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The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11
THE IVORY TRADE.

Some of the Largest Tusxs Received in
 Various Markets of the World.
 Ivory, which composes the trunks and upper ncisor teeth of the elephants, is one of the most valuable of animal pro- ducts. It is used for knife handles, billiard balls, piano keys and dozens of other purposes. The demand for it in ancient times is believed to have been much greater than at present. The Kings of Rome sat on ivory seats, and the Etruscan monarchs had thrones composed of that substance. The decay of the ivory trade began with the fall of Rome, and at the beginning of the seventeenth century elephant tusks were a drug on the market A few centuries earlier the commonest arti- cles among the wealthy families of Italy were made out of ivory. The Portuguese, about one hundred years ago, collected large stores of that com modity on the Congo and shipped it to Europe, realizing large profits. The trade in it was then resumed. In 1S40 there were eleven large factories en- gagged in manufacturing ivory goods in Dieppe, France. To-day most large cities in Christendom have at least one such establishment, and the trade is by no means on the decline The import of ivory into Great Britain in 1845. was 325 tons; in 1855, 437 tons; in 1865, 54S tons; in 1875, 6S0 tons, and in 1885, 439 tons. The importation in 1875 is the largest of which there is any authen- t;c record. To produce this quantity about 75,000 elephants are destroyed every year. It is estimated that no less than 51, ,O00 are killed every year on the west coast of Africa alone. Most of ivory comes from that region. About fourth of the aggregate product is obtained in India. The finest ivory comes from equatorial Africa. Tusks vary much in size. Two tusks obtained few years ago in Mozambique for cross were among the largest ever seen. One weighed 1S0 pounds and the other 17O. They were almost straight There is an unauthenticated report, however. of one which weighed $50 pounds being sold in Amsterdam. The officers of two British vessels were shown. by a native King of Africa, two tusks which weighed two hundred pounds each. They were eight feet long, and meas ured two and half feet in crcumfer- ence at the base. Large .tusks are more valuable per pound than small ones. A great deal of the ivory used in Russia is still obtained from the remains of mammoths. hs.-St. Louis Globe Democrat
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11
-Most smokers are nroud to own

-'Most smokers are proud to own a real amber mouthpiece. What would they say to a room, seventy-five or one hundred feet square, lined on all sides with amber clear to the lofty ceiling? That is what some American tourists saw the other day at Tsarskoe Selo. an imperial summer palace near St. Pe- tersburg. The precious fossil gum was cut and dove-tailed so as to make beautiful figures of cupids, fruits and flowers. The whole is in the highest style of polish, - Chicago Herald.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11

Two men were playing billiards in q Minnesota town when a cyclone arrived. says TeIGs Sftings. One of them was about to attempt a very difficult shot. Suddenly the storm came, the roof of the building was torn open and the bil- Hard table sucked up and swept away. The players were stunned but unhurt, and some days after, in beating the neighboring fields, they came upon the billiard table, upright and perfectly level. with the balls in precisely the same position in which they were when surprised by the tenn est. Having their cues with them, by fortunate chance, they went to work and concluded the game,
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11

AMONG the people of to-day, there arc few indeed, who have not heard of the merits of Prickly Ash Bark and Berries, as a household remedy. Teas and drinks have been made of them for centuries, and in hundreds of families have formed the sole reliance in rheumatic and kidney diseases. Prickly Ash Bitters now takes the place of the old system and is more beneficial in all troubles of this nature.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11
Two 1886 Gold Medals.

Messrs. Mason & Hamlin agaln nave tue honor of having been awarded the highest gold medals over all exhibitors, American and European, both at Liver pool and at Edinburgh, the two most important exhibitions of the year 1886. Since the first great Paris exhibition of 1867, the Mason & Hamlin Organs have invariably received the highest honors at all great worlds exhibitions.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11

while the other had disappear ed. l gave the wounded beast shot through the hea !. and when we came to ex- anime the body we found it to be that of the tigress. My first bullet had broken her right shoulder, and it was a wonder she did not go of on three legs. "-M y. Sun.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11
One of the Things We Read Of
[Boston Traveler.l

A gentleman was awakened in the night and told that his wife was dead. He turned over, drew the covcrlet closer, pulled down his night-cap, and murmured as he went to sleep again, ''Oh! how grieved shall be in the morningln
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11

PRoF. CHAs P. WILLIAMS, Ph.D., of Phila- delphia. says there is neither morphia, opium nor minerals in Red Star Cough Cure
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11

BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs for Coughs and Colds: The only article of the kind which has done me good service. 1 want nothing better."-ReV. R. 1T Craig, Otis- ville, " r. Sold only ig bo1es.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11

IF there is any one who should be trapped in slumber'' it is the man who snores s-ChicdqO Standdrd.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11

TIE dudes are very partial to winter be cause it's such chappie weather, you know. -Boston Transcript.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11

"BAH," be said, bitterly, Gall this that we call love is can't" Say 'won't,' rath- CT" she answered, softly, and he left her forever-N T. Ledger.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11

DR. PIERcE's Pheasant Purgative Pel- lets' cleanse and purify the blood and re- lieve the digestive organs.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11

TUMBLETUNG, whose opinions are not without weight, notwithstanding his mixed rhetoric, says that man must be an ass to work like @ horse.-B0ston Transcript
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11

THE Itching caused by skin diseases is al- ways relieved by Glenn's Sulphur Soap. Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, Black or Brown, Soc
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11

WHEN all so-called remedies fail, Dr.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11

TEACHER-'Hans, name three beasts of prey" Hans-''Two liens and tiger"
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11

A Santa Rosa hunter is cred ted with having killed twepty-six birds at one shot recently,
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11

IF a cough disturbs your sleep, take Piso's Cure for Consumption and rest we'll
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11

THE man with a shabby suit of clothes ii very likely to shine in society.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11

"YoU'vE got black eye, Pat. How did you get itFn Pat-'EHome Rule, sirl'
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11
1nrallds, Hotel and surgIca1 Instltute.

FRESH toe martyrs-The youths who buy tight boots.-BoStoR Bulletin.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-11
Who WIn be Our Next Pre.IdentI

The people are now considering the names of Ed- munds. Cleveland, Logan or Hill. Still dark horse may enter the field. To keep away the Dark Horse of Time "a little longer" use DR. VIM. HALLS BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS, long celebrated for being the best household cough remedy in the world, and curing all diseases of the throat, chest and lungs. A specific for pneumonia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-15
Washington Notes.

by telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May l4.--The
House Committee on Post Ofices and
Post-Roads to- day agreed to recommend
non-concurrence in the subsidy amend
ment and that appropriating $4,000
for the pay Of the postal.car service
added by the Senate to the post-ofice
appropriation bill. All the other Sen
ate amendments are concurred in. All
Democratic members Of the committee
present voted against tho subsidy
amendment, and all Republican men,
bers, except Messrs. Guenther and
Wakefield, for it.
The Appropriations Committee OF
the House has completed another ur-
gent deficiency appropriation bill. 1t
sppropriates 100000 for pensions,
1920, 900 for public printing, 5000, 600
for pay OF the army, and $4,000 for
expenses Of advertising for Indian sup.
plies.
Assistant Secretary Of the Interior
jerks has resigned his Office, the resig-
nation to take effect May 18th. Other
important duties, the nature of which
are not specified, are assigned as the
reason.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-15
XIX. CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, May Ia, 1886.
Senate.


The Senate passed number OF
public buildings bills, among them a
bill providing for the completion Of the
public building at Harrisonburg, Va. ;
amount, 100000.
The Senate adopted Mr.. Hoar's reso-
luton requiring that committee when
reporting the river and harbor bill
to state facts that show the ma
tional Importance of several pieces of
work and why each item Of the
appropriation is advisable.
At o'clock the general pension bill
was placed before the Senate, and Mr..
Vest took the floor in opposition to the
bill. In the course of his remarks he
animadyerted with severity on the
nebulosity" Of the estimates made
by different persons as to the amount
that the pending measure would take
from the Treasury. lie asserted that
the amount was beyond the ken Of
mortal man, and in conclusion declared
that he would 60 no further in the di-
rection in which Congress had been
hurried. These bills meant an indef-
mite raid on the Treasury for an indef-
mite time.
Mr.. Morgan submitted On amend
mcnt, to be moved by him at the proper
time, providing that pensions covered
by the bill and not provided for by ex-
listing laws should be payable only out
Of money to be derived from the inter-
nal revenue, and requiring the Secre-
tary of the Treasury to report to Con-
gress in December, 1886, what percent
age Of taxation on the capital stock of
corporations would be sufficient to pay
the expense incurred under this act,
but not TO include corporations organ
lied to promote religion, charity, edu-
cation, morals, or health, or any corpo-
ration of less capital stock than $50, 900.
The Senate at 3:i5 p. NJ. went into
executive session. At 500 the doors
were reopened, and the Senate ad burned
until Monday.
House OF Representatives.
The bill for the extension Of pat
ent gave rise to debate which trenched
upon the ground Of tariff reduction.
There was disposition shown to
lengthen out the tariff debate, but a
protest was made, and private business
was proceeded with.
After some time the committee rose
and reported half dozen bills to the
House. The first bill to be taken up
was that authorizing the President to
change the rank of Henry j. Hunt from
colonel to msjor.general on the retired
list, and it was defeated by vote of
IS to Ill.
The McMinnville and Manchester
claim bill gave rise to some discussion,
and pending action the House, at 5
O'Clock, took a recess until 1870, the
evening session to be for the considera-
ton Of pension bills.
The House, at the evening session,
passed forty-five pension bills and ad-
journed until tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-15

the papers IN The case Of Miss Mary f.
Parker, heir OF Lieutenant. Governor l..
@. p. Cowper, ofIsle Of Wight, Va, to
support her claim 10 payment for pro.
perty destroyed by United States
troops during the war.
Mr.. James 7. Johnston, Of Indiana,
from the Committee on War Claims,
reported in favor Of cutting the claim
Of Nicholas White down from sS,l66
to 1925, and that the same be paid.
The claimant was q citizen Of Greece,
who during the war came to this coun.
try and established hotel at Newports
News, which was taken and occupied
by the Government, together with a lot
Of personal property.
The Senate has confirmed the nomi-
nation Of John A. Richardson as col
lector Of customs for the Pamlico dis
trict, and Charles II. Robinson for the
Wilmington district.
Thomas r. Jernigsn, OF North Caro-
lima, has been confirmed Consul to
Osaka and Hiogo, and Z. j. Hale, Of
Fayetteville, N. O., Consul at Man
chester.
Frank T. Castle, of Virginia, has
been appointed assistant photographer
in the supervising architects office Of
the Treasury Department.
Senator Malone, OF the Committee
on Public Buildings and Grounds. says
the bills being pressed for passage az
gregste an expenditure OF 81, l25 900.
Mr.. Riddleberger protests against this
as an unwarranted expenditure Of the
public money,
The internal-revenue receipts to-day
were 1866, 1872, and customs s420,096.
The Senate committee will report the
army-appropriation bill without amend
ment.
The following yirginians are in the
city: Z. d. Hall, ii. Fairfax, Mrs.
Ii. G. Parsons and Misses K. and
G. Parsons, e. Worth, j. II. Athey
(Leesburg), A. Rogers, at the Metro
politan S. ?. ii. Miller (Elkton), W.
J. Ficklin, at the National /; E. c..
Jordan, at the Riggs d. G. Ross, at
the Brunswick; Z. Berkely, Staunton,
at the st. Marc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-15
OppnsiIinn TO Home RmIe.

lBy Anglo-Amerlcsn cable to the Dispatch
LONDON, May IA meeting Of
followers Of Lord Harrington was held
to-day for the purpose Of cementing
the Wing and Radical opposition to the
home-rule bill. Sixty-lour gentlemen
attended, including Messrs. Chamber
lain, Trevelyan, and Caine. Lord Har-
tiDgton made twenty.minute speech,
in which he explained the reasons why
Liberals should oppose Gladstone's
measure. The meeting was harmonious
throughout, and unanimously adopted
resolution declaring that those pre-
sent would oppose the second reading
of the home-rule bill. The meeting
lasted half an hour.
Lord Harrington in his speech de-
clared that the pledges from tho Libe-
rails to oppose GladstoDe's home-rule
bill were sufficient in number to make
the rejection Of tho bill on its second
reading certainty. The defeat Of the
bill, he said, would cast heavy re-
sponsibility on him, which, however,
he was quite prepared to accept.
Several gentlemen made brief re-
marks, in which they stated their de-
termination to oppose any measure
brought forward which did not equally
apply to the whole kingdom.
Mr.. Chamberlain said that if the
Government should recompense the
landlords Of Ireland they would estab-
lish precedent for tho recompense Of
impecunious tradesmen, workingmen,
and others.
The Government has forwarded two
million rounds Of ammunition to
Dublin.
Lord Uartington's whips" report
that 10 Liberals have pledged them
selves to vote against the home.rule
bill and that 80 are doubtful. The
Conservative leaders advise the Conser-
vatiyes in the House Of Commons not
10 speak during the debate, as they wish
to hasten the division on the second
reading.
1t is rumored that Gladstone is con-
sulting with his colleagues upon the
ACCESSIBILITY of Withdrawing the home
rule bill.
More firearms have been sold in
Londonderry during the past three
months than were sold during the
previous five years. Orders have been
given there for one thousand new rifles.
Crowded meetings Of Orangemen
were held to-day at Newry and Mourne,
at which pledges were given not to sub
NIT to the Dublin Parliament and not to
pay taxes. All present enrolled them
selves as volunteers for military service.
Canadian Orangemen promise support.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-15
The western Storms.
THt WENtFTH HFVEHH~s
fBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.

ttIsBTbpu W tllt IiNphtCisI
PITTSBURGH, May ia dispatch
from Xenia, Ohio, to the Dispatch
says: The destruction Of property was
heavy. Correct figures are wanting,
but it is safe to say that the loss to
the city and citizens will reach 49,
600, while railroads will suffer as much
more. Three bridges on the Little
Miami are out, and as much as five
miles Of track gone. The first section
Of the night express from Cincinnati
reached here ali right, but the next
section was caught between bridges,
and there it lays. A large amount Of
track below Spring Valley is out, and
the loss will be $50, 900 or more. The
Dayton and Trenton railroad between
here and Trebins is washed ont badly,
and the Little-Miami track is in the
same condition all the way to Dayton.
The town is full Of strangers from the
blockaded trains.
WASHINGTON. May l4.-Among
the numerous dispatches concerning
Wednesdays storm the following are
cleaned The cyclone, one hundred and
fifty yards wide and six miles long,
passed close to Danville, Ill. Four
persons were killed and the earth was
swept clean. The magnitude Of the
disaster at Attica, Ind, constantly
grows. The money loss is now esti-
mated as high as $3.50, 900, and two or
three more deaths Of Injured people are
expected. In Meigs county, o., many
buildings were demolished, two persons
killed, and three badly hurt, and from
Upton, Ind, comes similar story.
The tornado swept large section Of
the county clear Of buildings and trees.
One member Of family named Gates
was killed and five others are likely
to die. A dozen others are hurt, more
or less seriously. At Wilkinson, Ind,
the cyclone lasted only five minutes,
but two persons were killed and
dozen or more injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-15
LETTER FROM MRS. PARSONS.
The Auarchist's wife Asks n susDen
sion OF Judgment.
IBy telegraph to the Dlspatch.l

BY telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l
CHICAGO, May 1.-THE mulatto
wife of tie hiding Anarchist Parsons,
who was herself one Of the most vlo-
lent speakers in the city, addresses the
following letter to the Daily Neps:
~ beg the privilege Of saying a
word to the public through the columns
Of the DAILY Ners. | ask, in common
fairness, a suspension of public judg-
ment as to the Anarchists now impris-
oned OF under the ban. Will the peo-
pie wait until our side has had its OPP
portuhity to be heard in the court Of
general opinion? The howl has gone
up from pulpit and press now, as of
old: Cruelty. cruelty" But even
an Anarchist ought not TO be con-
demned and executed without a
hearing. Is there not danger that
in the excitement of the hour good
people will forget to inquire whether
the Anarchists have really ever violated
any of the laws Of the city, State, or
nation? l do not understand that any
one has charged that the meeting at
Haymarket Square which the police
attempted to disperse was an unlawful
assemblage, or that the attendants were
engaged in any riotous acts when inter-
rupted. If it be so, were not the po-
lice instead of the Anarchists the law
breakers? Lucy 4. PARSONS"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-15
PETERSBURG.
The Musical COMMUNICATIONS Con.
cert OF the Festival.
fGpecial telegram In thu DfGpatehr

cert OF the Festival.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.I
PETERSBURG, VA, May 1.-THE
Musical Convention met to-day pursu-
ant to adjournment. A committee of
three was appointed to frame a report
on the necessity Of teaching choral
singing in the public schools of the
State. Mr.. Noltenius, Of this city, the
manager. Of the festival, then spoke
pointedly about the necessity Of build
ing larger and more commodious
music hall than we have here in order to
meet theincreasing demands Of succeed.
ing musical festivals. lie stated that the
plan as agreed upon by the directors ofour
Association was to have the ownership
of the building permanently vested in
the Petersburg Association. The an-
ticipated cost was $4,000, md he
stated that already the Association have
had large sum guaranteed. They
wished to raise s25, 900, and when this
was done they could 60 to work On the
proposed new hall and secure the other
half needed by mortgages. 1t was de-
sired, therefore, to get the various asso-
Citations to hold fairs, concerts, and en-
tertainments in order to assist in swell.
ing the building fund.
The Convention was heartily in SYM
pathy with Mr.. Noltenius's remarks,
and, on motion, he was appointed a
committee of one to issue a circular
letter appealing for aid in the manner
indicated above.
The Convention then agreed to have
the next May festival in this city, as
was expected.
This afternoon very brilliant piano
recital was given at the Academy, at
which Madame Dory Burmeister Peter
sen was the pianist. DIR. Martin and
Mr.. Thompson was also heard. Madame
Petersen is great artist, and received
many encores.
Tonight the concluding and grandest
concert Of the festival brought out an
immense audience. The whole strength
of the festival artists contributed to a
most enjoyable musical event, and COM
plments and floral offerings were freely
bestowed. When the concert was at an
end a beautiful german was given at
Library Hall in honor of the visitors to
the festival. Mr.. Ferrahn's orchestra
portion Of it, at least-furnished the
music. Norfolk, Suffolk, Lynchburg,
Richmond, and Farmville wero all repre-
sented in the german, and there were
many exquisite toilets. The orchestra
and the solo artists all leave for the
North early in the morning. The
chorus.singers will also depart early in
the day. The third festival was
magnificent success in every respect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-15
viding for contracting for l25 Of thoss

viding for contracting for 125 Of thos'
lights.
Mr.. Faulconer moved. to amend b.
making the number 200, or enough T.
light all the streets Of the city. HI
thought the back streets should b.
lighted as well as the moro prominent.
Mr.. Pilson thought 125 lamps would
be sufficient to light the city.
Mr.. Ely advocated the adoption oil
tie resolution without amendment.
Mr.. Moore wanted to know what the
present lights cost.
Mr.. Pilson replied ~ cents night
each, breaksge and repairs not in
cluded.
Mr.. Moore moved that the report be
laid on the table. Carried.
STREETS.
The reports Of the work done on the
streets during the months Of March and
April were presented and adopted.
Special committees were next called.
Mr.. Bradley said that for nine months
he bad been on special committee
appointed to arrange for building city
vault, but had never seen where the
necessary funds could be gotten, conse-
quently could not report.
Adjourned.
OTHER ITEMS.
A little boy named Willie Burton
fell yesterday from one Of the iron
trusses--elevated supports of the
bridge-to the floor Of the bridge, and
was painfully though not seriously
hurt. He was taken home by friends.
An important meeting Of the City
Democratic Committee will be held at
the Mayors Courtroom tonight. The
Democratic candidates have been invited
to be present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-15
HEARTLEss gviCTIONs.
While Lord Kenmare II JuRketing
I'm Liverpool His Tenants are
Turned Ont.

I'm Liverpool His Tenants are
Turned Out.
A Dublin special says Heartrending
details have just reached here of the
evictions on the estate Of Lord Ken
mare, at Headford, near Killarney, in
the County Kerry.
WHAT A CONTRAST .
While he, as Lord Chamberlain, is
attending the Queen at the Liverpool
festivities, and enjoying the good things
of life, the sheriff and bsiliffs, backed
by ninety-seven policemen, have been
turning out large number of his ten
ants of the poorest kind, who are I'M
denlably unable to pay anything, with
the usual concomitants Of sympathizing
neighbors, and an exasperated people
fighting the police. The most aggrsya-
ting case is that of jeremiah Callaghan,
who has eight children, all under twelve
years of age, who, turned out on the
roadside, cried and sorrowed 50 pite-
ously as to move even the police. The
house was poor old place, but they
knew it as their home.
TURNED OUT THOUGH SICK IN BED.
At another house, that Of woman
named O'Conor, the occupant was very
i'll and consultation was had, but as it
was conc luded she would not die she
was set on the roadside, being removed
in her bed, Owing to the resistance
there are only averaged nine evictions
per day. Lord Kenmare will soon be
evicted himself from the Ministry, owing
to what no calls conscientious scru-
pies against the Gladstone measures"