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The Evening critic., 1885-04-28
ELEorIoN on oFrIcERs.
Grand COmmandery of the Distri'
Of Columbia. U. O. q. q.


of Columbia, U. o. q. q.
Tho Grand Commandery of the District
of Columbia closed It's fourth annual ses-
sion last evening at late hour, after a
most harmonious meeting.
A large amount Of business was trans
acted, many Of the resolutions adopted con-
tanning instructions TO the representative
to the Supreme Commandery, which meets
in this city In May next. Tho business was
Of such q nature as to be interesting TO tho
members, but not to the general public
The election of officers for the ensuing
year resulted as follows; Grand COM
mander, Charles i. Patten of Meridian;
grand vico.c o.commander, Alma g. Smith OF
Meridian; grand prelate, Rev. Oliver OF
Goodwill grand keeper of records, Fred.
i. Woodward of Meridian grand treasurer
James II. Searles of st. Johns; grand her
aid, Lewis Y. Ellis of Goodwill grand
warder of the inner gate, Wm. II. Pope OF
Goodwill grand warder of the outer
gate, Waldo G.. Perry of Goodwill past
grand commander, A. q. Heylmun; grand
trustees, ]. b. Andrus, DR.. s. l. Groot, p A
Crist. Representative to supreme com.
mandery, A. G.. Heylmun; alternate repre-
sentative, Joseph Burroughs.
The ofliccrs-eleot were then duly in
stalled by Deputy Supreme Commander A.
M. McBath, assisted by ID. s. Herald Seth l.
Clark, and ID. p. S. Commander Georg,
Redway. Grand @ commander Patten Is on,
of the Oldest members of the order in th
jurisdiction, whose long service in this and
other orders render him peculiarly fitted
for the position,
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28
THE POLICE COURT.

Robert Dent, a 10.year-ol colored boy, was
sent down for thirty days for stealing 1873
IRON John MalOney,
Julia Brown, Ia colored woman, was charged
with stealing horse from Jno. Carter. The evil
dence was TO the effect that the horse h I'd been
bought from the defendants husband on the
installment plan. That the plaintiff failed to
pay the lnstallment when due, and the de-
fendant, during the absence OF Cal ter, took the
horse out OF the wagon and put II In her stable,
and refused to return II. Judge Smell dis
missed the case OF larceny and ordered the
horse TO be returned to Garter.
Jesse Mccoy, a neatly.dressed white
woman, about 80 years old, was called out oil
the dock and charged with being drunk and
disorderly on the street. While the oflcer was
testlfying against her she acted strangely, and
when her moral character was called into
question che called out TO the onlcer; "Don't
you say anything but good, cir. Don't you
dare" 1t was shown that she had been In an
insane aeylum, and had mother n years
old who was paralyzed. She was released on
her personal bonds.
VIM. Anderson, for selling rum on sunday,
was assessed $40.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28
unnnratn Mr.. nin,.snn.

The Marine Band, followed by a large
crowd of Mr. Dickson's friends, went last
night to the residence of Mr.. c. Maurice
Smith and serenade1 him. Judge F. p.
Cuppy and Mr.. Q. s. Moore were also sere-
naded From Mr.. Moore's residence there
was march to Mr.. Dickson's. There was
big crowd in waiting there Mr.. Dickson
made a short speech, thanking tho people
for their presence and their renewed express
sion of confidence in his integrity. After
Mr.. Dicksons speech the visitors crowded
into his house, where they partook of what
his generous hospitality had provided
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28
The Innururotton BnlI Floor,

Charles r. Monroe has entered suit
against William NJ. Calf, as chairman of tho
executive committee OF the inaugural
ceremonies, for 5000. Ho alleges that he
was the contractor to lay the floor In the
new Pension building for the Inauguration
ball By the terms of the contract he was
to have the floor completed by January %
last. Subsequently he entered into con-
tract to complete the work by the twenty.
second for an additional 5000. He alleges
by the failure of the defendants to keep
their part ofthe contract he was prevented
from finishing the work in the prescribed
time
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28
HANRnAnA.
VtHE GREAT
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE.

~ AhA NOhAhf Nh1A AMI NVklBnENNa
DOUBLE TRACK. SPLENDID SCENERY,
STEEL RA lis. M MAGNIFICENT Fc rIrpbfENs,r
TRAINS IN EE k[yItSF M Wt sArElt "a MIR 3 \ ~
corner sixth aud streets. "a foliows:
rIFesa FSr r9Ts af pd1 ana the West onicago Limited
daiy; Fast Line, 90 ~ M. daily 10 Cincinnati
~ louis, with Sleeping Cars from Harrisburg To-
cent saturday, 70 Chicago with siee.ing Car Al
t0onA 10 chicago. Chicago aud Cincinnati ex-
lpgton 20 Chicago ana Hnrris6urg to Louisviie;
com e1inniheeffung ~ harrisburg with wpstern Express
and q. Louis Pecac Express, 100 p, M eaiiv'
i2a a Tttsnnrg ana the West, with through sleeper
IhiIhburg 10 Chlcago.
BALTIMORE & POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For Erie CRnandrigua, Rochester Buiiaio Nj.
sce Cars washinef6n 10 oebeStesy gbr9Sy' with IA"
For Wllllamsport Lock Raven and Elmlra ne
For New YorE and the East. 7.i5, $40 and II n.
H. H. 4' 10 ? ~ m eid li.i5 night On sunday, ..
Pullman Parlor Carsoio a. m. daily, except
For Bcstcn without change, y. m. on every
w week fs day; on eur day, p. m,
For Brooklyn, n. ", all through trains connect
niOfaing direct transfer 10. Fulton street,
,avqidlng. .double lerringe across New YorK city.
Tor fhllh1epnia ii5 30 ana n a. M, 2, 80, 10
p. ~ and " 10 night On sunday, T. O. 10 D. IN,
en eh3 is.l5 nighl. Limited Express 80 a. m.
For Baltlm9re, G95, 5l5 20 olO, 1850, 100 a. NJ,
sunday, 10 %, II a. M !. g. 7io 10 y. IN. and Ills
+ " tupt Nltth ihHe' 40 H. ills ana l.lO u. m,
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis, % d. m, - o. and 42j d. NJ
daily, except sunday. On Sunday, 4 %, M
| ALEXANDRIA & FkED DER1CKsBUf nc RAIL
| Va, AND ALEXANDRIA d WASHING
| For Alexandria. g. o 25, I1OI, 1i3j a. m los
| A26 40, dOl, % and 49, p. m. On sunday ut
o, 9.25, ll.Ul a. m, Sos u. m.
\ For Richmond and the south, 0 and ilOl u. nj.
daily md ~ p m, daily, EXCEPT sunday.
10, l0l0a. MI &Oj, . 23 51O. 10i ana Il 35 o.
m, and l2.l0 midnight, except Monday. On
sunday at and lO.iO a. M. 7.Oj and 1876 d. mi
aud 1910 night.
Tickets nnd In formation ut the Office northeast
| corner OF 18th street and Pennsylvania "a avenue
and at the station, where OrderB can he lett Tor
| the checking OF baggage TO destination from hu-
! tells and residences,
]. r. WOOD,
General Passenger Agent
CHA S. l.. PUGH, General Manager
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28
THE HENDERSON MURDER.
The Cnae against scott Conss Post
pOned until rhursdHy.

poned until rhursdGy.
Scott Coats, colored youth, was before
the Criminal Court this morning on a
charge of murder, in causing the death Of
colored girl named Ida Henderson on
January A last The murder grew out of a
lovers quarrel, and without any apparent
cause the defendant shot the girl in the
back in tenement In Bates alley.
Mr.. Campbell Darlington appeared for the
accused He stated that he was unable to
20 to trial in consequence Of having no mo-
tice that tho case would be called. Ho
made statement TO the effect that the
shooting was an accident. He did not at
tempt to Justify the act, aud stated thatthe
defendant would plead guilty to man
slaughter If the Court would send him to
the Reform School.
Assistant District Attorney Taggart
stated that the Government was ready TO
proceed. As to the proposition of Mr.. Car
iington he said the jury might find that
tho offense was only manslaughter, but
thought, however, that there were certain
features in the case that resembled murder.
The case was set down for trial Thursday
next.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28
CeIebrn,lnr tne eenernl,s nlrthanr.

The Metropolitan Church was crowded
last night. The meeting was to celebrate
the sixty-third anniversary Of General
Grants birthday. Senator Manderson pre-
sided. DR.. Bartlett offered the opening
prayer. Letters rogretting their inability
to be present were read from Secretary
Bayard, Senator Dolph, Mr.. Blaine, Secre-
tary Lamar fnd Attorney. General Garland.
Addresses were made by Generals Black
and s. s. Burdett and Mr.. w. G. Webster.
Judge Samuel Shollabarger related some
interesting anecdotes Of General Grant.
Mr.. Blaine in his letter regretting his in
ability to be present said that he arproci-
ated the cause of the meeting and referred
to General Grant as grand soldier and
statesman. General X. +. Colston spoke Of
the sympathy Of the Southern people. Gen.
eral Green b. Baum read a telegram to be
sent to General Grant. IL was Endorsed
by all present and expressed thanks to
God for the Generals improved health and
the hone that he may live for many years.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT SUNDAY DEC.
1853, UNTIL FuRIHER NOTICh

Leave washington from station, corner Ne
jersey avenue aud q street.
For Chicago, a. m. and 1910 p. m daily. The
ga M. Is Fast Limited Express 70 Pittsburgh
ChIcSgo nsSt morn6R N AZ tta5soutgh b a. Ss9 r., p M
ch1grgeSdl 1Ig Cd li on ms traln for fast time.
ht go y, m. and lO.1O p M, with through coaches
and Palace Sleeping Cars To above points with
9t to- cfsRE and ST. IT, tan nrHaF Sis qeS FL ean Tn
natl next morning az $50, 81. Louis $50 p. m. No
For Pittsburgh at 0 a. M, with ParlOr Car, and
$40 y. m. daily 10 PiushurYh Cleveland aud be
FOR BaitmoFe on 1--WE Week S days. Ss 5, s.io s4o 7so
20 and 10 a. m 1910, l.25, 3i5 (l5-minnte train)
For Baltimore on SUNDAYS, go IS0, s 5s and'io
a. Ip LIS, l.sJ, 440 $40, 40 7.15, 90 and 1880
For points on the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
and points south, - n. nj aud sf0p, NJ. daily
ington 10 New Orleans.
For Annapolis, $40 a. m. and r. 10 and $50 y. m
for wsy slsuons between Washington and Bal
iinlm19Ie' o4I S;sga d M i2siG %so 20 IS and
and lO50p. m. For stations on Metropolitan
Branch, i.25a m, daily. except sunday. aud 5, 30
prlnolpal stations on Meu opotan Branch, 0O5 n.
M M. d2iIy d exGept sunday Tor Lexington, stannton
day; Tor frederick 9Oo u. M, 440 p. m. daily ex- :
FOR HaGerstown and Winchester 9O5 O. M daily
except sunday, M and 5,so p = M daily 70 Hagers-
Trains arrive from the West daily, 9, 7.2O q. m,
FROM AnnhDOnS, b,8U q. m. Rnu LOO and o.l5 ID.
M; Sunday, 1880 am, 6 35 y. m.
From Lexington $50 p. m, daily, except sun
day.
From Frederick and Intern ediate points, s.25 3 .
m; and sl5 p. m; daily except sunday.
Trains leave Baltimore fof Wa8hingtou ht 10,
$50, go, and 10 80 a, M, l2l5 i3O, g. T. 70,
$50, GSO, and 1876 p. m. ON sundays 630, s
% m.
All trains n ON washington stop at Relay STA.
ton, except l.26, 3,l5 and 40 y, m.
For further Information apply at the Baltimore
q ONO tlcktl once e-Nhshlngt0n station, 0i9 and
street, where orders will be taken for baggage to
be checked and received at any point IA tue city.
B. DUNHAM q. X. LORD,
gen Man. Baltimore. q, T.. A,
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28
A Terrible Crime.

Adis Chipman, a well-dressed white woman,
was charged In the Police Court this morning,
under the new act governing the Humane
Society, with entcing sadie +. Thomas, a thir-
teen-year old white girl, In disreputaole
house on Maryland avenue, between Four
and "a. half and Third southwest, for immoral
purposes. Nellie Gibson, the keeper OF the
house, was charged with receiving tho child,
and Keeping her In the house twenty-four
houre. The arrest grew out OF complaint OF
Mrs. Sadie Mexican, No. 112 First street south
west, the aunt of the child, who had the war
rant sworn out for the arrest OF the defend
ants. This is the first case called to the atten-
tion OF the court under the new act, and Is
punishable by a heavy fiue or term in the
penitentary, or both. Messrs. Hewlett ana
Shea appeared as counsel for tina accused and
waived an examination. The defendants were
committed In default OF $500 bonds each.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28
The New Orleans Fast Line

SHENANDOAH VALLEY SOUTHERN SPECIAL
VIA
SHENANDOAH JUNG, LURAY and ROANOKE.
The New Route TO the South aud Southwest
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MARCH III. issj.
p:2D A, NJ, Daily, New Orleans Fast Line For
all points on line Of Shenandoah Valley. Nor
fglk a Western hHst Tennessee, Virginia aud
Georgia Railroads. Atlanta Macon, jackson
vile, Chstlanooga, Memphis, Mobile, New
Orleans ana the South and southwest. Pull
man Palace sleeping Cars between Washing
ton and New Orleans without change Con-
Meeting at Shenandoah junction Wltn Pull.
man Cais. New York 10 Atlanta.
$40 l. NJ, Daily, Memphis Express. For all
polnts South, Southeast and Southwest Pull
man Palace slceong Cars between shenan-
dO0h Junction aud Memphis without change,
connecting ht Cleveland, Tenn. with Pull
man Cars TO New Orleans without change.
Trains leave Is. d o, r. H. Passenger Station,
corner New Jersey avenue ana street,
For tickets, sleeping car reservations ana al in-
formation apply ~ ticket odiccs, 0IO Penua.
ave, 1881 Penna. ave. and az depot y. Il v. ii.R.
and Office OF the Line, SO7 Penna. ave, whore
o,ders Will BIZ taken for baggage TO- be called for
In any mart of the city, a. POPE.
+. J. LOCKWOOD, Gen. Pass, Il rkt. Agt.
Pass. and Ticket Agent. ap7-lm
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28
Their DoxOIocy.

The last of series of musical readings of
English four-part songs and kindred music
was held last evening by the Monday
Musicale at the residence of DR.. Mitchell,
1902 Sixteenth street. The ladies and geu-
tlemen of this double quartet have main
tanned q uniform attendance through a
period of eight consecutive months.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28
The GrnIn nTnrkets.

The grain markets. while extremely dull,
exhausted by their late commissions, are
strong and the Western men seem to
think that wheat cannot, at the worst, 60
below S5 cents, and Is more likely to prove
a good purchase at present prices than
otherwise. This Is on the condition of the
winter wheat crop. The following dispatch
to Wheeler & Co., from their Chicago cor
respondents, concisely states tho situation /:
think the question OF war 10 being grad
ually eliminated from tho question OF wheat
values; 90 much so that many believe should
peace be absolutely assured tho market would
not break below 80 cents. from which price
market would work up to % or 100 on crop
damage alone. The stocks in Gfent Britain
continue to decrease. To-day they ore prob.
ably one.third OF what they were year or two
since. The effect OF the French and German
duties on their home wheat has been to Rd-
vance their own prices TO point whore they
can now bid for some of the Off coast cargoee
against the English. All this has had uulllsh
tendency. Further, the warm and sprlngllke
weather throughout tho West has demon.
strated, beyond doubt, that our crop of wlnt9
wheat Will pc little, II any, over nifty per cont.
n N
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28
NeorgnnIzIpg vest Shore.

NIw YORK, April 2S.-A broker's clrcul1r
yesterday asserted that the West Shore Rail.
road Company was to bo reorganlzed, tho Nav
YORK Central guaranteeing new Issue Of 3h
per cent. bonds TO satisfy the various old In
terests. Hon. A, $. Hewitt OF the Wost S1ore
Reorganization Committee told reporter
later I'm the day that tho report OF the guaran-
teo by the Central was absolutely false. Tho
original plan Of reorganization Is still under
discussion.
Chicago Markets.
The following summary is by u. X, Plain n
Co., st. Cloud building, Ninth and streets.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28
CIureh Trusaoes EIeeted.

At meeting held yesterday the following
members OF the Concordia German EVangeli-
cal Church council were elected Messrs. Fc.
Nogh Justus Kaiser, John Kaiser and John
Schneider Mr. g. Giessler was reelected as
one OF the trustees. The trustees were en-
powered to erect a new parsonage alongside
OF the church on the q street front.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28

Liquor store OF Chr. Nander is noted for sell.
irg me ilne estand best OF liquors. Try him, at
8ll Seventh street northwest.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28

TURKISH BATHS, an intallible remedy
for chills and malaria, also best blood puri-
fier known, given by DIR. H. l.. Bovee, Iil7
q street northwest.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28

From winter TO spring necessitates a change
of clothing. You viii ina Elseman Bro. =,
corner Seventh and +, the place to supply
your wants,
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28

DO not be deceived ask for aud take
only b. II. Douglass & Sons Cdpscum Cough
Drops for Coughs, Colds and Sore Throats. ID.
s. andTrade Marx on every drop.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28

our Prince Albert Suite, with SILK or satin
facing, In all tho fashionable shades. Else
man Bros, Seventh and T.,
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28

CHICAGO, April 29.--opening markets, $50
a. M; The decrease In the Visible supply OF
all kinds grain, colder weather and little
brush OF war news opens the markets stronger
this morning. Wheat a cent above yesterdays
closing; firmly held. Corn steady at one point
advance. oats Arm; u higher. Pork fiVe
cents higher. Lard ana ribs nomlnally un
changed. Prospects OF dull day, owing TO this
being last one on old board.
OIL.
B.K. Plain & Co. furnishes the following oil
quotations: Closed yesterday, 80; opened to-
day, 81; highest, 81; lowest, SOi closed
at 2;20, 80as.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28

SALVATION lOIL Will do rheumatism more
good than any OF the high'prlced liniments.
Twenty i've cents.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28

DIED.
PHILLIpS.-On Monday evening, April 2Z
1885, at 0;16 o'clock, Mrs. Martha A. Phillips,
Wife of Rev. John W. Philips.
Funeral from the residence, 40 New Jersey
avenue southeast, Wednesday, April %, at
a $50 p. m. Friends are invited to attend.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28

CHASE BROS. exterminato moths & Dod-bug
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28

SEE our s0pauts to order, Hamburger's.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28
STE6KB0ATS

II FoRTRESs MONROE AND NORFOLK.
FIRSTCLASS FARE, ~; ROUND pRlP, - %.
steamer JANE MOSELEN Monday, Wednes-
day and Saturday at $3.50 D, M.
Passage and roOms secured ~ General Ohice,
Sixth.stTeet wharf Telephone call, "a.
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS Steamer
II oMPsoN Monday, " edneadRy and Friday ~
am. holS
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28
CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY

(LEAVE b. 6 p. DEPOT, SIXTH AND SIS }
Il.i5 A. M-Eor all way stations, Lexington, KY, f.,
Louisville. Cincinnati, Columbus, 81. Louis.
Daily except Sunday,
fort and Norfolk. Daily except sunday.
Through pRrloE car Washington to OLD Polnt
Comfort.
5;IOP. M.-For Louisville, Cincinnati, 81. Louis
and Chicago, connecting for all points West,
NOrthwest Rud Southwest; fast express daily;
does not stop for local business; through Pull
man service 20 Louisville and Cincinnati.
For tickets and Information apply at g. ~ o.
Railway office, 5l3 PennsylvRnia avenue, under
National Hotel; Va. Midland Railway oiiice G0l
Penn. avenue, and B, & Z, station.
n. w. FL LLER,
General Passenger Agent,
@. W. SMITH,
8enctRl Manager.
FRANK TRIGG, N. T.. Passenger Agent.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28
WASHINGTON, OHIO 4 WESTERN RAIL
ROAD COMPANY.
SUMMER ARRANGEM ENT,

TWO TRAINS DAILY BErWEEN ALEX
ANDRlA AND ROUND HILL.
Leave Washington AZ 925 q, m, and 4.25 p. M.
and Alexandria al 93b y, m. and 4:35 .. N. Pass
p M, and arrive at Round Hill NJ 1918 p. IA and
7.s9 b. m,
Pass Leesburg, going eastward, NJ 6l2 a. M and
b;l7 y. m, and arrive at Alexandria At sos q. IA,
7i2b u. m,
SUNDAY TRAINS leave Round Inn at $3.50 a.
m. and 1885 p. m. Arrives az Alexandria ~ S'O3 ~
m, and 7:l7 y. m. and Washington AZ $40 u, m'
aud 7i25 p. m. Leave Washington ~ 9;2o o. m.
ard sO5 b. M, Alexandria At H'd1 a, M ana $40
p. M; pass Leesburg, going eastward atGlZ q;
M and bl7p Mi westward, 1885 ". m' ana IOls
P" s. NJ, BRoPHY, superintendent.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28

CoopER-HoDGEs.-TH CRITIC has received
the following: The marriage Of Mr.. j. Edward
Cooper OF South Washington and Miss Laura
the Rev. j. +. ockerman, at his residence, No.
1903 Fifteenth street northwest, Sunday
evening, at $50 O'Clock, IN the presence Of
the families of both parties. They received
congratulations and wishes for their future
happiness. They Will take up their residence
In West Washington.
SALVATION OIL has many compe ltors In the
market, but no rivals. Price % cents a bot
tie.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28

DIED.

our Four-Button Cutaway Suit. In this style
our assortment is unlimited, Elseman Bros,
Seventh and e.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28

SALVATION OIL will relieve and cure pain at
lightning speed. Price Twenty-Five cents q
bottle.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Now YorIt HtoeIs lEarket.

The following have boon furnished py Bate.
nan Co., bankers, I'LL + street.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-28

NAlIL. o. arM.I NAlLE. 0. 5PA
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-07-29

TO AND FROM THE DEPOT.
A GOOD TRAM is always ready 10 take asa
persons to and from the Depot and Hotel ires
Of charge.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-07-29

A deserted wife was hunting for her
husband in Iowa. He had eloped from
Maine with neighbor's spouse. There
were only slight clues to aid the persuer,
and she was about to give up the chase
when, driving through . rural town,
she saw lawn lettered in flowers with
the word "Rosalie. That was the
name of the fugitive woman, and her
partner was a skilful florist. The wife
did not wait to have the gate opened.
but urged the horse right through it, SO
excited and confident was she; and she
made no mistske, for the guilty couple
were found there.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-07-29
GREATEST IN EARTH.
GREAT BLOOD MEDICINES.

Sold by all Druggists. Price: CUTIcURA, soc
REsoLvEST, 800; SOAP, Is cents Prepared by
the Potter Drug and Chemical Co., B0sa
ton, Mass. Send for
s'HOw 10 Cure Skin Diseases"
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-07-29

Boston has for months been full of
the widest theories about ghosts and
visions. The subject is almost invari-
bly, discussed in every social gathering,
and wonderful stories are commonly
told of personal experiences. As evi.
dence OF the kind of minds engaged in
these things, it is noteworthy that four
members OF Harvard's faculty are men,
bers of a society for Investigation.
Numerous haunted houses have been
developed, and several prophetic dream
ers have become famous.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-07-29
OF INTEREST TO FARMERS.
Estimating the Measurement or stand.
Ing Grain.

An English officer has constructed
table for estimating the quantity of
wheat on an acre of land before it is
harvested. Take wood or iron frame
one yard square, carefully let il down
over the standing grain, and then shell
and weigh all the grain on the straw
belonging inside that frame. If cir.
cular coop form," as he calls it, is
more convenient. make it six feet nine
and quarter inches in diameter, of
half.inch iron. From his elaborate
table, as published in the Dublin Farm
ers' Gazette. we extract the following:
Two ounces per square yard equals
l0.08 bushels per acre.
Two and one.half ounces per square
yard equals 1850 bushels per acre.
Two and three-qnarters ounces per
square yard equals 1886 bushels.
Three ounces per square yard equals
io.l% ousheis per acre.
Three and one.half ounces per square
yard equals l7.65 bushels per acre.
Five ounces per square yard equals
25.2l bushels per acre.
Five and three-quarter ounces per
square yard equals 20 bushels per acre.
Six ounces per square yard equals
30 25 bushels per acre.
Seven ounces per square yard equals
35. 20 bushels per acre.
Eight ounces per square yard equals
40 33 bushels per acre.
These estimates are on basis of
sixty pounds per bushel. The two and
one-half ounces per square yard is
about the average yield Of wheat per
acre in America: the FIVE and three
quarter ounces per square yard is the
average in Great Britain.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-07-29

A New York doctor says people
might as we'll eat sawdust as oatmeal
for breakfast The doctor probably
bases his declaration upon the fact that
sawdust is Every fine board"