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Growth Of the Traffic in Frogs.

From the Boston Commercial Bulletin.
In spite of the prejudice existing against the
frogs, frog-eating has now established ftselt
firmly as an American institution. For a time
1t was confined to the Eastern States, but soon
the hardy Westerner succumbed to the custom
OF effete Europe, and Chicago and San Francisco
are as deeply in the mire as Boston or New
York. At Elgin, ILL.,, there is a man who found
1t SO profitable that he went into the business a
few years since, of raising peculiar kind of
frog for the Western markets While here in
many cases they are sold under fictitious names,
it is said that in the West they are served up as
fried frogs considerable improvement has
taken place In this trade recently. and dealer
says there is good demand for all that can be
secured. Maly restaurants and most of the no.
tells have the de!icacy, though not on the regu-
Lar Dill OF fare, only serving to order. A large
part OF the frogs sold here are native but there
is serious competition on the part of the Ca
madam article. In Canada. the business is con-
ducted on large scale, and the industry, which
lately received considerable announcement by
the increased demand, is at present very prom
lsing Numbers OF boys who have become quite
expert spear the frogs in the country ponds and
streams and sell them in the city to the com
mission dealers, from whom they receive 5 to 10
cents dozen. The commission men skin pack
in ice, and ship them to the Northern and
western cities, where the delicious tidbits bring
them handsome profit. In this city the frogs
are sold generally by the Dozen and bring from
70 to SO cents, according to quality. As the de-
mand increases the business will furnish quite q
source OF rural income, and thrifty Cape COdders
might consider this suggestion. as from per-
sonal observation it is known that vast num-
bers OF frogs are there which now live to re-
spected, serene, and honOred old age. The sub
ject of canning frogs is now being talked OF and
efforts are being made to discover good pro-
cess for this purpose.
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The Professional London BEAUTIES.
m Cor. Cincinnati Enquirer.

iohN'h Npi. tihtiiitstti fsiluirtr.
saw Mrs. Langtry the other evening at the
opera on the occasion Of the first performance
OF Rubinstens opera of II Dcmonio. She sat
with her back to the stage during the entire eve
ming. having evidently come there 20 be seen.
ana not TO see. The Jersey Lily looks worn and
faded, and her pale-gray toilet lacked the
snowy splendor That used to characterize her
costumes in former days. l never admired
her, even when | first saw her in the very
hel9ht OF her renown. How any face could
be considered handsome with that broad
heavy jaw was 10 me a mystery. And then
she always lacked the supreme charm Of
beauty. namely unconsciousness, whether real
or feigned. She is always atttGdinizing and
alwass on the lookout for admirers. The Prince
OF Waes dropped in to visit her i'm one OF the
'7ar octes. but His Highness had cold i'm his
head apparently, as he passed nearly the whole
of tie period of his visit in a series OF vehement
and l1ost uaroyal sneezes. The beauty Of the
preseit London season is said TO be Mrs Simp-
son, who, with her husband has Just returned
FROM a five years residence in China There ID
also Miss Graham. who has a most lovely face
but who spells her very undenable charms by
the too free use OF cosmetics. However. trink
that the epoch Of professional beauty in London
society is pretty much at an end. which is fortu-
nate for society
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-07-16
The Old Horses and the New.

AS soon as our three most illustrious Eastern
colonists, the Byerley Turk, the barley Arabian,
and the Godolphin horse of unknown parentage
had established themselves and their families in
the land, the breeding of the English race-horse
may be said to have consumnated itself. Older
foreign sres helped to feed the descents for
awhile; thus Brilliant has little or nothing to do
with the Byerley Turk, and King Herod is per-
haps the last horse of renown who is stranger
in blood to the GOdolphin. Still the three FAINT
lies were inextricably intertwined 100 years ago.
and have gone on combining and recombining
themselves ever since, so that for all practicable
purposes there are three genealogies and three
only still in their pristine vigor. Setting aside
exceptional animals, from l75O, let rs saw to
1850, or thereabout, the English, horse was
perhaps at his best. The twa-year-old races.
though creeping in during the latter half of this
period, were not yet very general there were,
consequently, fewer wretches, and the good.
swifter or not swifter, were. of q more valuable
sort, and richer national possession.
The real difference between the old set and the
new set Of animals seems to be this: That where
as the earlier runners thought nothing of con-.
testing three four-mile races In week, and kept
their power of doing this year after year, the
modern flyer who accomplshes three miles once
In his career and does not break down until after
he has ceased to be colt is considered q prod
igy.-Ihe Fortnichhy Rerieao.
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The Aorphfa Intoxication.

Correspondence New York Star.
have seen too much of this terrible morphia
intoxication not to know it at once and detest
it bitterly. once had friend whose wife was
in the habit Of taking choral. This ruined his
happiness and wrecked his life Half the time
she was insane from this drug; the other half he
was rendered almost insane by her conduct. At
last physicians were called in, and moved by
their representations, the wife swore never to
touch that poison again. She kept her oath
after fashion. She drank no more choral, but
she bought hypOdermic needle and began Civ
ing herself Injections Of morphia. This was
jumping out Of the frying pan into the fire, and
the couple are now separated. with lunatic
asylum in prospect for the wife. Everybody
knows the prominent actress whose fatal ex-
ample, and still more fatal cOmpanionship, have
introduced this evil into the theatrical profess
sion. 1t is quite within bounds to say that any,
body who knows the harm she has done would
think no punishment too severe for that dread
full woman. As for seeing her act the women
go, but the men stay away. Instinctively they
recognize their enemy.
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Married at Sight.
Milwaukee Sentinel.

Farmer Swain, of Peshtigo, was one Of the
happiest Of mortals yesterday. A widower, the
owner Of q flfty-acre farm, he desired and came
to the city to form new matrimonial alliance.
He discovered his affinity in q well-known
woman on the West Side named Rika X.
Schwanz embelnshed her with iewelry at a
secondhand store, purchased her q long white
veil, which trailed on the walk behind her, and
large loops Of the same material for her shout
ders. They were married by justice and pro-
ceeded northward on the evening train, the bride
arrayed as he came carrying under his ann
papered bundle through which IN end Of q long
loaf Of brown bread protruded. They found ali
the people at the depot IN smiles and declared
that Mlwankeeans were the happtest people on
the face Of the globe
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From the Ionion Standard.

From the London Standard.
Numerous marriages. II Is al ont universally
conceded. are a sign OF well-fillcd laTders. hut
early marriages are considered a. systems OF
present improyidence and prospective poverty.
Ii ought to be remembered that there are many
exceptions to this deduction. In some districts
wife can always ind employment which adds
TO the common income. and i'm the agricultural
parts Of the country she Is almost Indispensable
TO TIE well-being Of any young man engaged In
farming operations. More especially is this the
case IN ireland. where early marriages are con-
Nentlanay cl3sSed among the drawbacks OF that
unhappy island. In reality the marriage rate OF
Ireland Is very low. But IL young man Is 10
cultivate his holding with success ne should
have the assistance of a female. Accordingly he
wants 10 take mate the moment he is moved
oy the ambition TO plant his own potatoes;
though the results which usually follow that step
are. so Tar as the population Of the settled dis
uicts is concerned, often caamitous. In other
countries We find the same rule nec.ssitated by
the same circumstances. Take for example the
antipodean colonies. In South Australia. where
the "cockatoos" or small whcat-growers are
numerous. the marriage rate Is high: ou the
contrary, in New South Males and Victoria
where the rural population il mainly devoted to
stocA-rlsng and mining, wives are not i'm such
, request.
In 1879 the marriage rate showed n general do
preston throughout the European states
though II maintained its ordinary ratio In
Hungary, an essential agricultural country IL
was very high, whilst in countries like Sweden
where the rural population Is extremely poor
and thinly scattered. the chief portion of the
people being collected In the mining and urban
districts. the number of marriages was few. In
brief, a wife is in many of the agricultural coun-
tries considered. as she Is in baIbarous state OF
society partly OF mainly in the light Of a laborer
III scarcely century since i'm Caithness all the
hard work and burden-bearing done by the
women, and II q ''crofteT lost a horse IL was not
uncommon for him To marry wife as the
Cheapest substitute. I'm like manner wives were
useful chattels in the early Days of Mormonism.
they cultivated the polygamists' lots" and
saved them the expense of hired hands. But
OF late years spouse in Utah has become as
costly and as Independent as elsewhere with the
result that the frugal Latter-day Saints are be-
ginning to have il revealed unto them that q
sober 1rishman at SIS month and his board ID
more economical than a second WIFE, possessing
perhaps. enlarged ideas about milliners' bills and
Women's rights
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Texas, and thence by special to Washington.
The other Texas reports are concentrated at San
Antonio, where they are placed on the San
Antonio and New Orleans circuit. The Canadian
signals east of the Great Lakes, before mentioned
as being forwarded by Buffalo. N. Y, come to
washington by special message. Umatilla,
Oregon; Eagle Rock, Idaho; Mt Washington.
n n. and Cedar Keys. Fla, send their signals
IN the same manner direct to the Washington
office.
Immediately upon the making up of indica-
lions and bulletin at the Central ONCE. WASH
1ngton, they are distributed from the telegraph
room ofthat office in the following manner:
me am. indications are sent to the National
Associated Press at Baltimore, Philadelphia, and
New York, and to all stations on the United
States Sea-coast Telegraph Line.
AZ the same hour they are sent, by messenger,
20 the New York Associated Press Rooms, WASH
lngton, d. c., and distributed thence by wire to
baltimore. Philadelphia, and New York.
The am. special bulletin is sent to the New
York Associated Press at Baltimore, Philadel-
phia, and New York; to the National Associated
Press at the same cities, and to stations on the
United States Sea-coast Telegraph Line.
At this hour also the Graphic Map is tele-
graphed to New York City.
The pm. indications are sent to stations on
the Sea-cOst Telegraph Line only.
The midnight indications are sent to the OBJ
servers at Pittsburg and Cincinnati. to the New
York and the National Associated Press at Bal
lions on the Sea-coast Telegraph Line.
The midnight special bulletin is sent to both
the New York and the National Associated
Press at Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York
city, and the stations on the Uniled States Sea-
coast telegraph lines.
The synopsis for the past "a hours is sent out
at midnight to Cincinnati, Pittsburg, and to the
New York Associated Press. New York city.
The observers at New York city and Cincinnati
distribute the midnight indications and synopsis
n the SIGNAL observers in the different CONNER
cial centers of the east, north and western pOr-
tons of the United States where they are
published in the Farmers Bulletins. and spread
all over the country, the daily edition of this
bulletin now aggregating seven thousand copies.
The expense of telegraphing the indications and
synopsis, published in the Farmers Bulletin, is
borne by the Signal service The disseminating
of the same information to the public press of
the country is done by the associated presses
without expense to the United States.
The foregoing system Of circuit work will be
varied as the interests of the service may rem
der necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-07-16

JAMES CRAIG, who keeps q toll bridge in Vir-
ginia, has escaped frightful death by the ex-
ercise Of his Inventive faculties. During the
recent hot weather every one who stopped at
the bridge to pay the toll thoughtlessly observed
''Ain't It hot?" In addition to the wear and
tear of his ears, Mr.. Craig soon discovered that
his voice was growing feeble, for, the exclama-
courtesy required that an answer should be re-
turned. Having kept count for several days he
found that the interrogation was uttered and
answered rs times daily on the average, and
perceived that he should soon talk himself to
death. He therefore determined, while reason
yet remained to avert the impending catas-
trophe. He accordingly painted and hung up
In plain view q sign which reads: eyes, It il
very hot" Now when . traveller pulls up ut
the bridge, Mr.. Craig simply points at the sign
other.
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THE NEXT SIGNAL HOUR.
In circuit work, repeating stations give the
central office precedence above all others. They
allow no considerations to interfere with the
prompt and rapid forwarding of reports to the
former.
Reports received at stations are Immediately
COPIED oy the operator on manifold paper one
copy being retained by him, the other being de-
ivered to the signal service observer. who ia
furnished a table by the side Of the operator.
and translates the report as fast as thew are re-
celved, writing them on manifold bulletins so
that when the circuit closes bulletins are ready
to De posted In specified public places, furnished
to the press. &c.
At midnight. after weather reports are all re-
ceived at this Office. stations on the gulf lakes
and sea-coast. which display cautionary signals
remain on circuits until good night" IL cent
them from the central Office At stations where
the indications, the special, OF the farmers bul
ietln is printed the observers remain at the tele-
graph office until the indications or bulletin Il
received from the central Office
The receipt OF weather reports at Washington
by the circuit system Is supplemented and made
complete by special messages which hrinp in
those reports not forwarded over circuits. The
term special message means nothing more than
sending as an ordinary government MESSAGE aft
usual government rates. Such MESSAGES have
no peculiar privileges like those sent over cir
cult. They take their chances for TRANSMISSION
WITH other government business, although pri-
orty in transmission is claimed for them by this
office
Reports from
THE PACIFIC COAST STATIONS
are sent by circuit to San Francisco, and for.
warded thence by special message. Those from
San Francisco, Winnemucca, Phoebe, and Salt
Lake come by circuit to Cheyenne, and thence
by special message. Those from Southern Cali.
forna, Arizona, New Mexico, and Ell Paso, Texas
are sent over the military lines to Denison
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The Rev r. Rock a United Brethren pastor at
Canton. Ohio, has been suspended for saying
"D-n it."
All the chief French lighthouses viii soon be
lit by electricity ami provided with powerful
steam trumpets for signals
Thirteen hundred sheep. with their shepherds,
were recently overwhelmed By All avalanche
near Brigel, in the Grisons
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BOER AND BRITON.
VICTORY OF THE FORMER At SPITZ
KOPF CONFIRMED.
Prompt Measures by the English Govern
ment to Retrieve the Disaster-Geu.
Roberts Placed In Command and Rein-
foroements Dispatched from Available
Points-The Land League Agitation.
BoER AND BRIroN.

LONDON, Feb. 2s.--Gen. Colley defeat can
not seriously affect the situation. as the Brit.
ish main body was not involved in the dght.
Gen. Colley was shot through the heart.
The loss Of the Sixteenth foots up light, as all
the officers escaped. Other regiments suffered
heavily, both In officers and men.
Prospect says: The Beers carried the British
position on the Spitz Kopf by rush. A cor.
respondent was taken prisoner, but was eftsr.
wards released. He says the body OF Gen,
Coeyi is on the hill It il quite clear the loss OF
the hill was not due to failure of ammunition,
Gen. Colley over-estimated the strength Of
his position and left most vital post which
the Beers attacked In force which was bat poor.
ly defended. The detached squadron win In
mediatsly load brigade of seamen and ma
mes with guns at Durhanp, and they will Be
eent to the front. Orders have besp
sent to Jamaica fer Dispatch
of ship to Bermuda to order
the troop ship Arents, due there the 9th inst,
to proceed to the Cape with the Ninety.ntnth
regiment. The troop ship Euprates has beet
ordered to embark the Eighty fifth regimsnt
at Bombay in q week, thence proceed to
Colombo and embark six companies Of tho
One Hundred and Second regiment and pro.
ceed to Durham, where she VIII arrive tns xSd 9d
inst. These reinforcements number 1900
men.
DURHAM, Feb. 2S.-vessels IN the harhor are
flying flags at half.mast for General Colley.
sir Evelyn Ward has left PstArmartzburg for
tho front Lieut.. Wood and Capt. Morriss
were killed, and Capt. Singleton severely
wounded in yesterdays engagement.
LONDON, Feb. 28.-General Roberts will
succeed General Colley.
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The Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.--The credentials of
Senator Malone, senator-elect, were presented
and fled.
The Isthmus canal question was referred to
in connection with the statement by Senator
Window that he would ask to submit some re-
marks upon 1t tomorrow, and Senator Eaton
gave notice that he would then press resolu.
ton to vote.
Senator Coniling reported favorably the
House bill to authorize the registration OF
trade marks and protect the same. The Senate
bill on the subject was indefinitely post.
poned.
Senator Davis, of West Virginia, submitted
a conference report on the Legislative appor'
tionment bill Adopted.
The sundry civil appropriation bill was re-
ceived from the House and referred.
Conference reports on the postofaee and In
dian appropriation bills were adopted.
The japanese indemnity fund bill was taken
up for discussion, as the order
Of business, in which Senator
Cookrell stated the present Congress
had passed fewer bills than any of its prede-
cessors.
Senator Window was given the floor and
spoke upon the resolution, declaring that the
government of the United States will insist its
consent is q necessary condition precedent to
the construction of an 1sthmus thoroughfare.
He asserted the American doctrine that under
no circumstances should foreign governments
or company chartered by @ foreign govern.
ment have control over the Isthmus highway.
Ransom, Farley and Mcmillan were ap-
pointed confreres on the river and harbOr bill.
Adjourned.
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ory above all others carry away from LIE
town and I thank you that you have orougn'
the memory to me now by your presence,
and as am about to leave you, bid you
farewell.
AT YOUNGSTOWN.
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 2S.-At Youngstown
there was repetition Of the scene at previous
stations, but the crowd amounted to nearly
5000 people, of whom large share were YER
workers in the furnaces. Advancing to the
rear of the train, Gen. Garfield said:
Fellow Citizens of Youngstown: ! am about
to take leave of this old Congressional dis,
trict. I have come to the length OF it and
shall say good.by to it when Isay good.by TO
you. The sight of these people calls 10
my memory many struggles and many
points of interest in Our common history. l
see around me, as I always see in Youngs-
town and in this valley, the miracle OF LABOR
which has done so much for this people.
With all our struggles, with all your trlumphs,
you have been strong, earnest body OF peo-
pie supporting the national government,
knowing that the groove of your LIE and nope
and prosperity run down deep into the heart OF
the national life. The strength of your posi-.
ton and patriotism has contributed largely to
the strength of this district and therefore TO
my strength, and I hope whatever fortune
may befall me, that shall still enjoy the con.
fdence and friendship of the good people, OF
this town and district. I thank you for this
greeting and bid you good bye. (Great
oheers.)
Pittsburgh was reached about 7:3o. No
speeches.
1t was decided not to stop in Pittsburgh, as
the time was limited, and the train accord
ingly run through the city, ani with change
of conductors and engineers, continued onits
way to Washington. The trip has been re;
markably unsventful up to this point, and
only for the absence of display and
for the republican simplicity with which it
has been managed.
SPEEDING ON.
ALTOONA, Feb. 2S.--The train bearing Gen.
GARFIELD, his immediate family and few OF
his most intimate friends and representatives
of the press, arrived at midnight. The entire
party had retired two hours before that.
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and originators of our American common
school system. The school was original.
ly intended simply for the benefit of the chill.
dren who otherwise would receive no in.
struction, and who would in this manner
grow up destitute of the essential clements of
good citizenship. Not long ago Judge OF
one of the New York courts proclaimed this
doctrine from the bench by asserting that the
common schools are "public charities" This
is what they are, nothing more nor less. It
would be as legal and as wise to tax the citi-
zens of st. Paul for high poor house, where
the broken down shoddyite would be main.
tanned apart from the ordinary poor, as to tax
them for high school, where the children Of
the few are instructed in the genteelD branches
Of science and art befltting, may be, their sta.
tion of life, but for which the common herd OF
voters have no use. High schools and univer.
sites never belonged to the original American
school system. They are excrescences
which we of st. Paul propose to lop Off
thereby giving lesson to other cities of in
telligence and Justice, which they will not be
slow to copy. A general uprising is prepar-
ing through the land. Thoughtful men,
Richard Grant White for instance, are giving
voice to it, and 1t will be much to our honor
If we are the first to assert boldly the true
principles of State instruction.
TAXPAYER.