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Jas, F. wilson and Grants Cabins.

Many stories and speculatons have been
put forth on the relations of Hon. Jas f
Wilson, Of Iowa to Mr.. Grants Cabinet.
The following by the Washington correspond
ent of the New York tribune has the quail.
ty Of plausiblity which will probably gain
for it general credence
"The Hon. James + Wilson left this eve
ming, for his home in Iowa. The story ofthe
connection Of his name with the cabinet Of
President Grant IS not uuiuteresting BE.
fore the Inauguration, Gen Grant sent for
Mr. Wilson, aud rendered him the attorney.
geueralship. This Mr., Wilson refused to
accept On the evening Of the day Of the
inauguration, Gen. Grant again sent for Mr..
Wilson; he accordingly and the President
then asked him to become his secretary OF
state. lie said that Washburne excepted
the place, and it was due to him that be
should be appointed, but Immediately on his
confirmation he would resign and
then he would appoint him, WILSON,. Mr.
Wilson Mt first declined the offer, pleading
that he was unfit for the position, aud felt
t.md Of the responsibility, but President
Grant urged him, aud he finally agreed &c
accept. The next day he learned that Mr.
Wu-hburnc had determined on list Of tn,
most prominent foreign appointments, which
he insisted should be made before he retired
Unwilling to take the Office under such cir
cumstanccs, and not wishing to oppose any
recommendations that Mr. Washburne might
make, he Immediately cent word to the
President, Withdrawing his previous accept
ance Of the office, and stating that it would
| be impossible for him to accept the posi-
ton, and without seeing the President ler
! for New York President Grant dispatchc,
a messenger nftcr him, urging him to recon
slider his action, but Wilson stood firm i
his dcclination, and then Mr.. Fish was So
lectcd for the position.
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1000 p. NJ CINCINNATI EXPRESS, SUNDAYS
excepted, connecting at Eltnira for Harris
burg, Philadelphia and the South; At o..
wcg0 for Ithaca; at BinghamtOn for syria.
Cuse; at La'kAwaXuu for HJnGsdAe: ut
Middleton for KNOXVILLE; at Goshen Tor
Montg merry; ~ Greycourt for NcWburgh
and Warwick AMI at Jersey City with TX
pross Train Of New Jersey Railroad for
Philadelphia.
FROM BUFFALO-By New York Time from
Depot, corner Exchange and Michigan streets.
5:35 4. NJ. NEW YORK DAY EXPRESS, lSun.
days eXccpted) Stops at Hornesvillo $40
A. NJ. lBkit.J Susquehauna 2:32 p. NJ. .Diue)
Turner's 500 ?. NJ, lSup.,) and arrives in
New York At l04O p. NJ Connects ut Great
Bend with Delaware, Luckawaaua aud Wos-
tern Railroad, at Jersey City with midni ght
Express Train Of New Jersey Railroad for
Philadelphia
1870 A. NJ. EXPRESS MAIL, via. Avon and
HornellsVIle daily except Sundays) Ar
Tves in New York at 7:4O A. NJ
$50 p. VI. LIGHTNING EXPRESS, runs
daily. Stops at HOrnollsylIe 6:l5 p. N
Sup, and arrives in New York TAO A. M.
Connects at Blmra with Northern Central
Railway for Harrisburg and the South, and
at Jersey City with Morning Tx press Train
Of New Jersey Railroad for Pbiladelphia.
Sleeping Coaches are attached to this train nj
Buffalo, running through to New York without
hansc.
llaO P. NJ. CINCINNATI EXPRESS, daily, (s1.
Dept Sundays.) stops at Susquehauna V:45
A. NJ, (Bkft.,) Turner's 3:45 p NJ. fDipel
and arrives in New York at $40 p. NJ Con.
meets at Jersey City with Eyoning Trains
for PhiladoPhiA, Baltimore and Washing
ton.
Sleeping coa:h attached to this trai AZ Buff
faIo, running through to Susquehanna.
Only one train cost on Sunday, lea wing Buffalo
OF $50 P. NJ, and Duukirx lis p. ~, and
reaching Now York at T:4O A. NJ.
Boston and New England passengers, with their
baggage, are transferred free qf charge in New
York.
&9a-To pleasure travellers the line OF the Erie
Hallway presents many objects of interest, pas
sing through the beautiful valleys Of the Che
mung, Susquehanna, Delaware and Ramapo riv-
ers, an ever changing panorama Of nature beau.
ties commands attention.
Tho best ventilated and most Iuxuriop, slssr-
ing coaches mr. IN THE NORRD KS, Hr.
company ell night trains on this railway.
BAGGAGE CHECAED THROUGH
And fore d'rdy' 1' Iop o. by any other Rosie
SfT- Ask for Tickets via Erie RI slvav, which
can be obtained ct all the Principal Ticket Office,
In The Vert and Southwest
H. RxDDGI, WnG. =. BARR.
Hehl oapt' Genl Pass. Ag t |
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oChiIdren's Lives Saved for SO Cents

Thousandsof Children die annually Of Group.
Now, Mothers, if you would spend 30 cents, and
always have a bottle Of DR.. Tobias Venetian
Liuiment in the house, you never need fear los.
ing your little one when attacked with this com
plant. 1t Is now 81 years since l have put up
my Liniment, and never heard Of a child dying
Of Group when nv Liniment was used but hun
dreds of cures nave been reported to NE, and
many state if 1t was so per bottle they would
not be without it, Besides which, it is It certain
cure for Cuts, Burns, Headache Tootbache, Sore
Throat SvclinEs, Mumps, Colo, Diarrhna
Dysentory, : asns Old Sores and Pains in the
Limbs Back. and Chest. No one once tric, 1t
who is ever without it. I, is warranted perfectly
safe to take internally. Full directions with ev.
cry bottle. Sold by the Druggists and Store,
keepers in the United States. Depot 10 Park
Place y. \. aprl6dWlm
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READY GLAZED SASH.

IN CONNECTION with my Planning Mill,
! have opened a Ware Room for the sale OF
P'ned and Chased Sash, where | will keep con
stonty on hand all sizes Of these articles. which
| can sell AZ much cheaper rates than they car
be purchased for elsewhere. l obtain my Glass
from the manufactures ct Pittsourg thereby
saving the profits which others must DAY who
buy IN this market. All Builders, Farmers and
Others IN want of Sash will consult their own In.
tetest by giving me 8 call before purchasing else
where as am ofForing unusual Inducements for
thla trade. J, 4. BIDDIsON.
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VICTORY.

A Conquest INSTANT AND SUBLIME
Der spiteful Nature and DER bighting Time,
Hair white or gray, or red az sunsets sky.
Assumes a Black or Brown, that charms the
eye,
Beneath the spell of CRISTADORO's DYE.
AND BEAUTIFIER.--Thi famous preparation
is guaranteed 20 preserve the hair in its full
beauty and luXurisoco throughout life If the
hair is thju, II thickens il; if dull and dead
looking, it gives ii magnificent gloss 1t Is
warranted to remove sourf and dandruf, prevent
the hair falling of, tore it in bald spots, cause
1t to curl, AMI keep it in splendid order under
al circumstances and in al. climates
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a CARD.

A CLERGYMAN, Whilo residing in South
II America as n missionary, discovered safe
AMI simple remedy for the cure Of Nervous
Weakness, Early Decay, Diseases Of the Urinary
and Seminal Organs, and the whole train of die
orders brought on by banelul aud vicious habits
Great numbers have been cured by this noble
remedy. Prompted by desire 70 benefit the ar
fioted and unfortunate will send the recipe for
preparing and using this medicine, in sealed
envelope, to any one who needs it, free Of charge
Address, JOSEPH T. INMAN,
Station d, Bible House.
Jan28dV3m. New York City.
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Bryan's Life xuvigorator.
OR REJJV EEATING ELIXIR,
FOR all arrangements Of the Urinary Organs. Il
gives
LIFE. HEALTH AND STRENGTH

| Al
| 30 all who use il and follow my directions. II
mover fails o. ruDoye Nervous Debility, Iupot-
ENJOY Or want Of Poser and all weak ness arisin z
! from, excuses or ludiscroIiOn, resulting in loss
| Of rnonory, unpleasant dream., weak nerves,
! headache, nervous trembling, general lassituie,
dlmne'' Of vision, huIhing of the skin, which,
II neglected will surely lead on to Insanity OF
Consumption. When the system il once affected
Il will not recover without help. It must be in
Vlgorated and strengthened, 10 enable the suffer-.
eT 70 fulhll the duties Of life.
This medicine has boon tested for many years,
and II is warranted q certain 'ure, no matter
how bad the case may be. Hundreds Of oertia-
Gates can be shown. Price, one dollar per bot.
tie, or six bottles for Eve dollars.
Sold by all Druggists.
IL YOU cannot peocure IL send statement Of
your case and enclose the money to BRYAN 4 Co..
o. Cedar Street, New York, and il will be sent
you On receipt Of Five Dollars, a bottle nearly
equal 70 seven small ones will be sent to any eT.
Press odice IN tho United States, charges paid.
Private circulars sent on application. Enolose
stamp doo5 ld2taw&wly.
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FROM and after February 18th. 1899, Train
VAL leave in connection with all Western lines. A.
fOllOWs:
FROM CLEVELAND--From Eric RailvSyD
pot:
$50 A. NJ. LIGHTNING EXPRESS, daily, Ar
riyes at LeAy.ttsburgh S.I5 a. m. (SleepinV
coach rom this point TO New York without
change. Meadyille lilo a. IN, Horueus
Vile II ?. IN. Sup, New York 7.4O a. m.
Connects at Leavittsburgh for youngstown
at MeadviIlo for Oil city at Elmirs with
Northern Central RNilWay for Harrisburg
aud the south, and at Jersey City with Nor.
ming Express Train Of New jersey Railroad
Tor PhiIadelphia, Baltimore and Washing.
ton.
4.i5 P NJ. CINCINNATI EXPRESS, Sundays
excepted, arrives at Lesvittsburgh B.52 D.
M MesdVille $50 p. IN. Sleeping coach
from this point to New York without change
Broahia at Susquehanna g.45 a. m, dine
at Turner's $40 ?. m, arrive in New York
$40 =. m, connecting with Evening Express
Trains Of New Jersey Railroad for Phila-
delpma, Baltimore and Washington.
9.45 =. NJ. DAY EXPRESS, Saturdays excepted,
arriving at HornelIsyilIe g.lJ a. IN, (bresk-
fast, Great Bend 2.lJ p. IN, connecting
with Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad susluehanua 2.32 .. III. (dinol.
Turner's 80 p. IN. (supperJ New York
10 40 ?. IN, connecting with Michigan Ell.
Pross Trais Of New Jersey Railroad for
Philaielphia.
sleeping coach is attached to this train at
Cleveland, and runs through 10 Hornellsyille.
FROM DUNKIRK-By New York time from
Union Depot;
1904. NJ. EXPRESS MAIL, from Dunkirk dali.
ly, except Sundays. Arrives at HornelIs.
vile 2.O5 p. m. dine, connecting with the
73O a. IN. Express Mail from Buffalo, via
HornellsyIlIe and via Avon, and arrives in
New iord at 7.4O .. III.
lI5 ?. NJ. LIGHTNING EXPRESS. from
Dunkirk running daily, Stops at Hor-
nellsviIe sos p. NJ, sup iutorsecting with
the 2:5O ?. NJ. train from Buffalo stopping
ond connecting rs above, arriving in New
York at 7:4O A. VI.
Sleeping coach attached to this train at Sala.
maucA Ht $50 ?. m, running through 10 New
York.
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III tito ID on

Arising from a bad Ttuteoi sb,yod %, 'sbr"
diseases, are eradicated and a clear and :''' tgB;
snt surface reguincd by the restorative action Of
this Ointment. 1t surpassess many Of the COZ
metcs and other toilet appliances in its power to
dispel rashes and ether dist gurements Of the face
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Female Complaints.

Whether In the young or old, married or Elm =
gle, at the dawn Of womanhood or the turn Of
life, these tonic medicine dispny 50 decided an
Influence that a marked improvement J., soon
peroeptlble in the health Of the patient. Being
purely vegetable preparation, they are a safe and
reliable remedy for all classes Of Females in ey.
or condition Of hehlth and staLi0n Of life.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-21

Crlstdoro challenges the world to produce d
preparation for the hair that will accomplish
what his prescTyHtlyc and hcautifcr j., daily 40.
comprising IN New YORK lie can point to hun
drcds of instances in which it has prevented
badness. Heguarantees that it shal arrest the
falling III of the hair, increase It's volume, rem.
der 1t silky and p!iabc, and prevent or remove
scurt and dandruN,
Sold by Druggists, and applied by all Hair
Dressers. MAnutactory No. Is Maiden Lane,
Principal Depot No. Auor House.
sprl6dwlm.
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BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM.

Essays for Young Men on the interesting rela-
ton Of Bridegroom to Bride, Ia the institution
Of Marriage Guide TO matrimonial felicity,
and true happiness. scntby mail in sealed let
ter en' eiopes free of chargo. Address, lIowARD
AssoclATioS, Box y, Philadelphia, Pa.
jan2Uiw I'm.
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Agents Wanted $50 a day.
TWO $40 MAPS FOR 81.
LLoYD'S
PATENT REV0LVING DOUBLE
nh "a I'd G.

n, - 4 -
VI america ana Europe, America and the Uni.
ted States Of America.
colored-in 400 Counties.
Ihese great Maps. now just completed. show
every place OF Importance, all Railroads ~ J,tp
and the latest alterations in the yarious 80
Pean STATES: These maps are needed in ever
school auu FAMILY IN the lsnd--they occurv ~
space OF one map and by means Of the Reya,.
ser, either side can be thrown front, and az
part brought level to the eve. Copntr -" Pia any
and large discounts given to good Agent, '''
Apply FOR circulars, terms, aud send rno,er
for sample maps TO l"''''
msh23dNIm % Cn,treDdt 81 "
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EoR BLACK WORMS and Pimples on the
Face, use Perrys Comedons ana pimplo
Remedy, prepared only by DR.. i. C. Perry, ~
Bond st., New York. Sold everywhere. The
trade supplied by Wholesale Medicine Dealers
mch Gdeodsmv3m
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CAUTIoNl-Eone are genuine unless the
words Holloway, New York and London" are
observable as Water mark in every leaf Of the
book Of directions around each pot or box the
same oan be plainly seen by holding the leaf 10
the light. handsome reward will be given tC
any one rendering such information as may lead
to the detection Of any party or parties counter
feitIng the medicines vending the same, know.
ing them to be spurious.
e. Sold at the mandatory Of Professor IEoL.
LowAT, so Maiden Lane, New York and by all
respectable Druggists mud Dealers in Medicine
throughout the civilized world.
va There is considerable saving by taking the
larger sizes.
n. b. Directions for the guidance Of pstientl
10 every disorder are affixed to each pot and box,
&ss- Dealers in my well known medicines can
have show Cards, Circulars, &C., sent FREE OF
EXPENSE, by addressing Thomas Holloway, so
Maiden Lane, n. Y. febl2dly.
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aPuoIAL 1SOTTCns.

vT,o REMOVE Moth Patches, FreokleS aud Tan
from tho face, use Perry's Moth and FREQ
lilo Lotion. Prepared only by DR.. b. c. Perry.
Sold by al Druggists.
rncbI 6dood6mW3m.
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prandreth,s Fills We. Rlee ding.

Bleeding may give ease, because the blood left
hiss more room; but the ease does not last, and
is followed by permanent weakness.
BRANDRETH'S PILLS relieve the circuIa,
ton and give ease more surely and almost Ss
quickly ms bleeding but Brandrcths Pills never
hurt, and the good they do is permanent, be-
cause they take only what the body and blood
are better without. Purgation with these pills
will be found
4 UNIVERSAL CURATIVE PRINCIPLE.
Let the wise examine It's claims to their conf
dencc, Mrs Hooker, q Blrnstable, Mass was
cured by them Of St Nitus's Dance Of fifteen
years standing Abrsm Van Wart was cured Of
internal tumor by the use Of Braudreth's Pills
when oil other means had failed Dr. Brand.
reth's Office Brandreth House, New York
Sold by all Druggists. aprl8dwlm.
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THE SCIENCE OF HEALTH
EVERY MAN
HIS OWN PHYSICIAN.
Holloway IPills,
HOLLOWAYSOTNTMENT
Disorders Of the stomach, Liver and
Bowels.

The Stomach IL the great centre which inhu.
enoes the health or disease Of the abused
or debllitated by eIoess--indi geston, OfensiTe
breath and physical prostration are the natural
consequence. Allied SO the brain, It 10 the
source Of headaches mental depression, nervous
complaints ami uurefrOshlug sleep. The Liver
becomes affected and generates bilious disorders,
pains In the side, &C. The Bovels sympAthiro
by Costiveness, Dinrrho,a and Dysentery The
principal action Of those PILE 10 on the stomach,
and the liver, lungs, bowels and kidneys pSrtici-
pate IN thor rscuperAtye and regenerahve oIer-
alien
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10 the efficacy Of
BELLS SPECIFIC PILLS
For the speedy and permanent cure Of Seminal
Weakness, the result Of Youthful Indscretiou,
which neglected, ruins the happiness, and units
the sufferer tor business sonlnl society or mar
tiHgc. They can be used without detection or
Interference with business pursuits.
Price one dollar pcr box, or four boxes for
three dollars. II you cannot procure these
Pms, enclose the money 10 Bryan B Co, 81
Cedar Street, New York, and they will he rent
by return mail well sealed. Private circulars to
GertIcmcn sent free on application. Enclose
e. snp dcc2ld2taw&wly.
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in the toLLorinn cnses

Bunions, Burns, Chappcd Hands, Chibslns
Pistula, Gout, Lumbago, Mercural Eruptious,
Piles, Rheumatism, Ripgworm Salt Rheum, Skin
Diseases, scalds, swelled Glands, Sore Legs, SORE
Breasts, Sore Heads Sore Throats, Sores Of oil
kindI, SprAins, Stiff Joints, letter, Ulcers, Ven
sreal Sores; Wounds Of all kinds.
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LAOI1A.
If you require reliable remedy, use the best
Or. Harvey's Female Pills,
we 90 equal. They are safe and sure In
mary saSes. Price, One Dollar per Boz
Or. Rarvev'a Golden Pills,

four degrees stronger They are intended for
special cases. Price, Eve dollars per box,
Private circulars sent free. Enclose stamp.
II you cannot procure the pill enclose the mon
ey and address BRYAN 4 CO., 81 Cedar street
New York, and on receipt they will be sent well
Sealed by return mail.
deo2ld2tAwAWly
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Piles and Tistula.

Every form and feature Of these prevalent az
stubborn disorders is eradicated locally and co
tirely by the use Of this emolient warm fomon q.
tStions should preoede its application, It's heal
ing qualities will be found to be thorough Hpu
invAriable.
both the Ointment and PiUS should be used
in M
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st. Cloud Hotel.

st. Cloud Hotel.
I'HlS new and commodous house. located
l. corner Of Broadway AMI Forty Seoond 81
possesses advantages over al! other houses fo,
the accommodation Of its guests. Il was buiIt
expressly for first class Family Boarding
House the rooms being largo and en- suit, heat
Cd by steam-with hot and cold water, and fur.
nIshed second to none; while the culinary de-
Psrtment IS in the most experienced hands
an9rdlng guests an unoqualed table.
one % Atwood Patent FlevRtnrs il also
among the modern improvements" and at the
service Of guests at all hours.
The Broadway and University Place Cars
pass the door every fout minutes, running from
the City Hall to Central Pork, while the sixth
and Seventh Avenue Lines are but short block
on either side, aGorIiog ample facilities forcom-
muntcs ing with all the Depots Steamboat
Landings, places Of Amusement and Busi meas Of
the great metropolis.
MORE 4 UOLLEY,
m'u-"uen. ProPrIetors.
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MUSIC LESSONS.

THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS HIS sERvr
4 Gee as an Instructor Of Music. upon the
Fisno ana other musical instruments, either AZ
MS residence, west end Of Bggleston's Row, or
ct the residence Of pupils. VI
fiAno't aned end Instruments repaired.
WM. BABoooK,
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REEVES AMBROSIA
FOR the HAIR.

INPROTEDi
1t is an elegant Dressing for the Hair.
1t causes the Hair to Curl beautifully.
1t keeps the Scalp Clean and Healthy.
Il invigorAtes the Roots of the Hair.
II forces the Hair and Beard to grow lu1urlantly
1t immediately stops Hair Falling Out.
NAeops the Hair from Changing Color from A gs.
1t restores Grey Hair toits Original Color.
1t beings out Hair on heads that have been bald
for years.
1t lie composed entirely of simple and purely
vegetable substances.
Il has received over six thousand voluntary rss-
timoninls of It's excellence, many Of which are
from physicisnsin high standing.
1T is cold in half-pound bottles (the name
blown in the glass, by Druggists and Dealers in
Fancy Goods everywhere, at One Dollar per Bot
tie Wholesale by Demss Barnes & Co.; ?. c.
Wells Co.; sohlefelin & Co.,, New York.
mch24dly.
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u to n Miles the Shortest Route

All trains run directly through to New York.
va 800 MILES, without change Of ooacbe,'
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bad Ssogu, Ola sOrGu, Ghu UIoLrJ,

CRssy Of II any ySsrs' standing that lave YET
tinacioui,y Tsfrff- VIVID to any ether Y,u &C.,
or tire 1'er. b we in Stishly tUst ~ 20.
apple Atia So' thisI 'NrF'' nue.
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prom and after February 18th, 1899, Trains
VIII leave in connection with all Western lines. AZ
Nullnma. -t ~
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Cristadoro's Hair Dye.
, ,YI" Ia d Hair PreSeryatiye,

LAS your hair turned white with sorrow,
Would YOU have it brown tomorrow?
TNeu the tingo you cOyet borrow
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uRRORa OF YouTFT-


Young Men, the experience Of years has de-
monstrated the fact that reliance may be placed
in the efficacy Of
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-01

Everybody has heard Of the footprints in
the sandstone of the Connecticut Valley,
which the late Professor Hitchcock believed
were the footprints of birds Mr.. Water
house Hawkins, the distinguished English
naturalist, has examined the marks, and said
at a recent meeting Of the Worcester Lyceum
of Natural History, they were those of mar
supial animals, such as the kangaroos. Some
of them were probably those of the desnosGu-
rus. While differing from the opinion OF the
late Professor Hitchcock, Mr. Hawkins paid
a high compliment to bis distinguished ser
vices in the cause of science.
During an examination of cadets at Wies-
baden one of the boys was asked when the
battles of jena and Ausrstadt were fought,
and replied that "Our teacher told us we
needn't know anything about battles where
the Prussians were licked
"A Republican having been appointed
postmaster at Columbus, Mississippi, the To-
cal paper advises the citizens to stop the use of
boxes and thus cut down the revenue of the
ostmaster.
-Weston's "medical adviser" tells him he
must walk no more-which would have been
good advice some time ago.
"A cruel transition from romance to reality
was that experienced by Cincinnati girl the
other evening, who tried to drcwn herself for
love, but was rescued and locked up over night
on a charge of drunkenness.
-"Prisoner, you are charged with begging
on the public street on Sunday, on the pre-
tence that you are suffering from grevious
wound." "Well, il is all true" "Why did
not Won show the wound ta,the police, then,
whom thev asked to see it?'' 81 couldn't,
vour honor. My wound is closed on Sundays.
"A German paper, published at Doyles-
town. Penn, in late issue, contained poem
of sixty-four lines, singing the praise of saur.
krout, and preferring it, if properly prepared,
10 boiled sweet corn and sweet corn pudding.
The daughter of the owner of fifteen hun
dred acres OF beautiful land in Virginia, and
an heiress Of "untold wealth." Is said habitu-
allv to be seen with dirty hands. dozy eyes,
towsly red hair, an old homespun, ragged
dress. a form which indicates the entire abb
sauce of bustles, hoops, paper collars, cotton
and paint; her toes out, and driving a mule
with one rein to two-whesled mule cart.