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The Conservative, 1902-05-08
Cbe Conservative.

ebb," says Breckenridge, "that it was
with some difficulty barge of twenty
tons could be fitted out, with merchandise
to the amount of a few thousand dollars,
and to procure twenty hands and pa
tron III. The members were unwilling
to stake their private credit, where
prospects were so little flattering.'
"With respect to myself, must own
to the reader that had no other motive
fer undertaking tour of several thou
sand miles, through regions but seldom
marked even by the wandering foot
steps of the savage, than the mere
qualification of what he will term an
idle curiosity and must confess that
I might have employed my time more
benefcially to myself, and more use
fully to the community. Would that I
were able to make some amends, by de-
scribing the many interesting objects
which witnessed, in such manner as
to enable the reader to participate in
the agreeable parts of my peregrinations.
1--WE set off from the village of St.
Charles, on Tuesday, the I'd of April,
1911, with delightful weather. The
flood of March, which Immediately sue
ceeds the breaking up of the ice, had
begun to subside, yet the water was
still high. Our barge was the best that
ever assembled the river, and manned
with twenty stout oarsmen. AS Mr..
Lisa had been a sea captain, he took
much pains in rigging his boat with a
being great helps in the navigation Of
this river. Our equipage was chiefly
composed of young men, though several
have already made voyage to the up.
per Missouri, of which they are exceed
ingly proud, and on that account claim
kind of precedence over the rest of the
crew. We are in all twenty five men,
well armed and completely prepared for
defence. There is, besides, swivel in
the bow of the boat, which in case of
attack would make formidable ap-
pearance: we have also two brass
blunderbusses in the cabin, one over
my birth, and the other over that of
Mr.. Lisa These precautions were alb,
solutely necessary from the hostility of
the Sioux bands, who, of late, had COM
United several murders and robberies on
the whites, and manifested such dis
position that it was believed impossible
for us to pass through their country.
The greater part of the merchandise,
which consisted of strouding, blankets,
lead, tobacco, knives, guns, beads, &C., 4,
was concealed in false cabin, ingen-
iously contrived for the purpose in this
way presenting as little as possible to
tempt the savages. But we hoped that,
as this was not the season for the COM
ing on the river of the wandering tribes,
| the fall being the usual time we might
The Conservative, 1902-05-08

the territory of the Sioux nation; for
this purpose it was resolved to strain
every nerve, as upon it, in great meas
ure, depended the safety of our voy-
age.
Having proceeded few miles above
st. Charles, we put to shore, some of
our men still remaining at the village.
It is exceedingly difficult to make
start on these voyages, from the reluc-
tance of the men to terminate the frolic
with their friends, which usually pre-
cedes their departure. They set in to
drinking and carousing, and it is i'm
possible to collect them on board. Some
times they make their carousals at the
expense of the Bourgeois [employerl;
they are credited by the tavern keeper,
who knows that their employer will be
compelled to pay, to prevent the delay
of the voyage. Many vexatious abuses
are practiced in these cases 1t was
found impossible to proceed any further
this evening; the men were in high
glee from the liquor they had drunk be-
fore starting; they were therefore per-
mitted to take their swing.
"April Sd. About two O'Clock in the
afternoon, having at length succeeded
in getting all hands on board, we pro-
ceeded on our voyage. Found all ex-
cessive current, augmented by the state
of the waters. Having come about six
miles, encamped. In the course Of this
evening, had as much reason to admire
the dexterity of our Canadians and
creoles, as had before to condemn their
frivolity. believe an American could
not be brought to support with patience
the fatiguing labors, and submersion,
which these men endure. At this sea-
son, when the water is exceedingly cold,
they leap in without moments hesita-
tion. Their food consists of lied corn
hominy for breakfast a slice of fat pork
and biscuit for dinner, and a pot of mush
for supper, with pound of tallow in it.
Yet this is better than the common fare
but as we were about to make an extra
ordinary voyage, the additional expense
was not regarded.
"April 7th. Made Point Labadie,
so called from French trader, who
formerly wintered here. Forty years
ago this was thought distant point OH
the Missouri at present there are toler-
able plantations every where through
the bottom. The carcasses of several
drowned buffaloes passed u.s. it is said
that an unusual number of them has
been drowned this year-some have
been seen floating on the river at St.
Louis. A gentleman lately descended,
declares that he counted forty on the
head of an island. Passed between an
island and the main shore; very mar
row channel, but the current and dis
| tance less A channel of this sort is
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-30

A man talks knowingly of the incon-
stancy OF women and then proceeds TO
get mad If one Of them proves be ia
Hight.-Chicago News.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-30
NATURAL HISTORY.

Ostriches live to the age of about
sixty years.
The mandarin duck is one Of the
most beautiful Of aquatic birds.
50 voracious is the cod that it will
swallow anything it sees in motion.
An eel has two separate hearts. One
beats 60, the other 100, times minute.
A ladybird can travel 20,OO0.O00, 900
times its own length in an hour. In
that time sloth can only travel fifty
times its own length.
There is no country in the world in
which the raven is not found to be ma
live; it il also the only bird known to
ornithologists which is. of such cosmo-
poIitan character.
Only one existing reptile can sustain
itself in the air. This is the flying
dragon OF the East Indies. 1t has no
real wings, but can glide from tree to
tree like flying squirrel.
The common house fly usually pro-
duces the note + in flying. To do SC
it must vibrate it's wings 335 times a
second. The honey bee sounds A,
which means that its wing vibrations
are 440 to, the second.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-30
First Ana1xxis of Aerolites,

In 1896 stone weighing fifty-six
pounds was exhibited i'll London. 1t
was said to have fallen from the sky
In Yorkshire in the previous December,
but this statement was received with
great incredulity. At that time Sir Jo-
seph Banks was president of the Royal
society, and he noticed strong re-
semblance between the Yorkshire stone
and one sent to him from Siena, i'll 1t
ally, which was said to have fallen
from the sky. Two or three years lat
er he received an account of a fall of
stones near Benares, in Hindustan A
chemical analysis of the stones from
all three sources proved them to be
Identical i'll composition, and increduli-
ty as to their meteoric origin began
to give way.-Notes and Queries.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-30
Eccentricitses of English.

There is new maid in the family,
Swedish girl, who has many things
besides language to learnl says an ex-
change. Her new mistress, who is q
young wife with husband many
years her senior, is trying to instruct
her. One Of the lessons was upon
bread, the girl being told that she
should speak of bread which had lost
it's freshness as stale. and not old. The
girl WAS sure to remember this, fol-
she was quick to learn, and she did
SO the young wife knew when a few
days later the maid remarked to hel
confidentially:
1T is too bad. isn't it, that youi
husband is so much more stale thar
you arew-Detroit Free Press.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-30
ne TOOK THE SHOWER BATH
And 1t Drove Him From the YOsem~
lite Back to New England.

lite Back to New England.
After a week of little journeys, strlk-
ing here and there few miles to abb
sorb the Yosemite valley from dozen
coignes of vantage, we We're whipping
the Illilouette one afternoon for noun
tain trout, says the Worlds Work.
Tomorrow" said a v6ice, II shall
take a shower bath under the seven
teen hundred foot fall"
"You," said another voice, "are O
fool"
Not at all.' came back argumenta-
lively. ''The rivers very low. What
there is Of it turns to spray in the
first hundred feet; it will simply come
down like rain. Why, you'd go under
the Bridal Veil yourself Only that's
prosaic. This isssomething big. Come
on"
mot l."
But / was there to see. The water.
as he had said, came down, consid-
erable part of 1t, in rain and spray
that flew out on the wind incredible
distances. But to crawl down, dressed
in a bathing suit, closer to the main
stream that falls to the pool and upon
the rocks with a murderous swish in
the air and a roar like a railway train
when it strikes was daring to fool
hardness. At any moment a veering
wind might swing the whole mass upon
the tall, slim figure backing tentative
ly on all fours down the jagged talus
slope, his eyeglass pebbles glinting
cheerfully. A steady breeze kept the
fall swung out little the other way,
and the spray Gurgeoned out far up
the other slope. The roar was deafen-
ing.
All at once the wind shifted, the
water swung back, and In fash the
| human figure was blotted out in del
ond-that seemed an hour--it played
on the spot fiendishly, it seemed to
me, standing Mortified there, and then
slowly It swept away.
And then there was movement, q
painful, crawling movement, down there
on the slope and scrambled down the
slippery rocks to help a,blinking, creep
ing, much surprised youth, bleeding
from a hundred cuts, up to where hi'
clothes lay. He was still too dazed t.
speak. When his breath returned an(
his extra glasses were perched agair
on his nose, he said:
"The oceans fell upon me! For God'i
sake, come back to New England!'
And we went.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-30
BEWARE OF THE KNIFE.

No profession has advanced more
rapidly than surgery, but In cases OK
piles it is seldom needed. DeWitta
Witch Hazel Salve cures quickly. Un-
eoualled for cuts, burns, bruises
wounds, skin diseases. Il was 90
troubled with bleeding piles that lost
much blood and strength" says J. c.
Phillips, Paris, Illinois. "DeWttt@
Witch Hazel Salve cured me-" BeIPs
pharmacy.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-30
preliminary.

The policeman heard high words and
poked his head in the door
"Whats goin' on hereY' he demand
ed.
"Nawthin'! Nawthin' at ALL" answer
ed one of the belligerent Irishmen il
the middle of the floor. There's nav.
thin goln' on, but there's fight com
in oft in liss than a minute if ye'll only
keep moyin'. Chicago Post.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-30
WANTED.

To buy some good nnedium-sised
mules. CHAS. A. HOFF, Secretary.
Tel. 161. No. % 8. Stone avenue.
.t3 j
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-30
E4A HAD Tn NE

"If you refuse me-" cried Moody,
"my blood will be upon your head. /
cannot live without you"
well, self preservation is the first
law OF nature" replied Miss Cooley.
II simply couldn't live with you
Philadelphia Press.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-30
Relieves In the Theory.

Somebody advances the idea thar
there are words that affect us just as
certain colors do
IL dunno about the colors, but I'm
pretty sure to froth at the mouth
every time hear lines busy 49,
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-30
EnYRMahIM.

Briggs (sarcasticallyl-That was
beautiful, fine horse you sold me.
Griggs-Wasn't he? AS / said, not
blemish on him.
mo. All inside" -~ Detroit Free
Press.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-01-24
THE MAGIC NUMBER.
A Suggestion by the Cynic That Set
the Others Thinking.

81 often hear OF the magic numDer,
said some one. what number is itT'
"Why, nine, of course" replied some
one else. There are uine muses., you
know. and you talk Of nine days
wonder Then you bowl at ninepins.
and a cat has nine lives"
"Nonsense" broke in another. "Sev-
en- is the magic number. Seventh
heaven, don't you know, and all that;
seven colors in the rainbow, seven
days in the week, seventh son Of a
seventh son-great fellow-and"-
"Tush, tush!' remarked a third.
"Fives the number you mean. A
man has five fingers on his hand and
five toes on his foot, and he has five
senses, and
"Thrce is undoubtedly the magic
number" interrupted another. because
people give three cheers. and Jonah
was inside whale three days and
three nights, and if at first you don't
succeed. try try again-three times,
you see.'
This was received with some con-
tempt by the company, and a soulful
youth guShed out:
1.-TWO. oh. two is the magic num-
ber-onesplf and one other, the adored
one-just two!"
A hard featured individual. who had
been listening to the conversation hith
erto unmoved, here remarked in
harsh voice:
/ THE magic number is number one
in this world, and If you want to sue
coed never forget it."
An interval Of deep thought on the
part of all followed, after which they
went in silently to supper.-Pearson's
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-01-24
THOSE GNAWING RATS.
A Common and Curious Illusion.

81 felt as though rats were gnawing at the
coats of my stomach" Three famous men
have all left this expression on record in
their writings. They We're all sufferers
from chronic indigestion or dyspepsia, of
which the horrible sensation they thus de-
scribe is a symptom. Other signs are
heaviness and. distress after eating, bad
taste in the mouth, dryness of skin, variable
appetite fatulency, broken sleep, bad
dreams and Nightmares, billiousness, fatigue
and WEAKNESS without labor, etc, etc.
We work with our head and nerves and
this makes the dyspepsia of the student,
the business and professional man, the
worried man and the majority of women.
We throw food, often unassorted and in eX-
cess, into this weak and unwarmed stom-
ach, and bring on acute inhammatory dys-
pepsia or gastric catarrh with symptoms
and results which make life terror. Ask
anybody who has it.
The best of medicines is the new medi-
cine, Calcura Solvent, discovered by DIR.
David Kennedy, of Kennedy Row, Kings
ton, N. Y. 1t has proved brilliantly sue
cessful in maladies of the digestive and
nervous systems and in disorders Of the
liver, bladder and kidneys. All druggists
S1.00 bottle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-01-24
THE MAJORS VENGEANCE.
Mckinley and the Reporter Who
Persistently Assaulted Him.

During one of his congressional cam
paigns Major Mckinley was followed
from place to place by reporter for a
paper of opposite political faith, who is
described as being one of those
"shrewd, persistent fellows who are al
ways at work, quick to see an oppor
tunity and skilled in making the most
of it." While Mr.. Mckinley was an
noyed by the misrepresentation to
which he was almost daily subjected,
he could not help admiring the skill and
persistency with which he was assail-
ed. His admiration. too, was not I'M
mixed with compassion, for the re-
porter was Ill, poorly clad and had an
annoying cough. One night Mr.. Nc
Kinley took closed carriage for near
by town at which he was announced to
speak. The weather was wretchedly
raw and cold, and what followed Is
thus described:
He had not gone far when he heard
that cough and knew that the reporter
was riding with the driver on the ex-
posed seat The major called to the
driver to stop and alighted. Get down
off that seat. young man." he said. The
reporter obeyed, thinking the time for
the majors vengeance had come.
Here" said Mr.. Mckinley, taking off
his overcoat. you put on this overcoat
and get into that carriage"
But, Major Mckinley" said the re-
porter, 81 guess you don't know who |
am. l have been with You the whole
campaign, giving it to you every time
you spoke. and am going over tonight
to rip you to pieces If can"
81 know" said Mr.. Mckinley, but
YOU put on this coat and get inside and
get warm so that you can do good
! job" -Chautauquan.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-01-24

Chicago night schools were closed
because of shortage of funds.
William Fife of Fairlie is to build
Sir Thomas Lipton's next cup challen-
ger.
The Earl of Wicklow and Lady
Gladys Hamilton were married in Lon
don.
General Botha narrowly escaped cap
ture by the British under Bruce Ham
ilton.
Lord Francis Hope, whose foot was
recently amputated, was said to be in
a serious condition.
]. p. Withers, former bank president,
was arrested in Kansas City. charged
with extensive forgeries.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-01-24
VERMONT TRADE REPORT.
Bradstreet Tells of Conditions Prevailing
During Last Week.

Bradstreet Tells of Conditions Prevailing
During Last Week.
The snow which fell In large guam
titles the first part of the week was of
much benefit to the local lumber indus
try and the prospect now appear favor
able for large cut throughout the state
during the season. The snow has also
benefited the storekeepers in the larger
towns, through furnishing the farmers
improved transportation for trading pur-
poses. Business in general Is of usual
proportions, no par ticular activity being
noted, although manufacturing interests
and general trade are well maintained.
Collections are reported little slo " in
some quarters, but on the whole are sat-
isfactory. Labor is fairly well employed
and as far as reported no labor disturb
ances exists in the state. Business in
Burlington is normal; the mills and
factories are busy, lumber and coal deal
ers are having good trade, and the re-
tail trade is somewhat quiet, but not
particularly depressed. The wholesale
grocers and other jobbers are doing a
good business and collections fair. In
Montpelier the manufacturers are busy,
although at present the granite manu-
facturers are not rushed with work. The
retail trade is good. Barre reports the
retail trade as good, collections fair, the
granite business somewhat quiet and at
! present considerable number of cutters
are not working. 1t is claimed that the
manufacturers took work too low last
year and an active effort is being made
among them to form an association to
! regulate the prices. The effort has the
support of the quarrymen and the pros
poets appear favorable for the success OF
some arrangement for uniform price
st. Johnsbury reports that some dis
turbance exists among the retail dealers
because of the semi-monthly payments
which are made by large local manu-
featuring establishment in place Of
monthly payments as formerly. The
trade reports that collections are more
difficult and some of the grocers are dis
posed to sell only for cash; manufac
turing, however, is good and labor /:
well employed In Iardwick the gran
lite sheds are as busy as usual at thi:
lll1t VI Tic year. IAttdll IIduc 10 SOOO
and prospects for business are encourag
ing; collections reported little slow
Manufacturing interests are well en-
p.oyed in Brattleboro, general bushes:
conditions are favorable and the lumber
business and collections are good. Bust
ness at Fair Haven is better in manu-
featuring lines than usual at this time Of
year. Retail trade is experiencing thu
usual depression after the holidays, al
though improved on account of gooC
sleighing. Manufacturing business a
Bennington is fair, retail trade good, col
lections somewhat quiet. Business o
the larger industries is good in st. AL
hans, retail trade fair. The lumbe
business in the vicinity of Island Pont
is in full swing, and larger cut thar
usual is assured; the shirt factory ha
also largely increased its force and retail
trade and collections are good.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-01-24
ANOTHER
Marvellous Cure
MADE BY
Prof. Parker,
ADDISON HOUSE, MIDDLEBURY, VT.

We lay before our readers today the
evidence and statement of Miss Mary L.
Smith of Burlington, whom Prof. Parker
has cured by magnetism. This evidence
goes to prove positively that the element
of magnetism exists. and that it actually
cures the sick, and that they commence
to improve almost Immediately after TAX
ing magnetic treatments, and some even
get cured almost before the treatment is
over. This lady is entirely reliable and
certainly in this case there is no incen-
tive to go outside the bare fact, that she
was positively cured by magnetism as she
states, and her friends and neighb ors are
ready to vouch for her statement, know
ing Just how she was before and after
the treatments. The element certainly
seems TO act quick and powerful and af-
fords immediate relief as in the case of
Miss Smith. One year ago she had
bad fall. striking on the elbow from that
time to December 10Th her arm was per-
fectly useless, although she tried many
and varied forms of relief. On January
10 she called on Prof. Parker at 81. Church
street and by his wonderful power, in
one treatment, her arm was restored to
use. The gift of possessing an element
that will relieve and cure in 30 minutes
case of this kind, cannot be overestimat-
ed in value. We do not know of greater
gift than that of restoring the sick and
suffering to health, and as Prof. Parker
seems largely TO possess this gift or
power. we trust he will be able to restore
many to health. and thus be able to do
great deal of good in our town. The
professor has office parlors at the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-01-24
Estate of Joshua II. Champlin.
COmmisniOners, Notice.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the district Of
Addison, commissioners, 10 receive, examine
and adjust all claims against the estate Of
Joshua p Chsmp'ln, late of Middlehu"' in
we win meet for the purposes aforesaid at
his late residence on The Sth dav OF February
and 2lst day july, 1902. ne 1t, from ten O'Clock
n. M, until four o'clock p m each of SAID
days and that six months from the 2uth daN OF
January, A. ID 1902 is the time limited by
said court for said creditors to present their
claims TO us for examination and allowance.
Dated-at Niddlebury, this 2lst day of Janu
airy, A. ID. 1902
CuARLFS + PARTRIDGE, c.,,u.
SIDNEY q. TISDALE, N""i
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-01-24

CRADOCK, Cape Colony, Jan. 21.-
Vessels commando of Beers on Sat
urday last cut up patrol of fifty men
belonging to the local town guard on
the Tarkastad road. A few stragglers
have returned. The rest are missing.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-01-24
IT CIRCLES THE GLOBE.

The fame of Bucklen's Arnica Salve
as the best in the world, extends rounC
the earth. It's the one perfect healer o.
Cuts, Corns, Burns, Bruises, Sores
Scalds, Boils, Ulcers. Felons, Aches
Pains and all Skin Eruptions. Only
infallible Pile cure. DC box at w. III
Sheldon's drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-01-24
Rockefeller Aids n Church.

CLEVELAND, o., Jan. 21.-John d.
Rockefeller has offered the East Glove
land Baptist church $11 900 to aid the
church people in erecting a new house
of worship to cost $4,000, the remain.
ing 81 900 being assured.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-01-24
A CARD.

Come to my store and get a twenty
five or fifty cent bottle of Greene's War
ranted Syrup of Tar and | will pay you
back your money if it does not cure your
cough or cold.
w. III. SHELDON,
DIR ID. \ BIsBEE,
ISAAC STERNS, Middlebury,
c. n. NORTH, Shoreham,
ID. II. BENNETT, Bridport,
j. II. FLETCHER, Bridport,
+. III DEAN, Monktqn,
4iw26 AVERY & PRESTON, Ferrisburg
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-01-24

When mans going uphill everybody
hangs to his coat tails. When he starts
down everybody gets out of his way.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-01-24
Doan's
Kidney Pills

cure every symptom OF hluney us, fr0m
common backache to complicated urinary
disorders.
Mrs. Mark Hyde, of As Thornley, street,
Pawtucket, Il. l., says: "Doans Kidney
Pills have been used by both my husband
and two daughters, and the relief obtained
in every case was very satisfactory. My
husband was bothered off and on for a long
time with pains across his back. which at
times became very severe. ! saw Doan's
Kidney Pills advertised and procured a
box from w. l.. Woods drug store. He
used them, and in very short time was rid
of the backache. l always keep Doan'
Kidney Pills on hand, and would not be
without them"
For sale by all druggists; so cents. Fos-
ter-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. y.