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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-11-04
A Man Seized by an Enraged Elephant
and Almost Squeezed to Death.

The Troy On. " Times of Oct. %
says: John Hooley, molder in Bur-
dett, Smith & Co. S foundry, resides at
395 Tenth Street with his wife and fami-
ly of several children. Last Saturday
Forepaugh's circus and menagerie ex-
hibited here, and as they were to show
in Albany on Monday, the animals, or
at least a part of them, remained over
at Troy on Sunday. The four elephants,
a male and female, grown, and two
young ones, were kept in vacant lot at
the corner of Vail Avenue and Middle
burgh Street, and attracted crowds dur
ing the day, who watched the animals
as they fed, and offered them sundry
little delicacieS of fruit, nuts, cakes, etc.
Hooley, noticing the elephants, thought
to have a little fun with them, went
home, got some apples and candy, and
returning, proceeded to feed the ami
mails. He gave several apples to the
large male, who ate them with evident
enjoyment, and was very friendly in its
disposition, the female standing by
meanwhile and eyeing Hooley with sus-
picious interest. Finally he offered the
male some candy, which it declined to
take. He then rendered piece to the
female. As he approached, she watched
him very narrowly, but he, being un-
familiar with the character of the ami
mails, paid no attention to the indica-
tions of anger, and boldly advanced to
proffer the candy. As he did so the fe-
male extended its trunk, as Hooley sup
posed to take the Sweetmeat; but to his
astonishment, it threw its plant and
powerful member around his arms and
body and proceeded to draw him head
first toward its mouth. Hooley tried
to draw back, brt he was in an iron
grip, and seemed utterly powerless.
The animal, with fearful deliberatiOn,
drew his head directly towards its
widely-extended jaws, and prepared to
crush his skull into fragments. The
pinioned victim, casting up his eyes,
felt the warm breath of the monster,
saw its huge teeth, its powerful jaws,
and its cayernous mouth, and made q
desperate and almost superhuman effort
to throw off the grip which held him al
most breathless and with powerful vio-
lence.
Throwing back his shoulders and
clutching out with his hands, he sue
ceeded in loosening the hold for a sec
ond, and Immediately slipped to the
ground, rolled out of reach, and jumped
to his feet, and, in his terrible excite
ment, fairly ran home. He was short
" taken i'll, and remained in the house,
suffering severe pains about his chest,
until Tuesday, when he started to re-
turn to work. On reaching the foundry,
he suddenly fell to the floor and began
bleeding from the mouth. He was ten
derly carried home, and DR.. Burton was
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-11-04
An Antique Corset.

At a reunion of the pioneers Of Cuya-
hoga County, Ohio, various bits of an
tiquity were exhibited, and among them
.. Il woman's corset, made in 1852, and
marked Ruth Hanchett. =" 1t would
be easy to write a sweet little piece Of
poetry about that garment, and the pref
tv form which it once cHcircled; but on
the other hand, Ruth might have been
dumpy and ugly, with that peculiar sal
lOwness which tight lacing produces.
As the corset is said to Be extremely
old-fashioned, - it was probably piece
Of armor which Ruth didn't find over
comfortable; and we are sorry for her.
There was also a red cloak, a century
old, exhibited, formerly owned by Mary
French; and about this we have no mis-
givings. We have no doubt ofthe pref
tiness of the little Red-riding-hood Of
CuyahOga. A girl named Mary with q
red cloak couldn't have been otherwise
than charming. The very bear killed
bv a pioneer, whose skull was eXhIbl-
ted. would have gone off if he had met
her. without touching or tasting her
ErchdHqe.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-11-04
A Monkeys Housekeeping.

A writer says: | was making cake
one day, preparing for company, and
the monkey followed me into the pam
try and watched every thing l did IN
fortunately, dinner was announced in
the midst of my work, and l left it,
making him 90 out, too, rather against
his will l knew him too well to trust
him in the pantry alone. After dinner
l returned to my cookery. Having care
fully locked the door, was surprised to
find my pet there before me. His atti-
tude was ominous; he on the top of the
barrel two-thirds full of flour and bust
ly occupied. He had got hold of my
egg-boX. broken two or three dozen,
smashed them into the flour barrel with
all the sugar within reach. These he was
vigorously beating into the flour, shells
and all, stopping now and then to take
taste, with a countenance as grave as a
Judges. In my dismay and grief 1 did
not scold him; vet to see my material
so used up, and we living in the coun-
try and guests coming! He had the
most satisfied air, as if he meant :
Look the main operations of the par
" are now over" | had forgotten the
broken pane of glass in the window.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-11-04

"Of course | had to be the spokesman,
and ups and tells her the whole story,
poor Dick sittin' there lookin' as sheep.
ish as you please, and the comical side
struck her so that she laughed fit to
burst her corsets.
Well, she insisted on our havin' a
glass of wine, and she told us she kind
of cOttoned to us, cause her first hus-
band had been a sailor, havin' been
mate of ship out of Liverpool, and she
said we must always come and see her
whenever we come to Liverpool. Mind
now,' says she, to Dick as we was goin'
away, when you come up the street
don't always turn to the left; come and
see me sometimes
"Well, sir, the other Mrs. Lee kept a
public house, but weren't it odd that
both numbers should be 65? went in
the California trade arter | got back,
and | weren't in Liverpool agin for near
two years, but one day a-goin' along Old
Hall Street who should meet but Dick
Ostrom. Well he were delighted to see
me and insisted that should go home
with him and see his wife.
Il managed it arter all, old chap
SAYS he, 'and thanks tc you But when
| got to his house and found that his
wife was my Mrs. Lee, thought he had
much to be thankful for. "-NeU York
World.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-11-04
The Habit Of Reading.

The following, from Scribner'S Month,
ly, contains some very suggestive
thoughts:
al have no time to read, " is the COM
mon complaint, and especially of wOm-
en- whose occupations are such as to pre-
vent continuous book perusal. They
seem to think because they cannot de
vote as much attention to books as they
are compelled to devote to their avoca-
tiOns, that they cannot read any thing.
But this great mistake. 1t isn't the
books we finish at a sitting which al
ways do us the most good. Those we
devour in the odd moments, half dOz-
en- pages at time, often give us more
satisfaction, and are more thoroughly
digested than those we make particu-
lar effort to read. The men who have
made their mark in the world have gen
orally been the men who have in boy
hood formed the habit of reading at
every available moment, whether for
five minutes or five hours.
1t is the habit of reading, rather than
the time at our command, that helps us
on the road of learning. Many of the
cultivated persons, whose names have
been famous as students, have given on
" two or three hours a day to their
books. If we make use of our spare
minutes in the midst of our work, and
read little, if but a page or para
graph, we shall find our brains quick
ened and our toll lightened by just so
much increased satisfaction as the book
gives US. Nothing helps along the mo-
notonous daily round so much as fresh
and striking thoughts, to be considered
while our hands are busy. A new idea
from a volume is like oil which reduces
the friction of the machinery of life.
What we remember from brief glimpses
into books often serves as a stimulus to
action, and becomes one of the most
precious deposits in the treasury of our
recollection. All knowledge is made
up of small parts which would seem in
significant in themselves, but which,
taken together, are valuable weapons
for the mind, and substantial armOr for
the soul. "Read any thing continuous
w." says DR.. Johnson, land you will
be learned The odd minutes which
we are inclined to waste, if carefully
availed of, will in the long run make
golden hours and golden days that we
shall ever be thankful for.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-11-04
A Formidable Weapon.

The Gardner gun, invented by VIII
liam Gardner, and manufactured by the
Pratt & Whitney Company, was tested
Tuesday afternoon on the bank Of Park
River, in the presence of a large num-
Der of gentlemen interested in weapons
of war, including Gen. Franklin, Horace
Lord, and others. The exhibition gun,
which is constructed on the same gen
eral principles as the Calling gun, had
but two barrels, although the number
NAV be increased TO twenty-five. With
but these two barrels the gun was fired
in groups Of forty cartridges, occupying
from , to 6 seconds, making a continu-
Gus and unbroken sound. The destruc-
tive effect of such aweapOn may readily
be imagined, especially with an in
creased number of barrels Tb
mechanism was explained and shown
to be exceedingly simple. The gun
weighs but 80 pounds, and for field use
is to be made even lighter Mr. Gard
ner intends to construct for exhibition
at Philadelphia next year a gun with
TWENTY-FIVE barrels, using stee[pOmted
shot. Hartford (C0uH.) Post.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-11-04
AWAKE!
BY HJALMAR HJoRrH BorEsEN.

BY HJALMAR HJoRTH BoTEsEN.
Wake. my beloved, the young day is treading,
Flushing and fair. over forest and lake,
Flowering life in it, footsteps Outspreading-
Wake, my beloved, awakei
Break the dull sleep; while loves spring time ia
Let US drink deep Of its neeting delight
Under our feet at this moment is yawning
Dark, the compassionless night.
Love, with its turbulent, mighty pulsation.
Thrills through my veins like quickening heat
All NV Young ife with its strong aspiration.
All have l thrown at thy feet.
II the wild vision Of glory should blind me
Reach me thy hand lest / stumble and fail;
Darkness before me and darkness behind me
Thou arr my life and my all.
Sweet Ills TO breathe in the balm Of tl,v presence
S~eeter 70 ieei the warm gaze of thine eve,
Nhle the ncet moments with bright nerycseence
whisper their gladDess and die.
Then in the depths Of my soul as in slumber.
Hear great voices Of wor shak ing deeds.
And the pale LAY, with its cares without number,
Far from my vision recedes.
Ere had seen thee. how tar.liy flowing
stole from my breast The faint notes Of NV song
Now, lik" spring freshets, theirg gates overthrow
Roll the strong torrents along.
ait was my me- dnn the White mlsts above me
Dimmed to my sight the soft splendOr Of MAY !,
Now, hut a glimpse Of the hope that you love me
Lights and llumines my way.
Darkling | stood; and tumultuous fancies
Surg d through my soul like black bilOws Of
night;
Now the wide future, in sun lit expanses,
Radiant bursts on my sight.
Dnst thou not see the daun's beckoning finger.
=, How the Young light, like full l-swellIng tide,
Breaks through IT. food gates? Oh, why dOst
thou lnger:
Wake, my beloved, my bride!
-ScribR = for NOrember
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-11-04
Romance in a Restaurant.

In the year 1773 there died in the city
of Copenhagen an eccentric merchant
who had once been wealthy, but whose
fortune had, by unsuccessful spccula-
ton, been reduced to 5000 riN dollars.
Two-thirds of this amount he invested
- for the benefit of his descendants, -
and provided bvwill that neither prin
cipal nor interest should be drawn for
one hundred wears. Long before the
expiration of that time the singular pro-
vision was forgotten, and his descend
ants, even if they knew his name,
thought no more of him than of any
other remote prOgenitOr. About two
years ago the will was discovered by -
lawyer who had occasion to examine
certain old documents on file in the
Registers Office in Copenhagen. The
LAWYER took the matter in hand, and
diligent inquiry found the heirs scatter
ed through all the countries Of Western
Europe, and that one had found her
way to America. The latter was a Mrs.
Julia KnOchenduppul, a native of Ham
burg, who came to New York about
twelve wears ago, where she was mar
ried in 1868. KnOchenduppul is a wait
er employed in Moquin's restaurant, on
Fulton Street-or, rather, he was en-
ployed there until a few days ago, when
an official note from the Register of
Wills in Copenhagen informed his wife
that she was heir to $4,000, and di-
recting her to present her claim in per
son as soon as possible. Knochendup-
pul lived in INDECENT circumstances in
Hoboken with his wife, two children
and his wife's mother. He was in az
rears for rent. and had been threatened
with ejectment from the house he occu-
pied but on the strength of his letter
from Denmark he was able to borrow
enough money to transport himself and
family to Copenhagen, and maintain
them there until the inheritance can be
collected. .-NeU York Herald.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-11-04

called, who, after an examination, de-
clared that blood vessel had been rup-
tured, and that Hooley's condition was
very serious. His symptoms yesterday
were not improved, and a priest was
called to administer the last consolation
OF his religion. There are still hopes of
recovery, but the symptoms are not
very promising. 1t is believed that the
female elephant became Jealous, be-
cause HOOley fed the male and passed
her by, and it is thought that in her
anger she seized him and inflicted the
injuries mentioned. 1t is also reported
that the female elephant is shortly to
bear her young, and that while in this
condition these animals are always ex-
fondle.
This morning we called at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Hooley; he is much weak
ened and suffering considerable pain,
his back and breast being terribly bruis-
ed, and the ruptured blood-vessel in his
lung giving him trouble and anxiety.
BE nervous prostration accompanying
such accidents and injuries is very mark
ed. His version of the affair is as fol-
lows: After feeding the male elephant,
he turned to the female to divide his
favors. The animal seemed restless,
but he did not question her kindness,
and approached her feariessly. Tossing
her lump of candy, it passed at once
into the mouth and lodged in one of the
glands under the tongue. Mr.. Hooley
perceived that something was wrong,
and, divining the cause, thrust his hand
into her mouth. In removing the lump
his nail scratched so deep as to draw
blood from the delicate lining of the
mouth in sufficient quantity to stain his
hand. Without warning the amin
wound its trunk about his body, from
left to right, and gave him a boa-con-
Strictor-like hug, which took his breath
away and made his head spin. With
remarkable GOODNESS he made neither
opposition nor struggle, but allowed
himself to drop, and Slipped out of the
deadly coil. He crawled between her
forelegs, and half rolled, half sprang
out of her reach, as she turned nimbly
around at the length of her chain, with
uplifted trunk. He was slightly incon-
venienced by the bruises, but not so
much as to particularly annoy him, and
went to his work as usual on Monday
morning. He worked the following days
until yesterday, when he was affected
as above narrated, and returned to his
home. He has been careful, steady,
provident man, and is highly spoken of.
Possessed of magnificent physique
and strong constitution, he has good
chances of pulling through misfortune
which would have ended nine men out
of ten.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-11-04
John Van Buren and His Father.

John Van Buren-"the Prince SON
of Martin, had in his early days, some
habits not approved by his father. On
one occasion, while his father was Presi-
dent, John visited Washington and
stopped at Wizards Hotel. One morn
ing the President called at his rooms,
and, after kindly greeting said to him
"John, l had hoped you would some
time prove to be worthy representa-
tive of our family, but l fear you never
will; in fact, am convinced that you
will bring disgrace rather than reflect
credit upon it, "Father," said John,
"you may think because you happen to
be President of the United States that
you are something more than an Ordina-
ry man, but permit me to say that you
will never be known in history except
as the father of John Van Buren,"
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-11-04
DIR. LANCASTER, of London, recently

DIR. LANCASTER, of London, recently
analyzed a man, and presented the re-
suits of his investigation in palpable
form to his audience during late
chemical lecture. The body operated
upon weighed 1884 pounds. The lee
turer exhibited upon the platform 23.1
pounds carbon, % pounds lime, 22.3
ounces phosphorus, and about l ounce
each sodium, iron, potassium, magne-
SUM, and silicon. He apologized for
not exhibiting 5,595 cubic feet of oxy-
gen, weighing 121 pounds; 105, 900 cubic
feet of hydrogen, weighing 15.4 pounds,
and 50 cubic feet of nitrogen, likewise
obtained from the body, on account of
their great bulk All of these elements
combine into the following: 121 pounds
water, 16.5 pounds gelatin, 1872 pounds
fat, S.S pounds fibrin and albumen, a.
pounds phosphate of lime and other
mineral substances.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-11-04

STUMBLING into his room he sat down
on the edge of the bed and soliloquized
thus: ''Feet wet, tight boots, a sore on
one hand an felon on t'other, and no
boot-jack in z house. Sings got to be
dif'rent. Ether | mus get married,
else get boot-jack. Whishall l dO?''
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-11-04
THE ROMANCE OF CRIME.

The Remarkable Career OF A. X. Wood
run, alias John Miller, Of San Fran
ciscO-Msrrying Two Wives, Living
Two Lives, and Stealing Two Millions
"A COmmOtiOn in the Central Pacific
Railroad.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-11
Prehistoric Man.

At the excavation now being made
for the foundations Of the Thames en-
bankment extension, to the south OF
the Houses of Parliament, some inter-
estingsr relics of a probably prehistoric
age was discovered on Friday last by
the workmen employed there. These
consist for the most part, Of bones sup
posed to be those of extinct species of
quadrupeds and birds; but among
them was found the under jawbone, re-
tanning all the molar teeth, of a map,
apparently belonging to an early type
Of the human race. Some of the
bones discovered have adhering to
then, small fresh water shells, and
other freshwater shells, of various kinds
were found near to them in great
abundance. One Of the most remark
able objects found in these excavations
is the upper jaw, palate. facial bones,
and eyesockets of an animal of the ro-
dentia or gnawing order. This is on
ly wanting in two teeth-namely,
those belonging to the center of the
front of the mouth, which the sockets
show were, like the rabbits gnawing
teeth. The other twelve teeth re-
main in the jaw, the molars being
eight and the incisors four, but the in-
cisor teeth are placed to on either side
OF the central gnawing teeth, and not
between the two canine teeth, as In
the carnivora including man. This
fragment Of the mouth and facial
bones of an animal is nearly of the
size Of the like parts of the human
frame and excepting for the position
of the rodent teeth and the absence of
the canine teeth, it might at first sight
be mistaken for portion Of human
head. No animal of the rodentia or
der of so large size is now, however,
found in this country, or known to
have existed in it within the period
of human history. With these ami
NAL remains, and at about the same
spot flint knife was found, evident.
ly formed by early human skill. Most
of these ancient remains were discov-
cred at about thirty-two feet below the
surface of the bank OF the river oppo
site Abingdon street, and FIVE feet
above the level of the London clay en-
bedded In deposit of black vegetable
mould, containing numerous pieces of
the smaller branches of trees become
black as pest oak. Some of the bones,
including those of the rodent animal
mixed together with shells, were, how
ever. found in Auvial sandy silt or
drift; snd it was in deposit of this
kind that the flint knife was obtained.
Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-11
rHE O'CONNELL CENTENNIAL.

Last week the Irish people all
over the world were engaged in eel
ebrating the centennial of the birth
day of Daniel O'Connell, the re-
nowned Irish Liberator, one of the
foremost lawyers Of his time, and as
an orator with but few equals in this
or any other age. Jealous and un-
firing in his efforts for the liberty of
his own countrymen, the suffering
and down trodden Of every land, no
matter of what color, race or creed,
had his warm and active sympathy.
His great love for the oppressed di-
rected his efforts in behalf of the
emancipation of the slaves in the
West Indies. He always consider
ed slavery in the United States a
foul blot on our escutcheon, and had
he lived to this day, can it be doubt
ed that he would have rejoiced in
the word that gave four millions of
slaves their God given right of
heemen. O'Connell's agitation of
Catholic Emancipation wrung from
the British P arliament the granting
of rights to his Catholic country
men which had long been denied
them. But he died without seeing
the cherished idea of his life, the
legislative independence of Ireland,
accomplished. O'Connell leaves be-
hind name and fame that is worthy
of commemoration, and the .recol-
lections of his labors in the cause of
freedom all over the earth must live
forever adl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-11

Mr.. James Sanderson writes to the
London Times: 1.-The numerous pre-
dictions of an early harvest this year
have not been fulfilled. Tue almost
continuous rainfall during the last fort.
night has greatly retarded the matur-
Ing of the crops, and even with the
most favorable weather, harvest will
not be general in the northern, eastern
and midland counties before the mid
die OF August. The wheat crop has
suffered severely from the heavy rains
of the present week, and is more twist
ed and beaten down than any crop
since 1869. On the extensive Fen
area-usually the best wheat producing
area-tne damage is very serious. The
crop is laid fat to the ground, as if
rotted, and the finest weather will not
raise it again. Wheat, generally, is
thinly planted, and apart from it's dam
age by rain its yield would have been
short of the greatly overestimated crop
of last year. AS it is, the yield must
be under average, and the quality in
terior From the excess of moisture
and the absence of bright sunshine,
rust is prevalent. | have during the
last few days, examined a large area in
Berks, Kent, Lincoln and Northamp-
ton, and saw no fields free Of this dis
ease. Partly from the low price of
wheat, but chiefly from the almost to
tai failures of the seeds last year, the
breadth of land under wheat is below
the average, while that under barley,
peas and beans is unusually large.
Barley is a bulky crop, and with favor
able weather will produce more than
an average yield. The bean and pea
crops are also above the average. From
the destructive ravages of worm
which has eaten the center, roots, the
oat crop up to the middle of June did
not promise more than half the usual
yield, and, although recent rains have
greatly improved it, this cereal is con-
slderably under the average. Potatoes
promised 70 be better crop, but in
several districts disease has already
made its appearance. About one third
of the hay crop has been damaged.
This is the more to be regretted on ac-
count of the old hay and straw crop
having been entirely consumed. For
tunately, the abundant pastures and
excellent root crops will. in some meas
ure compensate for short and damag-
ed crop.