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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-20
Lodge & Society Directory.
Meets at Q a. NH. Z. Duck, supt.

Millheim Lodge, No. 955, 1. O. O. F. meets in
heir hall, Penn Street, every saturday evening.
Rebecca Degree Mecring every Thursday on
or before the null moon of each month
c. w. HARTMAN, Sec. Il. b. HARTMAN, n. G..
Providence Grange, No. 2l7 7. of H., meetsin
AleXanders block on the second Saturday Of
each month at IL, p. NJ. and on the fourth Sa-
turday of each month at y p. NJ.
ID. L. .ZERBY, Sec. T. q. ERHARD, Master.
The Milheim r. & L. Association meets in
tie Penn street school house on the evening of
the second Monday OF each month.
A. WALTER, Sec, Il. .. DEININGER, PreSt.
The MilIheim COrnet Band meets in the
Town Hall on Monday and Thursday evenings
j. B. Hartman, Sec. John kreamer, PrGs't.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-20
DEMOCRATIC STATE CON.
VENTION OF NEW YORK.

The Democrats of New York
held their state convention on
Wednesday of last week and nom
mated the following ticket;
Secretary Of state, VIM. Purcell;
comptroller, George Ell. Lapham;
attorney general, Gen. Roswell a.
Parmenter: state treasurer, Roberts
Maxwell; state engineer, Thomas
Evershed; judge of court of appeals,
W. G. Ruger.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-20
TRAINs LEAVE EAsTWARp.

Trains Nos. ! and > connect ut Montandon
with Eric Mail west for Nlamsport, Lock
Haven, Kane, COrry and Erie, and Buffalo and
Niagara Fails VIA Emporium, also Emira, Wat
kins. Buffalo and Niagara Falls Via Canandai-
gun.
Nos. 3 and connect with Pacific EZpicss
east for Harrisburg, Baltimore, Washington,
Philadelphia and New York.
Nos. and connect with Day EXPRESS east
for Harrisburg, Baltimore, Washington, Phil
0delphia and New York, and Niagara Express
west for WilliamspOrt Lock Haven and Rem
oyO, Tyrone, Altoona aud Pittsburg via Lock
Haven, also Elmra, Watkins and Buffalo, and
Niagara Falls vi, Canandalgua.
Nos. and S connect With Fast Line west for
Willi1mSpOrt and Lock Haven.
No. also connects With Erie Mail east for
Harrisburg, Baltimore, Washington, Phiadc-
mia and New Work
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-20

heWisburg has new paper the
Dd'ty Ne'oS, established by the republi-
can bosses to fight Charley Wolfe in
his own home. 1t is a harmless, in
offensive little thing however, and it's
editorials read very much like a school
boys first attempt at composition.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-20

On our trip to Lewisburg, SunBury,
Wllllamsport and Lock Haven, last
week, we were as ked about twenty
five times how Wolfe stock rates here
abouts. DON'T know, can't tell,
gentlemen-too busy to take the GEN.
sus. :sAll such ING quiries respectfully
referred to Jim, Tim, Sam and Gust.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-20
Church & Sunday School Directory.
EyanpeliCal.

Evangelical.
P. c. Weidemuer and j. NJ Dick, preachers.
Rev. 2. C. Weidemycr breaches next Sunday
morning.
Sunday School, . p. Mn. l. JamiSon, supt.
Methodist.
Reu i Benson AkerS, Preacher-in-chdrge.
Preaching next Sunday evening.
Sunday School at IL p. ND. 4. MuSser, supt.
Reformed.
ReU. C. W. Il. Siegel, Pastor.
United Brethren.
R3u. Tullheinl, Preacher-iE-chGrge.
Lutheran.
Rer. John TbHlliRSon, PdStor.-
German preaching in Aaronsburg next Sun
day morning.
United Sunday School.
Meets at \. NH. Z. Duck, supt
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-20

Erie Mail and Fast Line and Pacific Express
East make close corrections at Northumher-
land with l.. & Il. H. l.. t-dlns Tor Wilkcsbarre
and Scranton.
Eric Mail West, Niagara Express West and
Fast Line West make OSC connection at Viii
Transport with n. G. Il. w. trains north.
Niagara Express WeS. and Day Express East
make close connection at Lock Haven with b.
T.. Y. Il. Il. trains.
Erie Mail East and West connect at Erie
with trains on l.. :. a NJ. ). X. r.; at Corryw III
B. I. & w. r. k nj Emporium with B. \. y.
y i. X. r., and ut Drittw0od with a. V. X. X.
I1rlor cars will run between Philadelphia
and Wi.liamSpurt Niagara Express West
and Day Express East Sleeping cars on all
night trains.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-20

Where uaS Moses achen the kQht
ace'at out ? Looking for SpigeZanyer'S
Store, rohere they hare opened up the
largest stock of 1ae.o goods IN tie VALLEY.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-20
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.
FOR TREASURER,
ORANGE NOBLE.
OF ERIE.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.

ASSOCIATE JUDGES,
JOHN X. RUNKLE, OF Potter,
JIG. LARIMER, of Spring.
PBOTHoNoTARY,
&c. HARPER, OF Bellefonte.
SHERIFF,
THOMAS J. .DUNKLE, Iof Rush.
REGISTER,
JAMES A. McCLAIN,.o of ABoggS.
RECORDER,
FRANK Z. BIBLE, offspring.
TREASURER,
D, C. KELLER, of Potter.
COMMISSIONERS,
A. J. CREST, of Unionville.
JUEN WOLF, of Miles.
AUDITORS,
F.P. MUSSER, of Millheim.
j. S. PROUDFOOT, Of Milesburg.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-20


Candidate Noble weighs $50 pounds.
That's exactly the right heft for such
a noble candidate.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-20
NO MORE CHARTERS.

Gov. Hoyt has at last discovered
that life Insurance companies upon
the mutual assessment plan are not
Just the best things for the good Oi
the state and people, and gives no.
ticc in the following circular that
no more charters will be issued tC
new companies, 1t is q real pity
that our clever Governor did not
know this several years ago, for he
might then have prevented much
misery. crime and shame through
ont the entire state:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
HARRISBURG, Pa, Oct. If, 81.
J. II. Forster, Esq, Insurance Cone
missioner Of Pennsylvania The busi-
ness as carried on by so-callrd in.
surance companies, Ion the principle
of assessment Of surviving members Of
the association, " is in my opinion not
the business contemplated under the
statutes of the State authorizing the
issue of charters to insurance com
panies. Hereafter no letters patenC ia
insurance companies who propose IL
dc business under the plans indicated
will be issued from the office Of The
Secretary of the Commonwealth, un.
less under the order of the courts hav.
ing jurisdiction.
Very respectfully,
ii. NJ. HoYT
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-20

TO ADVERTISERS.

GEO. p. ROWELL & cos
SELECT LIST OFLOCAL NEWSPAPERS.
An advertiser 1Clto spends 1tDlCdTdS Of 5000 @
gear and lCBO invested less than $3.50 Of itin
this List lCriteS: " Your Select Local List Ddtd
me better last year THAN ALL THE OTHER
ADVERTISING DID,"
1T Is NOT COOPERATIVE Ii
1T is NOT A CHEAP LIST.
1T Is AN HONEST LIST.
The catalogue states exactly what the paners
are. When the name of a paper is DriTted I'm
FULL ACE TYPE it is in every instance the
BEST: When printed in CAPITALS tits the
ONLY paper inthe place. The list gives the
popula ton OF every town and the circulation of
every paper.
The rates charged for advertising are barely
one NTH the publishers schedule. The price
Tor single States ranges from $2to $50. The price
Tor one inch one month in the entire list Is 1925
The regular rates of the papers for the same
space and time are $2,98014 The list includes
952 newspapers of which 1S7a are issued DAILY
and 765 WEEKLY. They are located in 1888
different cities and towns, of which rs are State
Capitals, 1868 places of over 5000 population and
468 County Seats. For copy Of List and other
Information address GEO. p. R0WELL&C0.,
10 Spruce st., New York
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-20

warranted for years, and satisfaction cuaran-
teed or money refunded. The best. most efficient
ana most dttrdbie lrISheF in the lrOrld IL has
no rival and Is the only maShine that will rash
perfectly clean U{thoW rubbing. It can be used
In any size tub, or shifted from one tub To an
other IN moment. Is SO simple and easy oper-
hted that the most delicate lady. or child 10
years old can do the work. IL Is made of Gal
YaniZed Iron and is the ouly washer that has
The Rubber Bands on the Rollers which prevent
the breaking of buttons and injury 10 clothes.
Price very low.
No Family can afford to do without it.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-20
Fodder Cutter.

Cuts and CrusheS fodder. Warranted 10 do
more satisfactory crushing than any other fod
Ger cutter made. viii also cut Hay and Straw.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-20
Grain DI Ill.

The very best; gum spring, rear shifteT, fer
tlllzer attachment, with other Improvements.
Lowest prices.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-20
Bells.

Farm, School and Church Bells OF the mos
improved make al very low prices.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-10-20

The G EISER ThreShrr aud Separator. for 4
10 10 horses. The HEEBNER Leyel-trcad
Power and separator for aud horses.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-17
The News Condensed.

Vice President Wheeler came to the
front at Albany yesterday, leading all of
his republican competitors.
The medical superintendent of the
American and Canadian lunatic asylums
are in convention at Toronto.
The statement that ex-Speaker Randall
is endevoring to combine the Democrats
and Greenbackers with view of having
himself again chosen Speaker, is assert
ed to be unfounded.
Twenty civil mining engineers gradu-
ated at the Rensselaer, Polytechnic Inst
tute at Troy, N. Y, yesterday. All have
already obtained lucratiye situations in
various parts of the country.
1t is understood that the President has
decided to appoint N. c.. Mcfarland of
Topeka, as Commissioned General of the
Land Office, vice Williamson, resigned.
The new Commissioner will enter on his
duties on July 1st.
The New York iNail's Albany special of
Wednesday says: No plan has yet been
adopted that will insure the election of
any candidate, and there is a general
belief that no combination will insure
an election except one supported by
Conkling."
Great excitement prevailed in Smoke
town, Pa, on Sunday, over the attempt
of Patrick Reiliey to kill Rev. Father
ORourke, during mass. Reilley was re-
Gently released from an insane asylum,
and had pointed a gun at the priest when
he was seized.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-17

Lawyer GRIDLEY found demented old la
dy sitting on the steps of the East Towanda
depot last evening, and as she seemed unable
to give any account of herself brought her
over to town, where she attracted good
deal of attention by her strange appearance.
An examination of papers in her satchel dis
closed the fact that her name was NICHOLAS
and that she was en- route from the west to
Phillipsburg, n. j. She had letters stating
that her son was locomotive engineer, and
commencing her to the care of train men,
Mine host KELLOGG kindly took charge of
her and put her on train Is last night. The
old lady said she had son living across the
river from Easton.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-17

A SUGGESTION OF OUR OwN.-We are not
in anyway connected with the festival to be
given this evening-but wish it abundant sue
cess; neither do we anticipate attending the
minstrel performance in Mercur Hall, but
there are those who, believing that
A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the best of men,
will be there: Now, therefore, this is our sug-
gestion, if you have determined to go the min
strel show, start early and drop into the fes-
tval first, (the ladies will be glad to see you),
or call on your way home and provide your
self with a good treat to strawberries and ice
cream. No one will suspect you have been
to the show.
The Festival will open at five O'Clock.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-17

Owing to the fact that a small admission
fee will be charged at the Baptist festival,
the committee having charge of the arrange
ments, say reduction will be made in the
price of refreshments.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-17
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Personal.

Miss LIssIE CALKINs is visiting in Burling-
ton.
D A. LAMENT, of East Troy, was in town
yesterday.
FRANK GRADY attended the races at FL
mira, yesterday.
Mr.. JOHN MCINTOSH and wife are visiting
at their former home in Canada.
Mrs. CoMsToCK, of Ohio, is visiting at Mrs.
E. III. SMITHS Oh York avenue.
d. X. MANLEY of Troy is visiting his daugh-
ter, Mrs. A. c. SMITH, in North Towanda.
Mrs. MAKINsoN and daughter, Mrs. S. r
PAYNE, with her baby are visiting in Pike.
We are sorry to learn that CHARLIE Fox,
of CLARK's boot ann shoe store, is on the sick
st.
Mrs. PEET and Miss GLEASON have gone
to Brooklyn where they will spend the sum-
mer.
Mrs. PHILLIPS, of Wyoming county, is vis-
iting her sister, Mrs. NJ. A. ROCKWELL, on
State street.
G. II. OFT of Mauch Chunk has been spend
ing this week with his friend HARRY TAY-
LOR in this place.
Germania Band last evening serenaded Mr..
and Mrs. w. F. DITTRICH, and were hand
somely entertained.
Mrs. t. NJ. WOODRUFF has been quite dam
gerously i'll but we are happy to announce
that she is improving.
Rev. j. S. BEERS and NJ. c. MERCUR rep
resented Christ Church in the doscean con-
vention at York, this week.
Two young ladies of Watertown, n. Y,
Miss HAMLIN and Miss UPHAM, are visiting
at w. II. HAYES Monroeton.
Policeman DIMMoCK and WILL CHAMBER
LIN have returned from successful trout
fishing expedition in Sullivan county.
Mrs. JAS. T. HALE and Miss LIZZIE OVER
TON, graduates of the Elmira College, attend
ed the commencement exercises of that in
stitution this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. RECORD started for
Troy, n. Y, this morning to be present at
the Goth birthday anniversary of Mrs. REC
oRD's mother, which occurs on Monday next
Miss PETRIE, of Barclay, who graduated at
the Elmira College on Wedno sday, carried off
two prizes, namely: the $50 scholarship prize
founded by Hon. +. n. FRIsBIE, and $50
prize given by Gen. OWEN for best parlor
reading.
BY refer ence TO the notice in another COL
nmn it will be seen that our enterprising and
successful young towhsman, n. z. HICKS,
has become sole proprietor of the furniture
factory and planning mill lately conducted by
HILL & Co., and is now the sole proprietor.
During the few years Mr.. HICKS has been
engaged in business here he has earned an en-
yiable reputation for honesty, promptness
and integrity, and developed traits which are
sure guarantee of permanent success.
The Baptist festival begins at o'clock.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-17

When you're down town drop in and try q
dish of the celebrated ice cream at Titus con-
fectionery store. 1t can't be beat. They al
so have elegant Florida oranges. lemons, pine
apples and bananas constantly on hand. Give
them call.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-17

STRAWBERRIES! We are prepared
to supply DEALERS and FAMILIES in
town and country with SPLENDID STRAW
BERRIES of our own growing upon Towan-
da flats. in any desired quantity. Can ship by
any r. r. or stage reute from Towanda,
crates holding 10, 30. 80, 45 and 60 quarts.
r. NJ. WELLES & co.
June u.
"My Wayward Pardner," for So at Whit
combs Book Store. 246.
Brick for sale. Enquire of j. T. Hale, at
tOrney at law.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-17

WEATHER INDICATIONS FOR TODAY
Partly cloudy; local rains; southerly, veer-
ing to westerly winds, and lower barometer
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-17

Don't fail to go to JOHN SULLIvAN's, on
Bridge street, for the best five cent cegar.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-17

The Original New Orleans Minstrels at
Mercur Hall, tonight.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-17

Owing to the absence of the rector, there
was no service at Christ Church last evening
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-17

Don't forget the Strawberry and Ice Cream
Festival, for the benefit of the Baptist Church
to be held in the store lately occupied by Pow
ell & Co., south side of Means Block, this ey-
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-17

A new Odd Fellows Temple was dedicated
with imposing ceremonies in Elmira yester-
11aV
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-17

The Baptist festival begins at O'Clock.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-17

Yesterday being the festival of Corpus
Christi, very imposing services were conduct
ed in the Church of IS. Peter and Paul. The
venerable Bishop O'HARA was present and
the large edlfice was crowded to overdowing
by the faithful.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-02-24
Seme Questions.

A young university Englishman
propounds the following questions to
the New York Graphic:
Is Philadelphia large Statel
Are Boston and New York on the
same river
Do YOU have any really good thea.
tres in New York 7
What can You buy an American
judge for
Did YOU ever kill mang
How wide Is the ferry between New
York and ChicagoY
Why don't You let the Patagonians
vote
What Is the cost of cab per hour
between New York aud Sap Flanciscos
thought the war between the States
was stopped, and there i Peru and
Chill fighting yet
VIII the Brooklyn bridge be a. long
as Blackffiars'.
l. Texas as large as Devonshirel
Can an Englishman really under
stand the natives of Chicago or ST.
LouisY
/ il true that your single Young
ladies are gone for week together on
excursions with gentlemenY
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-02-24

WHEN old Mrs. Bunsby had got
through reading in the paper an ac-
count of the last great fire, che raised
her spectacles from her eyes to the
top of her head and remarked. If
city tiremen would wear genuine home
knitstockin's. such as We make and
wear IN the country, they wouldn't be
a-bustin' Of their hose at every fire"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-02-24
THE PRESIDENCY


SPEECH or HON. WILLIAM A. WALLACE DE
LIvEREp IN THE UNITED STATES SEN
ATE RECENTLY IN ADVOCACY OF
HIS PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE
UNITED STATES.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-12-10
MILAN EXCHANGE
SATURDAY, DEC. 10, 1881.
Preparing for Christmas.

The Baptist Sunday School IS pre-
pairing a surprise for the public on
Christmas eve night. the commit
tee declins 20 give any information as
to the programme; but something nice
may be expected.
A committee has been appointed
by the Methodist Sunday School to
prepare and suggest an entertainment
for the little ones of that church.
The committee have agreed on Tues
day night of the holiday week for The
entertainment, but have not yet fully
digested the programme.
In the meantime, all the little folks
in town are on the qui UiUe.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-12-10
Should You Need

Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Solid
Silver Ware, Silver Plated Ware,
Clocks or Cutlery, send to Mermod,
Jaccard u Co., corner of Fourth and
Locust streets, St. Louis, for their
illustrated price list. This jewelry
house, the largest in the south and
west, has on hand the finest stock and
sell their goods lower than any house
in the south or west. They make a
speciality Of Gold, Solid Silver Watch.
es for SO, which they warrant. When
in st. Louis, be certain to see the
immense jewelry house of Mermod,
Jaccard q Co., corner of Fourth and
Locust.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-12-10
o, What a Cough 4!

Will you heed the warning? The
signal, perhaps, of the sure approach
of that more terrible disease, con-
sumption. Ask yourselves if you can
afford, for the sake of so cents, to run
the risk and do nothing for it. We
know from experience that Shiloh's
Cure will cure your cough. 1t never
fails. This explains why more than
million bottles were sold last year, 1t
relieves Croup and Whooping Cough
at once. Mothe.o, do not be without
it. For Lame Back, Side or Chest,
use Shiloh's Porous plaster. Sold by
DR.. Jordan.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-12-10
Provision Thief ScOOped.

Louis Williams, colored, on last
Wednesday stole a cedar bucket filled
with meal from Edwards u Shepherd,
a sack of -four from Hamilton, and
three sides of meat from some one
else, not known who. He was tried
before Esquire Hale, who sent him to
iail in default of $500 bond.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-12-10

does not gum the hair; will not s,ain the skin;
dispenses with the necessity of shampooing
by keeping the hair and scalp nice and clean,
which will save you more money than the Re-
storative costs you; is an exquisite dressing;
nicely perfumed; speedily restores gray hair to
its former color; cleanses the head of all dan
druf. itching, humor, etc; promotes growth
of the hair; prevents its falling of, and renders
it soft, glossy and beautiful. Sold at the very
reasonable price of
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-12-10
Holiday liquors J

If you want the purest and best
Wines, Brandies and Whistles in the
city. to make your Christmas Egg
Noggs, Or for any other purpose, go
to Phelan's Palace Saloon, next door
to Exchange office. He also keeps a
line of the finest Cigars in town. Give
them trial.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-12-10

We have a speedy and positive cure
for Catarrh, Diphtheria, Canker
Mouth and Headache in SHILOH'S
CATARRH REMEDY. A nasal
injector free with each bottle. Use it
if you desire health and sweet breath.
Price 80 cents. Scld by DR. M. d. l..
,JOrdan
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-12-10


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= hus It.
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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-12-10
80 Cents a Bottle.

The bottles hold as much as the dollar bottles
of other kinds and the quality Is guaranteed
equal, Give il trial, and if 1t fails to satisfy
YOU, be sure 10 return it and get your money,
Sold in Milan by W II. COley.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-06-18
La GrOtte Enchantee.

II y a quelque temps six mi
neurs ont visite pour Ia premiere
fois une grotte tout nouvellement
decouverte dams le district de
Chloride. Nouveau-M Mexlque. Lair
s'engouffre avec rapidit6 dams len-
tree de la grotte, faisant entendre
IN son sehblable a celui dune
harpe eolienne. Les torches ayant
etc allnmees les explorateurs ont
marche devant eux sans rien voir
de remarquable sur une espace
d'environ 500 metres. puts lis Sc
sont trouves aux bord dun preci
pIce. r lis Sc preparaient a reve'
mir tres desappointes quand la
lumiere de leurs torches leur a fait
decouvrir nn escaIier en- spirale
taille dams lie roc. lis ont entire.
priS aussitot la decente de resca.
lier dams lequel ils ont compte l03
marches. Au bas etait une es-
pece d'enorme portal en- forme
d'ogive, ouvran' sur un long vesti-
bu!e, large ct tres eleve, dune Ma
gni6cence Incompatible. Des mil
hers de stalactites de carbonate
de chaux cristalise etaient saspen-
dus a la voute. Ell snr les parois
laterales s'etendait un intermiDa-
bic resean de quartz sulfate ct
cristaux dune belle conleur VIC,
lette. Dans ce lieu, lie murmure
incesSante du vent ces,ait de rap.
pe'er la harf rfs eoIlenne. On au.
rait di,,. rapporfent les explora-
tenrs, une symphonic dc Men.
delssohn exeeaiee par un orgue
gigantesque. 4 cette Symphonic
ont succede un peu plus loin des
cris surnatur els interrompns par
fois par lie rire mo9ueur. Quoique
Sc croyant pres de queIque autre
internal, les braves mineurs ont
poursuivi leur chemin ct penetre
dams une waste sale ressemblant a