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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12
FIERCE CAMEL FIGHT.
Bit Each Other Like wolves and =
Dozen Men Worked Hard to
Separate Them.

Description by an English traveller
of a fight between camels at the court
of an Indian prince:
1.-TWO camels were brought into the
grounds at the back of t1ie palace and
made to face one another. They were
male animals, whose vicious tendencies
had made it necessary for them to be
kept from the rest of the cattle and who
had been carefully fed in the chieftair's
fighting stock as being especially pow
erful animals.
AT n signal from the prince the crea-
lures were let loose and shambled to-
ward each other. At first they merely
Tented and skir1nished about in a clum-
sy fashion, their long, awkward legs an
irresistibly ludicrous sight. Presently
they began to foam at the mouth, their
faces became contorted with fury, and
sort of fencing match took place.
Their heads darted from side to side,
and they strove to seize each other with
their teeth. They groaned and roared
worked up to high pitch Of excite
ment.
'At length one camel seized his enc
my by the leg, while the other, large.
long-haired animal. retaliated by laying
hold of his opponents ear. Blood flowed
freely, and opinion was divided al to
which camel would be the victor.
AT last the long-haired camel, whose
grip on his adversary's ear was not very
firm. suddenly let go, but the other con-
tinued to hold on to his antagonists leg
and even TO drag him about. roaring
, with pain. .t8tftttE |t
THE prince eventually gave the order
to separate the combatants, but it re
| quired the efforts of nearly dozen mer
with ropes, chains and cudgels to put
an end to the ARRAY. Even then the
wound on the leg of the vanquishe6
camel was so serious that believe thu
poor creature was crippled for months
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12

sss.s. and redevelopz a similar back
= ssh at the next breeding season.
Utmost never do we find device in
;.i"re which occurs only once. The
4. -ene hardly exists; nature is =
+ ~sst copyixt. At least two animals OF
solly unlike kinds are all but sure to
independently upon the self-same
s'.tchanism. So il Is not surprising to
- ara that catfish has invented an
s>artiy similar mode of carrying ita
.auag 90 thar adopted by the Surinam
snad; only. here it ia on the under sur
s.ec. tot the upper one, that the spawn
- p.as;, red The eggs of this catfish.
whose scientific name is Aspredo, are
pressed into the skin below the body.
and so borne about by the mother tin
they hatch. This Is one of two in
stances where the female fish herself
assumes the care of her offspring, In
stead of Leaving II entirely TO her sx-
cellent pars ner.-Strand Magazine.
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S REyEzIagRIElsanse
1.',!lNaAE[p7Ea

Elk zl:2s-9.

Ex- p :2S-29.
I knew an old farmer who kept a big OK.
He ate great deal but worked not =
stroke;
Men put him IN pound as tight as box.
And placed on his neck big iron yoke:
They fed him whole fields OF the best OF the
corn.
But he pushed like the dell with the point
of his horn,
And oft from his pound and his keepers
he broke.
with a terrible rush the pavement he'd
take,
Or sweep with his horns the thick
crowded street:
All barriers and fences to check him he'd
break,
And hood and run over whomever he'd
meet:
His nostrils were red with the blood that
he shed,
His pathway was strewed with the dying
and dead.
From the thrust OF his horns or the tread
of his feet
or this horrible OK the-townsmen all spoke
or his pound and his keepers and victims
forlorn:
Some said he WIS safe for he wore bis
yoke.
And others said not because OF his horn
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12
Feathered VentrfIoquasts.

Many birds form their sounds with
out opening their bills. The pigeon is
a well known instance Of this. It's ,.oo-
ing can be distinctly heard, although il
does not open its bill. The call is formed
internally in the throat and chest, and
is only rendered eudible by resonance.
Similar ways may be observed in many
birds and other animals. The clear,
loud call of the cuckoo, according to
one naturalist, is the resonance of a
note formed in the birG, The whirring
of the snipe, which bstrays the APP
proach of the bird to the hunter. Is on
act of ventriloquism. Even the night
ingale has certain notes which are pro-
duced internally, and which are audible
while the bill is closed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12
SOME BIBLE FACTS
statistics which Are OF PartseuAas
Interest 20 studiSus sunday -,.,-
! ''.--~r seheel RWRtle, 1sr.S:

Al the Bible, Old and New Testa-
ments. there are 3,5ss.47s letters, 77s.-
ess words, 1888 verses. 1,1ss chap
tiers and &C books.
The longest book is Psalms, which has
1kO divisions. The shortest is Second
John, which has one chapter OF IL
<erseg.
The longest chapter is the 10Th
psalm, which has 176 verses. The short
est, the 117th psalm, which has verses.
The longest verse is the ninth verse Of
the eighth chapter of Esther. 1t has
90 words. The shortest isahe S5th verse
OF the 18th chapter of John. 1t has two
words.
The sth verse OF the 1lSth psalm y
the middle verse Of the Bible.
The s7th chapter of Isaiah and the
18th chapter Of Second Kings are alike
In the forth psalm the sth. 18th, BIS
and 31st verses are alike.
Each verse of the 136th psalm endi
alike.
Esther Is the only book in which thu
name of God In not found.
The 21st verse of the eth chapter O
Ezra contains all the letters of the al
phabet
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12
ko7Es OF REFORM.

Take no thought for the morrow does
not mean that you shall destroy the in
tellect with whisky.--6ling.
Sixty thousand tons of corks are used
each year for the bottled beer sold and
drank by the people of England.
The temperance people of Birming-
ham, Ala, have by agitation compelled
the saloons to close on Sundayn.--Lever.
The old false and foolish notion that
lager beer is a comparatively harmless
drink has been effectually exploded
Christian Work.
1t is stated that the banks In Kansas
have been larger deposits in proportion
TO population than any other state in
the union except Maine Kansas and
Maine are prohibition states.
Temperance resolutions count for
nothing; some of the most ringing ex.
pressions against low down drunken.
ness have come from liquor organiza
tions.-Wayne County tO) Herald.
The Chicago Tribune. having kept &
record of crime for ten years, declares
that the saloon business of the United
States is directly chargeable with a to
tsl of $3.50 murders between 1886 and
1896.
A moSement to exclude liquor deal
ers from church membership has beer
started in Louisville, KY, by Rev. T. T
Eaton, D. D.. pastor of one OF tn
wealthiest churches in that city. Reso
buttons were passed urging them 4
| give up their business, and allowing
one year in which to abandon It or leav
| the chureh.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12

The creature. some said. deserved to be
killed;
Some argued. his pound men higher should
build.
And instanced the market be made for
the corn.
In spite OF his yoke and his keepers twas
found.
Since the owner paid license and bought
up the corn,
That respectable" men would open the
pound,
And let out the OK. with the terrible horn:
If some would complain OF terror and pain,
And point TO the victims the monster bad
slain,
They were laughed at as ''cranksf' and
hooted with scorn.
A wise man. at last. with this wickedness
vexed,
4 volume. wsll-worn. from his side peck
ct drew;
Hear. tOwnsmsn.- he said read you
a text.
which tells with the owner and OK what
to do"
He read. and the people with nereiless
stones
Crushed In the ox-mOnster. his horns and
his bones.
Then riEhteously slew the ox-owner. 400.
Joel Ewartz. in National Advocate
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12

A few days since, to the annoyance Of
every body, it was found that the town
clock had ceased to toll out the hours
of the day. A jeweler was called, and
an examination made. Nothing wrong
could be found with the mechanism Of
the clock; everything seemed to be
right. and no reason was apparent why
the clock did not run, but the old thing
would not tick. A further investiga-
lion revealed the fact that the sparrows
had built a nest on the face of the
clock behind the hands. and had car
ried sticks and straws there enough to
clog the wheels. A long fishing pole was
procured, the birds nest knocked out
s.ad the clock resumed its tick with its
Observation-Disclosures Ky.,
Courier.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12

Johnson-My wife fooled me the
other night by asking me to stop the
clock when I came in, as it disturbed
her rest, and the next morning there
was the hour of my Homecoming star
ing me IN the face.
Jackson-My wife asked me to start
ours when Icame in, and the next
morning she figured out the difference
in time between it and her watch in
such a way as to prove nue. a liar by
nearly three hours ewelers' Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12
Sample Bottle Sent Free

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12

died ut 55-or 20. The better DaDrts OF
to-day have much to do with the length
encd lives of such men rs Brougham,
Palmerston and Gladstone. No doubt
the national health was impaired by
the national habit of dissipation. Read
the novels of the last century and see
how the feast was not thought to have
been worthily appreciated till n man
had drunk his three bottles and was
snoring in beastly Inconsistencies I'M
der the table.-Independent.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12
how HORNETS CHARGE.
They Fly ~with Head and Tail r~-
gether,~ and the sting In
Drtven Cruelty Deep

Boys who propose to lombard hor-
nets nests may find valuable informa-
ton in the description, by Mr.. Hervey
Laney, in the Scientific American, Of
the way those insects defend their
homes. There is always a sentinel on
watch at the entrance, and when a stone
is thrown at the nest 1.-The hand that
threw it has been marked as sure az
the sun shines. and before the attack
ing party can possibly turn the head
he will feel stunning blow In the fore
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12

In the city of H lived family
who had one of those domestics of the
familiar heavy hand. A few years ago
the town experienced slight shock Of
earthquake. Pictures were thrown
down, crockery and furniture ratified
about. In the midst of the tumult the
mistress went TO the head Of the base
ment stairs and called out, in a would
be patient tone: MARY Ann, what are
Won doing noyy?"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12
one ConsoIation.

An Irishman had the misfortune to
lose both his legs in railway accident.
While ne was in the hospital a fellow
countryman came to see him, and the
following conversation took place.
pat" said the visitor, its very sorry
I am for yer. to be sure, but there's one
consolation ye have to remember"
Pat-And phwats that, Mick?
why" said Nick. ''ye won't have TO
-vorrit where the next pair OF boots Is
cc.~'ns- from '-SDare Moments.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12

Biggs-Dobbs has a big opinion of
himself, hasn't he?
Boggs-I should say so. Why, he
thinks he knows more than his Office
BOW. Y. Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12

She-I wouldn't marry you If you
were the last man on earth.
He--You wouldn't get chance. I'd
surely have my pick then.-Philadel-
phia Bulletin.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12
IN UNION THERE IS STRENGTH

'The hand that rocks the cradle il.
the hand that rules the world"
Beneficial Departments Of Woman'ss
Union, Home Office: Sc. Lukes' Hall,
Corner st. James and Baker Sts., char
tered undsr the laws Of Virginia, 1893
CONDITION OF PAYMENT.
After ten weeks and before six
months, one-fourth Of the amount will
be paid. After six months and before
nine months. one-half. After nine,
months and before twelve months,
three-fouxshs. After twelve months,
the whole amount Will be paid. This
Association is organized for the pur--
pose Of providing . fund for sickness .,
accident and death. We take all per-
sons male aud female, from child two
years old to an adult sixty. Run ex=
clusively BY women.
Oficexs Rosa K. Jones, President :
Maggie l.. Walker, Vice President.
Fannie Coles Thompson. Treasurer =
PAtsio Kelley Anderson. Secretary and
Manager OF Beneficial Department
Board Of Directors:-Julia II. Hayes
Anna Taylor. Annie e. CrowdeI, Veto
ria Moon. Della Lewis. Lizzie e. Dam
malls, d. L. Walker, r. q. Thomps0u,
Patsie K. Anderson, Rosa Il. Villa ma
Lillian Payne, Eose K. Jones.
| Agents Wanted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12

at hear that Bill Plumbers has
changed his name"
'sYes; since he began to get so big and
heavy the folks call him Plumber
Bil."-Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12

He-Great ScottI for making a racket
this child is a regular fort in action.
She (sweetly) -Would you mind hold
ing the fort for little while, George p
Chicago Daily News, -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12
UNITED AID x INSURANCE CO..
Incorporated Under the Laws ofv.

incorporated Under the Laws of Va.
This Company is doing q great work
It cares for It's sick members and nro-
vides for their burial.
1t psys from 81 so TO $1,000 per week..
when sick and from $500 TO SIPS. 90 as
death.
A~ Record: Three years success
fui business; over (250OO) twenty-five.
fhousa1d MEMOIRS received over 4O0E
sick and death benefits paid.
Reliable young men and women can
always get work in this Company.
Write TO US at once and say in what
field you would like so work.
Main office, No. sos E. Brosd Street.
Richmond Va.
J. Z. BYRD, President,
P s BRowN Secretary.
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r. w. ELSOM,
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY.

II e Broad ST.. Richmond Va.
Furnishes Employment to Cooks /,
Laundresses, HouseraidA Wait
ressee, Nurses, Bntlers Ooachmer +,
Holsters, Drivers, Porters, Farm
Hands and General Workers, for
firet- class families in this and the
Northern Cities ana Country.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-12

kIRsT1EURcsFCoIie
rect. between Broad and MATshs1.
: Sunday-school. $3.50 o. m. preach
1 E-summer months excepted-11 30
L. m, $3.50 and p. N. Comnunon,
the second Sunday in each months
business-meetings, LIST and trd Mon
day nights in each month; prayer
meeting every Wednesday evening 40
O'Clock; choir practice every Fri-
day evening 1t 8 O'Clock. Christians
Endeayor meeting. Tuesdsy n q 30 .
%. snd Wedr ead ~ It 8 30 n
J. Fl. HOLMES. Pastor.
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MONEY

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BOSTON CHEMICAL co.
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EWBig money for agents. A
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-06-01

A letter signed by several of our
business men has been sent to James
J. Hill, president of the Great Nor
thern, asking him to stop No. 4-the
east bound coast train, at this station.
Had petition been circulated it
would have been signed by every resi-
dent of the city.
Parasols for ladies, misses and
children. New line in up to date
styles, just open at the Boston Dry
Goods Store.
On Saturday Mrs. J. G. Schank and
Mrs. Henry Botz were summoned to
Main Prairie to the sick-bed of their
mother, Mrs. John Biever. On Tues
day evening their mother died. Mrs.
Bieyer was about seventy-five years
old. She leaves husband and seven
children to mourn her death.
Ell. Arnold, who was killed on Sum
day in railroad wreck at Waterloo,
Iowa, had made his home at New
Paynesville for some time, and was
we'll known in this county. He was a
genial gentleman and q pleasant asso-
ciate. He was business manager OF
the Sawyer-Arnold Lumber Co., a
keen business man, and universally
esteemed. He was 80 years Of age.
r. G. Whiting, piano tuner, of Fer
gus Falls'will be in Sank Centre every
ninety days. Those wishing scientific
tuning and harmonizing should leave
their orders with Miss Edith Whipple.
The storm of Tuesday afternoon was
quite severe. It looked at first as
though we were to be treated to real
genuine cyclone, but the wind shifted,
and the threatening clouds passed
around the city. The rain was some
thing terrific, and lasted nearly
through the night Considerable
damage was done by lightning in the
country round about Sank Centre.
Lawns at five cents per yard-worth
| ten cents. At the Boston Dry Goods
Store.
While Paul Brosvik was out riding
last evening, and when opposite the
residence of E. j. Lewis, his horse be-
came frightened and started to run
away. Mr.. Brosvik succeeded in
keeping the frightened animal under
control, and when near the residence
of E. L. Hedin, he pulled the horse up
SO suddenly as to throw it down, and
thus ended the runaway. No damage
was done.
The Campbell Green b ouse at st.
Cloud, offers full line OF the usual
budding plants-well grown and OF
good size-ready for blooming. Or
ders promptly filed.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-06-01

paper is the best investment CON-
munity can make. Today the editors
of local papers do more work for less
pay than any men on earth. Patron
ize your local paper, not as charity,
but as investment. And yet there
are any number, of people who refuse
or neglect to take a local paper be-
cause, perhaps, they do not person.
ally like or admire the editor. AS
we'll refuse to drink tea because of q
dislike of the Chinese nation.
WANTED-A good girl for general
housework to go to St. Paul. Good
wages to right party. Inquire of Mrs.
John Law.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-06-01
LOCAL NOTES

DR.. Niven June 10, II, II.
The Northern Pacific Co. will run ar
excursion.
Messrs. Ward and Richards took in
Birch Lake Tuesday and waded home.
For bicycle work go to Lovaas.
Calvin Kelsey has sold his residence
property to Peter Kline and will soon
build a new residence.
For a good homemade harness, &c
to J. G. Schank.
Get sailor they are going at cost
at Miss Noltings.
Material for the local telephone ex.
change is received.
Adlake, Cyclone and Gem cameras
at Feisler & McNeice's.
The mill exported a large quantit,
of -four directly to Glasgow.
1 am closing out all my embroid-
cry silks at 2 cent a skein.
Miss Noting.
The sewer question is in statu quo
as to the extent Of the improvement.
Sewers will be laid through Main and
Third st. at least.
For that tired feeling take a cup Of
Yale Coffee. Bishop.
p. Lamb has given his home coat
of paint which makes q striking i'm
provement upon his pretty resi-
dence property.
Money to loan on farms-Please ge,
my rates and terms if you want q
Farm Loan. CHAs. A. MORSE.
Evangelist w. j. Hume will preach
in Gospel hall Thursday, Friday and
Sunday evenings at o'clock. All
are cordially invited.
Window Shades, plain, decorated
and fringed, at HANSON & EMERSON.
Morris Mahoney's large barn in
the town of Ashley was struck by
lightning and badly damaged on
Tuesday.
George Fish will leave on Friday
for the Pacific coast. 1t is possible
he will there find a business congenial
to him.
Ten cent ginghams only six cents at
the Boston Dry Goods Store.
1t always pays to trade at the Bos-
ton Dry Goods Store. They keep the
largest stock and sell at the lowest
prices.
Get your harnesses repaired now,
and save time and money. j. G. Schank
will do it.
During Tuesday evenings storm
Prof. Stanton's house was struck by
lightning and the chimney demolished,
but no further damage was done.