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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-01-24
TUNNELS.

Ioesse. = no snthsrity OF law for q tunnel
is he .idts ~ y 800 feet. A proper location
Tasrs IL no me sasnel for 5000 feet.
.1anel locstions. but lodss aiscoyars% ~ nm
- ether lodes. f~'n'eo ~ hAe manner
ngnt u granted to tunnel owners TO
Enown - y Zach blind lode. mot previously
thstr snnn.i which may be discovered In
wnsa . lode is struck or discovered for .he
ume In running q tunnei the tnpnsi
eI.srn :, Ave tne option OF recording their
~ y l,soo feet all on one side OF the point
aide shsrsa;y Or Intersection. or partly on one
Presna.sn .na partly on the other.
the line Of Ss bind lodes ia prohibited on
1rogsess. but other psrtiea are IN NO wsx
russsns IRON prospecting for blind lodas or
~ ~ tunnels. 90 long a. thew teen without
'annei. n15tf
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29
.W- Hard and soft coal, best quality,
at Hallack & Towards lumber yard.

HAVE PASSED OyER-Early Monday
morning, the 26th inst, I. j. Wore,
Gather of Mrs. R. B. Archibald and
Frank Vorc of our city, died at his
homestead near Bondville, after an i'll
ness of a few hours, of some spinal
trouble. The deceased was 45 years
of age. His remains were inferred at
Indianola, Tuesday afternoon. The be-
reaved ones have the sympathy,o of many
friends.
On the same morning, Mr.. Farrell Of
South McCook also passed from this
scene of action, at the advanced age of
10. His remains were consigned to
mother earth i'll Prospect Cemetery,
Tuesday afternoon, quite a number of
relatives and friends being present at
the last rites.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29
gsrHard and soft coal, best quality,
at Hallack & Howard's lumber yard.

Our system of water-works are now
undergoing extensive repairs, improve
ments and engagements. The past year
has doubled the demand for water, which
is increasing, to meet which the COM
pany is extending its service and making
every needed improvement. Trenches
are being dug fer oyer two miles of ad-
ditional water mains, in the additions
recently made on the east and north, to
the original town site, and pipes will be
planted as soon as the bitches are ready.
Two other wells of the capacity of the
one o in use, 20 feet deep and 20
feet in diameter, are being sunk in the
bottom south of the pump house. When
completed, the three wells, which will be
about 100 feet apart, will be connected.
The suction pipe leading to the pump
house will be materially enlarged, as
surfing a flow of 1900 gallons per min
ute, a much larger volume than at pres
ent. The engine house will also under
go some changes, and in the spring the
probabilities are bright that a powerful
engine and pump will replace the smaller
one of the two now doing service. The
company is determined to keep abreast
the improvement of our city. Charlie
Meeker has the matter in charge.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

II. a. Cole, fashionable merchant tail
or, has constantly on hand as fine a class
of goods as can be procured. Suits made
up in the latest style, and perfect fits
guaranteed. Prices reasonable. Shop
two doors west of Citizens Bank, Me
Cook. Nebraska.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

1t is a most painfully noticeable fact
that the appointments made by Grover
in this state have been largely to the
exclusion of those lifelong democrats
who have served honorahly and faith
fully in the democratic ranks for 10 these
many years, and to the forcing upon a
suffering public hybrids like the puffy
toad who gives your mail to somebody
else. and somebody else's mail 10 you,
at this place ; appointments which are
an insult to the intelligence of any COM
munisy.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29
NOTICE TO PAY UP.

Having disposed of half interest in
the B. & y. Pharmacy to Mr. Walker,
all persons owing me are requested to
call and make immediate settlement of
all accounts owing IRE.
Oct. %. So. 4. j. WILEY.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

The little daughter of En-. Kendall
was quite painfully burned. last Thurs
day evening, while sitting near the stove
in the restaurant, by the accidental over
turning of a vessel of hot coffee upon
her person.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Once more we repeat the admonition
to clean up. There are a number of
pestilencc-brceding quarters that need
immediate attention.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

New QCARTEEs-Squirc Fisher and
Deputy County Surveyor Castberg now
occupy one of the rooms above Farley &
Donahoes new market. They have
very pleasant quarters.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

4 school house. (in the new district
just formed:) is now in ourse Of cree
ton on school section 16, about two
miles northeast of town. NJ. l.. Brown
is kicking because it is not nearer his
rlace. Whyfore?
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Nebraska -four for Nebraskans. The
City Bakery received a CARLOAD of that
celebrated Grand Island Flour, this
week. The shipment contains the new
brand of -four. "White Frost" which is
without a peer, and is guaranteed to be
the very finest brand in the city.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

The exceeding smo"tlness with which
Blanchard. the fugitive telegrapher, Sc
cured those tickets at Red Cloud for
El Paso, Texas, stamps him as a sharper
of unusual ability. 1t was evidently not
his first exploit in this direction.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

The average father of a family will
hail with unusual delight the statement
that, "The fashions for the forthcoming
winter are going to be marked by their
simplicity and economy. Rich raiment
of silk and velvet is to be rejected, pro-
hibited, as it were, and plain wooden
stuffs of useful tints are to be worn.
Not only in dress is this simplicity to
prevail. This simplicity and economy
will also effect the cuisine. Already
there is quite a run on the homely
"steak with fried potatoes" We move
the adoption of the above-the latest
from Paris.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Communion services will be observed
at the Congregational church, next Sun
day morning, November 1st. Prcpara-
tory services on Saturday at 2 o'clock.
p. 81, mountain time.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Next Tuesday, the voters of this Co.
will decide, who will be at the head Of
county affairs for the ensuing term.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

The courteous treatment and first
class accommodations at the CONNER
cial House are making that hostlerit
~popular.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

The first fresh oysters of the season
at Ed. Kuester's, first door above the
P. o. Oysters by the can or served in
every style. Fresh consignmeuts every
day.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Fer SALE-175 acres decided land,
with improvements to, amount o1So00.
Situated = miles from McCook. For
terms call on or address editor of THE
TRIBUNE.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Preaching at the Methodist church,
next Sunday, by the pastor, at 1890
a. NJ, and Z p. NJ. Sunday School at 3
p. NJ. mountain time. All are welcome.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29
B. & M, TIME TABLE

EAST LEAVES: EAST LEAVES
No. 2.......6:30 A. VI. No. p.....-5:a. NJ.
WEST LEAVES: WEST LEAVES
No. 30 49,. u 80. Z. NJ. No.1....... 500, p. N.
~ Eastbound trains run on Central Time,
and westbound trains on Mountain Time.
Freight trains do not carry passengers.
X. X. WOODS, Agent.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Remember this office when you want
a well-disrlayed dodgcr. We have the
only large wood type in the city.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Farley & Donal,oc have just added
two fine marble slabs to the equipments
of their establishments.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29
HOURS.

Open from Z A. NJ. to s p. NJ. NJ. T.. Office
will be cioscdthirty minutes before arrival and
departure of mails. SUNDAY Office will be open
from Z to s A. NJ. and from 1 to . p. NJ. Mt.
A. +. SHARP, p. NJ.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

y desirable restaurant stand, in a
good location. Ill-health only reason
for dispensing of same. Inquire at this
Office for further particulars.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Credit is due The Courier for the ar
ticlc in this issue relative to the Red
Willow teachers association.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Ten. and twenty cents to hear the
Swiss Bell Ringers at the Opera Hall,
Monday and Tuesday evenings next.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Stock boarded by the day or week at
OIcott's barn, opposite Colvin House.
Also buys and sells stock on commission.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

They are having a perfect rush at the
Commercial House, these days, and are
feeding over 100 guests for dinner.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

~ Moody & Winter, City Dairy, for
pure and wholesome milk.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29
Precinct Voting Places.

The following are voting places in the
various precincts of the county
Willow Grove-Thomas Scots old p. o.
building, McCOok.
DriftwoOd-HIouSe of j. S. Holmes.
Grant-HOuse of w. H. Benjamin.
Gerver-IIouse of Frank Bushong.
Valley Grange-SchoOl house, dist. No. 81.
BOndville-W. 0. Bonds store.
Danbury-Al. Prehm's store.
B~eaver-SchoOl house, distric. No. 6.
TyrOne-SchOOl house, district No. &c.
Missouri R~idge-School house, dist. No. 5 SO.
East V~alley-School house, district No. II.
North Valley-School house, dist. No. o.
Indianola-Law office of johnson & Berge.
Red WillOw-SchoOl house, district No. /.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Remember Church & Whitaker for
choice fresh meats of all kinds.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

The best boot in America. The Wal
ker boot. Sold only by c. H. Rogers.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

WASTED-A boy between - and Is
years of age, who wishes togo to school
during the winter, to make himself gen
orally useful about my house, build fires,
milk COW, etc. A good home offered to
a good boy. GEo. HockNELL.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

sySweet Michigan Cider of excel
lent quality at the City Bakery.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

For the most elegant and perfect Base
Burners, the square Gold Coin at Lyle
Bros. downs the world.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Lytle Bros. have stoves at $3.50 and
upwards. See them before buying.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29
The City Livery Stable, B. f. Olcott,
proprietor, for fine teams.

-Hard and soft coal, best quality,
at Hallack & Howard s lumber yard.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

%, 900 white and colored envelopes
lust received at this Office.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

am offering my residence property
on the corne Of Madison and Dodge
streets for sale. j. Il. MEsERyE.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

The Central Meat Market Of Church
& Whitaker has at all times the choic-
est cuts of steak and other meats for
their patrons.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

The Swiss Bell Ringers at the Opera
Hall, Monday and Tuesday night.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29
ANOTHER D. B. Non EsT.-S. N.

ANOTHER d. B. NoN EsT.-S. N.
Staysa, the contractor, seems to have
become inoculated with the epidemic
departing between days and failing to
liquidate liabilities. Wednesday night
of last week, Staysa, bag and baggage,
left for another and a greener field per-
maps, ~ostensibly for the gold-bound
shores of California. We will keep his
memory green best by the bills he has
left unpaid. Oae by one the roses w%ither,
one by one the dead beats go hither.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Money to loan on real estate and pat
ented land by the McCook Loan and
Trust Go.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

For Tansill's Punch Cigar so to the
Commercial House.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

y nice line of hanging and stand
lamps at the metropolitan Drug Store.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

All persons knowing themselves in
debted to me on account are requested
to call and settle, as DOL as possible,
either by cash or bankable paper.
G.. H, ROGERS.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

For SALE CnEAP-A good pony,
saddle and bride. Inquire at this Office.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

The finest line of perfumes and cx-
tracts in the city at the B. & NJ.
Pharmacy.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29
The Schuberts we're here, yesterday

The Schuberts were here, yesterday
evening, they sang and delighted their
large ami intelligence audience and de-
parted for Denver on No. /, the same
evening. Afflicted as we have been in
the past and will be in the future, of
necessity, with entertainments chiefly
memorable for their mediocrity, it af-
iords us unusual pleasure to report an
entertainment Of the artistic excellence
of that given by the Quartctte, last
night. Individually and collectively
they sing with rare sweetness. precision,
expression and harmony. The Quar-
tette's rendition of 'sRemember Now
Thy Creator so held the attention of
the audience that you could almost hear
yourself breath-it was superb. Mr..
Stones "When George III was King"
was exceedingly laughable, without the
outrageous extravagancics usually in
dulged i'll by singers en- costume. Mrs.
Goetz's first solo made her popular with
her audience. She is a beautiful singer,
with a voice well cultivated. strong, but
sweet and expressive. Did our space
permit, it would be u pleasure to
make more specific mention. The en-
tertainment throughout was of II high
order, and our citizens are to be felici-
tatcd, as well as Prof. Webster, that
the professor was enabled to procure
talent of such recognized ability.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Great Reduction in Watches and
Jewelry at McCrackcn's.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Come all We who want anything in the
dental line to 4. S. Carl. McCook Bank
ing CO. building. Reasonable charges
and work guaranteed.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29
MARRIED


HUNTER-WOODS-On the evening
of the 9th of October, 1885, at the
residence of the brides brother, in
this city, MIR. George G. Hunter to
Miss Percy r. Woods, both of Benkel-
man, Nebraska.
After the wedding, the young family
gathered around the table to enjoy a re-
past of fried oysters and other luxurious
viands of the season. Our genial B. &
NJ. depot agent, r. X. Woods, was the
host of the occasion. Mr.. Hunter is a
well to do ranchman and We predict a
happy future for the young couple.
Mrs. Z. D. York and May have been
in McCook for more than a week visit
ing friends and attending the fair at that
place.-Atwood Citizen.
TIE TRIBUNE will club with any Jour
nal in the United States at reduced rates.
Select your paper and call for figures.
Listen! Every pair of the Walker
boots and shoes warranted. Sold bv c..
II. Rogers.
H-Hard and soft coal, best quality.
at Hallack & Howard lumber yard.
Great Reduction in Watches and
Jewelry at McCrackcn's.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Music Hall was crowded again last
night to hear the Arions Specially Go.
The performance was good, MIR. vii
liams making a decided hit which in
surcs a good house each night this week
This entertainment is far superior to
many of the higher priced one that
have visited our city during the past
winter. The shadowgraphs still con-
tinue to excite interest. No one who
has attended has been heard to express
themselves as being disappointed =
Daily Sun, Clinton, Iowa.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

The Lincoln Land Co. has made our
city fathers a proposition regarding the
fire plugs, which will be considered to-
night, and we think favorably. 1t is in
effect that the company agrees to put in
a number Of plugs at different points in
the city, where the same are most need
ed, for the use of the authorities in case
Of fire, at the company's expense, for
which they propose to charge the city
a yearly rental of $50 per plug. This it
would seem to us is a very fair PROPOSE
ton, and We imagine that it will be en-
braced by those in authority. The
planting of more plugs and the purchase
of more hose will doubtless ~perceptibly
reduce the rate of insurance now paid
by our business men and citizens.
The business transacted at the Z. S.
Land Office at this place has been I'M
usually large, the past quarter, which
closed September Both. We append a
statement: There were made during the
quarter 772 homestead entries, embrac-
ing 121,GS7 acres of land All timber
culture entries, IS, $50. 90 acres ; 2
presumption filings, 51,6S0 acres "a
homestead filings, 2,S4O acres ; 30 final
homestead proofs, 4,716.97 acres. The
following lands were disposed of under
the cash system II proofs under act
of June Is, 1880, 1,746.36 acres, 81
029.29 63 committed ~homesteads, o.
91S.33 acres $12,397.9l; JOG pre-emp-
ton proofs, 1891. G5 acres S19,339.-
81; Sc excess receipts, 275.45 acres,
$3344.31. Total acres, 2~7,251.19. Total
cash from same $35, SOC. 93. Total re-
ceipts of the Office during quarter, $751;
295.43. Total number of acres entered,
266, 574.93. Thus Uncle Sam domain
is rapidly dwindling away in Nebraska,
at the rate of a million acres a year.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

They have just received choice cor
.ignment of candies at the City Bakery,
and lovers of that toothsome article are
requested to call and sample them-by
nnrchase.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Listen! Every pair of the Walker
boots aud shoes warranted. Sold BY G.
II. Rogers.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Hard and soft coal, best quality
at Hallack & Towards lumber yard.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Considerable work, much-needed work,
is being done on Main Avenue and Den
nison street, this week. The water
courses are being changed from the CEN
tire Of the streets to the cutters on the
side, and these streets are being other
wise improved in a desirable manner
We hope the good work may continue.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

~ Hard and soft coal, best quality,
at Hallack & Howard lumber yard.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Oyster supper at the NJ. +. church,
next Wednesday evening, November 4th,
the first of the season.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

OPERA HALL-Monday and Tuesday
evenings, the Robert Buck Dramatic Co.
placed Fanchon, the Cricket and Rip
Van Wrinkle on the boards, to rather
small audiences. The company COM
prises some good talent, but being with
out fair support OIL an orchestra Of any
kind: their performances, which aver
aged we'll, were not appreciated as they
deserved. Robert Buck makes a roll
licking Rip, keeping the audience in a
continuous laughter. Under more ia
vorable auspices the company would
have made a much better impression.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29
Local Intelligence.

Fresh candy at the City Bakery.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Our little newsboy has joined his TO-
bustuous nibs many creditors to the tune
of 40 cents. Verify, all is vanity. and
striving after wind.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

TO insure peace and contentment in
your family, go to Lyle Bros. and get
one of the latest style Base Burners.
They are daisies"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

y LOGO pound Mosler Safe, fire proof,
for sale cheap.
LUDwICK e TROWBRIpGE.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Residence for Sale.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

+. NJ. Brickey s. Co. for clothing.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Next Monday, Noah II. Pike, Presi-
dent of the Illinois Lumberman' S Asso-
citation, and cousin of Ii. W. Pike OF
our city, will arrive here with a party
of some fifteen from Chenoa, ILL.,, who
are coming after land. Akron and Vi
entity is the objective point. Most of
the party scek'timber claims, but a few
will locate permanently.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29
AMY ONE

In need OF Il good lirincnt. please call ut our
store and gcta bottle of BEGG'S TROPICALO on.
one of the most perfect medicines ever pro-
duced and warranted to cure sc;lldS. burns.
bruises. ETC.. and relieve puin of all kinds. For
sale by VI. A. Spalding and 5. l., Green.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

The City Council meets tonight.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Eighty-four carloads of steers were
shipped east from Haigler, Benkelman
and Culbertson, Saturday night. The
snow storm which occurred during the
roundup, scattered the cattle largely,
making a necessarily small gather, but
those the boys succeeded in holding,
which were shipped, Saturday night,
we're fine and averaged well.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

SAFE FOR SALE.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

We are reliably Informed that the man
Munsinger, who spent some months in
the county Jail, this summer, for setting
out prairie fires, aud was released some
time since, is t%errorizing his entire
neighborhood with threats of killing,
poisoning, etc. From the actions of
this man it were a fair inference that he
is either a fiend or l%unatic, and he
ought to be taken in hand by the au-
thorities.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
Two dwelling houses to rent. Inquire
at the Citizens Bank.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

The miserable performance of the or
ganist at the Opera Hall, Monday even
ing, cannot be considered sufficient ex-
cuse for the noisy and unseemly conduct
of a few of the audience. If the jargon
grated too severely on the highly sensi-
tive tympanum of the musically inclined,
probably distance, instead of noise, would
have lent enchantment to the scene.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1885-10-29

Tuesday morning, school was opened
in the Tully building on Main Avenue
with an enrolment OF 81 and an attend
ance of 81. This department embraces
the first grade of our public school, and
its establishment was necessitated by
the oyer-crowded condition of the prima-
ry department. 1t is in charge of Miss
Ella Rhatigan of Dubuque, Iowa.
Morris tribune., 1885-11-04
Consressmen and Science.

Mr.. Chenoweth's attitude in regard
to the coast survey reminds us of a re-
port made by a senator from Maryland
and representative from Massachu-
setts, a few years ago, on the location
of the national observatory. The as
tronomers wished for site somewhat
distant from the heart of the city, where
the instruments would not be affected
by the vibrations caused by the move
ment of railroad trains and the heavy
traffic of the city. But the senator and
representative opposed the choice Of
that site, saying that the observatory
ought to bes placed that members of
congress and the people visiting Wash
ington might conveniently resort to it
to look through the great telescope
which was bought with their money,
and of course ought to be at their ser
vice whenever they cared to use it, and
that the objections of the astronomers
to such site was fanciful; there could
be no tremor of the ground which
would cause inconvenience, for they
had not detected it, though their atten-
ton had been specially called to the
matter.-Worcester Spy.