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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-06-10
+. FEAT OF T-ELEGRAPHY.

We have often heard, says the LONDON
T~eleeraphist, of the wonderful line be-
tween this country and Teheran, the cap
ital of Persia, a distance of $500 miles,
but we scarcely realized the fact that
oood SIGNALS were obtainable through so
great a length of wire until recently
when we availed ourselves OF an invita-
ton from the Managing Director OF The
Indo-E European Telegraph Company to
make a visit Of inspection. In the base
ment of an u~npretentious building in Old
Broad street we were shown the Morse
printer in connection with the main line
from London to Teheran. The courteous
clerk in charge of the wire informed us
that we were through to Emden, and,
with the same ease with which one
s.wires'' from the city to the West End,
we asked a few questions OF the tele-
graphists in the German town. When
we had finished with Emden we spoke
with the same facility to the gentleman
on duty at Odessa. This did not satisfy
ms. and in a few seconds we were through
to the Persian capital, Teheran. There
were no messages about, the I'll was
favorable, and the employees OF the varl-
GUS countries seemed anxious to give us
an opportunity Of testing the capacity OF
this wonderful line. T. H. N. (Teheran)
said: sCall Kurrachee," and In less
time than it takes to write these words
we gained the attention of the Indian
town. The signals were good, and our
speed must have equaled 10 words a
minute. The operator of Kurrachee,
when he learned that London was speak
ing to him, thought it would be a good
opportunity to put US through to Agra,
and. to our astonishment, the signals did
not fail, and we chatted pleasantly for a
few minutes with Malcom Khan, the
clerk on duty. To make this triumph OF
telegraphy complete, Agra switched us
on to another line, and we were soon
talking to a native telegraphist at the
Indian Government Cable Station, CAL
cutta. At first the gentleman ''at the
other end of the wire" could not believe
that he was really in direct communica-
ton with the English capital, and he ex-
claimed in Morse language: "Are you
really London ?" Truly this was a great
achievement. Metallic communication
without a break from No. Is Old Broad
street, London, to the telegraph office in
Calcutta, 1000 miles of wire The sig
nails were excellent, and the speed at
tanned was not less than II, perhaps IA,
words per minute.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-06-10
Meu Fatally wounded.
OVER THE WATER.

Seeks the Hand of Princess Bea-
trfce-A Residence Burned by
Lightning-A Captain and Crew
Wrecked, and All Hands Perish.
ESPECIAL TO THE %sEsTrsEL.l
BERLIN. June 9.-Prince William of
Wurtemburg will visit Queen Victoria at
Balmoral. He seeks the hand of Princess
Beatrice in marriage.
OTTAWA, June 9.-The residence OF
Alexander Carroll, 30 miles from this city,
was burned by lightning last night. His
four children persisted.
ST. JOHNS, N. F., June "a fishing
schooner, commanded by Neil Shawner,
with a crew Of IS hands, was wrecked in
Trinity Bay. All hands persisted.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-06-10

The New York Herald of the Sd in
slant says: On Thursday night last Mr..
Blaine said to a gentleman in Washing
ton that "the failure to get the nomina-
tion at Chicago would be no disappoint-
ment to him, and that the prospect of a
Republican being elected was SO doubt
full, on account Of the almost certainty
of q panic from transportation, that the
loss OF the nomination could not be more
than the loss Of an empty honor"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-06-10
surrendered HIS Checks.

There are few old Nevadans, says The
Reno Journal, who do not remember Uncle
Bill Smith, who in the years gone by, dealt
faro in nearly every town in Nevada. Six
or eight years ago he was sent to the Ne
vads Insane Asylum, where he has re-
manned ever since; no a maniac, but a
harmless imbecile. Tuesday the old man
finished the game of ~life-died, and was de-
Gently buried at the Asylum.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-06-10
PACIFIC COAST ADvlCES.
ESPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL
Still Raining i'm California

SAN FRANCISCO, June 9.-There was a
continuous rain all day yesterday, which
amounted to a fall of 54-100 inches. This
morning it started afresh With a slight
drizzle. 1t is said the crops of several
sections in the State are seriously dam
aged. The fruit and grain crops are doing
we'll.
A Little One for n Bat.
SAN FRANCISCO, June o. Lauriana
Augustine, IL years old, the daughter OF a
farmer of Contra Costa county, gave birth
to a boy baby weighing one and a quarter
pounds, and measured five and a half
inches.
Shielded.
SAN Francisco, June 9.-Mrs. Louisa
Sachs. rendered respondent by domestic
difficulties, committed suicide at Oakland
by taking a dose of strychnine.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-06-10
DiRerence II, Taste.

A bumptious Englishman, the Figaro
says, was dining with a lady at a table
d'hote in B~oulogne. Seated opposite them
was q German, on whose hand were some
rings. After gazing at the German, the
Englishman said to his companion in a
low voice: ~ hate to see q man with
rings on" A supo,cilious sneer was all
the German vonchsafed. After q little
time the Englishman again said to the
lady: "Do you know what l should do
with a ring if I had n ?" Before the
lady could reply the German leaned across
the table, and, In o sulky growl, said:
ssWsar IL In your nose u
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-06-10

damage to property along the banks. The
train cannot cross the railroad bridge. 1t
il feared the street car bridge will be
washed ont before morning, which would
cut off travel between Mexico and this
side. No trains or mails are in from the
north.
Three Men Fatally Wounded.
MILLERsBURa, Pa, June 9.-In a politi-
cal fight in a tavern, near Liverpool, last
night, three men were fatally wounded;
Morris Bayer, James Weiss and james
Hogan. Two men we're arrested.
Gone to Augusta.
BosroN, June 9.-Blaine's California
delegation arrived this morning and left
for Augusta at Don They will reach
Augusta at A P. M.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-06-10
TEXAS EXPERIENCES THE EVIL.

Wherever the Chinese are found IN
communities, there are sure to be opium
dens. They have introduced the habit
of opium-smoking into the far-off city
of Houston, Texas, where the News says
there are now six of these dens exten.
sively patronized. The News appeals to
the law, to public opinion and to the
pulpit to unite for their suppression.
This will be a hard thing to effect, for
Cinnamon will carry on the habit in de.
fiance OF all opposition. 1t is one of the
Affections that has to be borne in all
Chinese quarters. a fact which should be
remembered by those who oppose the Re.
striction Act.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-06-10

MAR RiED.

In Eureka, June ., 1884, by Justice Harmon.
". b. sAbln 70 Mrs. s. J. Northway, both Of Eu-
reka.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-05-16
Personal.

We regret to learn that Hon. Edward
). Dana of New Haven is in failing
health.
W. l.. Guernsey. railroad secretary of
the Rutland Young Mems Christian asso-
ciatian. has resigned.
Albion. n. Merchant formerly editor
OF Il Democratic paper at Burlington. died
in Providence, II. |. the 9th inst. aged II =.
Col. John b. Mead of Randolph is
soon to 90 TO England after more polled
cattle. of which, he now has large herd.
An ecclesiastical council has been
called by the st. Adams Congregations
alists to install Rev. John A. McColl as
pastor of their church.
Principal A. w. Edison of the Ran
dolph Normal school has resigned and
will become superintendent of schools at
Attlcboro, Mass.
Hon. f, j. Ormsbee of Brandon is to
speak on Decoration day at Lincoln 4;
Hon. j. l.. Martin of Brattleboro at
Montpelier and a. p. Childs of Benning-
ton at Manchester.
An oil portrait of Senator Morrill, is to
be placed in the National art gallery at
Washington. 1t was painted by G.. p
\. llcalcy by the order of Banker Cor
coran of Washington. Eastman johnson
is making II portrait of our senior Senator
for Cornell university.
DIR. " William Thurston. an aged vag-
rant who two weeks ago was ordered
out of town by Police Justice Grogan of
West Troy, was found begging on the
streets of that village, says the Troy
Times, last evening and rearrested At
the police station he said he was " Dr..
William Preston of Montpelier, VT. 8"
and declared himself to be the father-in-
law of eX-Gov. Ben. Butler of Massa-
chusetts. He also announced that he
was the chief surgeon of the army of the
United States aud that Livingstone. the
the African explorer, was his brother-in-
law. lie was again ordered to leave the
the citV,
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-05-16

school is maintained in numerous smaller
places. Thirty-four towns have graded
or high schools. Eleven academies and
three county grammar schools are as
sociatcd with graded schools in fourteen
towns. The graded school is one of the
most useful and most promising of our
educational agencies. These schools
have academic departments and annual
ly graduate from 100 TO 200 students,
half of whom probably enter some col
lege. About 10000 pupils on an average
are enrolled in these graded schools,
2OOO of whom are in the academic depart
ments. Many of these public schools
are attended by pupils from towns dis
tant from where the graded school is
located. 1t is estimated that over 1000
nonresident scholars attend such schools
this year. and contribute i'm tuition fees
over $4,000 for their support. Nearly
S5OO.OOO is annually expended for the
maintenance of the common schools of
the State. The greater portion of this
sum is raised by local taxation. The
public money annually divided among
the schools is over 100000. About
Slo.OOO is also derived annually from the
rent of school lands.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-05-16

have been set by the association in vari-
Gus parts of the village the past two
weeks. Individual propcrty-owneis have
also put out trees and in other ways bet
tered their surroundings. 1t is said that
there never has been Il spring when the
people of the village did so much in this
line as they have this year.
The following appeared in the Boston
papers on Monday: "Barna =. Snow &
Co.. wholesale fish dealers at l7G Attain
tic avenue, have made an assignment.
They were embarrassed last February
but made an arrangement with their cred
itOrs without publicity. The second pay
mcnt under that arrangement is now due,
and being unable to meet 1t they assign
ed. The liabilities are from Sl50.000 to
$500. 600" There was some excitement
in town. Tuesday, when the fact of Mr..
Shows assignment became known. lie
is president of the Cutter Marble com
panv. and it was feared in some quarters
that they. too. would be embarrassed. 1t
was reported on the streets that their
property had been attached by local
creditors. This was untrue. no attach
mcnts having been made; and none are
likely to be. We understand that Mr.
Shows troubles do not affect this com
pany at all. His embarrassment is
thought to be only temporary. The mar
bic company are building a large derrick
for use at the quarry. where work will
be resumed early next month.
The postoilice was burglarized We'd
nesday night. When Assistant PoStmaSt-
or Geo. T.. Hammond went into the of
flee. yesterday morning. ne found the
window opening into Mr.. Battcl's gar
den raiSrd and the contents of drawers
mixed up and scattered about. The loss
in money and stamps is about $50. Thc
window was pricd open with Jimmy
marks of which are to be seen on the
sill and sash. 1t was evidently the work
of professionals. They did not get into
the safe. though they tried hard. The
indications are that they were frightened
Off Steel wedges were driven into the
cracks on the top and sides of the safe
where the framework holding the door
ions the sides and top; and the frame
was started sufficiently to break the paint
all around. There was quite an amount
of valuables in the safe. The only clue
so far obtained is furnished by Mr.. Ne.
Bride, baggagc-maStcr ut the depot
When he went out of his house. Just be
fore the 3 80 Il. m. train came along. he
Jaw man standing in the railroad
bridge. On observing Mr.. Mcbride he
walked along to the nOrtlward of the
station. climbed down to the bank of the
creek and proceeded south. The suppo
Sition is that he kept out of sight under
the bank near the bridge till the train
arrived and then got on board from the
west side. Deputy Sheriff Rider was at
once notified. and he is doing what he
can to discover the whereabouts of the
criminal. The poStollice authorities have
been informed. This is the first burglary
in town. we believe, since the depots
were robbed, some three years ago.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-05-16
4f(tOOIrburp Areister
FRIDAY. MAY Is. 1891.


Trains pass Middlebury station at the
hours given below:
GoING NoRTH-Exrress, 1896 am; passen-
ger 1850 II. m; mail, BIB y. m : express,
5:5O p. m
GoING SoUTH-Mail. 1906 Il. M; passen-
ger, 4j7 p. M; mixed as far as Brandon.
$3.50 y. m: express, 1920.
MAILS CLosE--North, 300 and 7:40 p, m;
South. 945 il. H.. and 7:40 pm.
See Central Vt timetable on last page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-01
PERSONAL.

Gilbert NJ. Woodward, Representative from Wis
consin, is the only member of the present Congress
who was born in Washington.
The last words of the late Archbishop Perche, Of
New-Orleans, were: Il was identified with LOuisi-
ana, which loved, and give myselftO my adopted
State"
The fOur-hundredth anniversary of the birth of
Uric Zwingli, the great Swiss Reformer, will be
COMMUNICATED by mass-meetng at Association
Hall, Philadelphia, tomorrow evening.
John n. Stearns, secre airy of the National TEN
peTance Society has been seriously Ill, but is DOW
cOnvalesccnt. His illness was chiefly due to over
work. Mr.. Stcarns purposes to take short trip
South
Colonel NJ S. Quay, the wcll-known political
leader in Pennsylvania, is negotiating for the pur
chase of The Erening Necs of Philadelphia and he
says that if he does buy it, cit may have something
to say about politics"
OF the $50 authors and writers invited to the
meeting in Paris to promote the erection of statue
and monument to Balzac, only three declined to
aid the project. They were NM. Alfred Assolant.
j. de GoncOurt and Emile lola.
The longest Senatorial biography in the new
Congressional Direc tory that of Senator Brown of
Georgia In it he admits that when he acquesced
in the Reconstruction measures he became very
unpopular" but he vindicaeS himself by, the de-
CaTatiOn that in every instance when he has been
a candidate before the people he ha3 been success
full"
When the late Professor SophOcles was 4 proctor
in Holworthy Hall, Harvard, night tipsy
student rolling up to bed fell against his door, and
upon being interviewed, was anything but respect
full in his language. Next morning, awaking with
rcmOrsefu stomach and an aching head, the often
der felt it to be tile part of discretion to go to the
proctor and apologize. He had not proceeded far
in his hating explanation, however, before the
other interrupted him with the words: Not your
self, sirR YOu were drunk sir! drunk But you
were so drunk as to be curiosity, and therefore
shall not report you"
Mrs Mary Wilson, TrOy's Oldest resident said
The Troy Times of Saturday, is on her death-bcd.
She was born IN Saratoga County, March To- 1886.
Her father Robert Leonard, removed in 1897 to
Troy, where Mrs. Wilson has ever since resided,
with the exception of the year 1915. She was
married in 1901 and left widow ten years later.
Mrs. Wilson has been remarkably active for a
person of her advanced age and retained nearly IL
her faculties until few days ago Thursday of last
week she was left sitting alone In the back parOT at
her daughters residence for few minutes. She
walked into the yard and began sweeping snow
from the walks before her absence was noted. 1t is
thought her illness was fastened by this exposure
Thanksgiving Day several neghbors called on the
venerable lady, and she sang Yankee Doodle for
them and also related "reminiscences of the early
days of Troy including account of a fight be-
tween two squaws on the spot where the lhlTd-St.
pump now stands"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-01
GENERAL NOTES.

The Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association
Of SScv York prints n statement in THE TRIBUNE
this morning which will be found TO be pleasant reading
to all persons interested IN the subject Of life Insurance.
The United States Fire Insurance Company
makes its annual promptly With the New Year
The business OF the past year IS crafty ing exhibit In
1888 there OOO Of insurance written as
compared with 81 800 900 IN the preceding year The
insurance In force IL $lS 100000 compared with
Sl879O,OOO In 1922. The total assets now s., 26S
2l2la, an increase OF Sl5l,39S or "a compared wit
last year The payments 10 policy holders In 1883
Sl7S023 Gs, as compared with $4,000. Is IN 1882
The Increase in business for the past year Is eighty.
seven per cent, as compared with the previous year.
The impOrta mt matter of irrigation is re-
ccying much attention In Colorado Until recent years
little done I'm this regard beyond the digging OF
bitches fumes few rods In length. In tho last few
years, according TO The DeHrr Tribune, companies with
large capital have been organized with the object OF
bringing under cultivation the thousands OF acres
land, otherwise arid, but which with proper irrigation
prove arabic and fertile the most favored farming
sections IN the hch West This new industry of iriga-
ton not only provides labor for hundreds Oi and
teams but adds 70 the wealth Of Colorado by increasing
the acreage OF arabic lands and swelling the aggregate
volume OF natural products notably cereals fruit and
vegetables Two blades OF grass made 10 grow where
grew before aud Colorado, from being dependent for
home consumption upon natural products Imported rom
other States Is fast becoming source OF supply for
Eastern maTketS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-01

hands of her Superintendent Of Public Instruction.
that women have right to vote for school officers,
and in the third place Canada's Welland County
Council has resolved to memorabilia the Legislature
to grant suffrage to women.
We are disappointed In Sergeant Mason 1t was
announced at first that he would make no attempt
to coin money out of his notoriety and IL certainly
does appear that he refused various tempting offers
from showmen. 1t was even said that he intended
to settle down as a shoemaker and those who had
never been so foolish as TO make hero of him re-
spected him for this determination. But now he has
succumbed to his numerous temptations, and will
henceforth be on exhibition In dime museums and
snake shows The public curiosity concerning him
is not likely to last long, and the Sergeant will
probably have to go back to shOcmaking after all.
Early in January the Legislature OF Utah meets.
If President Arthur who has shown an intelligent
interest in the affairs of this Territory, intends TO
reappoint Eli III. Murray to the thankless Office of
Governor, it would be well to make the appoint
ment before the Legislature assemblies. Such
course would strengthen the Governors position,
place him right befor1 the people and command for
him that respect from the MOrmons which will not
be accorded so long there is uncertainty as to his
retention. If anybody else is to be sent out the
same reasons for prompt action exist. If 'twore
dOne 'twere well 'twere done quickly"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-01
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1884,

reads our suggestions and observes them Will
find. we are sure, by the close of the day that
he had made distinguished social success
An educated taste in matters Of dress no
longer sanctions the wearing of rubber boots
when making New Years calls. They give
puffy and ungraceful appearance to the foot
and the marks they leave on the carpet are un :
pleasantly broad. When the cane IS carried
into the drawing-room, it should be held
gently but firmly in the left hand. 1t Is a mis-
take to nut it between the knees when attempt
ing to walk. TO hold the handle too long IN
the mouth gives a vacant expression to all the
other parts of the cOuntenance. Gentlemen
seldom keep their hats on their heads now while
in the drawing-rOOm. Cases have been known
after l pm, but the practice has never become
general. and is not now considered elegant 1t
has become quite common to wish the ladies
Happy New Year. The use of business cards is
not in good form, especially if the caller Is In
the plumbing and gas-fitting line, or keeps a
cheap clothing store, or sells butter and eggs.
The use of the business card in such cases, and,
in fact in all cases. raises a suspicion of mer-
cepary motives which impairs the beauty OF
the pronered courtesy. Uptown the plain
visiting card is used. On the West Side below
Christopher-st., and on East Broadway, a
special card is usually engrossed, bearing some
times an eagle Of large size having a scroll in
scribed "A Happy New Year" in It's beak.
Other designs abound, such as doves cooling,
figures of Father. Time, etc. The young men
who carry these cards always seem happy and
proud.
The matter of conveyance is an important
one In some quarters of the city the young
men club together and hire a long omnibus,
which carries them from house to house. Some
times they blow horns The use of these con-
veyances is n matter of taste, but care should
always be taken to leave the driver and horses
outside when the club goes in to call. Persons
calling in cOupGs should never blow horns. 1t
is inconsistent. 1t is not considered in good
form to put both feet out Of one window OF the
coupe The betterusage now is to put one foot
ont Cf each window. This also helps to steady the
| coupe. A great many young men boast OF the
number of New Years calls they are making,
| and put only a semicolOn between How ito
you do" and Goodbye A period is better.
| One suggts ion mOrc-it is better to go home
| than to be taken home.