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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15
\ CURIOUS CHARACTERISTIC.
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Gives titcraner.
fThet.iur,. Stanton : London Letter
One of the most curious characteristics Of
contemporary England is tie concealed dis
liz. ur contempt which the ayer"gs English
man has for tie United S,ates Ou th- sur
face all is frieniIine=>, nIt hcna..th Is Il feel
f,g almost aka t. late. During 10y ire
Ilent S"journs ii England have
given special attention to this subject
and Lave found that airo,; IN
varial.ly- on being introduced % "a Eis!i-!i-
a.an q Enslishwosnan you must either de-
fend your country or overlook little slurS
East ON If. And the most exasperatins part
# it is that these disagreeable criticisms are
evidently not intended IL be such. In other
words. your interlocutor Is quite unconscious
Il the fa-, that Ia. is impolite Nor IS this
lack of international amenity confined to
any class, although it is stronger the higher
you go up the social ladder The first time
saw John Bright, for example, half Of my
visit was spent in listening to q severe ar
ence to protection
II, when you are presented tn an English
man, the conversation turns on the United
you are asked, nine times Of ten al or
some Of the following questions: is poli:i-
cal corruption on the increase or decrease IN
the states at tbs present moment: Doesn't
it paralyze public business when all tie
ofIice-holders are turned out every four
years" You try to clear this up by inform
ing your questioaer that this calamity occurs
only when a new party comes into poaer
which does rot happen at every moon as he
seem, to imagine The third Interrogation is
generally this: Aren't your frequent elec-
tons IA great nui-ance!7
BY tins time if you have not turned your
back on the man, You lead your Iersecutor
to Z discussion Of the weather. the crops. q
the Immortality OF the soul, and inwarlly
swear thai the next time You are introduced
TO an EnGlishmau You viii get ahead OF hiTi
b. bonhar linz him with: How much
longer TO yGu u:eln 10 support t.Ia heavy
tGirtieH of sg idle royal family!" ~Ar..i's vuu
sick and tired of that Il ,ce,s houzc o. l1rsis.r
Aren't yuu ASHAMED o; the law moral ci.,.r-
acter Of ths prince of Wal.s.7 Don't vou
consider the hous, Of commons very narrlw
minded and bi,oted in refusing Braa;aHgh
his >eat.7 II any Of YOUR reader, ever
chance to meet Lady Ncrney, they lad bet
ter salute her with some such question, for
otherwise she will force you to swallow the
usual dose OF Gnti-im0rican comment which
MI Frgl!Shnrn have ready for rs
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15


A Poor Boy, Tlainiy hut Cleanly dressed
was engaged in Sweeping out Stor. when
he hehcll n bright new PiG shining u.,an the
Floor. Hs paused and picked It up care g,illy
placing it in the Lapel Of his Coat II be
gir b. saving Pins he said i NAV become
Wealthy Taa.' His employer Observed
him, however. ami remarked 70 himself:
That Pin belongs ID the Esta h!ishiucnt. 4
Boy who viii steal a Pin viii steal Greater
Thing, and be Immediately presented the
Lad with his discharge
Another Boy, aIrayed in TGilOr's Clothes,
was employed in Sweeping olt another Store,
when he also came upon Il Pin. Instead OF
having i: away II rest. however ne exercised
his Ingenuity in bending II into various
Shapes Then he slyly deposited II up5u She
Boos-keeI eg's Stool and indu>,IiJgsly pro
ceeded TO Sweep. HIS Employer enjoyed the
Scene from his Office, ami when the Book
keeper had finished rubbing himself and
swearing Great Osths the Proprietor said;
That boy i fnil Of Sharp Trick AMI he
st:aishtway promoted him to Second Book
keeper. In five wears he owned tie Concern.
MORALS the Pin is Bent the Boy IS In.
cllnsl
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15
employment Of Women In England.
New York SIN

In England there has been great increas
In the pas: ten years in the number Of wome:
engaged in various industries while some ea,
trely nav classes Of female labor have been
created In the civil service there are ), 2le
female officer AMI clerks. while the munich
pal aud other la~al authorities furnish EN-
pioymen; for S,0i7. There are 600 wurDsI
engaged a. missionaries scripture rea,ier
and itinerant preachers, aud 3 9q5 appear a,
nuns AMI sisters 81 charity. There are III
female law clerks. 6i5 nniiwive. ana 81. lfs
wone:: engaged in subordinate n.NiicaI ser
vice; ~, 80 womca an, engaged n. e,iurs,
tionai work Female musicians and iAusi,
mistresseS number II So; i'm OF hotel 81
wants, 3j.iss. and domestic servants,
1 80 40o.
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women's Wages in Germany.

ithica-o tribune.
Germany J. aGitatei by the question OF
w"men's wages Female photographers work
for $50 a month-a sum at which men refEse
10 engage ihems'ives; AMI they are required
{" work net only more hours daS than the
men, but 10 take the p!ac, Of those ernrloyes
who are away for vacatiouS Ladies N
education who are employed in the street
Railway companies are reEumeratcl AZ the
muniiicent rate @ Sll21 a month. ana only
after long wears may aspire To- the mailman
of ST. No recognized vacation i &c.
corded them, as in every instance il one i.
absent another has TO make up the deficiency
In spite Of these and other equally depressing
facts. women are making increasing efforts
to learn trades ami business
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BECAUSE
Boston Transcript


snow John the district teacher says,
With frown that scarce can hide
| re dimpling smiles around her mouth
Where Cupid's hosts abide,
| What have you. done to Mary Ann
That she is crying so!
| D MT say t was nothing-dont, / say,
For John, that can't be so.
For Mary Ann would never cry
1t nothing, l am sure.
AMI # you've wounded Justice, John,
inp know the only cure
Is pGni shment. So come, stand up;
TIaasgreSsions must abide
The pa.n attendant on the scheme
That makes it justified"
So John steps forth. with sunburut face
And hair all in tumble,
His laughing eyes a contrast to
Iii, drcoping mouth, so humble.
Now, Mary. sou must tell me all
see that John viii not
And il he's been unklnd or rude
III whip him On tie spot
-We-we were playin' p-prisoner's base,
An h-hc is such a t-taase,
An w-wh.n | w-Igas MT lloosin. nia'aIn,
fine kissed Tne-if YOU please,7
Upon the teacher's face the smile,
Have triurnphed DER the frown.
A pleasant thought runs through her mind,
The stick GENES hsTlnits down.
Bat outraged Law must be ayenSedl
BaSoae. We smiles, hcgone,
Away, ye little dreams of love,
Come ~, We frOwns, come on,
4 think 1 u have to whip You, John;
Suc! conduct breai.s the rule:
No hoy, except n naughty one,
Would siS, a girl-at school"
Araj;, III. teacher. rod Is n. Isati
! Nemesis she stands
:, premium We're put on s.n
.f punished by such hands,
A. when the bee explores the ross
We 90 the petals trenble,
81 tre:nbled Mary io-cbud lips
Her heart would not di-semb,e
i wouldn't whip him very hard -
The stick stops in its fall
1t wasn't right to do it; but
II did n 4 hurt at all"
What made you cry, then. Mar AunP
Ths school noise makes pause
And out upon the listening air
From Mary comes. "Beca 'isr7
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

According to The Springfield Union. II ycI
want TO appear in the lates: style Of dress
coat lust take your cid cutsNay and whittls
. concave curve out of the front OF each
skirt that will let your hands easily into
your breeches pockets, and you are ready
for the hall
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

T-Nf'TTINsDNU TitTaII--
Dr. Deschamps says that the microbe 4
scarlet fever is shaped like hair with
swelling on one end. We don't suppose il
could he more dreaded if it we're SHAPED like
. swelling with hair ON one end
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

The Current
The students in a southern ousin- s. college
have contests in counting package II money
made up q: about Sl.OA0. IftEosc pua.I, de
sire To gain a practical skill they should have
weekly exercise, an slilus Of from :. 10 SIS
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

When a woman becomes 50 absent-nIing:o,!
as forget TO hold her hand 50 tkaf Il,
light will fall upon her diamond ring it
safest for her husband 10 give her a Wi3s
berth. She is dong some dangerous think
III.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY.


Teacher Of Piano. Violin and theory, late OF the
Cincinnati College OF Music. For terms call
on or address 6u9 North Main street, or Col
Hngs Pia,t'e law ONCE, wichita, Ksnsas-
d1Ol-0
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

.sr SATED-- Everybu TO learn to write
W shorthand am teaching Ben Pitman's
v5ie!n Instruction given at all hours. You
an practice =; home. Rooms at Art studio, In
agile Building. first stairway east OF Wichita
Rank Geto-ots
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

Physician, Surgeon and Accoucher. Diseases
Of Females speciality Office over Pollock 4
Pearce's, Door No. Residence 1856 South
Emporia avenue tails left at +. v. Healy's
land Office PROMPTLY answered dl6s-u
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

NOR EENT--Four front rooms up stairs in a
brick building on Douglas avenue well To-
Gated. Inquire % y r <iedeTlander .GI-6
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

8 % lea room dwelling house in north
| end Of city Apply 20 ". &. goldman
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15
WANT COLUMN.

Adp.TriEezatn,s IN fh.- oolsn viii be charged for
II "a. g1fs Of Fire &. per line per reek. No
rfrssfiss teaf taken foi "a than 2, ceEl.s.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

JOSEPH EOENIG

The noted magnetic healer, is located at No:
60 North Market street, where the sick and
suffering may receive the benefit Of her wonder
full healing power. Charges reasonable
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

Physician and Surgeon. Office at j. p.
Furlong's, southwest corner Topeka ave.,
and First street. dl,l-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

Physician, Surgeon and Accoucheur. Responds
promptly TO all calls at day and night extented
TO his ONCE, soufh side Of Douglas avenue be-
tween Market and Vain streets. over Bolter' q
furniture store. Particular attention to all
internal Affections Of the Throat. Chest, Aldo
men. Pelvis, Nerves, Confnements aud Diseas-
Wounds, Fractures, Dislocations, Eruptions,
Ulcers and Tumors. Consultation personally OF
by letter in American, as well as the German
language. dis-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

OR EENT-A new } room house with a
! >t8op, "n Fourth avenue. south. Enquire
ol Joseph Pearhy d!Ul-G
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

have for sale Improved and Unmproye Lands, CITY
Property, improved and Unimproved STOCK RANCHES ali
Sizes and Descriptions.
Has the Most Reliable Abstracts in the County.
Pays Taxes and Collects Rents,
Represent Of the Best Insurance Companies in the world
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

7 0Sr-On the IA or sth OF January. iS,s. one
| = Sccepnt book. one Z. q order Of So -.
one ST. note Of hard Snd bill 4 shipment of
goods from Chicago 20 Valley Center The
8uiar wttl be tabiy rewsrfe bv leaving
them 81 the posto7 c., Wichita, kansas W
WStsaa Bihle Agent da2
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

! 'bR HENi-t new ; room residence con-
7 yraicat TO business. Bunnell 4 Rows.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

NTANTED-, live business man with ten
w yesas' Chicago bank experience, aud now
Engaged in -cu;hrrn Kansas, is open for an en-
ssgenieat. Can give bonds and a reference
from hicago, hansss city or kiDgman. Ad-
!rss, br Two weeks ! r O'Grady, care Farm
ers aud Drovsrs' bank. hineman, Kansas.
ds05-l2ts
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

yy"ANrED-AT ONCt-We are compelled
w t. 20 sauth, AID We wish TO appoint a
suitable man or firm, TO take charge Of the state
Of Esnsas that can handle a large number OF
-aIesIaen in The sale Of hardware specialties.
he mao firm taking charge of the same can
reSlize pro il OF 81 500 90 To 81, eco 90 by Au-
gust If he Will push the business We VIII
contract with the night I.arty TO give full con-
troll Of the state fer twelve years We reserve
he right 10 manufacture the goods. which We
4gres furnish f..m our extensive mnEufac-
-ory ia The east. OIr goods are manufactured
only 5y ourselves. ID II Marsh. cashier First
National bank Ct Grofna rew York aud has
beeu the FtSt twenty Years. - one ofOur largest
-tachh lldrrS, and also our treasurer AID one Of
the directors. In other words our firm is com
posed "i some Of the best business men ig New
icrk -is;e We have special rates for freight
viii Merchants Dispatch. Our firm is the
oHi5 0re in the United state. or Canada that
manufacture these goods. Applicants must
haze 4 snail capital, negotiable PAPER or
real estate We furnish stock OF goods with
hut cost 10 BEGIN with We offer every induce
meui We can 20 the right party who will push
he ng-iufss AMI sell goods. call OH Z. j. Al
ie!I " I. H. Woodland, $50 y Topeka avenue
Ans! call - early q possible, or address US al
wichita, Kansas We will cay to those who
prefer a less responsibility that We will assign
them a. much territory as they can manage, Aud
lr aT!s5unf of capital in This. Will lie less than
ne fir-t proposit on, say $500 TO slj0.o0. and
We will start them oct ON n profit 81 $40 90 To
SOC. On per month '!sD5 81
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FOR EEST.

: OR i.t'I Office an.i S.e-pia. r,"IIl, Gp
Z -'air-, iu the firid '.uildin- on Gaii. street
a....If tii y Est~ ,.2n5-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

N,TRAYEn-FTorl NV pasture three u,iiss
- So-sth ~ the city = poland chins boar
weight about So pounds, will pay liberal re-
war! fox his rpturn. \ Bssier. dss-sw&.-i
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

VIZ NTr.D-Land-b uyers TO know tina; it is
" :" their interest to 20 10 Garden Plain
nj E-i Sat. Agency 10 buy lands.
ti-5-sf TAYLOR & PIKE.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

Office and residence, 81 Douglas avenue
south side. Barne, block. over Derby's lmple
ment store. Wichita, Kansas. dl6S I'm
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Dsutstbsr Asuofai.
W M Johnson N ID
6. NJ BfBBEE, NJ. d.

homeopathic. Temple block, third stair
way north Of postonhce; Wichita, Kansas
Once hours from to a.. m. ! to and to 8
pm Chronic diseascs n speciality l23-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

N-NNIEr--T1 rent Piano Good care will
W se taken e the -aE.e Add-es- E. A. b..
Ia gle uiilcn dopf-G'
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

EsFANiED-A situation, by Il young mar as
- Us clerk IN i store or any light work or
a. - cOpgis, address W " t0ri at postofiice.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

'tit kE<l-lweuty acres of choice bottom
land in fine ruiti alton. suitable for mar
Aet gardening. Good room house and frame
stable One mile moth Of town SiuJ per year
caeh rent. Possession March /, 1855. Bunnell
~ h1Ns dlsg-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

vtIh TRiDt - SHd FIR io;-: fsrrn fsr city
L lUcpsEryor GOODS house for cattle or gods;
house 10 sell GA nsonthly payments. address
Is1N ts1 ,tssS-s;s
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

DIR WIN. HALL
is permanently located in Rooms 6 and Q over
WOodman & Sons bank. No ll3 y. MAIN
street. wichita. Kansas. where he is prepared
TO treat all blood and skin diseases Kidney
and bladder troubles eecily cured Private
and chronic diseases speciality. and al dis
eases 81 the urinary organ- of both seNes cured
on tn. insurance plan, no cure no pay Call OF
address tonsu tation free and treatment low.
Medicines sent everywhere dst3-lm
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

yETANTEB-Iupi for Piano. Violin and
w theory. For terms call at 80 North Main
street, or 81 Ceilings < fiatt's Law Office
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

yETANTED-A little more time only to settle
~ the fact that iIrby's Central Employ
meat gcncy at AZ Douglas avenue t. be the
dee ii Wichita. We make special Of the in
diligence business We assume risk. in favor
OF every applicant d. 2-c'
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

tt-ANi tD-StOu- cutting aTties de iTing
~ work in this inc viii 'io we'll to "a lr-ss
, 4 Jrwctt. tactical stone cutter stor.
nggemCuis laid and all kinds of jobs In
stu rk done y . E-N ~ W'chi'r. ~
"a. ,i1is-fts
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

FEFhNI ED-PTivatr diseases cured in = to
- days no cure no pay. by DIR Halt roorns
and Oscr Goldman Il Sons bank iciita
Kansas Call OF address
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

WANTED buy 10 head Of horses and
~ GiaIrs a. the Wichita Horse an. Mule
Markets Ii l.. Hill d.c.tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

~ yin. Insurance Company Of Springfield,
Mass Farm dept, J. e. Richey, ONCE over
\. Aliens boot and shoe store. dl3-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-15

VIZ lNIED--Iiorses and mules at MuiniN 4
~ Adams Red Flag Auction House
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-04
AFFAIRS IN MANITOBA.

WINNIPEG, June pa most important
decision was given in the Manitoba court
to-day. It will affect proceedings in Riers
end other half-breed trials The dominion
act of 1880 provides for an appeal to the
Manitoba court from the sentence of
$tipendiary magistrates. in the North
vest Territories. Unlike procedure in all
other courts of justice in Canada, there can
be no grand jury in territories. Hence
it was commended that any conviction in
the territories would be Illegal A man
named Connors, who recently murdered
q Jew at Moose Jaw, was broguht before
stipendiary magistrate at Regina, tried
before juryi Of six as the law provides,
without bill being returned by grand
jury, was convicted and sentenced to death.
An appeal was made to the Manitoba court
to have the sentence quashed on the ground
mentioned above. Long and powerful
arguments were offered and the law for
the past century quoted on the question.
The queens counsel in the Riel trial argued
on behalf of the crown. It was contended
on behalf of the prisoner that the British
law, which was introduced in the TERRITORY
century ago, should obtain now. Chief
Justice Wallbridge and Judges Taylor and
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-04
GEN. GRANTS CONDITION.

The physicians attending Gen Grant pub
ished on the 25th the first bulletin they
have issued for month. They report that
the disease is progressing slowly but
surely. The removal to Mt. McGregor has
proved favorable, but affords, of course,
only temporary relief He spent most of
the day out Of doors and talked only with
his pencil writing on the tab he keeps con-
stantly with him.
Gen Grants condition was not so favor
able on Saturday and Sunday. His phys
icians attribute it to over exertion in his
work upon his book.
Gen. Grants condition grows less favora-
bic every day, showing that the end is APP
preaching. The removal to Mount Nc
Gregor may have prolonged his life but the
relief was but temporary. On Wednesday
in reply to something which was said he
wrote: 1.-THE atmosphere here enables
me to live in comparative comfort while
nature takes it's course with my disease.
I have no idea that should have been able
to come here now had remained in the CITY.
1t is doubtful indeed whether would have
been alive now. would be much better
able to move back than to come at the
time I did" Having written the above,
| and while the Doctor was reading it, the gen
eral in writing, asked DR.. Douglas if he
would like his signature to the above as
the PATIENTS Endorsement of his DOCTORS
1 Judgment. DR.. Douglas assented, and the
general then added the signature ssU. S.
Grant, and affixed the date ssJune 80
| 1857
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-04
The Parsons Mistake.

A feWSundays agoa minister preach
ed sermon on the evils of mendacity,
to congregation in the backwoods
near Nipantuck. In the course of his
remarks he alluded to the tragic death
OF Ananias. At the close of the sermon
an Old deacon took the minister aside.
ana a. informed the reverend gentlemen
that he had made mistake in regard
to Ananias.
s.How sop asked the astonished
divine.
s.Why, by telling the congregation
that Ananias is dead, said the deacon.
IL don't understand, p said the
minister IN some confusion. Please
explain y
dang it," said the deacon, "nearly
every man in the congregations is an
Office seeker, and when they learn that
Ananias is dead the whole burned
crowd will want to I'LL his place.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-04

ines are not easily determined, but, if
you want q guess, / should say that.
when King David was f1ourishing, the
seeds OF these giants were sprouting.
In one that / have examined. two
thousand annual rings could easily be
counted, but around the so-called
heart of the tree they multiplied so
rapidly that it was impossible to count
them; but it was very evident that
some OF the trees are much older than
the earth in which they grew,
that is, presupposing that we 90 by
Biblical time. In short, the trees may
be all the way from two to ten thousand
years old. That this is not a wild
statement You can see by taking the
case of the great tree known as the
dragon S blood. of the Canary Islands.
Some one had the curiosity to hunt up
the history of it, and found that
descriptions of it, written several
hundred years ago, agreed exactly
with those of to-day; so that say in
three hundred years the tree has not
changed at all in general appearance.
The legends Of the natives say that the
tree was worshipped by the original
inhabitants. In the fifteenth century
the Roman Catholic priest stationed
there, used It's hollow, or partly hollow,
trunk as a room in which to say mass,
and the ruins OF the altar can be seen
to-day. 1t was discovered, or revealed
to science, so to speak, IN the DAYS
when the father of Columbus was a
child, or about 1902, and since then has
not changed in the slightest. When
Humboldt visited it in 1899 he still
found it forty-fve feet in circumference.
and so it stands to-day. hale and
hearty just as it was 483 years ago,
when first seen by a European, and
how long before that it had been grow
ing no one knows.
Europe is not behind in the matter of
large trees, although they are not.
perhaps, so well known. Near Mount
Etna there is a chestnut tree that is
known as the tree of thousand horses.
from the fact that it has given shelter
to many OF these animals at once, the
occasion being during the visit of
Jeanne OF Aragon from Spain to
Naples. 1t seems that she stopped at
Sicily, and, with train of courtiers
representing all the nobility of Catania,
visited Etna, and while there was
caught in passing shower during
which the branches Of the great tree
protected the entire party. This tree
has circumference of 100 feet. A
shepherd has built house in the hollow
OF the trunk, and as the wood that
drops service him as fuel in the winter
and he eats the fruit in the summer.
he may he said to gain living from
his silent friend.