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A NOTABLE KENTUCKIAN.

Gen. William Preston, of Kentucky, is
q character. He was our Minister to
Spain when the war began and afterward
chief of staff to Albert Sidney Johnston.
He was with that distinguished Con-
federate officer when he was wounded at
Shiloh and held the chieftain when he
breathed his last The old General
naturally has fund of "Reminiscences and
experience and denies Gen. Beauregard's
claim that he, instead of Johnston,
planned the battle of Shiloh. Preston
says: "That he took the plan of battle
direct from his chiefs hands and tele-
graphed 1t to Mr.. Davis before Gen.
Beauregard arrived" This whole dis
pute about Shiloh, which is very in
teresting and important one, is to re-
ceive very heroic treatment within a
short time. Gen. Grant, Gen. Beaure-
gard and William Preston Johnston are
each to prepare elaborate papers upon
the incidents and accidents of that great
battle. Gen. Preston, speaking of that
engagement, said: There We're three
battles of the late war; all of them
greater than the battle of Waterloo,
Shiloh, Stone River and Chicka-
mauga. Each of them were most stub
bornly contested, and the losses on each
side considerably greater than at Water
loo. Shiloh I regard in many respects
the greatest battle of the world. 1t was
practically the crowning glory of Ameri-
can valor. Here were two great armies
of raw troops who met in the shock of
battle and never finched. 1t was the
most stubbornly contested battle of
of modern times. Once when Sir Granet
Wolseley, the present commander of the
English army, asked me at a dinner
party at Montreal if the South could not
have held out longer, 1 replied: AS a
mere matter of physical endurance, yes
but do you know, sir, that in the -four
years of war through which we passed,
the South alone, with its few millions o1
people, lost more men in battle thar
England did in all its wars from William
Conqueror to Queen Victoria. l spoke
with some feeling and it ended i'll dis
cussion as to the reason why the SoutE
did not continue to tight."
Smyrna times., 1885-01-21
GOLD AND OTHER ORES IN ALASKA

Recent explorations i'll Northern and
Central Alaska have revealed bodies of
ore, but in such remote regions as to be
unavailable. The few claims near Sitka
have proved of but little value. None
of the ore exists i'll large pockets. 1t is
scattered and rather OflOw grade. It may
be said that no properties will pay being
worked when there is not at best great
abundance of ore. The Treadwell mine
is valuable only because there is so much
quartz. A ton of it will not yield any
considerable amount of gold, but there
are millions of tons. Mines must also
be near the coast to pay, unless they are
unusually rich. Alaska is not an easy
country to travel over and the cost of
transportation is an important item to
be considered. Every section of the
country has its upholders, but sitting
facts from theories, the truth seems to
be that the paying mineral must be on
or near Douglas Island. Owing to the
abundance of moss and forests, Alaska
is an extremely difficult country to pros
pect. There are no surface indications
and leads can only be discovered by
first finding float ore and then labori-
ously tracing up the streams to find the
main body Every mine so far dis
covered has been found i'll this manner.
1t is absolutely useless trying to find
out-croppings by pursuing the methods
adopted in Colorado and other barren
countries.
Alaska's other natural riches are cop
per, marble, coal and silver. Coal has
been found in many places. but usually
too far inland to pay for shipment Mar
BILE quarries are more or less abundant
but donot seem to contain large blocks.
Copper is found principally in the re-
gion that is penetrated by the Chilcat
River. Many of the native household
implements and pipes contain copper
rims and ends, and the Indians claim
that they know of large copper mines.
So far, however, no valuable properties
have been found, though there is un-
doubtedly a large quantity of the metal
in the country. Silver has been found
in the far north, but no mines have been
discovered that are valuable enough to
pay for working.
A Just conclusion then seems to be
that our Northwestern Territory has yet
no claim for prominence as mineral
country. That it contains many indi-
cations of having large bodies of ore
must be admitted, aud we will acknowl.
edge that development has been retard-
Smyrna times., 1885-01-21
DIAMONDS STAINED WITH BLOOD.

Perhaps there has been more intrigue
and bloodshed on account of the famous
Oriental diamond, Great Mogul,'
than any other. 1t originally weighed
7S7 carats, but by cutting was reduced
to 279. 1t was apparently the highest
aim of every reigning potentate in Asia
to place that gem in his crown. Famous
intrigusrs had carte blanche from theu
sovereigns to get it at any cost. Finally
the Tartars, under Nndir Shah, invaded
the civilized country and captured il
and about $4OO OOO,O 900 in treasure
beside. That was n century and more
ago, but not 4 word has been heard OF
the Great Mogul since. 1t is supposed,
however, that it is in one of the obscure
fOrtresses of Asia Minor. Dilligent
search is kept up, and when it is found
there will be sharp competition between
royalty and shoddy as to who gets it.
Russian potentates have always wished
to make greater show of wealth than
any others. The thrones of all the
Russians are miracles of wealth. The
throne of the Empress is completely
covered with plates of gold and contains
1900 rubies and 5000 turquOises,
besides many other rare and costly
gems The throne of the Gar, know
us the diamond throne, is truly marvel.
In it are set over 4, 900 diamonds of the
first water. 1t Is generally conceded
that Russia possesses more precious
stones than any other nation, majority
of which were procured at the expense
of blood. The jewels in the Cathedral
of Moscow alone are valued at $12, 000,-
600 The great OrlOff diamond, for
which Count Orlof paid $3.50, 600 and
500, 600 year to the seller for life and q
title of nobility, was a bloody gem. it
having been the prize at stake in several
sllirmishes. The Shah was another gem
on whose very facet could have been
written a bloody story of which it was
the hero.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-21
A NARROW ESCAPE.

On one occasion Mr.. Adams imperilled
his life by attempting to cross the Poto-
mac in a small boat accompanied by
his son John and by his steward
Michael AntOnine Giusta, who had en-
tered his service at Ans terdam in 1914
Intending to swim back, they had taken
off nearly all of their clothes, which
were in the boat. When about half way
across II gust of wind came sweeping
down the Potomac; the boat filled with
water and they were forced to abandon
it and swim for their lives to the Vir-
ginia shore. By taking what garments
each one had on, Antoine managed to
clothe himself decently and started
across the bridge to Washington. Dur
ing his absence Mr.. Adams and his son
swan the river or walked to and fro on
the shore. At last, after they had been
about three hours undressed. Antoine
made his appearance with carriage and
clothing, so they were able to return to
Washington. Mr.. Adams purchased
that day a watch which he gave Antoine
to replace one which he had lost in the
boat, and he alluded to the adventure In
his journal that night as "a humiliating
lesson and solemn warning not to trihe
with danger" A few week later Revo.
lutionary veteran named Shoemaker,
who had been for thirty years a clerk in
the General Post-O Office, went in to bathe
at Mr.. Adams's favorite spot the Syca-
inores, was seized with cramp aud was
drowned. The body was not recovered
until the next morning. while Mr..
Adams was in the water; but the incl
dent did not deter him from taking his
solitary morning baths, which he re-
garded as indispensable to health.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-21
Peach Root Aphis.

l notice the articles on this insect in
the Sept. No. of the Monthly, and am
surprised that it should be considered
new. think very few observing
peach growers, especially nurserymen
who grow young trees, would call it
newt has committed such damage
to young trees that all ought to remem-
Der it. / have for years past in favor
able seasons seen more or less of it on
the roots of young trees they are
brown or black, and cluster on the
small roots of the trees, and wherever
cluster of them forms on the roots
they suck out the sap and life of each
individual root that they may be on,
and it will die, and others be alive
that are free from the aphis. When i'll
sufficient numbers they kill the tree
Outright-they often infest the top of
the tree also-bOth in the dormant and
growing state. have often seen them
in such numbers on young trees, as to
look as if the trees had been hurt badly
by frost or some such cause. Two
years ago | visited a nurseryman, and
in looking over his nursery, he called
my attention to lot of young peach
trees, saying that a previous cold storm
had injured them badly. AS soon as
saw the trees, l explained the cause,
and upon examination we found mil
lions of this aphis which had infested
the roots the previous year, in the
| Spring had come up on the tops, and
in favorable weather had increased
wonderfully. 1t is easy to destroy
1 when on top by tobacco water or dust,
but hard to get at when on the roots.
1t infests the small fiber roots of larger
trees also and gradually saps the vital
ity of the trees, which turn yellow and
eventually die and the sO-called vel
low is often caused by the ravages Of
this little underground rObber.
1t is more prevalent in cold, back
ward seasons, and on sandy soils, and
it is almost impossible to raise small
Seeding trees in the vicinity of old
trees, as it prefers the young roots, and
kills the young tree in a single season
am satisfied that it comes up from
the roots to the top, and that it is prop.
agated from the full grown aphis, and
not a winged insect. This fact have
learned by experience in growing
peaches under glass. We put Oul
trees Ill our HOuSG III DcCemDcf WlJI-
out sign of aphs on the tops in a
few days find full grown ones on the
trees, and in a short time there arc
myriads of them. We kill them by
fumigation, and only few of tn,
strongest survive, which under tn,
greenhouse temperature multiply yer!
rapidly. We never see the winged in
sect, so common among most aphides
If any one seeing this article is cOnver
SAINT with this class of insects ant
wishes to investigate the matter, l will
try to send samples from the root, ant
also the tops. We can generally flint
them on the roots in the Autumn, sa,
November, and at any time during tn
Winter in our orchard house.-CharLe
Black, Of HightstOt0n, n. j., in tn
Gardeners Monthly.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-21
MILES UNDER THE SEA.

Many curious forms OF fishes have re-
cently been found in the deep sea, says a
cOtemporary. One fish, dredged from
depth of nearly three miles from the
surface, shows q complete modification
of structure. It is estimated that this
fish has to contend against pressure
equal to two and One-half tons to every
square inch of surface. A sealed glass
tube, inclosed in q perforated copper
covering, has at two miles been reduced
to fine powder, while the metal was
twisted out of shape. Yet the fishes are
so constructed that they withstand the
pressure. Their bony and muscular sys-
tenn are not fully developed the bones
are permeated with pores and assures.
The calcareous matter is at a minimum,
and the bones of the vertebre are joined
together so loosely that in lifting the
larger fish out of the water they often
fall apart The muscles are all thin,
and yet the connective tissue seems al
most wanting. Yet these fishes are able
to dart about and capture prey.
Sunlight penetrates about twelve hun
dred feet below the surface of the sea.
At three thousand feet the temperature
lowers to forty degrees Fahrenheit, and
from about the came the world over
Smyrna times., 1885-01-21

Just above freezing. How do the fishes
and other forms here sec? Their eyes
are modified as well as their other parts.
The fishes that live five hundred feet
from the surfa Be have larger eyes than
those in the zone above them, so that
they can absorb the faint rays that
reach them. In zone below this many
forms with small eyes begin to have
tentacles, feelers, or organs of touch.
Many of these deep sea fishes have
special organs ON their sides and heads
that are known to possess a luminous
quality. Other organs are considered
accessory eyes, so that the fishes have
rows of eyes on their vcntral surfaces
looking downward, while near are lumi-
nous spots that provide them with light.
One of the largest of these deep sea
torch-bearers is a fish six feet long, with
a tall, dorsal fin extending nearly the
entire length of the body. The tips of
this fin are luminous and also broad
patch on its head. Along the side, of
the body are double row of luminous
spots.
One of the most ferocious of these
deep sea forms is the chanliodus. It's
mouth is fairly overfowing with teeth,
that protrude in a forbidding manner
The fins are all tipped with flaming
spots, while along the dorsal surface ex-
tends row of spots that appear like so
many windows in the fish, through
which light is shining. The little fishes,
Bombay ducks, are luminous over their
entire surface, and when numbers are
collected together they present an as
tonishing spectacle. One of the most
interesting of these light-givers. is the
chiasmodus, a fish attaining a length of
only thirteen inches The top of its
head is the principal light-giving organ.
and its fins gleam with phosphOrescent
light. 1t is not alone remarkable as a
light-giver. 1t has a jaw so arranged
that it can seize fish twice its SIZE and
easily swallow them. It's stomach has
the elastic quality of India rubber. 1t
stretches to enormous proportions, and
appears like a great transparent balloon
hanging under the fish and containing
its prey.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-21
GOOSE COURTsHIP IN CANADA.

1t is extremely amusing to witness the
courtship of the Canada goose in all its
stages, and let me assure you, reader,
that although a gauder does not strut
before his beloved with the pomposity
of turkey or the grace of a dove his
ways are quite as agreeable to the female
of his choice. can Imagine before me
one who has just accomplished the de-
feat of another male after a struggle Of
half an hour or more. He advances
calamity toward the object of his at
'ention, his head scarely raised an inch
from the ground, his bill open to its
full stretch, his tlashy tongue elevated,
his eyes darling fiery glances, and as he
moves he misses loudly, while the emo
ton which he experiences causes his
quilts to shake, and his feathers to
rustic Now he is close to her who, in
his eyes, is all loveliness, his neck bend
ing gracefully in all directions, passes
all around her and occasionally touches
her body and as she congratuhtes him
on his victory, and acknowledges his
affection, thev move their necks in q
hundred curious ways. At this moment
fierce jealousy urges the defeated
gander to renew his efforts to obtain
| his love; he advances apace, his eye
glowing with the fire of rage; he shakes
his broad wings, ruffles up his whole
plumage, and as lie rushes on the Zoe
Kisses with the intensity of anger. The
whole flock seems to stand amazed, and
opening mp a space the birds gather
round to view the combat. The bold
bird who has been caressing his mate
scarcely deigns to take notice of his foe,
hut seems to send a scOrnful glance
towards him. He of the mortified feel
ings, however, raises his body half
opens his sinewy wings and with q
powerful blow sends forth. his defiance.
The affront cannot be borne in the pees-
ence of so large o company, nor indeed
is there much disposition to bear it IN
any circumstances the blow Is returned
with vigor, the aggressor reels for q
moment but he soon RECEIVERS, and now
the combat RACES. Were the weapons
more deadly. feats of chivalry would
now be performed as it is, thrust and
blow succeed each other like the strokes
of hammers driven by sturdy forgers.
But now, the mated gander has caught
hold of his antagonists head with his
bill, no bulldog could cling faster to hi
victim he squeezes with all the energy
of rage, lashes him with his powerful
wings and at length drives him away
spreads out his piniOns. runs with Joy t.
his mate and fills the air with cries o
exultaticI.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-21
The odd Fellows Cemetery
SMYRNA, DEL.

The Trustees of this Cemetery are now
ready to sell lots and issue deeds for the
same. The size of whole lot is 3Gx32 feet
and the prices are as follows: For II whole
lot. $50; half lot, $50; quarter lot $50.
There is not n badly situated lot in the
Cemetery, but every one has a choice Of
location, and there being but one price
according to size enables those first select
ing to get their choice of location, and as
there have been several already sold, we
would advise those who have no place Of
burial that it will be to their advantage to
select them as early as possible.
This is undoubtedly the best location in
this vicinity for II Cemetery, being all high
and a nearly level piece of land, beauti-
fully situated on the State road, within
sight of the town, and yet at such dis
tance from it as to guarantee that it will
never be used for other than Cemetery pur-
noses land the deed of agreement positively
forbids its use for any other purpose than
that of sepulture). For further particulars
call on or address
L. M. FOWLER
Secretary and Treasurer.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-21

Since writing the foregoing l have
read the letter of Rev. S. i. Gracy in
the TINES of January 18th, and want
to give my sanction, and pledge my
cooperation with the temperance
movement named in said letter.
One of the conditions of the
methods proposed" namely" by dis
carding all partizan entanglements,"
will, however, if strictly adhered to,
render abortive the second, third and
fourth of the objects" and the second
and third of " the methods"
The rum traffic, with it's annual sales
of nearly billion dollars and cOntrOll-
ing power over millions of voters, is
too strongly entrenched in politics to
be destroyed, or even routed, by any
other than counter political power, and
will only laugh at any movement which
proposes to combat it except with its
own weapons.
1t is well and wise for temperance
men to say, I'VE will try every other
means before we will organize our
selves into a political party" but let
them boldly declare that by the help
of God we will suppress the liquor
traffic" and then use the methods best
suited to accomplish that purpOse-in
some States without partiZan alliances
in others by alliliating with one or the
other party, and as the last resort, il
needs be, in others, by organization as
Il party. r. NJ. c.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-21

According to a process for nickel
plating zinc, described in the Journal of
the Society of Chemical Industry, the
zinc is cleaned by dilute hydrochlOric
acid and thoroughly washed 1t is then
hung in the nickel bath for short time,
and on taking out is rinsed and thorough
ly scraped, so removing all that does
not adhere firmly. This is repeated tall
the zinc is covered with a thin film of
nickel, which can afterwards be made as
thick as required. The suitable current
strength is easily found When the zinc
is once thoroughly covered the current
may be increased without any risk of
peeling off.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-21
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ed by the presence of forests aud the alb
sence Of proper laws by which titles
could be had to lands. But still the
only tangible evidence is in the Juneau
properties, and they are too untried to
warrant conclusions being drawn.
Judging from the past it will be years
before Alaska can hope for fame created
by its mines. What the future will
prove remains to be seen.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-21

In the lead production of different
countries Spain still holds the first rank,
the amount reaching some 100, 900 tons
in one year, or One-sixth more than
America, which comes next on the list.
while Germany follows with 80, 900. OF
Spain's total production, some 81, 900 tons
are derived from one district, that of
Linares, in which more than 800 mines
are registered. The total number of
steam engines employed is stated to be
1870, nearly one-half of this number be-
longing to English companies; in fact,
most of the mining machinery and pump
ing engines in all the mines are of
Enplish make.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-21

of prohibition made manifest by local
option. The cause, in many districts,
became so popular that, says Mr..
Daniel, "if the member of the Legisla-
ture from that county voted against a
bill to give local option to his cOnstitu-
ents he was left at home next time and
another elected who would legislate as
they wished"
1 might go on and give instances in
many of the States where temperance
men have succeeded in securing local
option or direct prohibition by show
ing their strength to one or the other
party, and securing pledges to support
the cause. They have also suffered
defeat by the treachery of parties, in
not doing what they promised.
Petition is the undeniable right of
every man and woman, the exercise of
which becomes a duty that should be
appreciated and discharged. In the
exercise of this right there are two
things to considerable righteousness
of the cause and the duty of the Legis-
lature to grant what we ask. There is
q conviction, deep set in the hearts of
the people of this country, no less in
DCldWdIC bildLl III OOllCI OldIGo3 JAliO
the rum traffic must be put down, and
they are not going to give up the strug-
gle till their purpose is accomplished,
for there is no question as to the right
eOusness of the cause.
The Legislature is in session; the
temperance petitions are, or soon will
be, in circulation; now is the time for
action; let every man, woman and
youth, who wishes the good of society
and the lessening of taxation, come to
the front and sign the petitions.
r. NJ. G.