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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23
COOPERATIVE PLAY ACTING.
seven Actors and Others Get Up a Mn.
tuaI Benefit Dramatic Pool.
From the New York Sun, 18th.

From the New York Sun. 18th
Mr.. Mckee Rankin and six members Of his
sd avenue theater company have formed a sort
OF dramatic pool on an original basis The
members OF the combination are Mr. and Mrs
Mckee Rankin. Mr.. ID. II. Harkins, Mr. j. j.
Wallace, Mr.. Theodore Hamilton, Mr. Frank
Mordaunt and Mr.. Haley. They are bound to
Pether OF written agreement and are gov
erned by constitution and a set of bv-laws
Inc terms OF the agreement are that instead of
q salary, each member of the combination shall
receive certain percentage of the profits and.
IN case or loss contribute proportionateiy to
make up the deficiency. share Of the con-
Germ Is placed at $50. and each member is cred
TIED with shares in proportion to the amount of
salary De has been in the habit of receiving II
Tor instance. members salary has been $50 per
week he is credited with one share; if $500 per
week. with four shares. and so on. The profits
are, OF course. divided proportionately to the
number OF shares held.
Mr. Rankin is president Of the COMPANY. Mr..
Mordaunt vice president. ard Mr.. Hamilton Sec
retary and treasurer. There Is a committee OF
audit, consisting of MOrdaunt Harkins and
" Wallace. which passes upon all money matters.
TO avoid JealOuses in the selection of roles a
committee consisting OF Rankin. Mordaunt and
Harhins. selects the roles each member snail
play in any particular piece and its decision is
nnaL IL may appoint member to play q lead
Ing part one night and an inferior one the next.
according TO its Judgment of the exigences OF
the situation and the respective capabilities oil
members at different times and under different
circumstances.
The concern aims not only to work thus con.
Jointly, but TO acquire property in PLAYS scenery
and theatrical paraphernalia. The company ex.
pect soon, If satisfactory arrangements can be
made at the Third Avenue theater. to start on q
tour through the country. opening at Boston
The terms OF agreement bind the members fol
three years. with the understanding that two.
thirds vote shall bind them for such longer time
as Is desired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23
Bob AngersOll interviewed,

FROM tne f1ltSDurK u ST.
Col Robert G. Ingersoll took breakfast at the
Union depot yesterday morning on his way to
Washington from the west. When approached
by Post representative he said softly:
Have you your cOnundrums written out?"
The colonel believes that reporters are as liable
to make mistakes as he alleges Moses was when
lie wrote the Pentateuch. To avoid errors he
compel5 the interviewer to write out the cues
tons. and he answers in writing underneath
The reporter wrote on the back of an envelope:
What changes will Cleveland make in depart
mental pUsitiOns?T
The colonel read it, and wrote the following
In PaysOnian script on the back of bill of fare:
HE will Investigate the national edifice from
the peak OF the ridge pole to the floor of the coal
cellar. He will rout the army of sinecures that
have been holding the parlOr floors and letting
the actual workers roost in the attic. Whether
he finds the former few or many that will be
the extent of the change"
DO you think Blaine will be a candidate in
1883: wrote the reporter on what was left Of
the envelope.
The bill of fare again came back adorned as
follows:
1T looks as though he was trimming his sails
for any favorable breeze that might spring ND
about the period. Time enough has not elapsed
since the election to determine Blaine, when
crushed toearth. can rise again. He will not show
his hand until the new administration assumes
line OF definite action" and the colonel smiled
as if In remembrance of his illusion to Blaine
as being ''spotless star" The envelope was
then turned over on the address side, and the
following query scratched down:
You are probably acquainted with the future
intentions OF ex-senator Dorsey. Do you think
he will re-enter politics"
The genial Robert read the inquiry, and then
tore the envelope up. He turned one glance on
the interviewer as though he took him foP Rer-
dell in disguise. Then pulling out a which had
nestled Steve DorSayfS hot
he paid his bill and entered the car. Those
who witnessed the interview thought the par
Elephants were two deaf mutes exchanging cOur-
tesies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23
Is This a True StOrvp
From the Cincinnati Times-star

FfOfn INC Clncl nnatl 1lnes-Star.
Once In Large City there dwelt Maiden
whose Mother. being in Moderate Circum-
stances. was put TO great straits to SO educate
her Daughter that she might occupy q Higher
Walk in Life. She worked hard and deprived
herself of every Comfort. And how was she re-
warded? Strange to say. this Young Lady ap-
preciated her Mothers Sacrifices. ana did all she
could to tighten her Labors. Upon returning
from School she would devote her time to the
Kitchen until the hour for her Music Lesson ar
rived. and then she would make the Piano
HOWL. She arose early and assisted with the
Washing and ironing. and when her Young Man
took her to the Ice Cream Parlor at night she
always slipped some Choice Cake into her
Pocket for Ma. Finally she and the Young Man
were married. and the Best Room in their House
was devoted to the Old Lady. who never alter
ward did Lick Of Work. Moral: This is not
True Story. 1t is Fable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23
A New Style.

frofn the whitehall Times.
The coat was very bad ft-too full in the
back.
"Thatll never do" said the customer: ats
ike shirt on bean pole"
dot coat, mein trent" replied the dealer.
.'ish very stylish garment. Look at dot hack
Mein gracious, it Is lufy See dot beautiful
pui1ng-der latest style, and don't you forget
IT. IL was made on Fifth avenoo. 1t is der Fad
der Hubbard style, and is actually worth SO
muen ash fve tollar more for dot cut" Ana five
minutes later the delighted customer LETT the
store with his Father Hubbard coat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23
The True Friend.

1.-THE friend who holds a mirror to nv face.
And, hiding none, Is not afraid TO trace
Ny faults, my smallest blemishes, within:
VINO friendly warns, reproyes me II sin,
Although 1t seems not so, he is my friend.
But he who, ever f1attering, gives me praise,
Who ne'er rebukes, nor censuyes, nor delays
TO CONE With eagerness and grasp my hand,
And pardons me ere pardon demand,
lie Is my enemy, although he seem my friend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23

At a meeting last Thursday of the executive
committee of the various Cleveland and Hen
bricks business mems clubs of New York city il
was resolved, In view OF the salutary influence
exertef by the merchants and business men in
the recent national and municipal contest to
continue the organization in order as much as
possible Ito counteract the baneful tendencies
OF such men as follow politics as a trade, and
whose power and stock in trade rise in proper
tioL as the citizen is Indifferent and negligent of
his duty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23
F1Rsr CLEARING SALE
OF THE ASON
K N G'S P L A C E,
814 SEVENTH STREET.

Fifty thousand dollars worth of Children's and Ladies
Cloaks and Millinery to be closed ont. We have come
to the wise conclusion in order to money all in
need OF HOLIDAY PRESENTS that useful we'll as
practical to reduce extensive stock of Millinery and
Coaks at this early stage of the and this is
our First Clearing Sale expect to sweep the entire
stock ut prices that will insure dy sale.
WE OFFER FOLLOWING GOODS:
800 Chdren's Coat and Havelock. ages g. TO- r. IA
and 16 years at 50 So So S4s5. So 400 Misses Newman
kets leading shades most stylish and nice from
to 16 years. at 50. 49, S. 81 and S10. 1000 Ladies'
Wraps. in Diagonal Ottoman, Sicilian Silk Brocsded
and Beaver Berlin Twlled with Astrachau and Fur
Trimmings. in Russian Circulars Newmarkets aud Dol
mans Jackets at 35. &c. 81, So SO and So the very
best and finest from 80 to $40 worth from S25 $40
Extraordinary bargains in Plush Wraps We will sell
an elegant Plush Coat at $23 worth s35: elegant Plush
Coat at $29 worth $40 elegant Plush Coat S worth
$50 There only left IS of the Plush Coats be
slaughtered $250O0 worth of Millinery bound to
be sold Remember now is your chance. 5000 elegant
and stylish Felt Hats in all The leading shapes and de-
srable colors at 75c ST. 81 Is and 81 So Birds Plumes
Tips and Wings of the latest inportations Ribbons
Velvets Veveteens Kid Gloves and Corsets and other
articles in the Millinery and fancy line.
GIVE US A CALL BEFORE PURCHASING.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23
The Scattering OF Mark Twain,s
Friends.

From the Utica Observer.
Mark Twain assembled the platform in Buffalo,
and standing before crowded audience, said:
''Let me introduce man whom you regard
whom regard-as the greatest living modern
writer Of ancient fiction; q man In whom all
genius, all HONOR all integrity. allvirtue all
vice-combine to make the perfect man. for
got, his name is George W. Cable" Mr. Cable
read q selection from ssDr. SEWER" and then
proceeded to introduce Mark Twain, who re-
ferred to his former residence in Buffalo, q fol-
lows: MANY changes have taken place since
was q citizen of Buffalo. l miss-and we all
miss-many friends. Some have gone to the
tombstone to the gallows-and some TO the
White House. Let rs so live that In the uncer-
fainty which attends this life We may 30 pre-
pared for al three OF these fates."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23

Fashionable Ma-"Children! children! stop
that noise; SIT down and keep quiet"
Children.-.'Why, what's the matter, mai"
Ma-"Doggie Is taking his nap."-Phl1del-
plsia CdA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23

7 ROCHON. CORCORAN BUILDING,
e. FIRST CLASS HAIR DRESSER. FROM PARIS
Three Patents and Five Medals from Expositions Of
Paris, Lyons and Vienna.
Manufacturer and importer of
HUMAN HAIR AND FINE HAIR WORK
Ladies fine Hair Cutting and Hair Dressing,
Hair dyed and shampooed III q first class manner
Wigs to order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23
NINE j. p. PALMER.

IMPORTER AND DESIGNER OF FASHION,
1l07 STREET NORTHWEST.
RECEPTION BONNETS, COSTUME BoNNETS
CARRIAGE HATS
LATEST WINTER MODES FROM LEADING PARIS
AND LONDON HOUSES
CHARACTERISTIC MII.t.INERY TO ORDER
dis SPECIALITY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23
LADIES GOODS.

ERENCH DYEING, SECURING AND DRY CLEAN.
- ing Establishment 1205 y Z. ave n.w-kid Gloves.
Feathers Laces Lace Curtains. Crepe Wells and all
kinds OF Ladies' and Gents Garments Dyed. Cleaned
ard Finished in the most superior manner. Plush
Dresses done up without being ripped ANTON ECAR-
OLiNE LERCH, formerly with A. ischer d23-yrn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23

n2l FACTORY wARERooMs. 422 9Th street
IAILET, DAVIS co.'s GREAT SPECIALLY
Il THEIR UPRIGHT tRAND PIANO
In new and elegant styles ready at special factory
prices. ii. L. SUMNER sll 9TH street nv oc3
GENrINE DECKER" PIANOS Sx-s--ez1
VI ARE MADE BY DECKER BROS. n YfTYTn
U. ID KUHN. Sole Agent. i01 lO:n streetsn W.. -
Also for Burdett organs ora
ID EICHENBACH'S PIANO wAREROONs PIANOS
1e of various makes tor sale and 49,
Cuced prices VIM knabe & 90 S world -re-fTF WI
noMned Pianos. Tuning Aid iepslrinss rs "
]lth street. above In. ave .AnSD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-23
DIRECTORY OF CONGRESSMAN.
Places OF Residence Of Senators and
Representatives.

The following is list OF Senators and Represent
atives in Congress with their present places c
residence in this city:
SENATORS.
Aldrich, " W, cor Vt ave and St
Allison, ". E., 1874 VI. ave.
Bayard. II. F.. 1413 Mass ave.
Beck, j. b., Nv, 1414 x ST. n. W.
Blair, Fl. W.. 201 F. Cap. st.
Bowen, Thos. ", Riggs House.
Brown, J. T., Ca. Metropolitan hotel.
Butler, NJ. c., 1922 81. n. w.
Call, Wilkinson. 1853 p ST. NV.
Camden, j. N, ". Va, S27 Vt. ave.
Cameron, J. d., cor 18th st. and r. L ave-
Cameron. Angus, + ST. NV.
Cockrell, T. NJ, 1910 18th ST. NV.
Coke. Richard, 4I9 9th ST. n. W.
COlGuitt, A. H.. Metropolitan hotel
Conser. omar D., 1921 NJ st. NV.
CullOm, Shelby NJ, WIZARDS
Dawes, Henry L., 1872 Il. 1. ave.
Doiph, Joseph N, 1910 VI. ave.
Ednunds, Geo. f., al. Mass. ave.
Frye. VIM. p, hamilton.
Garland. =. H. 1892 Mass. ave.
George, J. Il. 20S New Jersey ave. s. g.
Gibson, K. l., 1928 X. | ave.
German, Arthur p. lace Mass. ave.
Groome, j. e., Wizards hotel.
Hale. Eugene 1901 II st. NV.
Hampton, Wade, Metropolitan hotel
Harris. ISham c.. 209 z Cap st.
Harrison, b. H., 1913 18th st. n. W.
Hill. n; p, Arlington.
Hoar, Geo. F., 1926 X ST. NV.
Ingalls,, j. j.. st. NV.
jackson, Howell E.. 1016 Vermont ave.
Jonas, b. f.. Portland.
Jones, Cl3S. w, 11O5 G. ST. NV.
kenna, j. E.. W. Va, SIS 18th st. n. ".
Lamar, L. g. c., Miss, 339 c St n. W.
Laphain, E. G., n. Y. 800 18th ST. NV.
Logan John A., Iowa Circle.
Henderson, Chas. F., Portland.
MaXey, Samuel Bell, 413 Attn st. NV.
Mcmillan. y. j. r., Mimi. $50 18th ST. n. W.
Miller, John f, 1918 Conn., ave.
Miller, Warner, 1903 st. NV.
Mitchell, Jno. L., 9tfS 18th ST. Il. ".
Morgan, John T., li3 1St st. n. C.
MOSr1ll, Justin s, Thomas Circle.
Palmer
Pendleton, Geo. H.. 1913 18th st. NV.
Pike, A. +. Hamilton
Platt, q. H., 1925 Mass. ave.
Plumb. P. B., 1907 F st. n. w.
Pugh, James L.. 1913 r. |. ave-
Ransom. n. W., Metropolitan hotel
Riddleberger. II. H., Gil La. ave.
Sabin, d. NJ, 1923 18th st. n. w.
salisbury. Eli, 610 14th st. II. w.
Sawyer, PhieJuS. 1929 l st. NV.
Sewell, W. j.. 1900 st. Il. W.
Sheffield, w. p, 134 b ST. n. e.
sherman, John. 1919 X st. NV.
Slater, .. H., go st. n W.
Vance, Zcb B., 1927 Mass. ave-
Van Nyck, C. H., cor. 18th st. and Mass. ave.
Vest, Geo. g., cor Del. ave. and st. n. o.
VOORHEES,, Daniel W.. 1924 18th st. n. W.
Walker, j. D., 1918 G st. II. W.
Williams, j. =. KY. 1927 F st. n. W.
Wilson, James f.. G23 18th ST. H. W.
REPRESENTATIVES.
Adams, ]. j., n. Y, Welcker's
Aiken. DIV, 5. G., Metropolitan.
Anderson, J. A., Kan, 1888 ST. NV.
Atkinson, L. E., Pa, COZ L st.
Adams, G. T., ILL.,, Arlington.
Bagley, j. H., NY. National.
Ballentlne, j. g., Tenn, Ebbitt.
Barbour, j. s., Va. IA b st. n. e.
Barksdae, E, Miss, ga * ST.
Barr. s. F., Pa, 222 1st st.
Bayne I. NJ, Pa. Wizards hotel.
Beach, L., NY, Portland
B IseIIo, j. B, 327 Pa a. ave. Sc:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-02-16
The Faithful Boy.

A boys first position in a commercial
house is usually at the foot of the ladder;
his duties are plain, his place is insg-
nificant and his salary is small. He is
expected to familiarize mself with the
business, and as he becomes more in
tellieent in regard to it he is advanced
to a more responsible place. His first
duty, then, is TO work. He must cult
vate day by day habits of fidelity, ac-
curacy, neatness and dispatch, and
these qualities will tell in his favor as
surely as the world revolves. Though
he may work unnoticed and uncom-
mended formonths, such conduct always
meets its reward.
/ once knew boy who was a clerk
in a large mercantile house which en-
ployed as entry clerks, shipping clerks,
buyers, book-keepers and statesmen,
eighty young men, besides small army
of porters, packers and truckmen; and
this boy OF seventeen felt that amid
such crowd he was lost to notice, and
that any efforts he might make would
be quite unregarded. Nevertheless, he
did his duty; every morning at eight
o clock he was promptly in his place,
and every power that he possessed was
brought to bear upon his work. After
he had been there year he had occa-
sion to ask weeks leave of absence
during the busy season. That" was
the response, lis an unusual request,
and one which it is, somewhat in
convenient for us to grant; but
for the purpose of showing you that we
appreciate the efforts you have made
since you have been with us, we take
pleasure in giving you the leave of alb
sence for which you ask" Il didn't
think said the boy, when he came
home that night and related hissuccess,
THAT they knew thing about me, but
it seems they have watched me ever
since | have been with them" They
| had, indeed. watched him, and had
selected him for advancement, for
shortly after he was promoted to po-
sition of trust with appropriate increase
Of salary. 1t must be so, sooner or
later, for there is always demand for
excellent work. A boy who intends to
build up for himself q successful bust
ness will find it long and difficult task,
even if he brings to bear efforts both of
body and mind, bit he who thinks to
win without doing his very best viii
find himself loser in the race.-N W.
Christian AdUoc0te.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-02-16
Japanese Tea Houses.

A'tea house of Japan is but one story
high, with nicely matted porch, from
the corners of which depend the omni-
catch a glimpse of the interior, and are
=snlazed atthe simplicity of the appoint
nents, although this is one OF the bet
ter class of inns. The floor within is
covered with the universal Japanese
mats, always three feet by six in di-
mansions, and, therefore, used as a
matter of convenience for household
measurement purposes. | have also
learned that the fans in use in this
country, with view to the same utili-
~, are usually made Just one foot in
length. These mats are scrupulously
clean, and it seems entirely APP
propriate that we remove our
shoes, in obedience to the
prevalent custom, before entering.
The only remaining articles offurniture
are some scrolls which hang on the
ySslls, and the common sliding screens,
(which are used for converting the inte-
'Eior of a Japanese house into Just as
maryland sueh shaped apartments as
the owner lpleases. This is respect
an which Japanese convenience goes
beyOnd American convenience, though
4 am not all in doubt as to which way |
prefer.
A party of European tourists are Ia
bOriously ''squatting' about some little
tables, one for each guest, and slipping
'tez from tiny decorated cups. On the
cables are also very small dishes of con
fGctiOncry and SWeetmeatS For wait
- ers we observe modest, ever-smiling,
q 'clean-looking japanese maidens, who
earg profuse in their demonstrations of
ociviIty. Indeed, we are tempted to
Z callit palavering before we become ac-
'cnsto'ned to the ways of the people.
The premises about the tea-house are
converted into a pretty garden, with
TOckeries and cascades, thus giving us
n sample of the landscape gardening for
Ehich the Japanese have become so
Gav0rably famous. Cor. ~ o. Times
.DsD2Ocrdt.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-02-16
Up the Nile.

When you first 90 on board your
dahabieh, the sailors. assemble on the
deck to welcome you, and perhaps one
or two who have sailed with you before
step forward to shake your hand. They
are of all compilations, some very
pale, some of a rich and beautiful
brown, almost copper color. When
you have been far within the tropics
and have braved hot wind or two
amid the glarng sands of Nubia and
the shining rocks of the Cataract, your
sailors have assumed different tint.
The pale men have become brown, the
brown meu black. Most of these sailors
come from certain tribes long settled in
Nubia, but probably Of Arab origin.
The Shellalee or Cataract families fur
nish many of them. Now and then
Cairenc is among them; now and then
q genuine fellah of Lower Egypt. But
after few days you recognize the
Nubian, or Berber, as his companions
call him. His face is generally of a
high type of manly beauty, almost femi-
nlne, occasionally, in the delicacy of the
outline; but his limbs, except in one
particular, are like those of prize
fighter. Every muscle stands out on
his shoulders and arms and, except for
the flatness of his calves, he looks
like bronze statue He has q pecul-
lar way of swimming, hand over hand,
making a great splash, and though he
can literally stay for hours in the water
without Inconvenience, when your boat
has stuck fast on a sand bank, he is not
good swimmer in our sense of the
word. Yet, if you inquire into his his
tory you will probably find that since he
was three years old he has been accus-
toned to take to the water, and has
swan the Cataract on log since ever
he can remember. This swimming
down the worst parts of the Cataract
astride on log looks very easy, but is
in reality extremely difficult, as should
be sorry to say how many of my coun-
trymen have yed.-Maqazine Of Art.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-02-16
A Remarkable Steam-Engine.


An English firm have recently COM
pleted small, light compound engine,
which in point of weight eclipses any
thing heretofore built. This engine is
made of steel and phosphor-bronze; all
parts are built as light as possible, the
rods and shafting and al parts possible
being bored out to reduce weight. At
a speed of only 300 revolutions min
ute they indicate over 20 horse power
and weigh but l05 pounds all told. This
engine would give fully 80 horse power
actual at piston speed of 500 feet
minute. The size is 81 high pressure,
u low pressure and stroke. That
30 horse power can be had from prop
err utilization of steam and proper dis
tribtion of l05 pounds of metal is GER
tainly most astonishing. especially so,
considering that the engine is COM
pound. A ship of $500 tons displace-
ment was almost unknown fifty years
ago; to-day the transatlantic steamer,
the highest class of the mercantile
marine, has from 5000 to 1880 tons
displacement, and engines of 5000
to 10000 horse power. Several of the
transatlantic liners have shown mean
ocean speed of 20 miles an hour, and
make the passage in less than seven
days.-Abner C. Harding, iR Popular
Science MonthJy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-02-16

I am bigger than 1 was tAcn, ,.....
don't believe there are any whales ii
the river, but Lucy and like the OIL
garnet better than we used to, and play
there every day.
There is one thing, though, that l al
ways miss when [ 90 to dress up to
play $50 to meeting and that is my
grandpa's boots. You see they were
so large that they came off when [
tumbled in the water. and now | have
to just wear shoes.-Mary E, Ban1tord,
IN Golden Days.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-02-16
cor Young Readers.
P-4PA'S BIRTHDAY.

What is birthday. papa? .,H.
Is it something nice for you?
Are they good for little fellows? '.
And can have one, too?
This world is full of puzzles
To bother boys about; .ft.
But it's Il pretty hard one
Ny papa can't make out. 1914
There are roses in the parlor,
And roses in the hall,
And the gar and on your portrait
Is sweetest of them all.
And here's dnHthcF puzzle:
Who makes the roses grow
On purpose for our birthdays?
Papa can tell, | know.
Mamma says flowers blossom
Because God tells them to,
But that's an old, old reason;
] want one that is new.
don't quite understand it,
! am 50 small, you know;
And before I'm wise like papa
I've long, long way to so.
Mamma says love is fairest
or all the gifts we bring;
A UerB great deal sweeter
Than any other thing.
Then, if there's nothing better,
And mamma tells me true,
On, take it for your birthday
From your little boy to you!
May hley Smith, IN COnDreydti0ndliSt.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-02-16
-Dwellers in the valley Of The Con

--Dwellers in the valley Of the Con-
necticut River declare that river and
its tributaries have dried up before
their very eyes, the general run of the
streams being but fraction of what
it was forty years ago, while the spring
freshets are at least as great as they
ever were. This is doubtless due to
the cutting off of the forests in Ver-
mont and New Hampshire,-New En-
gld1ed Farmer.