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Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Sheridan Post: The trustees of
tIMethodist church held a meeting
IeMonday evening to consult about
tlwelfare of the church. Although
ts have built a Westinghouse and
parsonage, they find themselves
CIR out Of debt, with a few dollars
iIhe treasury. This gratifying re-
s. was attained by making economy
studied policy, and now no debt
hgs like an incubus over the fair
me of the church.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
Hams at i. L. IcGee' S.
NEMAHA CITY LOCALS.
Grain trade good.

! - Grain trade good.
Hill. in the agricultural imple'
ment line, is doing a good business
Monday he sold seven cultivatOrs.
Mrs. Green, an accomplished
music teacher, is making sn effort tC
organize piano and organ class.
The immense cribs Of corn aeeum-
ulated during the last fall and winter
are now about all shelled and shipped.
We had the pleasure, last week,
of meeting with Mr.. NJ. J. Clark,
formerly of Green County, Pa, late
Of Sheridan, Neb. Mr.. Clark is q
relative of DR.. Foster, this city.
Weather delightful.
Grain and vegetation greatly IN
need of rain.
- You can hear people say every
day how it would greatly benefit the
farmers in the interior had we a
bridge across the Nemaha River on
the line of Township 4, west of Ne
maha City. The building of bridge
at this point would greatly improve
the convenience of the public and
open up 8 portion of country which
has heretofore been shut of from
having any facilities for marketing
their grain. Mr.. HOdkins, Wm.
Hawxby and several others have been
working on the road this side OF Ne
mahs river and say that q good road
can be made at little expense across
the bottom. When this matter comes
before the people, we hope they will
support the measure. We have q
railroad which has given g cash value
to every thing the farmer has to sell,
therefore the time is already at hand
that this bridge should be built and
that portion opened up.
- There has been more grain and
stock shipped from Nemshs City over
the B. & NJ. railroad within the last
so days, than from any other interior
point along the line of this road
There has been II2 cars of corn, II
cars wheat, 70 cars cattle and s cars
hogs.
- Mr.. ". A. Swearengen railroad
agent at this point is deserving cred
it for his uDtiring industry and ener-
gy in behalf of the company.
A good second hand cook stove,
with furniture, for sale cheap. Ap-
ply to ". 5. Clark.
The following ordinance was
passed by the City Council on Tues
day evening:
ORDINANCE NO Il.
An ordinance to prohibit and sup
press tippliug shops and saloons in
Nemaha City. Nebraska.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Councilmen of NemahaCity:
SEC. l. 1t shall be unlawful for any
person within the corporate limits o;
the city of Nemaha, TO keep any tip
pIing shop, saloon or other place for
the retail OF malt, spirituOus, or VI
nous liquor.
SEC. .. Any person who shall offend
against the provisions OF section one
OF this ordinance, shall for each of
fense, upon conviction, be fined In
the sum of fifty dollars and shaIl
stand committed TO the county Jail
until said fine and costs are paid.
SEC. 8. All ordinances and parts OF
ordinances in conflict with the pro-
visions of this ordinance, and all or
dinanees and parts Of ordinances pro-
viding for the licensing Of the sale OF
intoxicating liquors are hereby re-
penled.
-PrOUidsd, That this ordinance shall
not be so construed as 10 annul OF
conflict with any unexpired license
baretOfore granted.
SEC. 4. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force when Published
one week.
Adopted May 27. 1879.
JNO. P. CROTHER, Mayor.
Attes: ". 8. CLARK, Clerk.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
Notice.

My pasture, on the Nemaha, above
Skeen's mill, is rendered unsafe for
stock, by persons who 20 there 10
hunt, fish and gather fruit.. Fires
are built at the roots of yonng trees /;
fence wire cut; bars broken, or left
down, and herd of thirty cattle and
horses turned loose on the unfenced
crops near by. The owner must pay
damages. 1 therefore forbid all per-
sons entering that pasture.
4sw3 T. \. HOLMES.
Nemaha City. Nav ., Is79.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
LOCAL PERSONALS.

;. NJ. Bailey returned from Chi.
caMonday.
'rof. Church in the Opera House
Fly evening. go and hear him.
cid. r. A. Hawley returned from
q to Rochester, Y. Y, Friday.
| Wilt Long called Monday rem
eThis subscription, and has our
this.
Z. F. Seaton and family last
" returned from a ten days visit
ahrinda, Iowa.
A. r. McCandless called Tues
dan his way to Omaha as one of the
w.ssss in the McPherson-Marsb
tr
Rev. ". P. Shockey will preach
aemaha City Sunday. His sub
jewill be Bob. Ingersoll Fairly
AIered."
Dur esteemed friend Frank Hunt
Cd Tuesday and renewed his sub
scion. Frank is an old standby
oIE ADVERTISER.
Prof. George Church of the Uni
vsy, Lincoln, will lecture in Marsh
Ol House on Friday evening this
", for the benefit of the Library
Aviation.
Abbott & Emery since the de-
stiion OF their shop by fire have
bsbusy, and already, where the old
sRtood, have the frame of a new
sherected. Soon they will have
ihanvils ringing again.
AR. T. Paxton called Monday
inor the twenty-seeond year renew
ds subscription to THE ADvERTIs-
R He always renews promptly
h the time is out. II all our sub
Ders were like Mr.. Paxton, we
I'd make better paper.
: Judge StulI has been East for |
Ie time. and it is rumored now
he went to Indiana to get mar
]. We are confident the report is |
, for we had noticed the serious
IS of the Judge for some time, as
Ie contemplated something des-
ate. We understand the Judge |
return home soon.
Mrs. NJ. G. Cook desires US to say
he gentlemen of this city, who
e so Jealous and untiring in their
rts to save her property from des-
,tion on the night of the fire, that
fully appreciates their kindness
tenders her grateful thanks, as
only way she can repay the sue
ful work done for her on that oc-
on.
We cannot expect anything less
D a crowded house to hear the lee
of Prof. George Church, Friday
ming. He is a very able and in
sting speaker, and the proceeds
to be applied to the benefit Of the
wnville Library. His subject, We
e heard, will be berlin and Her
ools." The Professor spent two
rs at the German Capital studying
schools of that country, hence is
informed in the matter of his
ect.
wills Majors received the follow
on a postal card from Tom. Ma
It is to the point, and needs no
eration from US:
PERU. May 23, 1879.
iusan Jane" black eyes and hair.
m.-date above. Mother and
4 doing nicely. lam cOnvalesing
TX will recover. Yours,
Tom.
lis. says Tom is too anxious for
ian Jane" always OVERRIDING the
Ger. He bet the cigars it was a
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Some fishermen at Nemaha City,
caught g beaver in their trammel net
IN the NemahR river, Monday night
last. He was a large old fellow and
carried the scars OF conflicts with
steel-traps, as the toes of one foot
were missing, and one fore leg was en-
tIrely gone. but the wound was COM
pleteIy healed and furred over.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
List of Letters

Remaining in the Postofice Al
Brownville, Nebraska, for the week
ending May "a. 1879. which If not
called for will be sent to the dead let
ter office:
Anderson, Herr John Gattfred
Beeson, R. o.; Forney. c. s.; Mil
Iigan, Jacob; ParkhuTst, JOhh s.
Randall, G. W., ?; Rogers, Herbert
Persons calling for any Of the above
letters will please say AdUsTtissd.
T. G. HACKER, p. NJ.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
yeyy Goods of all descrip-
lions. at LoyTman's
- Balm, Studebaker and Nebraska
wagons. STEVENSON & Cross.

-Eockport Journal. The citizens Of
Amity township, Page county, Iowa
will, on the 9TH day Of June, vote on
a proposition TO levy five per cent.
tax to be used in the construction of
the Clarinda, College Springs, &
Southwestern Railway. The propo-
sition says the starting point OF said
road shall be from some point on the
Buvnville & Nodaway Valley Rail-
rosd south of CIarinda, but does not
lame the objective point further than
hat the railroad shall be completed
D College Springs and the cars run
ring thereon on or before Dec. 1st,
So. The Courier makes no refer
gce to the matter, hence we are left
il the dark gs to where the road is to
run from College Springs, but We
learn from citizens OF Lincoln town
ship. this county, that the people ol
College Springs have in view the ex-
tension of the road 10 Brownville.
We opine that the G. B. Z Q. road is
bs---:aa ths enterprise.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Almost every flower that possesses
desirable OdOr Is used in the Unique
Perfumes made by Dr.. Price. II is
from these rich blossoms that Or.
Prices Perfumes obtain their peculiar
sweetness and floral character His
Floral Riches. Pet Rose. HyaeiEths sud
AIists Bouquet are the fashionable
odoYs,
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Orchard & Bean, Omahs's leading
carpet house, have filed hundreds OF
orders By mail from all parts Of Ne
braska, and from Wyoming, and have
given perfect satisfaction in every in
stance. Largest stock in the West to
select from. IN ordering by mail,
state color, quality, material and price
and free samples will be furnished.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
Ed. Arnold. vi, D.,
Visits patients both day and night.
Go and see the
NEW LINEN DRESS GOODS
at EoWman,s.
A CultiVafar

Without q tongue is better In every
way than one with tongue, provided
you get the New Departure and il
any one doubts their superior GuaIi.
ties, enquire OF VIM. Mckinney. NJ
n. Wiles, B. T. MeIninch, VIM.
Finn, Thos. Higgins, and % other
farmers that have bought in two wears
TEARE & CAMPBELLL, Agents.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

- State Journal There have been
fourteen new Temples of Honor and
Temperance organized in Nebraska
during the ecarrent year. The largest
Temple in the State is at Brownville,
having S membership OF just one
more than the Lincoln Temple.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
SHERIDAN, NEB., May o, 1879.

SHERIDAN, NEB., May 3, 1873.
Editor Nebraska Advertiser,
DEAR SIR: In your last issue I
read that the president OF the Sheri-
dan Mob was in your town on Mon
day last. / have the honor 70 inform
YOU that am president of this power
fol society, and to the best OF my
knowledge did not leave this town on
Monday last. Very Respectfully,
G. w. HANSCOM.
We cheerfuIIy publish the above
card, always glad TO be just and &C.
cord honor TO whom honor is due.
Not being well acquainted with the
Sheridan Mob, We depend altogether
upon WilIets, the barber, to keep US
posted.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
Notice.

All persons knowing themselves to
be indebted to the undersigned will
please call and settle Immediately.
Our shop and tools having been burn
ed. We need all that Is due Us, that we
may continue in business.
ABBOTT & EMERY.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
For Sale

In consequence of School District
No. 81 being merged into District 56.
the site, building, and heating stove
OF 81 are to be sold at public auction
on June I4th, 1873; also Is patent
folding seats and desks are for sale st
private sale, cheap. By order of
School District No. 81.
a. B. BOGGS, Director.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
A MAN FOUND

who carried away 13 pounds good su-
gar for 81, and six pounds of coffee.
from Il. c. Let's Grocery and Drug
Store. The same man with his neigh
bors are preparing to return for load
Of his dried fruits, &c.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
NEW CLOTHING!
NEW CLOTHENG!!
Just Received by
LOUIS LOWNTAN.

On the night of the fire, when
VI Cooks goods were all carried
lodnto the street, q lady's gold chain
W either stolen or lost.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
Received, a large
me of Ladies French
Id, button and side
Ice, shoes at Robis-
U's.

= If our new carrier boy should
Hiss any Of our city subscribers, they
.hould at once call at the Office and
get their paper, or let US know so that
We may send it to them.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Ladies, call and see the
ne1C bJCRtin 6S. Just received
at ,HcGet o. MOOre'S.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

We are prepared to DO all kinds
prices. STEVENSON & Cross.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Even in the most obstinate cases,
where quinins, arsenic, ete, failed,
Febrina effected a cure in q short
time. Sold by A. W. Nickel.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
CHEFOFT SUITS
The latest and nObbi-
est, just received at
L. EOwman's.
4 Harvester and Binder.

The w. a. Wood stands above par.
Cost of wire per acre 35 cents. Ruv
no other. Best machine made. Reg.
alator. 7. R1cHazne
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
Advertising.

A0FerLfSlns.
Some merchants adopt the plan OF
filling the sides of houses, fences and
newspapers, advertising their busi-
ness, but Stevenson & Cross take this
modest way of letting their custom
ers know that they have some nice
furniture, stoves, hardware and gro
ceries for sale cheap.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

- Steamer Carrier, Samuel Lewis
Master, landed ct our wharf Sunday
evening, and discharged quite lot OF
freight for our Merchants.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
BARGAINS IN CLOTHING
At HACK~Ev,S
H. C.. Lett

Has just received large stock of
QussnswaTe, Groceries, Drugs, and &
full stock of everything kept In his
line
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Builders Stevenson & Cross will
give bed rock figures on hardware
and throw the nails in.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
Brownv.ile will Celebrate.
Nemaha County Invited tC
Unite With BroWnvi1le.

Grafton, Music by the Band, Patriot
ie Songs, Dinner for Every body,
Gun Powder, Lemonade, and .
Grand Parade SHY the Boys, ;" Will
be Some of the Interesting Features
of the Day.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Every man woman and child in
the county, who can, should attend
the Fourth of July Celebration at
Brawnville.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

- Shipping tags, large or small,
printed or otherwise, for sale 81 this
Office.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Wall Paper, Window Shades,
School Books, st reduced prices at
Drug and Book store of ". h. Mcs
Creery.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

IF you wish a pump that will
work well, in cisteTn or well, get
Willing to put it in for you.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

For g nice dish Of ice cream, call
at the restaurant and refreshment
rooms Of c. & :. A Body.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Last Saturday was a lively day
IN the city, it being crowded with
people and teams from the country.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
a new case OfperCails at Do
80 a. 9.

Are paying ninety-nine cents for
Nemaha County warrants at First
National Bank. 46w4
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

A fall line of canned goods,
meats, fruits. &c, AT bottom prices for
cash. at Gates.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Physicians. az well as the public
admit the merits Of BrOmOline. sad
recommend II for purifying the blood.
Sold by A. ". NiekelL
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Dress goods Of every style
and description at LOwnlan's.
Call and get prices before you
huy
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
Ice Cream at lStrO6Je'S.

COrnshellers, harness and barbed
wire. STEVENSON & Cross.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

-z.ouy acres OF Tauu III DzurUr Z
Precinct for sale on reasonable terms.
Apply to William H. Hoover.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
Fourth of July

Just received, the largest. invoice OF
5 and 10 cent goods that ever came to
town. Come and see.
MFs. SNAIL.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Cook stove with automatic shelf.
hot biast-best cook stove to buy. For
sale by THOS. RICHARDS
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

VIII soon receive an i'm
mense New stock Of Clothing.
~it sor il, wait fOrif. L.Eoyy-
man.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Go see McGee @ Moore
1Chen you JCGHt groceries.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
LADIES

Don't fail to look at the new styles
OF jewelry which will be received this
week by Mrs. White.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Sweet Potato plants st RosseIl's
from the 10 of May till the 20 Of June.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

At meeting of citizens the pro
priety of celebrating the lO3d An
niversary Of the Independence Of tn
United States, 1t was unanimously re
solved to celebrate, and that Nemahi
County be invited and requested L
ioin US in the celebration. The fol
lowing committees were appointed
COMMITTEE ON GENERAL ARRANGE
MENTs.
James Stevenson, A. H. Gilmore.
Jno. s. Minick, Robt. ". Furnas
George w. Fairbrother, jr.
PRESIDENT OF THE DAY.
Capt. Jno. L. Carson.
MARSHAL.
Capt. R. V. Black.
COMMITTEE ON SPEAKING.
Furnas, Carson,
Lett, Mckenzie.
COMMITTEE ON MUSIC.
E. Huddart, Jno. 5. Minick,
W. T. Rogers, E. NJ. Lippitt,
Chas. Dye, F. r. Sykes.
COMMITTEE ON GROUNDS.
W. II. Small, J. Stevenson,
J. Hawkey, D. o. Cross,
A. Burnette, D. II. Mclaughlin,
J. ". Love, J. NJ. Cochran,
Jonas Druery, NJ. Barada,
n. c. Rowe, r. Johnson
J. B. Berger, r. c. Carr.
Thomas Crummel.
COMMITTEE ON INVITATIONS.
Geo. W. CuIp, Alex. Mckinney,
W. H. Shook, S. Gilbert,
J. 5. Shook, J. s. Church,
Church Howe, L. Gilbert,
H. L. Randall, John K. Smith,
Jas. McCandlas, 4. L. Fry,
VIM. Stevens, r. A. Stewart,
Tom. Majors, H. Steinman,
4. J. Skeen, J. H. Pholman,
Rev Derrick, B. NJ. Bailey,
Jno. Miller, ]. \. Trowbridge,
D. c. Coal, Jno P. Crother,
W. Duudas, D. NJ. COlvin,
NJ. B. Raymond, Alex. Kearns,
Geo. Harmon, W. R. Leach,
". II. Hoover, Chas. Uhlig,
". a. Judkins, Geo. Cross,
A. r. Dawson, o. A Cecil,
H. o. Minick, II. L. Mathews,
Frank Johnson, JnO. Bath.
a. W. Morgan, F. B. Tiffiney,
Lucius Church, NJ. J. Fem,
Geo. B. Moore, G.. W. Fairbrother,
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
J. 5. Minick, ". H. McCreery,
B. NJ. Bailey, ]. VI. Trowbridge.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Music
Prayer.
Address, Rev. W. P. Shocky.
Music.
Essay, Mrs. II. 3. Dye.
Music.
Reading, George B. Moore.
Music.
The best musical talent in the city
will participate.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

DO not buy furniture until you
look through our mammoth stock.
STEVENSON & Cross.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

- Money to loan on Real Estate Sc
curity. Apply to Wm. H. Hoover.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Mixed paints, all shades and col.
ors, a NIckeH'S.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Everybody goes to j. L.
VNcGee'S to buy cOttOnGdeS.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Everything in the grocery line
cheap at = L. Jones.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Go and see the new goods at
LOwman's.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

For the best selected stock OF
goods and lowest prices 80 30
EOyEman's.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Large line 0fparnsOlS and
fans at II. L. McGeSS.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Candy and china toys by 7. L
Jones
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

- Builders. buy your hardware at
WillingS
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Case Of prints Just in ut
y. L. NcGee'S.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Paints and Oils at Nickell's.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

THE LARGEST
Stock Of Mems, La
dies Misses and Chill
dren's fire and coarse
boots and shoes in the
county. Call and ex-
anime and get prices.
A. Robson.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Glass and queensUare, st cost, a
Gates
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Ill kinds reudy-mads
skirts at Il. Z. NeGegS.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Something Newt!
Linen for Combination dresses
at LOVVman's.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Large stock Of hardware at Will
ing's.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
Charter! CharferIi

4 new stock of hats at Do
LENS.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Best grades of coffee kept
by J: Z: McGce,
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Clothing! Clothing!
A full and complete
assortment Of new
clothing has arrived
this week. Call at
EOWman's.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Hills. HHl'-. Hills! HiIl's!
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
DE. ID, Arnold

axes q specially Of diseases Of the
z Ear, Nose and THrOHt.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Teas 2OctS and JIp at i.
L. .McGee's.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

See the new Table Linens
Napkins, DOyIes sc. at Low
mans.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Stoves and Tinware at Willing's-
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Headers! Headers!
Buy the genuine Haines' of the
Regulator. T. RICHvRps.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Trimmings and buttons, all
styIeS, at DOlen'S.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
THURSDAY, MAY ., 1879.
Attention SIR knights.

Attention SIR knights.
q Members Mt Carmel Com
- /mandarv Knights TsmplaT are
- hereby notified 10 meet at their
1E Asylum Monday evening June
1Eb 9Th. for the purpose Of electing
IIH and installing officers and pay
ei' meut Annual Dues. It is i'm
SAa portaut every Sr. Kt. be pres
ent. Bv order En- Com.
a. ". NICKEL,
Recorder.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

1en'S nary blue suits at
tcGee e. MOOre'S.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Linen Suits for
aides Misses. and Children.
at LOWman'S.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

FrncY butter to be had at
i Z. McGeeS.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Trunks and VaIises AT Do.
Een's.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29

Summer hats Of all kinds
at J, L. sncGee's.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
RED RIBBON CLUB.

Tuesday Evening, june 8, 1879.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-05-29
THE ADVERTISER
Arrival and Departure Of Mails.

Leave Bro-vn-FT- . a. m. and 3 p. n.
Arrive ~ Brow lie I.-20 p n. and 6-,1 ? n
:. c. BOCSFIELD- Superintendent
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-05-23
COLORADO LETTER.

Prom n wheeling hoy Out IN the Ninss.
sPRrcE CEEIE GuLcH, OK THE BLuE,
Man BRkcKENMDoE SUMMIT Co., Col,
May II, 1870.
EiItoB IntSlilgrhCsfs
Here NC are mining and milling OF this
point, at an attitude Of 10000 feet, with.
snow capped peaks towering on either side
to the height Of 1900 and $4,000 feet. II
any OF your readers arc students Of nature,
geology or archaeology they will find IN
abundance Of nature upon which to satisfy
their desires in this part Of Colorado.
One wonder here seems 10 DO only tho
key OF something still more strange aud
wonderful. This stream THE Blue) is one
Of the heads Of Colorado river, One
hundred miles below this, on tho Colorado
river. at a point between the Black Canon
and the Grand Canon Of the Colorado, Is
q valley 100 miles long in the midst OF
which Is partially buried city enclosed
with a stone wall, on the ramparts Of
which cut In the stone, is a correct map Of
the Colorado river from tho mouth to its
head. History fails to give US any record
otthis ancient city, by whom aud when
inhabited, OF at what ago Of the worlds
history II was a live busIling city. There
seems to DO no doubt but this part OF onI
country, now considered the far west and
the wilderness, was Once an active thriving
commonwealth. Let your students Of
history brighten up their ideas and SEQ II
they car find any record Of the ancient
people.
We lind some strange specimens Of
birds here. We have what they call the
water ousel which resembles your cat
bird and which lives along the running
streams and will be seen In the strongest
rifles OF said streams, diving in the swift
running water and hunting under the
stones in the bed Of the streams for worms,
bugs, SC, They have been known to re-
main under the water for fifteen seconds
and will travel six aud ten feet under
water In the swiitest streams. We have
also the butcher bird which is about the
size Of your robin but not unlike the
cat bird in color, except a white head.
Lucy LN6 vi Juliet DlIust bIulEIclSIs w.
To-day, just below our cabin, there was
quite d battle between one Of these birds
and a pine squirrel. The fight commenced
in the top of q pine tree and they fought
all the way down the tree and on the
ground around the foot Of it. The SOUR.
rel would bite and scratch the bird and
make the feathers fly but the bird would
dart at it and pick it until it killed the
squirrel, 1t was an odd fight as the SPUR.
rel was doing its best to escape, but the
bird was too quick for it. We have here
a genuine porcupine, which comes around
our cabin at night and gnaws at our doors.
They are frequently found in the day
time leaning up against u tree with their
fore feet locked over their heads around
the limbs Of the tree in the sun and fas,
asleep, and are frequently knocked in the
heads while in that position.
But this letter is long enough, ii you
think this it worthy OF an insertion in
your paper | will at a future day give you
an account Of the geological formation oil
this ancient empire, of its immense glaciers,
&c. H. @. CANS.