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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
CLOSING PART OF THE SALE OF AUTOGRAPHS.

The sale third of the Lewis j. Cst collection Of
autographs finished yesterday at the rooms OF Bangs ~
"a Nos 739 and al Broadway and realized little over
~ 600 The remaining twOthrs. which are equally yalu
allie viii be in December and February One OF the
hest groups collection sold yesterday consisted OF nifty
op autographs Of persons prominent in the Reformation in
GERMANY In group nearly all were fine specimens in
oood condition. many them 800 years old and nearly
all OF them accompanied with portraits valuable as spec
mons OF early engravngs The signature alone OF Martin
Luther auction In Paris Tor 500 IL went yes
etay That Of Melanchthon, his lrleh appended
10 a letter lamentins Iuthers DEATH brought $40 one Oh
celebrated opponent Of Alntnlus so TOT
led the OF Brltlsh statesmen
sI5 AMI WAS followed by Warren Hastings WIN - 20
tter n David GaTrlck English actor brought Sill ana
The fourteen autographs of the kembe family brought VA TO-
Tc price PAID OF the group OF American paint
ers was - o letter OF Benjamin West IRON inc group OF
Hr,. prose writer's, CHARACTERISTIC letter from charles
iam, Brought III Samuel Richardson, $22 Sir Walter
Sff so Tackrray. f7 80 and Dickens. >l3 90 From
,ruuu biacd musical speci-
men Of ilyn brought S27 Mozart t63. beethoven f2 and
ScIuleu The leading collectors and dealers through
ami the county represented at this sale and bought
rg.lv Among buyers Mr.. GfatZ, OF Pha
aepia creed with possessing the finest autograph
in Mr. Dieer also of Philadelphia and
Mr. Gunthcr well known To collectors OF Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
sEcoND-swEEPsrAKE SPECIAL W
WINNERS AT LATONIA PARK.

LAroNIA KY, Oct s-The races at the Latonia Jockey
Club to-day resulted follows
First-Purse. S275 Mile and ne-third. War Sign first
King George second and santa Anita Belle third Tme2ll
Second-Purse $3.50. Selling, q furongs wary hrs1
Clarion second and Passion third. Time-l:l14.
Thfd-Purse $3.50. Seven furlongs Andeia hrs Evange
line and Longalight third Time-i;3l "a -
Forth-Pnrse $500 six fnrlOngs Terra Gotta won, 70
teen second and Allegheny third. Time-ll53 ,c.
Tih-Purse 1925 One mile and half. Beaconshed nrsL
Wandered second and Waloo third. Time-l5Or2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
DESIRING A COrrOy OERTlFIOATE.

This subject establishing inspection OF cotton by "oh
sa be Issued for cotton delivered on contract
has been discussed by members OF the Cotton Exchange of
ssysral years occasions definite plans were SUP
ttted defeated. Tho present Board
Al authorized the appointment o.
10 report change IN The form OF t cntno
$.dered on CONTRACT which shall be issued with Responsible
@srsnee of The grades weights and " be transferred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
Jersey CITY.

Islander su brought by Louisa Fcsscr against Lawrence
Hagar moved in the circuit Court yesterday 1u al me
request put of until Decenbcr IL ~ alleged
that the cclcnan married man. informed Miss FesseT's
he had her compromising position with
wealthy brewer. Miss fesscr horscwh ppel
agar instituted proceedings against him FOR SIAN
der
Henry Banks age fifty three OF No 81 BeacOnst took an
Thursday night 10 relieve rheu
matte pains sleep ana found dead yesterday
District Attorney Wihod has decided to refuse the denan"
of the Belgian surrender OF Joseph Wdcnhdu
who killed his companion the steamer NOOrdland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS.

family Of Mcallo Csucro who keeps boarding house
near shaft OF the Aqueiuct, had general night
yesterday and there family blood spilled During
the head OF the house gabbcda shot gun ana
threatened u bore holes through his WIFE some 0I the
bOaTrrs thought il time Ia interfere and took the gun
away CaucrO. OF his daughters then attacked her
father a knife stabbng him in the left side OF
The struck bone and glanced upward in
hcting ugly but not serious wound She then sashe
Louisa. another daughter armed herself with
gun shot athcr but the charge missed him
the the whole family thcy
held by Justice Gibncy for examination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
Dp nnrp0rEr BELEAAfD ON DAIL

Dr. Charles Bourquet, who is charged with malpractice
Mrs Charlotte DE OSas OF No. 1873 West Sixteenth St.
released bail yesterday at the Jefferson Market
lice Court Iie wore "A IashIOnaUlc suit Of brown
his buttonhOle. His Will be called
Df BOuTquri has been In NewlOrk Two months
lie Resident OF Pans member OF the AGA
author OF soy eral books ON neINOns dI-cases
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
NEW YORK ALLOWED TO WIN.

The New. York Louis clubs played game OF base
ball with peculiar ending at the Polo Grounds yesterday
The local club lead OF TO when the ninth inning
was berun with the Maroons The visiting play
hy Dorgan, Gillespie ana Ewing
turned the and the local PLAYERS thought
finish the and II was called bak 70 he
eighth inning and the hits and errors III tne nnth inning
did not count The score was:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
CoI1rMRIA STUDENTS PLAYING TENNIS.

The tournament OF the Columbia College Lawn Tennis As
ISOLATION was yesterday the grounds Of the
Westchester cub Wcstcheser Station. large com
many coegans the contests for sing which
were ended thirty sets i'll all play ed. TINS
morning the sets for doubles Will he play ed
These VIII decide who 81 all represent Columbia at
the international Tennis Tournament which VIII De hcd De-
of colleges at New Haven
beginning Tuesday Each college entitled to two
n..n.... nj
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
HOME US.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

rim Irenus Hotsr-senator ]. o. Cameron OF fenrs.
vania Senator N Camden Of West virginia ana III JOIN
Gray Of Utica Brsreor Hou",sIr nawsIu '" tT,rSsor
George stephen President and van ana
Vice the Canadian Pacific Hal y 80
George n Warous Of New Haven. murray Httt he'es
General John NJ. Corse. OF Boston ana " ~ 1snTp vy
send OF Troy Hortndn House.C omnsnder f9ger u
Nav Ereren House-Henry II. Person, OF Albany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
ALONG TILE SOUND.

BRDGEPoRT-Mrs Margaret Mullhall age seyenty-6ve.
committed suicide cray hanging herself with
made OF mosquito noung. recently enacted municipal
law proib bells 10y butchers and others To call
customers these employing tin horns 10 the
discOmitnTo VI The people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
NEWARK.

The N,irnrk DqiV journal published sensational story
Yesterday columns long III regard To an alleged attempt
10 kidnap William H. Van erbt The names dates ana a Is
consequence were gwen The scheme was 10 sp ul'
millionaire road president for week OF two III hopes
OF affecting stock There rs probability iron
the that Mr. Vanderbilt was ever IN very
great danger OF being kidnapped.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
ou,pcrs .oaJySr DEPUTY sHgRlFFs

Sheriff said yesterday that he had not had time to In
vegato charges against Deputy sherns Patrick hernan
and John McCoskoy whose duty 1t was TO convey prison
era from the Tombs Sing Sing Prison. Both had emphati
ssly denled al the charges against them From tr swOrty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
THE co URT OF APPEALS.

ALBANY, Oct SIN the Court OF Appeals
today the following causes were argued:
No l9-Jrred Webster respondent agt Seth Mohade
executor appellant ,.. 90
NO binary shaw. Administrative, respondent agt
Charles l. heldOn and others. survivor appellant
The following Ia the day calendar for october IL.
IN "a 20 "a AZ 90 IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
WORKING on the SUBWAYS

Az Engineer Kearney. Of the subway Commission had
his plans for the electrical tunnel from CourIandt
battery the decided yesterday
Tuesday hear from him. Applications
ceved from the American Electric Light COMPANY tho Ha
lem Illuminating Company. T. W. Ebbsis Co. and Edward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
LONG ISLAND.

FAR RJCKAWAY.-The house Of Richmond Mott
tered by gaIs Monday night They carried on over
800 In cash quantity Of valuable Jewels Charles
Brerwald went ceiling Thursday, and yesterday his
was ound caszed IN the inlet 1t Is supposed a. he has
been drowned.
WooDHAvENThc p-blic school has been closed
OF the reappearancc OF dphthcTiL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
WHAT GOING ON TO-DAY.

Brooklvn Jockey Club races y. m
Harlem Regatta Association, iiariem hiver = ?, n,
Henry George mass meeting. Marion square, p m.
Iarchmen Pelham Yacht clubs match races Long isnu
Sound. o,
Commercial Travellers Association morton house % y III
Yaie Stevens Ia stitue football match, Hoboken 33O M
New York ST Louis baseball match Polo Grounds $50 H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
SOUND FINAYcIERs AMONG YALE ATHLETES.

NEwHAvEN oct < (SpecidO.-The expenses of the Yale
n amounted TO fIs2jSD The hale
Navy paving this amount settled old bills aggrcgatl
800 lmlt boat house SaltOnsall and dIsburscl
money the total amount dlsOursed Tor Inc year
The OF the association are now estl-
cd al SlO79j and its Liabilities are 1884 20
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
LAWN TENNIS PRIZES FOR LADIES.

The Island Ladies Outdoor Club lawn tennis tourna
ent was yesterday Miss Grundy OF the staten Island
Ladies' Club taking prize the singles and with her
carrying prizes ladies' doubles Miss Y.
Hobart aud Mr. Taylor the prizes in the mixed doubles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
DRIsCOLL sENTENCED 10 DEATH.
HIS HANGING FIXED by RECORDER 'shYrH FOR
DECEMBER 8.

DECEMBER y.
The chief OF the whyos" Daniel Drsco showed no signs
breaking while he listened yesterday to Recorder
smyth pronounced sentence OF death
Drisco convicted ago Of murder in the first de-
woman with him OF John Mccarthy.
In st. early the morning OF June 20 Mccarthy
and enemies and Drsco who intoxicated
fired Mccarthy who escaped One shot however caused
the death Of " Belle Garuty
Driscol dressed In the dark sut which he wore
cravat partly OF red color had been
substituted He broad shouldered. but is
appearance An ugly made by bull
let wound dsfgures his face and gowed dsagreeaby
he faced the Judge. There was no other indication
that he felt his situation Recorder smyth, who
presided Drsco trial. took his seat beside Judge ow
ing the term Clerk Sparks called DTS
coli the bar The prisoner counsel asked for new tral
grounds the motion was denied ny the ne
corler When Mr. sparks asked whether The prisoner mad
anything to say. Driscoll answered
Nothing except that am innocen ,,.,,, .,o,
The Recorder said hal tar and Impartial tii
whom counsel aided In selecting NO oDIec-
ton behalf Ia juror The jurors we're
Intelligent After hearing all the evidence hey nave
guilty To disturb NtI-
quest the whether you
fired shot killed this woman thnK
evidence sufficiently that Mccarthy dd not hre
shot but II he did discharge his PISTOL me tvucS Ms
clear that he could not have killed Bridget Clarity do not
desire anything that need give yOn nee less PAIN
you make preparations for your approach
end Seek forgiveness and make what reparaOn you can
by drunkenness and sorrow for your act
The Recorder sentenced DriscOll TO De hanged on I
sparks the death warrant ana Sher-
received the prisoner into his custody DrscOl was
immediately taken again to the TOOmbs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
CHARGED WITH DEGRADING HIS CREDITORS.

An attachme Mt against the property of James H. Blavet
insurance broker 5l Broadway granted yester
day by Justice DonOhue Gilbert III. Crawford was APP
pointed OF property by Chief Justice McAdam OF
the City Court Hegeman * Co. are suing W. Pratt CO..
and VI Blavvelt Supreme Court note for $1,000
made by the firm by Mr.. Blauyelt inquiry AT
Blauvcts Bauveyllc and at his place Of business
that neither his clerks knew what al
become him The complaint on information that
Bauvets amount to $4,000 and that he Is hiding LOT
the purpose o. derauding his creditors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09

Mt VRRNoy-Of the IA votes poed at the election for
the INth District Monday evening 200
were east by women, who manifested deep interest IN
tlr result The autumn festival. under the manage
men of the OF the reformed Church. took place Last
evening III the pei and church plrOrs, which
fully decorated with autumn leaves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09

Earned Louis, !; NewYork. L. Three-base hits
BOYLE. Wild pitches l.; Welch, 2 First base on on
bas-S Louis New-YOrk. l. First base on erTOrs-St
Louis O; New. York 3 Struck out-St Louis NewYork.
q Double plays-Dorgan and Connor Conner and Ward.
Umpire-Mr. Fulmer Tme-l45.
II the League end to-day the Detroit club would
probably Now Chicago must WIN I'M
less played off, At present the cla
pions and lost the number
w.York IL sure of third place. The clubs stand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
DISABLED BY HIS OWN PITCHING.

ITHACA oct (Speciat-In game OF baseball between
te Ithaca aud Johannesburg clubs here to-day James Pn
gle pitcher nlne while ~ the act OF delivering
swift the sixth inning broke his rght arm near
the elbow. the time dislOcatng his shoulder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09

May for permission string wires IN Harlem uH the Com
mss,on ready them there The requests
were ali referred 10 Commissioner Hoss letter was also
received President Hasard Of the District Railway
COMPANY urging examine this COM
pany's plans before tupnellins broadway"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE SATURDAY, OCTOBER O. 1886

source 70 as learned that the charges that the dep
ties received money prisoners while oonveyne them q
that the charges cano from the officials OF tho NeWfon
Prison Associations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
cowLEs GETS TWELVE AND A HALF YEARS.

pronounced yesterday on Henry W. Cowles
the dry goods clerk formerly employed by H. b. Clan Cos
recently convicted Of mansaugher in the rst de-
gree in killing Thomas Flanagan, hackman, on sunday
&C. Bangss baroom in broadway near the "lsey
House. killing by stabbng Flanagan with an
ink eraser had borne good reputation before the
He prosecuted by Assistant DstFictAor
defended by United States District Attorney
WILDER. of Brooklyn and Mr.. Howe.
appearance OF OF good culture az nc
Recorder Smyb yesterday The tears came 10
his eyes as addressed him. but he walked nny
TO the prisoners pen aferward The Kec0ricr san ~
eet exceedingly a OF intelligence and preVl
good such position Were II moi LOT tis
fact coupled with strong recommendation To mercy maze
Jury should feel duty To- impose
much more severe nun simcnt winch will infict
bee due To liquor II you had remained
sunday instead OF VlstlnB
saloons you would he here fou resorted 10 t use
and deadly upon man whose chaIac
ter learned equally good as yours ne was an
honest wOrkngman and your act deprived M
wife children their only means OF securing
satisfied that ~ long you live the recOectoh Oh I
fact will win lie n source OF sorrow TO you IL,
The Recorder sentenced Cowlcs TO twelve years anu FIX
Prison The penalty IRON Ten tot"ehV
years Imprisonment in the discretion OF the judge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
NIsW-JLRSEE.

NORTH BKRGEx.Mrs. Koepl the wife Of John Koeppler
attempted suicide Thursday night
Lighting charcoal ire her room ait"r she had carefully
ali of Vcnt. She d sired 10 end her lie
because her the house and said he
would not return return however, tine her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
poLIcE OFFIoERs VINO DO Ao1 LIVE IN UyuE

The cordial relations which haveheretoforc existed between
the ocia Twenty ninth Precinct police have been
,.lv broken and Sergeant Schmtberger and Detective
prime only speak strictly police matters Some time
AGO they adjoining lots in Central Morsania one
If Them wa, ON and agreed that the who
took this should pay the other 300 and that they should
~ alv,. in binding between the lots. Price
cured The lot but the story goes. dd not pay the
sO ami was sued H. Price put ~ board fence aud sent
bll TOR half expenses Ia SchmtbcTger The sergeant
INJECTED 10 the bill and Price threatened 10 sue him Price
an, A well IA oi his lot SchmtDegrf dug cess
r1 IN the looming Of his o aud had the wafer pipes
xtened ~ tnat hr from the CrOon MAN. Prce
has made complaint sanitary Headquarters that The water
i'm his well contaminated by the cesspool Schnitt
bereer said impossible ~ his house hal not been
occupied when the complaint was made An ana sis OF hc
that the unht Tor use ana
schm ilDcrger orleIed u MI up his cessp00l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09

nom seller buyer ~ Certificate Of
etook Tho Sater, 3. Ranger, o. Bloss
Joseph Yeoman r. NJ LIE and Charles b. Miller presi
an oflcio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09

"I 500 that the King ana Queen OF Greece have ar
rived in Paris incOgnto, remarked MIRA snaggs look
Ing up from tho paper
Well what Of that r. asked the husband.
"Why thou Sht people arrived In Paris In railway
train and want TO know what c0gnito Ia PItts-
burg Chronicle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09

The and ST Louis clubs close the regular CHAM
pionship season at the Polo Grounds to-day.
New. club will not hire McGlone Manager Mu-
tre says he VIII not need him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
MARINE M ELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

MINIATURE ALMANAC.
Sun rises OIL Sets 526 Noon sets 232 Moons ago. IL
WATER
4M-sandy Hook. 4:j4 Gov Isld. 537 Hell Gate. 7:26
P.M-Sandy Hook. 5;0S Gov lspd. b43 Hell Uale. i'o-
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-30
Medicated Limitations used in all dis.
eases of the Head, Throat and Chest,
CONSUMPTION.

The following are prominent symptoms
In the first stage, and wherever any OF
tnem exist thorough examination sh0u .
always be made, with view to arrest
the disease If shown to exist: There Is
ally sense of WEAKNESS upon little ex
else, disposition to remain passive
idle, dependency. often from no apparent
cause, a peculiar sensitiveness to the effect
of cold, and breathiessness upon moving
quickly or decending q hill or stairs, 4
slight, hacking cough, with or without cxpco.
toration, excitability upon slight occasions
flying pains through the chest or back, or
are most noticeable toward or during the
night; slight fever In the afternoon; cold
feet and hands, or In many cases blue livid.
Constitutional or tuberoular consumption
Is common form Of lung disease The
progress is slow, but II left TO itself no less
sure. 1t usually begins with dry cough.
At first these tubercules are exceedingiy
minute, the patient not at all suspectfna
their presence. Gradually they deye]op in.
to more active disease, and then follows the
train OF symptoms which leaves no doubt
of blood or slight streaks in the mucus IL
the first indication of tubercular deposit OF
It may be. chilly sensation In the back,
Of the hands. or an afternoon flush on the
the cheeks. The slow and gradual inroads
of this form Of consumption leave the stom.
ach and appetite undisturbed for consid-
and night sweats, supervene preceded by
diarrh@a. Then the, loss of flesh and
strength becomes rapid, the chest contracts.
the features sharpen, the eye attains an un.
usual brilliancy,. and the patient begins to
realize that he is In the last stage Of con.
frmed constitutional consumption.
Persons desiring treatment ny this system
of practice can use the remediesat home a.
well as at our Office, and which will cause
no Inconvenience or hindrance to business
whatever.
have seen so many of these cases cured
that do not consider any case hope ess un-
less both lungs are seriously involved. Even
then the inhalations aid us in dissOlving the
cavities, which nothing else can do with
the same success. The very best reference
from those already cured.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-30
The workmen are now demolishing the old

The worsmen are now demoishing the old Jail
property upon which four-story building, 20 feet
square is to be erected The Peoples Store have
half of the lower story and basement which will be used
in conjunction with the premises occupied by u.s. 1t
too early to speak Of the stores but we may
that they will be ornament to this city. We started
in live years ago 2oxo feet in At the expiration
of our sixth business year shall have o6x1o6 having
doubled space each year. It is not luck that does
Ts merit and business capacity It's sticking strictly
the old principle of selling for cash at very small profit
turning your money four times year. and IN the volume
of business making than your neghbor, who gets
the Dutchman's per cent keeps his goods. Dur
ing business have swallowed four houses
that larger than we and three have gone out of
istence-a of whom regaling in the luxury of tn
little per cent. until gauge put Finding
competition too great for their cabers they gradually
dried up and blew away. There two of the
old timers still around but they don't to much
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-30
Masonic installation.

Tho officers of Pentalpha Lodge No.
202, II. Il A. M. we're installed Tuesday
evening by Past Master G. H. Dunsmoor,
assisted by T. II. Ward as Marshal
Following are the officers installed:
George @. Knox, w. M; VIM, A. Nor
gan; s. W.; Matthew Carr, j. W.; l..
6. Goodwin, Treasurer; j. w. McKin-
10y, Secretary; J. G. Hsskell. s. D.;
y. A.. Bernstein, j. d.; John Burns,
Marshal; L. J. Thompson and August
Wa6kerbath. Stewards; John McIImoil,
Tyler. Subsequent to the ceremonies
3sndtiful Past Masters jewel was pre-
nonted to the retiring Master of the
T,odae. g. H. Dunsmoor. by the men,
bers. through George M. Holton. A
banquet was served in the banquet hall
nf1er ths closing Of the lodge, and Sc seral
short spesches were made by members
1ad.yisitess.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-30
CAPTAIN HERBERT WARD.
The Elephant Killer Sends &
Letter from the Cong state.

MG GA0Rm0Wb AaAOA SohA0o -
Letter from the Congo state.
Captain Herbert Ward, son of Gen
eral Edwin Ward, forwarded letter
from the Congo Free State, s. w. Cen.
trail Africa, dated October LIST, 1886,
to his father from which the
General has allowed q HERALD
reporter to copy few extracts
for the benefit of its readers. The last
letter received from Captain Ward was
written by an amanuensis, owing to an
accident, which he describes as follows:
II have recovered from the effects OF
a sharp brush with some natives, but
nearly lost my right hand through
bite from one of therl. The teeth OF
these negroes are nearly as poisonous as
q snakes.
II am acting in the management OF
the transport to Stanley Pool, and must
soon think of recruiting my health. !
hope to be in England soon, and join
you in California soon afterwards.
II have about 5000 men to deal with
alone, before l get through. l have
command Of the steamer Stanley, on the
Upper Congo. This position is thought
a very fine one for this country, aud it
is hardly likely that anything better
will turn up, unless it be in glorious
California, where I would rather have
ten acres and COW in preference 10 the
uncertainty of an explorers fame in
Africa.
"Four days ago shot another large
tusker bull elephant. He was very wild
and must IA rogue). He took fifteen
shots from my Express before knocked
the life out of HIM. Besides the fine
worries have also preserved the tail,
the two front feet and the end of the
trunk as trophies. His feet are each
four feet seven and one-hnlf inches in
circumference. He is my ninth big bull
IN, al ar ~