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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-15
Chicago. ROCK ISLAND q PACIFIC r. Y.

BETWEEN THE. EAST e. THE VEST 9
1 DtnfnQ Cars for eating purposrs only. one 2!neE
great feature q our Palace Cars Y stOlsltsYs
SALOON where you call enjoy your Havana"
Magnificent Iron Bridges spsn tho Miasissirpi
md Missouri rivers az all Points crossed ~ telS
!.rlc. and transfers arc ayoidec AZ Souneil bnIs,
| ncrzions being made Ia Union Ie2Ots.
/ rIiE PRINCIPAL K. r. CONNECTIONS OF
THIS CHEAT THROUGH Linz ARE as
AT tegniiieAco. vita All aiverslns Hres for the
al AZ EESEEWogp. with tie L. s. EMs. and p.
1t W&sniSd foS HEIaErs. WITH =. e 8 5,
4! AT Ia SALE. VITA III. Cent. r. r.
~. ff FL Ma I'm ana i. r VI rsds = n / =
At ItocK IsLASB. with /" Milwaukee, & Roca
Island Short Lire" nlsd Rock Lei q PEG. iids.
AZ AZ pAyEA Pnits. Wrh TIA Davenport Division
At WEST LIEEferY, with the b.. C.R& N.R.Hs
- EaIHsEIL. with Cent.gi Iowa n e.,
At DIS MOINEss with y. n & Il. ~ r. r.
AeECUNcfT. BLUERe. with Union Pacific n. a.
AZ OMAHA. with =. X no. H. r. Il. 10 Neb,l
AZ OTru5fWA witK Eenftfal Iowa H. H.; W.
Al EEcxTjE. With 4sSl, Pso q War, wab.. Sc.
as cANEIsosT. WITH Il. 81. j. Il. 4.
A AEgSsa s ~ EeA o9skR Santa ksi
~ I.EAyEAwokTH. With Kan Fac, ana Kan.
AEK1Eszs CRY. with ali lines FOR the wes
/ and Southwest.
IN Through Ca RE0HKA, DKa nKO2Mnn.
ATCRkA0Ns and AEAyENvEDzrkl.
= ssrssSt Eoek AsAnnd 1Gufes" nEe a0ld ~
az hsnis siekes oaacsI, address,
IEs SIT. JOHN,
Gsna HAnkst and Pas6eEE Agtz -,
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16
Breaking Colts.

There may be something good and use
ful thus far unwritten as to how to break
a colt well. | may be allowed to try
When only about one week old, put on
the tOal, and let remain, the head part of
halter. Soon after attach hitcll-rein, by
which teach it to be led and stand hitched
quietly, without pulling backward But.
II not before, as soon as weaned break to
halter, then commence to take MP all its
feet and clean hoOts with hook and short
broom, thus serving double purpose
by cleanliness to prevent thrush and sip
ping, and also to get it we'll used to having
It's feet handled preparatory to being
Shod. II OF very large size, and show
ing considerable "high stuff" it may be
well to commence breaking at one and A.
half years old First, in stable, put on
all the harness and spend considerable
time In adjusting each part and buckling
and nnbuckling everything. Tie traces
INTO breech rings, pretty closely drawn,
buckle both girts, use no blinds on bride,
and only loose check-rein. Let the colt
stand several hours at time with the
harness on. After some days of this
usage. small string of bells may well be
attached to the girth. Take the colt out
OF doors with harness on, and, first in lot.
afterwards in street, teach it to handily
he driven by the reins, and to turn out on
meeting teams and turn around corners.
tio different routes daily. Then teach it
to back, first by taking hold of the bridle.
afterwards by long reins. Always on re
turning home, teach your colt to stand still
while being embarrassed Three weeks
daily lessons of this kind. and your CO t
will be tit TO hitch to light, Gut Strons
Snlky. Not less than two persons should
he IN active attendance now: and first
commence 10y simply placing one of the
shafts i'll the holder, aui let the attendant
barely keep it in place with the lett hand,
~hIle he holds the large ring of the
brille bit with the right, yourself meam-
while leading the colt forward by the OPP
pOSite bit ring Should the colt show
signs of much fright, the shaft may be
removed from the holder and gently let
down on the ground; then try again,
and so on when it cares nothing for the
sulky, then traces may be hitched, ETC.,
etc. Thus the ultimatgm of good and
easy breaking may be accomplished, and
so moderately aud gradually done that
the colt will never know when he is
broken.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16

A SEVERE Blow TO THE FRUr TRADE.
The ravages Of a parasite insect on
orange and lemon trees are attracting
much attention in Italy and the West In
dies, and have begun to create alarm in
Florida, Louisiana and California. J. Ii.
Bostwick, inspector of customs, who has
charge of the fruit department of the
New York custom-honse, is taking great
interest in the matter, and has some speci-
mems from cargoes of oranges, the rInds
of which are covered with incrustations
of these parasites. The matter is a SER
ious one, for vast numbers of trees are
ruined by these insects. Mr.. Bostwiok
says that the Italian government has of
fered prize of 3O0,OO0 francs for an
effectual remedy for the pest, and that a
wealthy Italian has added 100000 francs
to the offer on his own account. He
says that thirty years ago be stopped the
ravages of a similar pest by washing the
trunks and large limbs Of fruit trees with
soap and sharp sand. If the trouble
continues to increase as it is doing now
the importations of fruit from Italy and
the West Indies will be much reduced,
and there will be heavy losses in the
orange groves of Louisiana and california
The value of the fruit imports at the port
of New York in 1890 was "a, ,l9S,73z,
the duty on which was $740,02L Ha
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16

Joshue Joynes, "the Eastern Shore
glutton," at dinner near Onancock recently
ate fifteen pounds of pork, twelve links of
bologna sausage, souse from one large
goose, which the gormandizer had been
fattening for month, one full-grown
chicken, one dozen largo biscuits, one
large mince pie and drank six cups Of
strong coffee. Joynes sat down to his
repast at o'clock, and at 30 he had
disposed of every article named, picked
the bones Of the fowls and swallowed a
glass of egg-nog He then smoked a
pipe. jumped on horse aud rode FIVE
miles through the frosty air Joynes
weighs $50 pounds and is good-humored
old fellow of CO.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16
.HI2'lClIIIU2'UZ.
An Historical Tree.

We are permitted to publish the follow
ing letter, detailing interesting facts in
connection with the history of an elm
tree of unusual size, standing by the
dwelling Of Col. George w. Cummins.
near this town.
SMYRNA, DEL March I'd, 1881.
DEAR SIR lettering to conversa-
ton had with You relative to a large elm
tree now standing at the end of the dwell
hng-houSe on Woodlawn Farm" near
Smyrna, the residence OF Geo. w. Cum
mlnS, you expressed curiosity and de-
sire TO know the dimensions of the uec.
the year i'll which it was planted, where
the scion was obtained, and generally
such other information relative thereto as
might be of interest In compliance
with your request | have taken some
pans to inquire minuteIy of the present
owner, from whom gather the following
interesting facts and circumstances Al
the time the tree was planted, the farm
belonged to Mrs. Ann Denney, who is
now IN her lO4th year, enjoying good
health and appetite, and residing on the
farm with her son-in-law. She procured
the scion, a year old, of an elm tree
standing in the yard by the dwelling
house OF cesar A. Rodney, (signer of
the Declaration of Independence), ON his
farm, near Wilmington, Del, while on a
visit, and planted it with her own hands
IN spring of the years 1920, where it now
stands IN all its beauty and grandeur as
you saw it, and sat under its umbravrous
foliage while on Il social visit a few wears
>lnce. The tree is now in lis Glst wear.
ana measures fifteen feet in circumfer-
tnce. From the ground to where the
head OF the tree is formed, measures s
feet The diameter of the head, from its
outermoSt branches, in a direct line
measures "A feet, and its height is 50
feet, while the ground shaded 10y the tree
Is near three, quarters of an acre.
On an occasion when the late Senator
James a. Bayard was making social
visit to Woodlawn, AMI while standing
under this tree admring lis beautiful pro-
portions he remarked that he would be
willing to give one hundred dollars if he
could have that tree in the back yard of
his residence to sit under 1t shows but
few signs Of decay as yet, and looks as
though it might stand the storms Of a
quarter of century.
hope hav" been sufficiently explicit.
and complied fully with your request,
which has afforded me both interest and
pleasure. Yours truly,
t. ii CUMMIxs.
TO John p. Cochran, Ex-Governor
Of Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16
Household Notes.
They say that CASTLE soap is better than
wax for smoothing sewing cotton.

They say that CASTLE soap is better than
wax for smoothing sewing cotton.
\ halfpotato, dipped in ashes, will take
rust spots off knives better than almost
anything else,
Place a lot of newspapers or old pieces
OF carpet over the edge of each step
before putting down stair carpet.
In making cakes it is said that where
four eggs are called for, two will do if
two tablespoonfulS of cornsiarch be used
This is worth knowing during an cgg
famine.
Hams, shoulders and beef may be
wrapped in old newspapers, placed in
thick paper flour bags, and hung away
safely for tn summer. No flies can get
at them
GEIANrINE.-Soak one box of Cox's
gehilne III one pint of cold water for an
hour. hen to "A quart and pint Of boil
ing water, add the dissolved gclatnn, one
pound OF white sugar. the juice of five or
six lemons, and the grated rind Of two,
and very little nutneg Strain through a
jelly bag, and stand in a cool place fer
four or five hours It is better to make
it over night
Supposeyou wantto cure twentypounds
OF beef nicely, without the use OF pickle,
this is the way to do it: One pint
of salt, one tpaspoonful of saltpetre,
quarter pound of brown sugar; divide
the mixed ingredients into three parts,
rub them into the beet on three secces-
sivo days. The meat will be ready to
hang up in one week. A friend of ours
has followed this plan for years with COM
plete success.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16
TO CONSUNPTIVES,

The advertiser. having been permanently cured of
That dread disease Consumption. by simple remedy
Is anxious to make known Ia his fellow sufferers the
means OF cure. To all who desire il he will send a
copy OF the prescription used free of chare) with
the directions preparing and using the same which
Ihey VIII find Il sure Cure for Consumption, Asthma
Bronchitis. &c Parties wishing the Prescription will
please address Rev. L. a. WILSON, 1871 Penn ST.. vii.
liamseurgh. NY. ian 10 6m
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16

A Gentleman who suffered for years from Nervous
n Debility, Premature Decay and all the effects of
youthful indscreton will for the sake of suffering
humanity. send free to all who need IT, the recipe
ana direction Tor making the simple remedy fv
which h. was cured. Sufferers wishing TO profit by
the advertisers experience cun do SO by addressing
in perfect confidence
JOHN b. OGDEN, ~ Cedar St.. New York.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16
From Rev. ?. n. GRANGER.
Presiding Eidcr of lhr,St. Adams District

81. ALEA>>. VI. Jan 10Th 1850
i'r H. j. kenGa,i * Co, t,rltt,: In rcl'v 10 ytur
IclWr VIII >"y that my experience with KeuialT>
spawn 'Uic ha> been very satisfactory indeed Three
or ln'r Wears ago procured a rpttlc of Your agrrt
alri WIN %. cured horse of amruc~> caused Ly a
.pavin. Last season my horse became very lame and
tiFhtd MN out Tor a icw weeks when he bccamp
hct'"f h4 "Rrn put him an III" road he grew worse
"hcn discovered that riu.bnue was forming |
procured hottie {" krnoial! SPAWN Cure aud with
les than bottle cured him that he is not lame
neither can the bunch be funud
ECSprCtnIy NDnr.. 7 Y Ap ANEEp
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16

There has never been introduced or offered for sale
Il sewing Machine that has "iVcu Sn-h marvellous
mi Eirt"n aS the New NO. - wheeler ~
wilson. 1t stands ,ar ABOVE the ,el"sc amt
Without cNaSgeratlpn. can say that the No Is the
e,t family sewing Machine now in use l. Is the
ghte,t running. almost noise e>S has no Shuttle has
Straight NeCdiC and self setting automatic nnler. Ten
sion. independent take up. DObic Feet no springs To
get out of order and 80 light that Chad 10 wears old
can operate with ease and has less wearing parts than
any other machine. hence 1t must necessary wear
longer This is not the old Wheeler & Wilson Sewing
Machine improved, but an entire new invention and
we do not hesitate to say IL il the best Sewing appa
rutuS in the World. We took the only Gold Prize al
Paris in ISIS over eighty competitors.
Remember. that since the decline in Sewing Ma
chimes the country has been flooded with low priced
aud commonly made machines which you can
buy at any price. Now Sewing Machine is some
thing you are not buying every year hence the ad.
vantage of getting the best in all eases is the cheap
est in the long run and when you purchase from the
old and valuable Wheeler Il Wilson Company Won
ran never go wrong Send for price list anu circular
Main Ohire aud Sales Room. rs Market Street
Wilmington, Del,
j. n. PRIMROSE
Manager tor the Peuninsula
eB-Good Agents Wanted. ga
E LURTY. Agent for Smyrna. Del. sep 22tf
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.
PIMPLES-

viii mail Free, the ecipe for a simple Vegetable
Balm that will remove Tan. Freckles, Pmpes and
Bl1iches leaving the skin soft, clear and beautiful; ;
al>n instructions Tor producing luxuiant growth OF
nalr on bald head or smnuth face Address. inclos
ing &c. stamp. Ben Vandelf & Co. 3eekman ST. N \
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16
Perseverance will Tell /!

~ToUGHTDN, Mass. March 10th 1850
J. Kendall x TO. Gcnts: In justice to ynu and
myself thinE ought to lct ynu know that have re-
'Nel two Bone Spdviu> with KcndalrS SPAWN
cure one very large onc; Don't know how long the
spawn had been there have owned the horse gi,it
months. IL took me four months to axe the lary.
one Oh and t%o for the small one. | have used 10
bottles The horse is entirely we'll not at all stiff and
no hunch Ia lie seen felt This is a wonderful
medicine II is ncw thing here but If il does for Mi
What II has done Tor lis sa. will he very great
Respectfully yours. CHNS f PAI;E FIi
i sure IN lis chert mild in its actions as il docs nor
blister ANA yet II l. penetrating and powerful l., rp
an! deep seated pain or Ia remove any bonv grnyytb
"r any other enlargement il used for several dnyS
such hS SrNvS. spiuiS. Curb>. rMllouS spranS swell
lngs any iameneSS and all enlargements of the ins
or !mb> or rheumatism in man aud for anv plirpose
tor which linimrnt il used for man or beast II i
no" known L. he the best liniment TOR man evr t.ed
acting mild and yet certain in IT. effects II is used
Ia strength with perfect safety at all seasons of th,
year. - ''N
send address for illustrated Circular which we
thihI gve> pSitive proof of its virtues No remedy
has ever met with such unqualified success 10 our
knowleige. for beast well as man
Price 81 per bottle or six bottlS for s. All Drug.
glSS have 1t or can get it for yOu will he sent Ia
any address on receipt If price hv the prnprietors
DIR. B. j. KENDALL Il co,
EnoShurgh Falls, Vermont
oOLp ~ ALL DKUGHISIS july 2ily
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16

Equal parts Of sweet oil and terpentine
combined make the very best furniture
polish. 4 - ---.a IA
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16
AnVlgoTates. Strengthens. Re.o-etes.
PEriRas

Hii. Hnh is an i9niib,e remedy fur Fev,- All 3.e
ia h'','''Hti H "lrt stomach 'nn;a..., l5.t;.
YOU, and >eNuai Iebi!:;y. and W,.s..., .. Al
Emu>. faicnied in United STATE, ,.,...s aIf
pc. 6.ihI:iics Ttal ec.,r,-,,....... ,.,,-r
WIN inedg4ied Pad all in one ,lel , tsi:
Si' S5t'ttmcS N"'hliS !ikeit lnal >,,iia Nrrv-..
all n'hniai.lS il a. il like a-r Tee,.
rag generates electricity and cIrc> i, >.,. 49,
before huylnS any Vrlrc.l ai.,.:r, ...ys...-.,z
tnic wonderful n,eu'ipu This 5,...,... .. ~ -,
inherent appIialre>: M t,-Isr ~.
% %[Icr 81; y" ;. Standard" >iy.r :. 4, -, I.',S..
SU,.;oi S~mi''ne'-ne>t AMI most powtriu- -r esq Nol
,iin,asl. - .1'''c men un s. ,Id ...y .- Oh
% %t'e>a>SH "i me' y"n. = or old ry,.y r.... :. nd
Ti;nt, l'F IIiNate Circular" Anyu i.,.ha,e A.
tt I,,S SS' lree on receipt of prrt Uu..>rar
aan a FSH has dome II VIII co,t f,.,Irt nd ga,,t.
P"'' 1fe'''''h IHiS ta', At,-,,, .t.tl e.
Box 1859 % I'-4'' -NN' g. ~ ~
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16

The ship By6dklc0',r which was temporarily with
dra"u from the Delaware Line in t1illseuuenc,. 81
the burning of the Isaac Bel at Norfolk Is again
running between LeweS and New York making t,y,,
trips week. leaving Pier 81 North River y y al
3pJ p. NJ. Mondays and THURSDAYS Leaving Lew.
at % NJ connecting with train leaving HarrI,f,,
ton al l2l5 r ", and dne in New York early Tie f,i
lowing morning 1t is expected that this fne shin
uulIt Tor the Delaware Line will now remain on il
permanently Passenger accommodations good
Rates Of Freight and Fare low e1
y. BROWN, GEN Pass Agt.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16
Locust Grove Fruit Farms
PLANTS FOR SALE.

queen OF the Market" speciality. universauv
soSnnwedged TO be the largest handS,meSt and be:t
poerry grown -profuSe bearer deiriuns flavor
And exceptional shipping qualities make l. the moli
pnItoe perry Tor trnit growers Price per thonsand
hard plants $40 snft plants. Sl5 Bristol HigbIsnJ'
hardy and all other varieties of raspberres grown n;
prices 10 suit the times N''""' ~
Wilson: Albany. Charles Downing Monarch or tho
west and Crescent Seeding strawberry plants al a ~
per thousand. ShaTpleSs and Forest Rose e. 49,
Thousand; Also Peach. Apple and Pear trees SbrpS
oery Of all kinds and general line of nursery stoc
ian 2stf JACOB G. BROWN. Wyoming. Del
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16
CarrolItOn Hotel,
Baltimore, Light and German Streets.
BALTIMORE, MD.

Rates Reduced to $500 and $3.50 per day according
Extra Charges for ParlOrS Baths and Double Roor,a
according To size The most convenient ant' j,;
built Hotel in the city WI" '"Ves'
Elevator runs continuously 20 all floors
All ilnes OF city passenger ears pass its doors
jan zs-lVw i. w. COLEMAN ManaCer
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16

~ VI isNA BRANCH TRAIN>.-Additional totLose
e. .'"Ee smyrna for Clayton II "a. u > % ann
- :. N. Leave Clayton for smyrna 74o I04o n Il
\. ~ "Ii'i i.5' ana 500 " 10 make connection wiki
Falh' N"Hh and south from CLAYTON
II. +. KENNEY Snp't
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16

Fcu think you are dying with consump.
ton, but it's only oataFrh, Pr. Hartley's
Great Remedy will entirely arid permanent.
ly cure you. Sold by DIR. Hartley. Bsi,;.
mers, Md, and all druggists. NH sn,
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16
Delaware & Chesapeake
Railway.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

On and after MONDAY. January 3, 1851, SUNDAY
excepted, trains will run as follows:
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16
ERRORS OF YOuTH-

A GENTS WANTED-Big Pay. Light Work Stead,
n Emp.oyment. Samples tree. Address NJ l.
BlRN, ~ Nassau Street, New York
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16
Phila., vii. & Bait. r. r.
DELAWARE DIVISION.
WINNER ARRANGEMENT.

nA ANA after MONDAY. January lu l-.l ,~,,,,.
Ha|' excepted tr@.u, viii leave a, follows.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16
J. { B., B. e. llD v. RAILROAD.
- CONNECTIONS WITH THE
OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
SPRING ARRANGEMENTS.

on and after MONDAY. January I'm 1881 ,Sr,.
''ays excepted trains " i'll run a. follows:
JUNCTION BEEAKwATER T. r.
,
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16
Abstract Of A.a.c.ncnt i.sn.

Receipts i,r f:.r l,.-.
Dividend, FASH
i'Hd VI D.au'r- .a. .... ,-.....
Amour; {" Credit ut M,LI.,.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16

SaREwDNR-s AND ADILITY.-Eop Bitters
so freely advertised in all the papers, secu.
lar and religious, are having large sale.
and are supplanting all other medicines,
'There is no denying the virtues of the
bop plant and. the proprietors of these
Biltprs haye shown great shrewdness and
ability in 'aompapndiPs q Ritters, whose
virtues are so palpahie to eFery ones Oh.
servation.--E Erapiacr and Cbroaicle. =
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16
DIIiEt I,ti3>
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WIZ. DENNEY. Jr.. SECS,
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16
l347 KENT C.Js.I Ia
Mutual Insurance Co..
BnNt.!;. Dill

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Smyrna times., 1881-03-16
AVOID Drugs. Try EatarsS f.n..7.
DR.. DYE'S
GaIvaniC BattarY and Pad.

ne "',l nh,m'i"i.o - E,,ct5.viy... .. ,!.-
L on on qn",rX Entire d t',r, .,.'.'I AT l-.-.,
II1.''. II 'n'"''",> Vie go.i r,.,I., ~
cures disease as 10y magic '-. '-'
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16

We are permitted to publish the follow
ing letter, detailing interesting facts in
connection with the history of an elm
tree of unusual size, standing by the
dwelling Of Col. George w. Cummins,
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16

BEEAKwATER & rEANKFoRD AND WORCESTER r. p.
TRAINS NORTH. TRAIN. S,1.rt
NJ AN y =,
hp'.... 0J..~ leave Franklin arrive - ?. ~ & 70
l'..... l'............SnOW Hill. o. , 20
'"' u 50... .....l'ern .............. l2l6....3 6
10 D.. : ........ Frankford .. O.! On
Luz. pJ...arrIVc Geurgelowl leave 10 ,O.l 90
fRuHs Tuesdays Thursdays aud saturdays
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16
WV. laENNEY. L. -,

March (. Ieso. ,'.,.,.,. -
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16

Place a lot of newspapers or old pieces
OF carpet over the edge of each step.
before putting down stair carpet
Smyrna times., 1881-03-16

y halfpotato, dipped in ashes, will take
rust spots off knives better than almost
else
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-05-07
A Living Paper Knife.
NATAL Witness.

An Indian. raJah. who was pleasantly dis.
poeed toward the English, aud had learned
their language after fashion, frequently
visited some years ago $50 the story runs), the
Vicer0y OF Calcutta, and on one occasion bor-
roWed OF the latter copy OF The Edinbur0h Re-
rtetc, which he happened to see lying on the Ca.
BILE. When he returned the magazine The Vlceroy
asked him II he had found anything Interesting
In 1t. Oh, yes" he replied, many beautiful
Things but also many disconnected articles"
"H0W so?" asked the viceroy. "See here
answered the Rajah; this begins with "Hunt-
Ing the OuraDg Outang" does fI not? And no Y
turn over the page and here you have the
History OF Mary Stuart"
The Viceroy laughed. he perceived that the
RaJah had attempted to read the book WITH
out cutting the leaves He accordingly took
from his table beautiful ivory paper-cutter,
explained It's use TO his visitor and made him
present OF it. The Rs1ah was puzzled as TO how
the leaves OF the book could be printed before
they were cut open, but this was also explained
to him. About year after this occurrence
the viceroy eaw gay company entering the
ON young elephant. No sooner did he see
the viceroy than he cried: "De you happen
TO have an Uncut copy OF The Edinbar OH
Reutetc? II 40, toss iE to me-" The Vicer0y
threw out the magazine. IL was caught by the
elephant, who placed 1t between his tusks,
which had been wrought into elegant paper
cutters. even Including carved handles and
quickly cut open tue leayeA after which the
Knowing animal passed The Reuie,o back to the
surprised vtceroy. The Rajah then dismounted.
and said TO the vicor0y as he pointed TO the
elephant: he Is yours; return you the paper
cutter alive"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-05-07
Leo XIII ut Home,
fCOlnische Zeitung.

When one inquiries after the Pope among
the masses In Rome from the men one receives
Invariably the answer Non e syrnpatfeO ssHe
Is not sympathetic" To which the women
add, trOpp0 br,tttO. HE Is too ugly" They
then draw q comparison between him aud
Plus TX, who was an amiable and well. beloved
master. The present Pope Is certainly Oy no
means PROPOSES sfng in appearance, q fact he
seems to be well aware OF. He makes up, how
ever, for deficiency OF size by lofty and com.
handing demeanor.
Should the question be asked In Rome why
Leo NH Is not more popular The answer will
nent and arbitrariness, two pecuiiarltles
which can only be burdenSome In 80 dlminu-
tive q state as the Vatican.
or Plus lX'S. manner of living all Rome WAC