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A VALUABLE COLLECTION.

Chicago Inter ocean.
Prof. Stephenson of the Hayden sur
vey party, and who has been spending
the past season in New Mexico in behalf
of the Smithsonian Institute, was at the
Grand Pacific yesterday. He has made
vast number of collections of very
valuable character, including bones of
extinct animals, skeletons, etc. Among
his trophies are two gods, finely chiseled,
and looking for all the world like Egyp
tian specimens. Their features are finely
cut, and traces of paint are still found on
their faces. The gods are both supplied
with out stretched wings, and Prof. Ste
phenson says they were probably brought
into the country by the Spaniards few
centuries ago. The Professor secured
specimens of pottery bearing close resem-
blance to that unearthed in the ruins of
the old World, and also secured the Sc
cret of its manufacture from the Indians
who still make it in New Mexico.
One curious result of the Professors Wis
it is the conviction he entertains that the
so-called Aztecs never existed. He is
satisfied that they are myth, and that
the tribes known as the Cliff Dwellers are
to be credited with all the romance that
is attached to the Aztecs. The Profes-
sor says that buried towns and cities are
numerous in New Mexico. and that relics
of their existence and the state of their
civilization are practically inexhaustible..
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The emperor of Brazil has established
a Central Commission of International
Exchange, which, like the Smithsonian
Institute in Washington, is charged with
the duty of collecting and transmitting
scientific, artistic and literary information
to similar bodies and to learned societies
IN other countries. 1t will cause re-
searches to be made in libraries, collec-
tons and government archives to obtain
information desired, receive and distrib-
ute publications sent to it from foreign
countries, appoint delegates in the Brazil,
ian provinces to cooperate with it, give
all possible assistance TO scientific expe-
dltions, whether Brazilian or foreign,
and, in word, act as general bureau of
information and exchange for the scien-
tifc and literary world.
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WHAT MEN MAY
HOPE FROM ELECTRICITY.

Prof. w. E. Ayrton closed a lecture to
1000 of the Workingmen of Sheffield,
England, last August, on the subject of
electricity as a motive power, with this
picture: 1--WE are, it is true, a CONNER
cial people, but do we not still love our
hills and fields? There was a time when
the cutler of now black, gr;my Sheffield
was very fleet of foot in following The
chase There was time when not on
ly in the villages aroundold Sheffield SO
says the history of Hallamshire were
the file makers shops or the smithy to be
seen, with the apprentices at work: but
even on the hillside in the open country
at the end of the barn would be the cut
ler's shed, while in the valley below, by
the river, was the grinding wheel ready
to sharpen the tools that had been manu-
factured' And why not now why
should not the mountain air that has Civ
en- you workmen of Hallemshre in past
times your sinew, your independence of
character, blow over your grindstone
now Why should not division of labor
be carried to its end, and power be
brought to you instead of you to power !?
Let us hope, then, that in the next GEN.
! fury electricity may undo whatever harm
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ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT.

Below is a list oft General and County Dep
uties commissioned for the year 1870 Counties
having no Deputies, will please recommend suit
able persons, and they will be promptly commits
stoned. 1t is earnestly desired that the Order in
every part of the State shall be revived.
GENERAL DEPUTIES
]. V. Scott, Texarkana Miller county
w. r. Price, Conway, Faulkner county
COUNTY DEPUTIES
W. w. Pace, Camden, Ouachita county.
P. w. Parker, Potts Station, Pope county.
Thomas Orr, Texarkana, Miller county
b. n. Huffman, Hampton, Calhoun county
I. ]. Rice, Tulip, Dallas county.
Henry SHIRLEY, Van Buren,, Crawford county.
David R. Ford, Batesville, Independence CO.
]. F. Dawson, Smithville Lawrence county.
Robert w. Hall, Canton, Fulton county.
w. H. Coghill, Cross county.
1t is to be hoped that every Deputy will put
forth his best efforts to restore the Grange in Ar
kansas to its former prosperity.
J. V. SCOTT,
Secretary Arkansas State Grange.
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TENNESSEE DEPUTIES.

.PPoINTED BY THE MASTER OF THE TENNEs-
rss-. SEE STATE GRANGE.
Anderson county,. R. P. Wallace.
Bedford county-Dr. John w Steele.
Benton county,. Childress.
Bedsoe county-H. c. Greer.
Blount county-W. Y. c: Hannum.
Bradley county,. E. Wilson.
Carroll county-A. r. Tucker
Carter county-T. E. r. Hunter.
Cheatham county-Dr. J. B. Walton.
Clay county-M c. Sidwell.
Coffee county-E. NJ. Whitworth.
Crockett county,. H. Davis.
Davidson county,, A. HARDWOOD.
Dekalb county-H. A. Overall.
Dickson county-James Steele.
Dyer county-H. r. A. McCorckle.
Fayette county-Wm. Mavis. F ....
FranKlin county-H. G. Hampton.
Gibson county-E. d. Matthews
Giles county-T. S, Brandon.
Greene county-A. F. Naff.
Hamilton county, A. Burns. B"
Hardin county-Rev. A. Nj. Gillespie.
Hancock county-John Livingston.
Hardeman county-G. w. Armstead
Hawkins county-Col J. Hamilton.
Haywood county,--Rev w. II; Armstrong.
Henderson county-W. a. Nables.
Henry county-Dr. P. Looney.
Hickman county,. Y. Gray. Il,
Humphreys county-Rev. A. A. Wilson.
James county-G. w. Lahgston.
Lake county-R. c. Nall.
Lauderdale county,. A. Carter.
Lincoln county,. c. Hogan.
Loudon county-W. V. Griffiths.
Macon county-S. F. Cornwell
Madison county-Hon. ]. J. Boon.
Marshall county-GenL E. A. Wilson.
Maury county-P. H. Southall.
McMinn county-W. G. Wilson.
McNairy county-C. II. Alternately. L
Meigs county-M. A. Hardin.
Monroe county-M 6. Wright
Montgomery county-W. S. Mallory.
Moore county-John Owen.
Obion county, II Craig.
Overton county-Elihu Wells.
Polk county,. M. Biggs.
Putnam county-Robert Peek.
Roane county,. A. Miff1in.
Robertson county-B. G. Hillard.
Rutherford county-Hon. H. II. Norman.
Shelby county-Hon. w. H. Nelson.
Smith county-Dr. J. w. Bowen.
Stewart county,. d. Harris.
Sullivan connty--J d. Wolford. $500
Upton county-G. w. Wynne.
Washington county,. E. T. Harris.
Wayne county-A. o. Montague.
Warren counfy-G. NJ. Smart.
Weakey county-H. c. Pittnan.
White county-M. s.. Sorrel.
Williamson county,. t. Sparkman.
Wilson county-C. R. Dilin.
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New York special to Washington

New York special to Washington Post:
There is great excitement and intense
interest here among brokers and stock
SPECTATORS over the exposure of certain
broker firms, charged with swindiing
their customers by what is known as the
combination scheme. The method of do
ing the business is as follows: The firr,, adj
| vertses tor country customers to put up
from ten to one hundred dollars as part Of
combination which was sure to realize
handsome profits by investing in stocks.
Inc lnvester was generally Informed by
circular that the combination made turn
| OF stock whereby he was benefited $50
or 500 which was put into the invest.
ment account, and a request was made
tor more money. The speculation being
| regarded as too good thing to let slip
the next circular informed him that an nm
fortunate turn in stocks had swallowed
up both the profit and capital of the COM
blnation. The Stock Exchange were
aware of these schemes over wear apo
and commissioned firm of LAWYERS to
investigate the swindle, and they have OBJ
tanned evidence which induced the Post
master General to stop all letters directed
to Allen, Jordan & Co., Lawrence & Co.
Sarnes, Garrison u Co, and Adams,
Dio"i anu 70 IneSe parties issued Cir
culars, with which they flooded different
parts of the country. They employed
large number of girls to write and mail
these documents. 1t is estimated that
single firm spent over forty thousand dol
lars annually for advertising. The Post
office records show that they received
thousands of letters and money each week
and it was thought that the most effective
way OF reaching them would be through
the Post OfficeDepartment With that end
IN view the lawyers collected evidence
that would be satisfactory to the Post
Master General. They then called in the
aid of the Post Office officials here. and.
with Anthony Comstock, concluded the
cases. One of the lawyers engaged in
the matter said this afternoon that four of
the firms are practically under the man.
agment ola man named Buckwater, who
was formerly owner of the alleged firms
of Lawrence & Co., and Adams, Brown
q Co., and was half owner of the firms of
Allen, Jordan & Co., and Barnes, Garrison
q Co, but in September last he sold out
his interest to two men, one of whom
was half owner with him in two of them
1t is estimate that Buckwater's income
amounted to twenty-five thousand a
month, a nd as there are many more men
in the business, the enormous amount OF
pIofts may be estimated"
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MISSISSIPPI

The following Deputy Lecturers hare
neen appointed by Worthy Master Oar
den, Hnder the act of the State Grange at
Okolona in December Last:
Alcorn, Prentiss and Tshomingo counties-B,
B. Boone, Bonneville
Amite-Maj. George F. Webb, Liberty.
i Attalla-L.lS. Terry, Kosciusko.
Bolivar and Sunfower-G. w. Wise, Concor-
dia.
Carroll-E. w. Tarrant, Black Hawk.
Claiborne-W. H. Kerr Port Gibson.
Clay-Dr. d. B. Hill, Palo Alto; w. II. Duke
miner, Vinton. ... assn. .=..-s
Copiah-W. J. Rea, A. P. Barry, DIR. A. Hun
ter, Jesse Thompson, jr., VIM Kenthly, A. B.
Guion, Hazlehurst l.
De Soto-T. c. Dockery Loves Station.
F1anklin-S. 5. Montgomery, T. J. Scott,
Meadville.
Hinds-H. O. Dixon and L. F. Afford, Jackson.
Holmes and Lef1ore counties-Baxter Wilson,
Lexington.
Jasper and Newton-J L. Hardy, Newton.
Jefferson-W. L. Harper, Fayette. ID
Lafayette-G. w. Gill Oxford
Lee and Itawannba-H. L. Holland, Guntown.
Lincoln-.John M. Grafton, Brookhaven.
Lowndes C. w. Shedd Caledonia
Marion-E. T. Hudnall, China Grove
Monroe-E. L. Sykes, Egypt.
Panola-Col. John Dickens, Pamela.
Pike G. Leggett, Holmesville.
Pontotoc-R. c. Galloway, Pontotoc.
Rankin--W. A. Lolin, Stems Greek.
Scott-Dr. w. ]. Lack, Forest
Simpson, c. McLaurin, Mt Zion
Smith county,. B. Sigrist, Polkville
Tallahatchie--A. c. n. Shelley, Charleston.
Tippah and Benton-Juliu Johnson ,Jonesboro.
sWarren-G. M. Bachelor, Walter Billingsly,
Vicksburg. ---------.--z--.--a--a
Wilkinson-Dr. H. X W. Ford, Woodyille
Yazoo-A M. Hicks, Benton, w. D. Gibbs,
Yazoo City, - w. L. WILLIAMS,
State (TraD0e
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RAILROAD COTTON RATES.

New York, Jan. 22~-The joint exec
utive committee of the trunk lines made
some changes to-day in the cotton rates
from Western River Ports, as follows !:
St. Louis to New York, ~ cents per
hundred pounds Cairo, AZ cents; Ev-
ansville, As Louisville, 49, Cincinnati,
40. Cotton received from steamer from
East St. Louis, 40 cents from Cairo 40 !;
from Evansville, IS from Louisville and
Jacksonville, Is !; from Cincinnati, "A.
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CATION may provide for the wants of the
large mining settlements. This mere
glance at the contents of the interesting
report of Mr.. LeDuc will show the practi-
of the labors of the depart
ment under his management.-Memphis
Appeal
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GRANGE DIRECTORY, 1850.
NATIONAL Ora

NATIONAL GRANGE.
Master-T. J. Woodman. of Michigan.
O,erseer-Put Darden of Mississinni
Lecturer-Henry Eshbaugh, of Missouri.
Steward-A. J. Vaughan, of Tennessee.
Assistant Steward-William Sims, of Kansas
Chaplain--S H. Ellis, of Ohio.
Gate Kecper-O. Dinwidde, of Indiana
Ceres-Mrs. II. II. Woodman, of MICHIGAN
Pomoua-Mrs NJ. L. Darden, of Mississippi.
Flora Mrs Z. M: Nicholson, of New Jersey.
l. A. S.-Mrs. William Sims, of Kansas
Executive Committee-William G. Wavne of
Jew York; d. Wyatt Aiken, of South Carolina
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steam may have done during the last, and
that the future workmen of Sheffield
will, instead of breathing the necessarily
IMPURE air of crowded factories, find him
self again on the hillside, but with cleo
trio energy laid on at his command"
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No soil has yet been discovered in this
country where remunerative results can
be secured without labor, or substantial
property without value received
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MISSISSIPPI STATE

MIooIoSIFPI STATE GRANGE.
Master-Put. Darden, Fayette
0verseer-W. II. NJ. Durham, Lexington.
Steward-J. B. Bailey, Lake.
Lecturer-B. B. Boone Bonneville.
Secretary-W. L. Williams, Rienzi
Treasurer-H. o. Dixon, Jackson.
Executive COmmittee-T. j. Ably, Port Gibson L.
:. Afford, Jackson, I. B. Smith, Verona.
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PRICE OF SUBSCRIPTION.

One copy per annum, $I.oc,
Postage free Money should be sent in regis
tered letter or by Post Office money order.
Address. w. II. WORTHINGTON.
Columbus, Mississippi
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ARKANSAS STATE GRANGE
Master-John S. Williams, Prairie county.
Secretary-J. V. Scott, Miller
Executive Committee. S. Williams. Prairie n
J, Tobey, Atkins; c. E. Cunningham, Pulaski
Thomas Orr, Miller J. V. Scott, Miller
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LOUISIANA STATE GRANGE,

LUU IoIANA SIAIE HKANGE.
Master-E. X. Branch, Bordelonvlle Avoyelles
parish.
Steward-F. NJ. Haygood, Big Bend
Seeretary-John MeGrath, Baton Rouge.
Executive Committee-H. w. L. Lewis, Osyka Mi
Mckinley Gibson, New Orleans, R. H. Day, Baton
Rouge.
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GEORGIA STATE GRAN4E

Master-T. J. Smith, 0eonee.
Seeretary-E. Taylor, Bolingbroke.
Executive Committed L. f. Livingston, Coviue-
on; Il. II. Cary, La Grange; r. H. Harris, Cairo
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FLORIDA STATE GRANcr

Master-Wm. FL. Wilson, Lake City.
Secretary-R. +. Rogers, Welborn
Executive COmmittee-J. c. Waldron Suwannea
Shoals; George W. Waldron, Suwanee Shoals; George
Tmstead, Houston.
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ALABAMA STATE GRANGE.
Master-A. Y. Gardner, Selma.
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TENNESSEE STATE GRANGE

TENNESSEE STATE GRANGE.
Master-T. b. Harwell, Aspen Hill.
OVerseer-J. K. Hancher, Mill Point.
Secretary-John H, Currey, Nashville.
Executive Committee-Dr: J. NJ. Head, Gallatin;
Il. II. Norman, Murfreesboro; j. L. Fly, Gibssn.
TEXAS STATE GRANGE.
Master-W. ". Lang, Falls county.
0verseer-A. J. Rose Bell.
Secretary-R. T. Kennedy, Frsestone.
Executive Committee-J. E. Grey, Washinton; 10
VI. Barnett, Parker; J. R. Biggs, Marion.
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through has earnest ef11rfs Snd influence
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Aie Eafls Exposition, beng one OF the
ionr to represent American aer;cnlf1re.
: : worthy Of note that this appointment
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domestic animals, especially when infec
tious or contagious, are carefully investi-
gated. 1t has been demonstrated that hog
cholera is purely infectious and conta
gious malady; the disease diminishes
where prevention of communication be-
tween the sick and the healthy is seen to-
No malady has proved as destructive to
domestic animals in the United States as
this. Attention is very seriously required
to prevent the spread of pluero- pneumo-
MIA among cattle; if it once become gener-
al among the extensive cattle ranges of the
west it will be impossible to eradicate it;
the State authorities should take measures
for its suppression. Examination OF BUSH
es and berries sent from Florida prove that
the belief that coffee grows wild in that
State is erroneous. AT Cape Biscayne
grant of land had been made for planting
coffee as an experiment, but 1t was aban-
doned, why it is not known, but the SUBJ
iect will be investigated Mrs. Julia At
zeroth, of Manatee county, Florida, has
sent to the department branch of coffee
she had grown in the open air; she writes
| that her coffee trees excite much attention;
| she distributes seeds and is satisfied OF
coming success. The department has dis
| tributed three hundred and sixty thousand
tea plants, and thinks thereis fair chance
] for its culture. Spanish chestnuts, Eng
| lish walnuts, can1phor-trees, and other
| plants and vines, are growing on Amerl-
can soil and doing well. 1t is recommend
/ ed that artesjan wells should be sunk IN
the deserts near TIE Rocky mountains, as
has been done so successfully. by the
French in Africa, so that farming by irri-
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ATTEMPT TO BURN SIOFE-bOD1 VI a
DROWNED MAN RECOyERED-MUNICIPAI
POLITICS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MAT
TERs-TEMPERANGE AMONG THE COLoRED
PEOPLE, &C.
correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
MARCH 8, 1889.
About IL O'Clock last night fire broke
out in the grocery-store OF Mr.. j. Il. C0u-
sins, on Washington street near Jarratts
Hotel, which, owing to its early discovery,
was suppressed by the department before
much damage had been done. The upper
| rooms OF the building were occupied by CO.
| lored families, who were awakened by the
smoke ascending from beneath. Dir. Cou-
sins has an insurance OF $500 on his stock
| In the North German Company, which Will
much more than cover bis loss. From the
best information TO be gained as 10 the origin
of the fire 1t would seem that the store was
broken open from the rear and the house set
on fire, probably after robbery had been
committed. The building Is located in the
mid,t Of Il whole square Of frame houses.
The body OF the cOlOred man Peter Muir
ray. who was drowned in the AppomattoX
river near the upper end OF Puddedock
cut over four weeks ago, was found day
or two since near the lower end OF said cut.
three other cOIored men were crossing the
river in a small 6shing-boat, when their
craft was accidentally run into by steam
tug coming up TO the city. Murray was
knock d overheard and was drowned. A
coroner's inquest was held over the body.
and verdict rendered in accordance With
these facts.
Candidates for the municipal offices to b.
or bp II e N ~
each day. Four or five names are men
toned in connection with the position Of
Commissioner OF the Revenue, and as many
more for those Of High Constable and Street
Commissioner. None OF The other offices.
il reports he true, will lack for applicants.
Bishop White. it is announced, will
make an official visit to one OF more OF the
Episcopal churches IN the city on the first
Sunday in April, and administer the rite OF
contirmation.
Rev. DR.. Hawthorne, OF Richmond, ar
rived in the city this morning, and is The
guest Of DR.. Eaton. DR.. Hawthorne lee
lures tonight in behalf OF the proposed i'm
prOyement a; the First Baptist church, and
tomorrow night he will lecture for the
benefit Of the Blptist Mission chapel on
Washington street.
Rev. DR.. George ID. Armstrong also ar
rived in the city this morning, and will as
sist Or. WltherspOon in series OF religious
meetings to be held throughout the week
at the Tabb Street church.
AT the union meeting OF the colored Sab
bath schools OF the city held yesterday af-
ternoon one hundred and sxty-One persons
made public pledge to abstain from touch
ing, tasting, or selling Intoxicating liquors
OF any kind for year. OF large number
who made a similar pledge at one OF these
meetings year ago, only five were report
ed as bre. king it.
In this connection it may be stated that
temperance has made good progress among
the cOlOred people hele during the past few
years. They have several organizations
whose object is temperance reform.
ROBIN ADAIR.
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baltimore Annual Conference Meth
Odtst Episcopal Church south.

Correspondence OF The Baltimore sun
FRONT ROYAL, Va, March 6 -WilliIm
Hedges, after discussion, by vote of 81 tC
30 was placed on the NupcrnUmerary lis
Rev. &. w. Lightner was granted super
aunuated relation.
\ letter from Rev. +. Il. Smith, OF New
York, was read. and by his request he was
on motion. located.
The class Of The third year being called j.
5. Hopkins passed in character, and was
continued in the same class another year.
\. Is. Blue was reported suspended on
charges, and was referred to Committee Oi
Investigation consisting Of l.. K. Jones, l..
II. Crrnsbaw, and ID. Bush.
In this class fhe characters OF William II.
Wooli, +. NJ. STROLLER, II. :. Cunningham.
G.. D. HOman, John G.. Graichen. l.. NJ.
Lyle, J. c. Jones, and II. L. HamiIl were
passed, their examination approved, and
they were continued on trial.
The case OF j. l.. Porterfeld. OF the see
ond year. was continued in the same on fur
Their trial. This was by vote OF rs for to ~
against continuance, question Df malad-
ministratiOn having been brought against
him.
The class Of fourth year, yesterday elected
deacOns. were received into full connection,
Bishop keener addressing them ana asking
the required questions.
The committee OF trial in case Of W. r..
McNeer are w. II. Wilson, A. p. Bonde,
+. \. Mercer, J. :. Hutchinson, K. X. s.
Hough. p. b. Smith. l.. Fl. Crenshaw, H..
II. Kennedy, and ID. Thomas.
Bishop DJggett addressed the Conference
in the interests Of the Bible cause. He is
president Of the Virgins Bible Society, q
branch Of the American Bible Society. His
address was eloquent and interesting.
The treasurer Of the Conference Mission
Board, Charles Shipleg. read report. This
showed Il considerable increase in cOntribu-
lions and general interest. The colec-
tons aggregated about $4,000, independent
OF the collection for the WOmen's Society.
Many special contributions have been made
for the instruction OF children in China.
Adjourned until Monday.
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OIL LANDS LIGHTED UP.-Brddf0rd, Pa,
March 6-The United Pipe Line Company
has pumping Station at on Centre, near
the city. From there crude oil is pumped
to Salamanca, fifteen miles distant, through
a four-ncb pipe. The pressure in this pipe
Il 1,2OO pounds 10 the square inch. On
wednesday night the pipe burst near the
pump, in the pump-house. One hundred
and fifty feet away Jet Of natural gas is
conducted from the earth through pipe and
thus illumnates the country for long dis
lance around. The fracture in the oil-pipe
was only three inches long and one-el ghth
OF an inch wide. Through that a strealu OF
oil was forced by the great pressure. 1t
passed out OF the door Of the pump-hom
and struck the easligbt. Instantly q streai;
OF fire shot back to the house, and before
the pump could be stopped and the further
supply Of oil shut of the pump-house was
wrapped In fumes and the inmates had to
fly for their lives. Before the Dire could be
controlled, four pumps, worth $4,000, and
several hundred barrels OF oil were de-
stroyed.