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The bee., 1883-06-30
SCRAPS AND NOTES.
GLEANINGS FROM OUR EXCHANGES.
COMMENTS ETC. ETC.

GLEANINGS FROM OUR EXCHANGES.
COMMENTS ETC. ETC.
Old Tim Fortune, of the Globe, has
been trying to make people believe
that he came nigh being "sqsez'
to death on the Brooklyn Bridge some
time since. l came nigh "busting" my
fat sides with latter as | read the
solemn announcement in an obScure( p
paper-I think it was the Globe--at
the idea of "Timo Thy'S" being placed
In such an appalling and trulyunfortu-
nate position on.-But seriously remark
ing, thar is nothing in or out of the
carcass of that journalistic prodigy; he
amt nothing but skin and bones and
hair. For some reason or other the
Lord wern't as partial TO Timothy as
he mought bin. The last time Owl
saw the poor critter he had the appear
ance of having been struck by light
ming from sixteen different directions
and strained through a collender to
save the pieces. Now, don't cuss,
Tlmotheus, coz you knows Use tellin'
the trufe.-BGRRer Enterprise, Wash.
letter.
We fail to sec any thing to laugh at
in the above. We with a million of
others, thank God that He spared Mr.
Fortune from death in the calamity,
The owl may poke fun at Mr. Fortune
buthiS brain and pen remain all pow
erful just the same.
We like a joke and as soon as we
can get on one from Owls pen, we will
tell about it.
The bee., 1883-06-30

The varieties of apples and pears
have become so very numerous, and
they resemble one another so closely,
that pomologists find it nearly impos-
sible to give many of them accurate
descriptions by which they may be al
ways distinguished. The color, shape
and size of the fruit vary so much that
they can seldom be depended upon for
permanent characters. Recent inves-
tigators have determined that the flow
ers of the different varieties give per-
manent and well-marked characters
which can be used for distinguishing
them. This subject has been well
studied by Professor W. J. Beal, of
Michigan. The blossoms of fruit trees
contain two sets of essential organs,
the pistils, which ripen into the fruit,
and the stamens, or male organs, which
bear the pollen. 1t is found that the
pistils and stamens vary in size and
shape and hairiness in nearly every
variety, and that these characters can
be important aids in pomological de
scTiDtionS.
The bee., 1883-06-30
President INhns0n,s Economy.


1 have had a talk about President
Andrew johnson with Parson Brown
lows son, who is now connected with
the postoffice here, writes Washing
ton correspondent. president John
son was very economical" said he.
Z" His circumstances made him so when
he was young, and his habits thus ac-
~qnired stuck to him. He died worth
$150,000, and this was purely the ac-
emulation Of his salary and interest.
He made little or no money outside of
his salary. While he was in Congress
he accumulated $4,000, and out of his
salary as President $4,000. The
Presidents salary was then $25,00),
and suppose johnson saved more
than any other President except Hayes.
When he studied law he was too poor
to buy books, and he spent his leisure
time about the courthouse in Green
vile reading those belonging there.
He never kept horse or carriage, and
during his congressional campaigns, he
borrowed a neighbOr's steed to ride
over the district. This was probably
one of the reasons why he did not give
his children college education. His
three sons went to the common coun-
try school Of the South, and the only
academic education given any one of
them was to the youngest while he
was President, who was then twelve
years old. He sent this boy to school
for a few months. His daughters
were better treated, and they were at
school in Georgetown while he was in
the White House. Perhaps he did
not believe in college education, he
had gotten along with so little him
self"
What Trout Like.
The popular opinion has always been
that trout prefer worms to any other
food. but it is mistaken idea; flies are
their favorite diet. They do not gain
much flesh until the warm spring
weather brings forth the many varie-
ties of flies that swarm on the waters.
The experiment of feeding trout on
different kinds of food has been tried.
Those fed entirely on flies were de-
cidedly the best in appearance and
taste. next come those fed on minnows,
and the poorest were those fed entirely
ON earth worms. In a few favored
steams they find the fresh water shrimp,
and where these abound they seem to
thrive and grow very fat. The angler,
will find, therefore, if he can wait
rntil the time when the fiics and grass
hoppers are plenty, that his trout are
much handsomer, larger and in better
condition than early in the season.
The bee., 1883-06-30
RESOLUTIONS OF C0L0RED CIT
1ZENS OF LOUISVILLE IN
REFERENCE TO THE COM
ING EVENT.

AT the meeting of colored citizens
held Saturday night to consider the
action of the Washington committee
in calling the National Convention of
cOlOred men to meet in Louisville, Mr..
Alex. Morris was elected Chairman
and c. III. Parish. Secretary. The fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted:
First-That we hail with Joy the fact
that the National Colored Mems Con
ventiUn has been called to meet in the
City of, Louisville, and we hereby
pledge our fellow countrymen to give
them generous Kentucky welcome
and assure them that we will do all
in our power to make their stay pleas
ant and profitable.
Second-That a committee be ap-
pointed to call on twenty-five of our
most prominent citizens, and invite
them TO accept position on Com
mittee of Arrangements, whose busi-
ness shall he to make all necessary ar
rangements for said convention.
Third--That we recommend to the
committee, of which Henry Scroggins,
Esq, is chairman, on behalf of the col
ored men of Kentucky, to- meet and
elect other public citizens of the State
on the delegation. Kentucky will
have eleven votes in said convention,
but we see no reason why any num-
Der may not be selected.
Fourth-That we ildorse the senti-
mentS Of our State papers which have
invited the convention to our CITY,
Fair Play, Lexington, Ky.
Let every State be presented are
the National Convention of colored
men by the most intelligent citizens.
Let every delegate be a man of ability.
We want no buns or dead beats.-Er-
change.
The leading colored men of the
South appear TO he opposed to the
National COlore1 Convention to be
held at Louisville, KY, in September
next. Without the hearty coopera-
tion of men from the South the con-
yention viii prove to be the play of
Hamlet with the character Of Hamlet
left out.-Key. West NepS.
So you say, but just wait, and see if
it is not a success, even if the editor
of the Key docs not put in an appear
ance. There is more than one leading
representative man of color in this
country to-day-and don't you forget
it.
Keep the eye on those statesmen
whose ''hearts bleed for the poor col
ored man" ."--IndjaRdpoliS World.
Friend Horn, that's just what we are
doing, and now is the time TO do that
thing, elections are on the way. You
blow your Horn, we will call out the
stingers, the swarming "BEES.
Miss Consuella Clark, daughter of
our old friend Peter ii. Clark, Esq, of
Cincinnati, has been appointed resi-
dent physician of the Massachusetts
Homeopathic Hospital. But one
woman before her had received the APP
pointment. Miss Clark is bright
scholar, an earnest, energetic little lady,
and is destined to make her mark in
the world. We congratulate her father
for having such daughter.-LoutS-
cilJe Bulletin.
And SO do we, and sOdoes the great
mass of good people throughout the
United States.
Our Kentucky exchanges are loud
in their voice of praise of Mr.. Evans,
the commissioner of Internal Revenue.
When person can leave their own
home with such flattering testimonials
AS seem to follow the commissioner, he
has much to feel proud of.
The bee., 1883-06-30
Novel Use for Orange Peel,

A gentleman in Manchester claims
to have succeeded in applying orange
peel to very useful purpose. Orang,
peel dried in or on an oven until all
the moisture has been expelled be-
comes readily inflanmlble, and serves
admirably for lighting fires or for
resuScitating them when they have
nearly gone out. Thoroughly dri; &
orange peel will keep for long time,
and might lie collected when tn fruit
is in season and stored for winter use.
The bee., 1883-06-30
C0L0RED POLITICIANS NOV
ING.

About thirty colored men of South
Carolina have signed call for a con-
vention to be held at Columbia on the
18th of July next, the purpose of the
convention being to elect twenty-five
delegates to the National Colored Con-
vention. Among other things the call
states that "a discussion of the status
of the negro in America would best
secure the rights denied and redress
the wrongs which have been perpe-
trated upon us as a people, .''-NeU
York Herald.
The bee., 1883-06-30

The music of "Rule Britannia" ?"
which is usually ascribed to DR.. Arne,
is said to have been taken from an air
in Handel's Occasional Oratorio, :"
composed in l746,
The bee., 1883-06-30
THE BEE.
or PGE n ARNALD, Associate Editor.
wHrRE THE BEE CAN BE GOT.

WHERE THE BEE CAN BE GOT.
Treasury Restaurant.
Mr.. l.. Chase 1l09, | street, Northwest.
A. Polkinborn. next to city Postoffice.
Mrs Polkety's, NJ street, between II and
IL. Northwest.
Fl ReIler, Druggist. corner 10th and NJ
.trpet, Northwest.
Henry Poland corner Al and Pennsyl-
ma avenue. Southwest.
Raok store, l2l5 Pennsylvania avenue n
w.
Rranch Office of The BEE.
Dr R. :. Laws, 73I ~ street, S. w.
Nm /. Freeman, corner 18th and M
Philadelphia House, 34S Pa. avenue N. w.
The bee., 1883-06-30
PERSONAL.

Miss Gussie Black left town TODAY
for Bordentown, n. j.
Mrs. Hudnell and daughter will
rusticate during the months Of July
and August at Princeyille, Va.
Mr.. Richard Robinson, of Philadel-
phia, who has been spending a few
weeks in the city, left last week for
My York on business.
The bee., 1883-06-30

A Missouri ma, den's III stake: one
of the sweetest-l oking girls in the
State of Missouri d.slOcated her
shoulder the other day by kick ng a
cat. Handsome is as handsome does,
but she should not kick with her right
arm.-AtchiSOn Globe.
The bee., 1883-06-30
BJ RIED WITH MILITARY
II0N0RS.
IuUN II. BROWN Is BORNE TO HI.
LAST RESTING-PLACE.

The funeral Of Mr.. John III. Brown
which took place from the Union
Bethel Church on Tuesday afternoon
was attended 10y over two thousand
people. The deceased was formerly a
lae'nb"r Of Company A, Capitol City
Guards, and was highly esteemed by
ail Who knew him. The remains Were
m.rrred in Graceland Cemetery. The
handsome SilveT-mounted rosewood
oa,kct was elaborately adorned with
choice flowers.
The bee., 1883-06-30
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

Earl de Gray, of India, is a great
hunter, and keeps record of all his
killings. which lately footed up to
1868. It includes four tigers. forty
seven buffaloes, 2S0 pigs, 467 deer, and
The rest small game. But the Anglo
Indian people not entirely given over
to sport condemn this wholesale kill
ing, and particularly as no respect is
shown to the breeding season.
The bee., 1883-06-30

For the purpose of keeping pension
certificates out of the hands of pawn
brokers', law was enacted last winter
which declares that any pledge, sale,
assignment, or transfer of any right,
claim, or interest in pension shall be
void, and that any person who shall
make or receive such a pledge or as
signment, or shall hold the same as
collateral security for debt, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be
punished, if convicted, by a fine not ex-
eeeding 800 and costs. Those who are
enforcing the law find hundreds of pen
sion certificates in pawn shops. More
than 700 certificates have been recov
sred from pawnbrokers and saloon
Keepers in Philadelphia. Pension GER
tificates recently granted bear the new
law, printed in red ink, as a warning
TO pensioners, but many of those who
nold certificates granted before the en-
actment of the law are probably igno-
rant of its provisions.
The bee., 1883-06-30

It is estimated that in England
10000 women and girls chew gum.
The ties between that country and
America are growing stronger every
year, by gum.
The bee., 1883-06-30

The Bourbons' attempt to excite
race prejudice in Virginia will Proba-
bly, react against them. The design
was TO consolidate the white vote in
opposition to Malone, and SO leave
him with no support but the colored
voters. If this could be accomplished
the control of the State would be
pairsed and then the Bourbon picnic
will begin. Every law mitigating the
condition of the colored people would
be repealed and the State placed back
where it was six years ago. Ii the
Rourbons offered policy more liberal
than the Readjusters there would De
some sympathyIfOr them, but their only
stock in trade now is hatred OF Mahone'
because he has delt fairly with the
colored people.-Ne,o York Tribune.
Truth every word of it, solid truth
The bee., 1883-06-30

Six Algerian engineers who have
been consulted by NJ. de Lesseps on
the inland sea in the great Sahara des-
ert scheme, report that the cutting
could be made within five years at
cost of $3O,OOO,0OO. An average width
Of eighty or one hundred feet would
be sufficient, as the cuTreE. would
widen the canal; and since it would be
nearly in straight line the navigation
would be devoid of difficulty. A vast
tract of country, lacking only moisture
to become very productive, would thus
be brought under cultivation.
The bee., 1883-06-30

The Women's silk culture assoeia-
tion of Philadelphia is composed of a
number of wealthy and philanthropic
women of that city, who desire to in
troduee and encourage this industry
among American women and girls.
They are glad to furnish all needful
Information concerning the business
or application, and will supply eggs at
about five dollars an ounce-the ounce
containing 10000 eggs. In former
years good deal of disappointment re-
suited from the attempt to grow silk
n this country. Recent experiments
nave. in many cases, met with better
success.
The bee., 1883-06-30

A monster prosecution has just been
brought to a close in Mulhausen CAL
sace). Th;rty-eight men stood charged
in the criminal court with having tried
to free themselves, or having given
assistance to free others unlawfully
from the military service of the Ger
man empire. Some $50 witnesses were
heard, and the sittings of the court oc-
cupied the greater part of three weeks.
Not less than six military medical Off
GERS were accused of having improper
ly given free certificates, and of these
six, not less than four are said to have
died suddenly of palsy of the heart. :"
The prisoners, partly of very wealthy
parents, were sentenced to terms of
Imprisonment varying from three
months to three years, without the op-
ton of a fine. They all belonged to
districts formerly French, and gave as
their defense that they had seen moth
ing unlawful in the matter, and that
they would have produced substitutes
If they had been allowed to do so.
The bee., 1883-06-30

1t is not strange that the farmers of
Great Britain are excited over the foot
and-mouth disease. In 1881 there were
1888 outbreaks of the disease, most of
them apparently of immediate native
origin, though the primary source of
Infection may be traced to the French
cow imported in 1880; $4,000 animals
were attacked, and, though their value
was reduced for time and the farm
ers suffered severe loss in consequence,
1t may be assumed that most of them
recovered, since the disease is not very
often fatal. In 1882 there were 1870
outbreaks and 81, $50 animals attacked.
Tolland County press., 1883-03-01

verse required se that it read ssrhe Lord is Risen ;" also there was six other mottoes hung, which represented the rays of the sun, as the blessings which How
 from the ressrrection of Christ. Credit ia due to Dr. Ormsbee, the resident phy-
 sician, for his artistic skill in thus pre-
 pairing the sketchings and mottoes. The superintendent, Mir. Alex White, is to be congratulated on the success of the con-
 cert. A beautiful, selection of flowers adorned the pulpit, and table, kindly
 granted for the occasion by Mrs. Andrew
 Smith, S. 3. \.
Tolland County press., 1883-03-01
TIE people of the cities and large tow

THE people of the cities and large towns along the great rivers are feeling apprs- hensiye of trouble from high water. There is much snow north, and sudden thaw will swell the rivers to dangerous extent And the longer it is delayed the more likely is the thaw to be sudden, and if accompanied by warm raina the danger s6 the sStaatiouis iacpeased z. ts s
Tolland County press., 1883-03-01

At the recent municipal election in Utah, the voter who could not possibly get out tied his ballot on string and let 1t down from his windows political fr.eDa esrried M t across aId % down tas Stree street si., so the polling place, the voter paying out the string, and then the inspector took the paper, looked at it, at the string; a, q at the man holding the other end, aud de.: posated 1t in tAs hok,
Tolland County press., 1883-03-01
ROCMVaLLE.

Boston Post: Rockville has three cor. net bands, three str1ng bands, drum corps of twenty members, and has just in. troduced on all it's factories steam whis. ties that can be heard at 6 distance oi three miles. A mans fight with hit mother-in-law can't make noise enough to attract any attention in that town.
Tolland County press., 1883-03-01
"A full dress rehearsal of iEsmeralda

"A full dress rehearsal of sEsmeralda last evening gave satisfactory evidence to those present. of coming success. The
 curtain rises this evening at 7:45, and
 spectators should be there to see the
 opening scene. s asae3s x se, l Preston s auction rooms are to have . habitation and location soon in a new building to be put up by Samuel Rock we'll over the river on East -Main-st. The | room he vacates mag bloom out soon as. g millinery store. aa SUNDAY SERVICES. s4
 Rev. l.. s. Goodell will preach at Or. cuttv1ile at 6} p. m.
 Preaching at Works school house al 12 o'clock by Elder A. Morse. "1e
 Rev. J. P. Hawley of Westerly, R. l., will preach at the Congregational church. Services at the village hill school house at 3:30 p. m.
 - STAFFORD HOLLOW.
 "A calico ball will be held at Spirit ualist Hall Friday evening, to cost par tlcipants 75 cents. Bacon ,prompter. Sup per 25 cts.
 GOLDEN HAIR AND THE THREE BEARS. = This operetta, presented in the town hall last week by the ladies of the Universa- list parish, was much enjoyed, being pleasing both to the ear and the eye. The spectacle of the young maidens dressed in white and decked with roses, reclining around mound of evergreens, was very beautiful, as were also two or three other scenes. Some of the singing was of high merit such as thrills the heart or touches it with tenderness. The piece was select ed for presentation with good deal ot hesitancy, for it was feared there would L. l. IL ~R- 1l.1 oo1 terial in the parish with which to fill the many parts and the chorus. But when it was adopted. good home material enough was found. Visitors of musical culture from out of town expressed not only sur prise at the fine success of the presents tion, but alse surprise that piece of ep cratic music SO extensive and elaborate should have been attempted at all in small country village with only native tai ent to rely upon. The leading parts were all we'll taken by the following persons :: Queen, Inez Gereuld; Golden Hair, Em- ma Glover; Maids of Honor, Jennie Bur- ley, Lena Glover, Mabel Edson and Min nie Champlin Bard, John G. Leach Big Brnin, Fred Glover Nanny Muff, Wm. Lasbury; Tiny Cub, Muster Willie Alb bolt. The bears, especially the cub, of fersd amusement. There were also many fine young voices in the large chorus of Forest Children as we'll as sweet faces half hidden in roses. Lottie Weston pre- sided at the piano, and won praise for her excellent accompaniment. It was not expected that the pecuniary profit would be large on account of the expense of the music books, costumes, etc, but 1t was thought that the traiHing and experience would be of great advantage to the par tieipants. The ladies, however, cleared about $100. ** ** -Speclal meeting of Wolcott Lodge Saturday evening
Tolland County press., 1883-03-01
MO N SON.

Springfield Republican Monson academy has opened with 69 students, and few mere are to come. A prosperous term is anticipated. A class of about 20 in natural history has been formed and is preparing to begin active operations as soon as the snow and ice are gone. The graduating class numbers 13 this year, a larger one than has graduated for several years
Tolland County press., 1883-03-01

-Hon. ID. P. Hpragqe who died at bis home in Andover on Monday last, at the advanced age of 81 years, was a well known business man for more than 30 years. He represented his town in the legislature and also the old Twenty first district in the senate.
Tolland County press., 1883-03-01
ELLaNa4TspN.

The Steele homestead in Ellington which is now owned by Rodolphus A. Taft, is being thoroughly repaired. The house is one of tho oldest in town, and has been in the Steele family since 1t was built, some 116 years ago.
Tolland County press., 1883-03-01

A Court of Probate holden at Stafford, IA within and for the district of Stafford, on the
 Present., JOHN 0. BOOTH, Judge. ,a
 On motion of Seth c. Eaton, administrator on the estate of siby Agard late of Stafford within said dis This doth decree that six months be allowed and claims against the same to the adminisrator and di rects that public notice be given of this order by ad yertsing in newspaper published in Stafford, and by posting copy thereof the public sign post in said town of Stafford, nearest the place where the de- ceased last dwelt. K . ~
 Certified from Record, JOHN O. BOOTH, Judge. 0RDER or NOTTCE.IStats of Csnnec A. D., Isss Jared watrouns VI: vs. Lydis Wasrous. -
 Upon the complaint of the said Jared Watrous, yores, now pending before the superior conrt h and for Holland County to be holden on the second Tues ssy b1 bap A ss % .a .s fendant is absent from this state-gone parts known. Therefore ordered that notice of the pend order in the Tollsnd County Press, . newspaper printed in Stafford, two weeks successively com. seins on or before tho ssth say Gf HaFsh
 County Commissioner for Holland County. nRDER OF NOTICE.-ststs of Cennso- N ticqt, County of Holland, ss. Holland, March
 Upon the petition of the said Lima Knright praying for reasons therein set forth for divorce now pend County to be held on the d Tudsday sd % of Apri 5. scrbng authority that the said defendant is absent from this state-gone to parts unknown. Therefore ordered, that notice of the pendency of said com- paint be eives by publishing this order iu the Toi- land County Press, newspaper printed in Stafford, two weeks successively. commencing before the 29th day of March. 1888. ERWlNO. DIMOCK,
 Clerk of the Superior Court for Holland County.
 4 Ia Court of Probate holden at Somsrs,
 A in and for the district of Somers the 98th day of March, A. D., 1888. Hs
 Present, SOLOMON FULLER, Judge.
 On motion of Levi Dart, administrator on the e. tate of L8yla I. Dart late of SOmerA. within aAid district, deceased. -I...
 This court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate exhibit their claims against the to the administrator and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in newspaper published in Stafford in said town of aomsrs, nearest the place where the deeeesed last dwet. Certified from Record, s 29m2w H.eesg SOLOMON FULLER, Judge.
Tolland County press., 1883-03-01

-Dr. M B. Bennett has been very
 sick in New York with pneumonia, but is
 now better. His friends hope that he will be able to return home next week. The old hands have been engaged to
 repair our roads the coming summer.
Tolland County press., 1883-03-01
SOM E R~.

Mission Band concert was postponed from Saturday to Thursday afternoon of this week.
 Rev. MT. Aver preached bis farewell sermon last Sabbath.>
 Miss Emma Lee opened her select school Wednesday, the 21st, with 17 schol- ars. Additions are expected. May this prosperously begun high school get nn- der such headway this term, that it's sta- eility among us may become settled fact.
 The skating rink closes the season on Thursday evening, March 29th, with a concert by home and fancy talent.