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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-08-19
A REMARKABLE CASE.

The latest report of General Shafter
army in and lear Santiago contained
one detail which is causing consider
able commet among physicians. 1t was
the report that Harvey Atkins, of COM
pany I, Second Massachusetts, Volun-
teers, had died on July Is of nostalgia.
The act hat nostalgia as a disease is
rare, being an acute form of melan-
cholia, especially induced by simple
inconsistencies, and Is but seldom fatal,
has led to much conjecture among the
medical men. The disease, according
to the medical reference books, has
been of such rarity among men that
Among women the disease is of greater
frequency, though seldom accompanied
with fatal results. The fact that a
man should die from an attack of
inconsistencies is considered, therefore,
to be remarkable, but the additional
fact that the man was a soldier of an
active army makes the case Of Private
Atkins ever more peculiar.
In speaking of the soldiers death, DR..
r. S. Tracy, one of the leading physi-
clans of the New York board OF health,
said that never before had the case
of the death Of a man from nostalgia
come to his notice.
"Of course" he said, nostalgia is
simply another name for inconsistencies.
Homesickness, as nearly every one
knows. Is a very disagreeable feeling,
but, excepting in the III of women, it
is rarely of such strength as to cause
prostration. The action of the malady
is to first cause mental depression, and
this in turn acts upon the physical
body. Food, if taken, is not properly
assimilated, and weakness is fostered.
The continuance of this would, of
course, cause death through heart fail
ure, induced by lack Of n~ourishment.
But the idea Of a soldier dying from
such a cause seems almost incredible.
Private Atkins may have lived in a
rural part of Massachusetts,, and coun-
try people are more liable naturally to
inconsistencies than city bred persons"
DR.. 2 Taylor Emery. formerly health
commissioner, vas also impressed with
the popularity of the case. He said,
however, that he could possibly under
stand it, as he had lived in a climate
similar to Cuba, that of Costa Rica, for
ten years, and he, too, had been home-
sick, though he had not incurred nos
tlgia.
st once saw a case of nostalgia" he
added, 'the only one ever under my
notice, while in Costa Rica. A poor
native from the Canary islands, who
had been forced to live in Costa Rica,
was the subject. He was always pining
for his native island, and talked and
planned to get back. One day as /
was riding past his rude home I saw
him dispossessed and his few belong
ings confscated. The blow was too
much, and he reeled to the roadside and
sat down on the stones in q daze. I
dismounted and was approaching him
when he looked up, oh, SO despairingly.
and with a soul-rending cry fell over
on his face, dead. That was a case of
nostalgia It Is akin to a broken
a disease, but such conditions seem to
occur. It shows the influence Of the
mind on the body"
Recently an effort has been made at
Tangier to establish q chair for teach
ing surgery to the Moors.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-08-19
SAN JUAN FoRTIFIACATIoNs
MORO Castle Dates From the
Time of Ponce de Leon.

Time OF Ponce de Leon.
In the August Century there is a
richly illustrated article on THE Island
of Porto Rico" written by MI. Fred
erick A. Ober. Writing of the FORTH
cation of San Juan, Mr.. Ober y
Moro Castle dates from Ponce de
Icons time, but the MORO as it stands
today was completed in 1884. The faro
stands here, with a frst-class light,
and within the Morro's walls are the
buildings Of a small military town
quarters for troops, a chapel, bake
house and guard Dor with dungeons
down by the sea and underneath. This
is a citadel. the initial point of the
line of decentralization, composed of
connected bastions, castles and forta-
lezas, running from west to east, to
the Castle San Cristobal, thence north
to the ocean.
The oldest portion of the line is at the
southwest angle and is called the For
~taleza," the platform of which sup
ports he captain generals palace, and
was built in 1910. The sea wall to
the north is pierced by the gateway Of
San Juan. which affords entrance to
the glacis of San Felipe del Moro,
between the palace and the semi-bas-
ton of San Augustine. Turning SOUTH
wardly from h Fortaleza we note the
bastion of La Palma and the semi
bastion of San Justo, in the curtain
between which two is the arched en-
trance from the Marina, Or outside
ward, to the intramural city, and
known Is the Puerta de Espana. Be-
yond it, to the east, are the bastions
of a Pedro and Santiago, the latter
in the eastern wall, the middle part
of which is pierced by the landward
gate called the Puerta de Santiago,
protected by a ravelin Of the same
name. The fortress San Cristobal. tho
sometimes called a castle, is in reality
an amplification of the Notifications
facing east, or landward, and extends
from the bay on the south northward
toward the ocean.
These Notifications in their present
shape were projected in 1880 and vir-
but San Cristobal n the outworks
were not completed until the COM
paratively modern date of It'll. The
eastern advanced works consist of
two lines of batteries, protected by a
deep moat; of the small fort at San
Antonio at the bridge of that name,
and at the extreme eastern end of
the islet a still smaller fort, San Ge-
BOuuerOn,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-08-19

Recently an effort has been made at
Tangier to establish q chair for teach
ing surgery to the Moors.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-08-19

Chicago Post: They had been watch
ing a couple at the other end of the
hotel veranda for some time.
II wonder If they are married." he
said at last.
"Of course not" she answered. Don't
you see how devoted he is to her?'
And somehow he felt as If she had
scored one.
Chicago News: II wish 1 had never
met her"
"Why?"
Il asked her to write to me. and
nere's a letter Of forty pages"
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04
Fish and Oysters

Every day, fresh from the coast, a fine assortment of ocean game, includ- ing mountain trout, Columbia river salmon, deep sea bass, perch, smelt, sCle, halibut, cod, white and surf fish. All southern California fish 15c per pound. At this price fish is cheapar than beef Cocktail and Eagle Brand oysters, Holsters and shrimps.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04
AN IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE.

To make tt apparent to thousands who think themselves ill, that they are net afflicted with any disease, but that the system simply needs cleansing, Is to bring comfort hcme to their hearts, as a ccstive condition is easily cured by using Syrup cf Figs Manufac urcd by the California Fig Syrup Co. on.y, and sold by all druggists.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

For chrysanthemums. violets and all kinds of flowers we are headquarters. Sole agents for Redondo nursery car nations. Special attention given to out-of-town orders for the beautiful Salt River valley roses.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

Read the advertisements in The Re publican and learn the name and loca- tion of the houses which are doing the business of the town. You will find the name of every successful business firm in the city in the advertising col unns of The Republican.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04
Fruits and Vegetables.

The largest assortment and finest display ever shown in this city. We wish to call special attention to our bleached celery, asparagus, wax, string and lima bsans, sugar peas, sweet peppers and red ripe tomatoes.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04
Poultry and Game.

Quail and wild duck, If the hunters are lucky and there are any in town, you'll find them at our store. Spring chickens and roasting fowl always in cold storage. Domestic ducks and turkeys dressed to order promptly.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04
TOP OVER FIFTY YEARS

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for children teething. It eoothes the child, softens the gums. allays all pain, cures wind collie and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty five cents a bottle.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

For Sale-Heavy work team. h. quire at the Palo Alto stables, 22S East Adams street.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

At 10 and 15 cents per pound there is nothing so cheap as the choice cuts of cold storage meat at P. T. Hurley s Central Meat market, No. w. Wash ington street. Telephone No F. Or ders delivered promptly to all parts of the city.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

John Wix Thomas, physician and surgeon, office No. 4 South Second av- enue, telephone 23S; residence phone 23S: rings.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

The people of Phoenix will be glad tc learn that DeNIers, in connection with his restaurant, has added full line Of bakery goods. Mothers bread pies, cakes, etc, fresh from the Arizona bakery twice each day
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

Beauty, La France, Mareckal Mel, Bride or any other of the popular favCrites leave your orders at The Republican office.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

See Hot Springs advertisement. NJ stage runs from Hot Springs Junction to the springs on Sunday.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

Shell oysters and fresh Holsters any style at the Ep:curean cafe.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

Free reading room, corner of Monroe and Center streets. A welcome for all, especially young men.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

Dr. Wards office, O'Nein block, 12e N. First avenue, ground floor. Office Tel. 296: residence Tel. 1S9.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

Cards of thanks, notices pertaining to organizations and societies, church fairs or socials, will not be printed in The Re- publican except when paid fer.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

B. B. Oysters any style, z5 cents. Eagle brand oysters any style, 8
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

Roses in all their perfection can be had by the dozen by leaving orders at The Republican office
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

Regular meals at the Phoenix res taurant. 20 cents. 27 South First Ave
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04
Just Received.

Halibut chunks, smoked salmon, cCcoanuts, chestnuts, new crop wal nuts, flberts and Brazils. Popcorn crisps and velvet molasses candy.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

Dr. Paths office removed to O'Neiu block No. 2, Washington and Second streets
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

win you meet me al the fountain? At Wakelin's pharmacy. Of course.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

Fresh oyster soup 1Os. at Coffee AIS.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

The popular rendezvous IS at Wake lin's pharmacy, the coolest room in town.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

Oysters any style 25c, at Coffee AIS.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

Extra low prices for this month in groceries. Frank Griebel, 21S and 22O West Washington, RedeWilI block.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04
BUXTON G co.

''If it's in market you'll find it at BuAtun's"
Arizona republican., 1898-11-04

AWAY AHEAD,
 THOUSANDS FED, MOTHERS BREAD.
, 1898-09-09
Affection for Our Parents.

Sometimes we think that we outgrow
our parents. We make new friends
and acquire new interests and, quite
unconsciously, we assume that father
and mother cannot understand or share
In these things. They are behind the
times. They have always lived in the
old house, while we have gone out into
the great, busy world. 1t is not to be
expected that they can sympathize
with us. SO we reason to ourselves.
Ali my boy, do you know that there is
a lump of lead at the bottom of your
fathers heart to-day because the son of
whom he Is so proud and whom lie
loves more than his own life, treats him
as an outsider, and ignores him as one
who cannot understand his affairs {
And you, young woman, are you aware
that the dear mother went to sleep sor-
rowful last night because you had
rather impatiently dismissed her inqui-
ries about some of your interests? May
be certain young people, friends If a
day, are more closely In touch withAthe
things which concern you just now,
but they are not, and never can be, as
vitality interested in your life as the
loving father and mother. Is 1t moi
worth while then, V e If the old folks
are a Lite bit SLOW" TO share with
are a little bit 'slow," to share with
ing?
, 1898-09-09

Traoheotomy in Horses.

The horses which came In first, SEQ
ond and fourth for the selling steepie-
chase at the Manchester second jam.
airy meeting carried, each of them. a
silver tube, called by the French a
"rossignol," In the windpipe. In other
words, they were rank "roarers," had
undergone the operation of tracheoto-
my and had been provided with an
artificial apparatus for breathing Dur,
poses. We are not told how many more
of the horses engaged In the steeple.
chase, If there were any more, were
also 'roarers," and had, or had not.
been treated in similar fashion. But
three out of four are sufficient to show
that the in1rmity, which was rendered
almost illustrious and even commend
able, to Judge from remarks printed In
some of the sporting journals, by tho
wonderful horse Ormonde, Is rather on
the increase than the decrease among
us.-London Standard.
, 1898-09-09

than better. In consultingNNrS ring
ham no hesitation need be NJ, me
story is told to a woman and is wfNsM
confidential. Mrs. Pinkham's address,
is Lynn, Mass, she offers sick women
her advice without charge.
Her intimate knowledge of women's
troubles makes her letter of advice a
wellspring of hope, and her wide expert
ence and skill point the way to health.
81 suffered with ovarian trouble for
seven years, and no doctor knew what
was the matter with me. l had spells
which would last for two days or more.
l thought l would try Lydia E. Pink:
hams Vegetable Compound. 1 have
taken seven bottles of it., and am en-
tirely cured."-MRs. JOHN FOREMAN, &c
N. Woodberry Ave-, Baltimore, Md
The above letter from Mrs. Foreman
Is only one of thousands.
, 1898-09-09

next went to Washington to urge Con-
gress to grant Statehood to what was
then Idaho Territory. He made a ia
vorable impression while at Washing
ton, and President Harrison made him
consul at Singapore, where he remain
ed three years, afterward being trans
ferred to Bremen. Cleveland ousted
him, and Whitman returned home. He
was commissioner of the Straits Settle
ments at the Worlds Fair and later
became editor of The Overland Month
ly at San Francisco, where he remain
ed until President Mckinley gave him
the station at Hongkong. At first he
was only a consul, but was soon pro-
noted for the valuable services he rem.
dered his government.
, 1898-09-09

"our proud name has never been
humbled in the dust" said Miss Par
Yenoo. "Oh, yes, it has, Sally!' said
the inconvenient and Objectionable old
friend of the family. II remember 1t
h%appenin' forty years ago, when the
wind blowed down the sign of your
grandfather's shoe shop."-Indianapo-
lis Journal.
The poet had handed in his effusion,
and 1t warmed his heart to hear the
editor exclaim again and again: Gap
ital!' "Capital!' Capital" "Then
you like it?" said the poet. "Oh, I'm
not reading it," replied the unfeeling
editor; 81 am only taking cognizance
of the fact that each line begins with a
capital letter. From that l infer it is
poetry."-Boston Transcript.
He (desperately)-Tell me the truth.
Is 1t not my poverty that stands be-
tween us? She (sadly)-Y-e-s. He
with a ray of hope)-I admit that I am
poor, and so, unfortunately, is my faith
er; but 1 have IN aged uncle Who g.
, 1898-09-09
SITS UP IN HIS GRAVE.
Willard A1drich Has His Coffin Made
a In ~ ffTU

o In an "L."
William Aldrich, an eccentric bach
elor who died at Mishawaka, Ind, re-
Gently, ordered his W coffin built pre-
vious to his death, and the casket was
constructed in the shape of an L."
with the perpendicular line at a slight
angle. Aldrich resided in Berrien
County, Michigan, where he was one
of the wealthy land owners and quite
prominent as a Spiritualist. Being
stricken with consumption, he went to
his mothers home to die.
When the queer casket was built he
had it taken to his home to test 1t, gave
the undertaken instructions as to glass
front, hinges and inscriptions. AT the
funeral the coffin could not be placed
In the funeral car, hence several crews
of pallbearers were secured to relieve
each other. The reclining coffin was
placed in a large vault, covered with a
monster slab. His mother was In
structed to have a similar casket built,
that she might. converse with her and
, 1898-09-09

CONSUL GENERAL WiLDMAN.
elucky Little Man Who Represents
the United States at HonRkona,

e1ucky Little Man Who Represents
the United States at Hongkong.
Rounesville Wildman, the American
consul general to Hongkong, whc has
figured so conspicuously in the Philip
pines because of his great influence
over Aguinaldo, the balky insurgent
chief, Is a restless, plucky little man
who has a great many friends and adj
mirers scattered all over the United
States.
Mr.. Wildman was born in New York
State, where his father was the presi-
dent of a theological seminary. He got
his education at the University of Sy-
racuse and, entering journalism, he re-
moved to Kansas City, where he kept
up his literary work for the New York
papers. He made frequent trips East,
taking his contributions along with
him, and after selling them would re-
turn by way of Syracuse, where he
would spend what he had earned with
a lavish hand.
Later on he became editor of. The
STATESMAN ~Eoise City, did, He
, 1898-09-09
Enelh Humor.

Many of the funny men, of the
American press complain with appar-
emily good eason of the wholesale
appropriation of their jokes by some Of
the London papers. They assert that
1t is the custom of these papers, two
of them in particular, to clip the best of
American witticiSms Systematically,
"Anglicize" them, file them away, keep
them until they have grown old, and
then publish them as original.
The especially irrita ting feature of
this system is that such jokes often go
through the American papers a second
time, credited to the English paper that
purloined them. Not unfrequently, by
the grace of the exchange editor, one
reappears in the paper in whose col
umns it was printed originally. This
gives point to a dialogue said to have
taken place in the office of an American
newspaper recently.
Exchange Editor-Read this. 1t Is
from the London Tom-Tits, and It's
good.
Funny Man-Yes, it's much better
than when l wrote it, four years ago.
They have improved it by changing
. dollars to pounds" On, yes, its
good now!
, 1898-09-09

gress passed the law empowering the
President to send ambassadors to such
countries as would raise the rank of
their representatives, Sir Julian
Pauncefote was the first to inform the
President of the intention of his coun.
try to make him an ambassador. NJ.
Patenotre conceived the ambition to
be the dean of the ambassadors and
communicated it to his home govern
ment, and his commission arrived be-
fore Sir Julian's. He went to the State
Department in the hope of immediate
recognition as the first ambassador to
this country. He was told that Sir
Julian had anticipated him by inform.
ing the department of the action Of
his government. He was angry, and
wrote to the President requesting his
intervention. He received instead a
chilly letter from Mr.. Gresham.
, 1898-09-09
MAKING q LandfaIJ."

Having secured his pilot, it is the
captains next aim to make a land
fall" That is to say, he wishes to
come in sight of some well-known OBJ
1ect on shore which, being marked
down on his chart, will show him lust
where he is and how he must steer to
find the entrance TO the harbor.
A special lighthouse is usually the
object sought, and in approach New
York harbor it Is .customary for steam
ers from Europe to frs find, ort&ight,"
Fire Island Lighthouse. This IA on a
little sandy island near the coaAt of
Long Island. Besides the lighthouse
there is on this island a signal ana
telegraph station. When, therefore.
the liner steams in sight of Fire Island
Light khe. hOiStS two slynaIs ono Of
, 1898-09-09

What is known as calloused skin
caused by undue pressure, especially
upon the feet, may be removed by fire..
quently soaking the parts affected In
a solution of one t%easpoonful of alum
to a quart of hot water. Use nightly
and do not pare except when the callus
Is very painful.
No kind of face wash removes
freckles. When a skin is healthy 1t is
far better to have the freckles remain
than risk injuring the skin by bleach
ing agents. Often these spots disap-
pear without treatment. If not, en-
ploy such simple helps as buttermilk,
soft water or mild lemon juice.
In a sprain the ligaments are injured.
These are fibrous structures which can
not be felt through the flesh as bone,
hence 1t is possible to tell by
handling the part just how the liga-
ments are torn. Soak a sprained limb
in hot water every day and OCCASION
ally paint on iodine for swelling or
pain.
The popularity of milk as a drink and
diet In many ailments is due to the fact
that it is easily swallowed, is at the
same time food and drink, contains all
necessary elements of nutriment is ac-
tive In giving heat to the body and
stimulates the kidneys. Patients have
subsisted entirely on milk for years.
It sometimes has a constipating effect,
but this can be overcome by proper
medication.
, 1898-09-09
The W hite Pebble PIT.

1t has frequently happened that min.
ers have discovered curious traces Of
former workings, hundreds of years
ago, and tools have been found which
belonged to the ancient miners, and
many Ether relics.
A singular discovery was made. a
few WARS since, by some workmen en-
gagedEn the Spanish silver mine known
as tkf White Pebble Pit. While dig
gingssaeir subterranean passages they
suddenly found a series of apartments,
In %hifh were a quantity of mining
tools. t2ere from a very remote
period, Effl in such good preserva-
ton Il 1ere we've hatehets, aud
sleeves Sitting the ore, a smelling
furnac nd two anvils, which proved
the ea st P1ners had great expert
ence SheiT operations.
In CT the caverns there was a
round Utlding, with inches, in which
were Ekree statues, one sitting down.
ana half the size of life; the other W
were ms standing position, and about
, 1898-09-09

plunged into sin, because the first pair
looked at the forbidden fruit; not be-
cause they climbed the tree.
Using the rod will do no good Tlniess
the hand that holds it is moved by love.
The more an enemy hates us, the
hotter the fire kindness will klndle on
his head.
There are too many people In the
church who would rather be comets
than suns
Many a procession that is marching
straight toward the pit Is headed by 4
moderate drlnker.
Skeptics may tear the Bible to pieces,
but they can make no reply to a con-
sistent Christian life.
There is hope for the man who doesn't
nave to fall down more than once to
learn bow to stand up.
The lessons we learn IL the school of
experience cost the most, but they are
remembered the longest.
The devil never wastes any powder
on the man who only wants to be rellg-
ious to make him feel good.
A revival meeting is sure to drag
when the leading members feel most
comfortable In the back seats.
Whoever keeps close to Christ will
soon learn the meaning of being perse-
cuted for righteousness sake.
In his wisdom God has ordained that
the same golden opportunity shall nev.
7r knock at the same door twice.
y The devil Is not throwing any daxts
at the mar who thinks he can 0e a
Christian without going to church.
Living to please God is the most tm.
portant of all things to us, because
nothing else can do so much for US.
Undertake something for the Lord, in
the name of the Lord, and you will soon
be surprised at how much you can do.
The devil spends. a good deal of time
In persuading %one-talent people to be-
heve that nothing is expected of them.
There is too much singing, "Take nv
silver and my gold" and putting moth
ing but copper and nickel In the bas.
ket.