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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24

CHICAGO, June 23.-Flour ia good de
mand, with full prices. Wheat active, tlrn
si15ssa I 49, for si june; $Ii4B for july
Corn strong and higher; 4733a48c for cash
475a474c for June. Oats active, firm anc
higher; 388c for cash and June; 374c fol
July. Pork quiet and weak; $16.35 fol
cash; S1630al6. 32aa for July. Lard steady
$l097g for July. Bulk meats steady ane
unchanged. Whisky steady and unchanged
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24

There is perhaps no tonic offered to the
people that possesses as much real intrinsic
value as the Hop Bitters. just at this sea-
son of the year, when the stomach needs
an appetizer, or the blood needs purifying,
the cheapest and best remedy is Hop Bit
tiers. An ounce of prevention is worth a
pound of cure. Don't wait until you are
Frustrated by disease that may take
months for you to recover in.-Boston
Globe. gs so... -s
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24

CINCINNATI, June 23.-Flour strong and
higher; family, $5,60a5.75 fancy, $6.00a
$50. Wheat active and firm; No red
winter, 1922. Corn higher, 48c. Oats
dull and lower, 394c. Pork quiet, $40, 375a
1850. Lard easier, $10.80 Bulk meats
strong; shoulders 6Bc; rib, $500. Bacon
in active demand; shoulders, &c; rib, 9Sc
sides, 94c. Whisky active and firm, $1.07.
Sugar firmer; hards, 105a119c; New Or
leans, 74a94c. Hops firm; common and
light, 81 25a6.0 90; packing and butchers,
sS514Oa5. so.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
The Stolen Harness.

We understand that lot of the harness
which was stolen about Knoxville few
weeks since, by the man Bryan (now serving
term of five years in the penitentiary)
and shipped to Mr., Freeman, at Macon, Ca,
has been shipped here by him, and is at the
establishment of Messrs. Michaels & Dun
combe. 1t is the request of Chief of Police
Harper that all parties who had harness
stolen shall call at the store of Michaels &
Duncombe, examine and identify the har-
ness, SO that it can be returned to the proper
owners.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
DRESSMAKING,
SPIRO & BROTHERS.
Ice Cream Hall.

We respectfully announce to the citizens
of Knoxville and vicinity that we have
opened our Ice Cream Hall for the season,
and are fully prepared to furnish Ice Cream,
COME etioneries and everything that is kept
and festivals furnished on short notice. We
thank the public for past favors and hope
for continuance of the same.
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
The Perpetrator of Kingston Robberies

Kingston East TennesseeaD Attic June
term of the circuit court of Rhea county,
Bob Martin, colored, was found guilty of
robbing Polk Brown of 5000, his punish
ment fixed at five years in the penitentiary.
Bob is of Roane county, and is thought to
have been the perpetrator of the numerous
robberes that took place here and in the
neighborhood during the past two or three
years previous to his arrest and imprison-
ment in the Rhea county jail Certain it
is, none have occurred in this vicinity since
his arrest
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
Temperance Meeting.

Owing to the rain on Tuesday night no
organization was had of the Woman's Chris
tan Temperance Union, consequently there
will be meeting for this purpose on Friday
night, June "a, at s o'clock, at the Young
friendly to the cause are cordially invited to
attend
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
Substitute for. CalolneI and Ouinine.
Kingston East Tennesseean,

The Knoxville CHRONICLE states that the
wheat crop in Rome county is a failure.
The CHRONICLE is very much mistaken.
The wheat crop of this county is good, very
good, beyond the average, as we learn from
a number of our farmers. Mr.. Stubbs, on
Poplar Greek, who had $50 acres, says the
yield is very fine, above the average The
oats crop now promises to bevery large also
AS to other rops:-Plenty apples, the
peach crop usually large, wild fruits of al
kinds, also in abundance.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24

Just received and to be closed out at once,
the entire Stock of Goods from Montvale
Springs Notions, Drygoods, Fancy Goods,
Buttons, Threads, Ladies' Ties and Bows
Handkerchiefs, Fine Perfumery, &c. Ladies
invited to call and examine goods this day
Goods at less than half price.
v23d3t E. A. AKERS
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
Still a Mystery,

Strange to say there have as yet, as far
we are able to learn, been no inquiries
whatever, after the suit of boys clothing,
which was found at the old pork house
Tuesday night, by Lamp-Lighter F. T.
Locket, as was stated in our issue of yester-
day, and the mystery remains as deep as
ever. It must evidently have been left
there by some little boy, or years Of age,
whether drowned or not But there seems
to be neither boy or clothing lost anywhere.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
New York Stock Market.

New YORK, June 23-11 A. M-The stock
market OF ened strong and generally higher
and the prices advanced fraction, but sub
sequently recorded a slight reaction At
first the board of speculation again became
strong, and the general list rose 40 to per
cent. Boston Air Line preferred was
notably strong and sold up u per cent, to
IS. Oregon Navigationrose q per cent. to
1893.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
Threshing at the Island Home.

The process of threshing with the steam
power thresher was commenced by Mr..
Dickinson's hands at the famous "Island
Home" farm yesterday. The machine will
be in full blast on fine lot of wheat to-day,
and it will be splendid opportunity to visit
the ''Island Home"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24

A victim of early inprudence, causing
nervous debility, premature decay, &c,
having tried in vain every known remedy,
has discovered a simple means of self-cure,
which he viii send free to his fellow-sutfer-
ers. Address ]. H. REEVES, 43 Chatham
street. New York. ci-nov3eod&wly
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
GET YOUR MEATS

At Metler & Zeigler's Stall or Store.
If you want Choice Meat of any kind,
don't fail to call at Meter & Zeigler's Stall.
West Side of Market House; or, if after
market hours, call at their store, West Side
Of Square. They always keep the very best
OF Fresh Meats, Hams, Breakfast Bacon,
Sausage and everything in their line. They
guarantee satisfaction. ci
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24

New YORK, June Cotton-net re-
ceipts, 80 bales; gross, 2, 3Sl bales Futures
closed barely steady; sales, 61.OO0 bales ;
for June, 1l.Ola11.02; July, 11.0Oa11 OF !;
August, 1l.O4a11O5; September, 10 64a
10. 65; October, 10.22a1023; November,
1910; December, 10.10a1O.11; January,
10, 2lalO. % February, 10. 33al0. "a March,
10 45a10.47.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24

You are sick well, there is just one rem
edy that will cure you beyond possibility of
doubt. If it's Liver or Kidney trouble,
Consumption, Dyspepsia, Debility, Wells.
Health Remover is your hope. 81, Drug
gists. Depot, Sanford, Chamberlain &
Albers, Knoxville, Tenn.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
PERFECTION IRON ROOFING
And SIDING

Butt, DeE'ue "a Go. have the eX-
Iron Roofing and Siding i'm East
Tennessee. shis is The best style
OF krOn Roofing in use. Warrant
Ell according 10 las name PeEfec-
ton.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24

DIARRHEA AND DYsENTERY are perhaps
the most common of our every day ills, and
every person nearly has some special cure of
their own. Ours is PERRY DAVIS PAIN
KILLER, and having used it for many years
we can confidently recommend it,
Sold everywhere
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
New York Cotton Market.

New YORK, June 22.-Cotton steady ;
sales, 454 bales; uplands, IL Lice ;
1904 bales; exports to Great Britain,
1914 bales; to the Continent, 1856 bales.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
CITY ITEMS.
DREssMAKING AND STRAW wOl

DRESSNIAKING AND STRAW WORK
By Mrs. Kate Dallas Titus, on Gay Street.
Mrs. Titus, having given up her millinery
department, has decided to give entire at
tention to Dressmaking, general sewing and
Straw Work. She will give special atten-
ton to
DRESsMAKING,
and with plenty of competent help, she
feels satisfied that she can give her Gus
toners entire satisfaction, guaranteeing per
feet fits and the latest styles.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
Flies and Mosquitoes.

A BE. box of Rough on Rats" will
keep house free from flies, mosquitoes,
rats and mice, the entire season. Drug
uitS
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
HOPE l. BROTHER,
Watchmakers and jewelers.,
knoxville Bank BuiIdtng,

Eeep always kRa stock new and
elegant designs tD watches,
;eygeEry ans saiveFN are. ana
gave special attention 80 re-
pairing and engraving. We
guarantee satisfaction.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
Died

At the residence of J. N. Pagan, Nora Lee,
infant daughter of W. J, and G. A. NJ.
Pagan, aged months.
The funeral took place yesterday at 5
o'clock p. NJ, and the remains inferred III
county cemetery.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24

Peter Ritter's is headquarters for
Fine Cigars, Tobacco, Meerschaum
and other Pipes and smokers Ar
| ticies, at corner of Gay and CIinch
/ sStr
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24

The new remedy, DAYS KIDNEY PAD, is a
positively guaranteed cure for all diseases
OF the Kidney, Bladder and Urinary Organs.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
Nursing Corsets at A. D. DUNBAR's.
Real Hair Switches at A. D. DUNBAg's.

1t pays to go down to DUNBAR's for your
Millinery.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24

For torpid Liver there is nothing better
than Tate Spring Water. For sale at Peter
Kern's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
Fly Fans,

Fly Fans,
Fly Traps,
Roach Traps,
Harness Soap,
Graphite Axle Grease,
Straw Cutters,
Cider Mills,
Cane Mills,
Evaporators,
Fer sale by
W. w. WeeHRuFF 4 Go. Y
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
OPENED FOR THE SEASON.

Kern's Ice Cream Saloon Now Ready for
Visitors.
Lovers of delicious cream will find the
above named Ice Cream Saloon now open
for the season, with polite walters ready to
attend to their orders. Families and parties,
| by leaving their orders, will be supplied
promptly, at reasonable prices
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24

Notice to Stockholders of East Tenn. s. Ky.
Petroleum Company.
The Stockholders of the above named Company
are hereby notified that meeting will be held in
Knoxville, Tenn, on the 9th day of july 1881 at
the law Office Of Nelson and Dickson in Masonic
Building. corner of Chu Oh and Gay streets, Tor
election of officers and Other Us ness.
SPENCER AIUNSON
i4d3Ot Secretary and Treas.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
Nathan Stern

VIII remove, On the Goth of June, to the
marble front building, opposite Sanford,
Chamberlain & Albers, where he will
be glad to meet all his old
he will carry larger stock of clothing and
at lower prices than ever. He will absolute
ly knock the bottom out. Having been 20
years in the clothing business, he knows ii
thoroughly in all its details. ALI that he
wants is for country merchants and retail
buyers to examine his stock and he will
make it to their advantage.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
CENTRAL COAL co.

COAL CREEK LUMP COAL.
Office, Cinch street, opposite Custom
house. E. e. MCCRosKEY
vidtfci. General Agent
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
New York General Market.

NEW YORK, June 23.-Southern -four
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24

A CHRONICLE attachee, which making a
round on the call of business a day or two
since, discovered on the commons beyond
Judge Moses residence, north of the city.
a party of young men diligently engaged
practicing to make pedestrians of them
selves on a circular track which they had
laid out and measured, which required ten
laps to the mile.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24

Fer ArOu Roofing and Siding
cell on Butt. BPpue IL so. and en-
anime their Perfection sr0m
Roofing Cheaper and better
Than Shingles, Cin or Slate. Can
put IL 0s raffers OF stats. thus
saving expense.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24

The best IS cent Corset in the city,
at A. D. DUNBAR's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
G. kohIhaZe

Keeps the Milwaukee Bottled Lager Beer. {
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
ATKIN HOUSE.
Iron Roofing and Notwithstanding

Ambrose & Co., Knoxville, Tennessee,
have the general agency for East Tennessee
for Iron Roofing and Notwithstanding, and
are prepared to build fre-proof houses
cheaper than it can be done with tin, with
material far superior to tin. Specimen of
work can be seen in Knoxville. iii26dtf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
GEO. w. ALDERS.
DRUGGESC AND PHARMACIST
East Side Market Square.

am now better enabled than ever to at
tend to the wants of my large and increas-
ing trade by having secured the services Of
Mr.. ". b. Homer, chemist and pharma-
cist of upwards of thirty years experience.
The public may rest assured that any pre-
se11ptlons of which L make specially,
which are entrusted to the care of Messrs.
Helneman and Horner will be accurately
and carefully compounded.
My stock of Drugs, Chemicals, Paints
and Oils is now full and complete, to which
desire to call the attention of my friends
and the public.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

The following were registered at the
different hotels yesterday
HATTIE HOUSE.
W. B. Hope, rIenoirs; T. H. Early, Yir-
ginia c. H. Ballard, J, c. Livingston,
New York; W. H. Bell, Baltimore J, f.
johnson, Louisville; w. C. Garlic, Chatta-
nooga; J. H. Welevy, Petersburg, Va; S.
W. Scott, VIM. Lyon, Cincinnati, Ohio; F.
Y. Anderson, Birmingham, Ala; George E.
Hesselmeyer, D. NJ. Haynes, Haynes.
ATKIN HOUSE.
F. B. Arnott, Milford, Del; W. I. Ben
scoted Ohio A. J. Mel, Selma, Ala; II.
Wallenstein, Richmond, Va; A. B. Echols,
Bristol; W. p Ledbetter Chattanoog; Jas.
B. Johson, Atlanta; G. M. Dalport, A.
Strange, w Williams, New Orleans; Saml
Kennedy, Verbeno, Ala; J. t. Simpson,
LOudon.
LAMAR HOUSE.
A. W. Galloway, Richmond, Va; r. FL.
Hart, Emory, Va; Mrs. Louis and children,
Memphis; Peter J. Antognoli, Tate Spring
Jas. II. Smith, McMillan's; Miss V. Foster,
Norfolk, Va; Miss Mena Winter, Nashville
7. S. Godfrey and wife, Concord; G. F.
Rich, New York.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
W Gather Report.

Maximum thermometer 81. Q; minimum
thermometer 81. -. Rainfall 0.00
INDICATIoNs-Fo Tennessee and the Ohio
Valley: Fair weather, winds mostly north
easterly, stationary or higher temperature
and barometer
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
Show Cases at Factory Prices,
at 4. d. DUNBAR's, 81 Gay st.

Ostrich Plumes very cheap at DUNBAR's
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24
Soda and Mineral Waters
The Walking Mania.

Always on draught at Peter Kern's.
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24

AL kinds of stomach and bowel troubles
are cured by free use of Tate spf1hg'
Water Peter Ksra keeps it.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-24

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The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1881-04-08
HUGGED TO DEATH.
An Iowa Girl Of Sixteen Dies in the Arms Of Her
Lover.

About nine O'Clock last night the family Of
John j. Rail, living two miles east Of this
city, was thrown into intense excitement
and despair by the sudden death Of daugh-
ter, Miss Minnie Rail, l6 years Of age. The
young lady was in the parlor at the time In
company with Charles Gray, her fance. 1t
seems from the statement of Mr.. Gray, which
was given with broken tears and sobs, that
the two were seated on a lounge and he was
urging her to name All early day for theii
wedding. The girl was coy and bashful and
hesitated about It. The lover was importu-
nate and sought In every way to induce a
compliance with his wishes. At length she
consented, saying: ~ will marry you in
April. In the excitement and joy Of the
moment Mr.. Gray threw his arms around
her waist aad drew her to him In quick.
passionate embrace. He was not conscious
Of exerting unusual strength and does not
believe that he did. But the girlgave short,
sharp scream, and, exclaiming "Oh, Charley,
Pm gone!" fell dead In his arms, her head
resting on his shoulder. His frantic cries
alarmed the family, who came into the room
to find the pitiful sight Of the dead girl ly-
ing pale and inanimate in her lovers arms.
A messenger was dispatched post haste for
DIR. Hale, who arrived within an hour. But
nothing could be done. The young lady was
beyond all human aid. II is the opinion of
the physician that heart disease was the I'M
mediate cause Of the girls death. She was
frail and delicate and had long complained
of trouble with her heart. The excitement
Incident to her conversation with her lover
had probably superinduced the attack which
led TO her immediate death. Naturally the
family are overwhelmed with grief and Mr..
Gray Is almost beside himself with horror
and despair, Miss Minnie was very hand
some young lady and was we'll known in the
society circles of this city. She was ex-
tremely delicate and possessed of slender
frame which succumbed to the slightest At
tacks Of ill-health.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1881-04-08

A gentleman from tbs county recently met
General Grant. when a conversation natural
ensued abont Kentucky politics. Grant asked
the Kentukian how the race for Senator was
going In the Ashland district and added that
be va. for General Cerro Gordo Williams
because they had been old chums in the Mex
lean War. Grant then told this story Is IL
lustrative Of the intimacy between him and
General Williams: He said that when he
I'D williams were in Mexico they were on
one occasion, after the surrender Of the city,
ON . frolic and that williams had . fine,
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1881-04-08
Josh Billings Wisdom.

The man who gets DIT twice by the same
dog Is better adapted ;or that kind Of busi-
ness than any other.
There is . great deal OF religion In this
world that Is like life-preser0er-only put
ON at the moment of immediate danger and
then half the time put ON wrong side be-
fore.
!. Experience is school where q man learns
what . big fool he has been.
The man who doesn't believe In any here
ater has got dreadfuliy poor opinion Of
himself and his chances.
There are two kinds OF fools in this world
those who eant change their opinions and
those Who won't
a good doctor y gentle man 70 whom "
pay - visit for advising us 70 ct Ioss anA
exercise more.
Out In ths World msn show ~ two sides
- thsir charaelen; By ths nrsside only one.
Ths world = filling up with edueafed
fools -nsnkind read too much and learntoo
little. ku
Rvsxy nan has his folIies, and ohentimea
shey - ~ nost inksrssting things be haa
oSSs $50 4S& .T
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1881-04-08
A RIDE ON A wild BULL.
no Scene In Spain Ever Half 20 Exeising -
the Spectsters.

? A year or two since there was ''rodeo"
oat ON Lost river, In Lake county. Ranch
men had gathered for . circuit Of seventy
five miles to claim and brand their cattle,
and when . Gordon Of men had surrounded
large band, among which was Spanish
bull, dispute arose aoout " malles head"
or calf, that hsd escaped the spring branding.
The discussion grew warm, none Of the
stock owers being able to set up valid
claim or establish an undoubted title. AT
last in spirit Of brsvado, . ranchcr pro-
posed that whoever would ride the bull with
out saddle or halter should be declared the
owner Of the calf. There was yell OF ap-
proval, but not general stampede Of yolun-
reers, for. taurus was In III humor and bis
foaming mouth and blood shot eyes gave
token that whoever rode him would have
ride as wild = Mazepps's and one tha. might
not end 20 well. 9At Last 1 avaauero"
named Fricksc accepted the challenge and the
wild bull was in,medistely lassoed and held
by lariat round horn and foot. Dismo1nt-
Ing ftom bis horse the yacquero, fastened his
long roweled spurs securely, tied . handler
chief around his head, approached the infu-
rated animal and grasping the tail in his
hands sprsng lightly on Il, setting the spurs
deeply In It's TANKS - he settled securely In
his sest. The lAriats were slackened, the
bull gave roar Of rage and terror and dung
his head TO the ground, but the rider bad
his back TO the hori,s and : firm grip on the
tail and kept his seas. Another roar that
shook the ground, Wild plunge, and the
now maddened bull shot across the sage
plain with lightning speed, his plucky Rider
twisting the tail that 70 him was sbeet an
chor, until the bellowings were lost In the
distance. For over : mile and . half the
race continued, amid the excited cheers Of
The yaqusros comrades. Occasionally the
bun gave : desperate plunge thrvush q
heavy clump of sage ID the vain attempt TO
rid himself of his toirrnsntor, but the long
rowsls only cluas more firmly % his TANKS.
Sometimes the animal and rider were hidden
by undulations IN the ground, and bets were
even made thaf Frick would BE- thrown and
zofed !; but 4 last the bun, exhausted from
shear flight ssli and the pfucky vaqnero, step
ping lightly o6, returned v claim his prise,
which was unanimously awarded him. The
occurenos y rsIsssd BY : prcminant cattle
man IN Lake county, Who ventures the opin-
ION thaE no scene IN : Spaniah |" bullring"
~ ever half - wiIa Of exciting Jaekses-
sfils, Or, Seniines:
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1881-04-08
Why the Pra,ries Are Treeles.

A curious and interesting explanation Of
the absence Of trees on the great western
prairies was given at the meeting of the
Academy Of Natural Sciences by Mr.. Thom-
Is Mexchem. Numberless theories have
been advanced by students in natural history
why the great feeding grounds Of the buffalo
should be without arborescent vegetation the
principal one which is supported by distin-
guished authors being that Of climatic infli-
ence. Mr.. Meeham's theory is that the alb
sence Of trees is due TO arti6Oial causes alto-
gether. Taught by necessity, the early In
dians made It practice 10 annually fire the
high grass of the prairies, which had the ef-
feet Of making the growth more luxuriant
and consequently more inviting to the vast
herds Of buffalo, on which the aborigines de-
pended greatly for sustenance. II has been
conclusiyely settled that no vegetation. save
the hardy prairie grass, will appear on ground
over which fire has swept until another sea-
son. 20 that the yearly prairie iircs extended
the area Of the plateau until they had b.
come almost measurless. Mr. Meeham ci-
ted several instances of whers trees had
grown when the firing had been discontin-
ued. The hypothesis was both pleading ard
plausible and has excited some discussion
among the ssvants.-P -PAQadclpkto Pres.