
y,etar,,inea ~ tive n
Corn,nander George Francis Faxon Wilde
M, re- 5,,et hon ordered 10 the command
w. ~ 80, tSatabdin ono ~ The most
,,,;ot,ed and deetruo,i,,e ~ ali tbe naval
al hoioneed ~ The famous class which
',,te,od nc laval acadernv IN nc fail ~
1Qei ana took the four vears' course in
to,,, az" ,es, vo,,nc Wild was Two ears
ana nine months IN getting through He
graduated IN the high honor list. away al
~ go az bts ctaee
fIe Tas a Naaeeachusetts how horn IN
.t,a ia to,u-r Of T}ra hotree he ,5er,, aarl,,
dstar,ntne1 that he vgouid follow The sea.
,,ot as a common saiIor or IN an ofyiciai
ne,,acit,, mt as roidsbinnnan In the
80,
Ia Tho autumn Of 1851 no learned that
o. nos 70 he an annointnent 10 the
go, aoadoro,, nom his district ana an
LII Co.. - lie was ,oId mat he was tho
Ptl'1et,l.t, a,,,1i,ant b,,t ,hst ~ ne. ohcso.
~ tal,e re examination be might run