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ty to animals could be maintained agans
the owners of these cattle
Our opportunities for close observation
were not good from the cars, but Hon. A. T.
Rush, vice president III. S. Agl. Society
who has recently made close and careful in
ves,igations on this subject, writes, in sub
stance: IL have taken great pains to ascer
tain the truth as to the condition of the cat
tie on the plains aHd find to my extreme
establishment they are in fairly good condi'
ton. The grass is certainly poor and water
scarce, but the cattle look nearly Us well as
usual at th, time of the year, and in trav-
cling a distance of over 100 miles could
count but So dead ones. and some of these
were killed by the cars
At Midland everything was dry and
parched the old SANDY desert idea was
apparently corrobora,ed, aud strong arga-
meut in this direction was n sani-storm,
covering all who were out Of doors with q
much larger odicum of mother earth than
was at all agreeable, And yet on that day
and the next the Town Company sold at auc'
ton lots to the amour, Of about ST 900!
Midland has grown amazingly during the
past year and now boasts of several good
brick buildings, church or two, court
house sufficiently large and commodious for
the wants of the county, numerous neat and
tasteful dwellings, two printing Offices, etc.
az the work Of the last year, to say nothing
Of the stores, hotels. Immigrant Home,
school house, etc. formerly built
The severe drough, has discouraged some,
while others who are wiser take more
hopeful view Of the situation and be-
lieye, rs does the writer, that Midland ID
surely destined to be one Of the largest and
best cities in Western Texas. Many others
have the same opinion, az indicated by the
large sale Of business and dwelling lots.
The long headed men who purchased lots
are not the kind to buy bits Of land at from
5000 to $500 per acre lin town LOTS way
out on the Staked Plains unless they be-
lieved it would pay. II.
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and +. Duckeit; "Who shall Win the PRICE
dialogue, by Juniors and Minims;
Sister Mary Plus, Lizzie Sinnot'; Katie,
Miss Ella Lorentas; Ella, Katie Pierce; An.
ME, Katie Cassidy Louie, Aggis Finlen;
Aggie, Mary wallamann; Mary, Edith Gil
lem Julie, Maggie Young; members Of classes,
several Juniors and Minims. " Distant
Chimes" vocal trio, by Misses Joise Griffin,
Leonie Clause, Mary Moran, accompanied by
Miss Rose Young; Instrumental Solo, by
Miss Lizzie Golden; "The Catholic Psalm"
recitation, by Miss Nellie O'Kane, IT Puri
tain" instrumental Duet, by Misses Rose
DOYLE and Julia Maher; Perfectly Lovely
Philosophy" dialogue, by Misses Efiie
Calvin and Ida Perry; "Dreams Of Child
hood" vocal chorus, by Misses Hanna Bes-
Sc, Nellie McGirr, and Annie Farrell. and
several Juniors, accompanied by Miss Lizzie
Murphy; Faust" instrumental Duet, by
Misses Fannie Zellers and Aggie Finlen;
accomplished Young Lady" musical dia-
logue, by Misses Lizzie Murphy and Katie
Donohue, accompanied by Miss Frances
Duckett; Instrumental Solo, Miss Julia
Maher; Flower Gathers" vocal Duet, by
Misses Mary Drale and Anna Carew. ac-
by Miss Rose Young; "Sonnam-
bula,' instrumental Duet, by Misses Mary
Cosgrove and Josie Griffin; Guilty or Not
Guilty recitation, by Miss Julia Maher;
Parting Song, by Juniors, accompanied by
Misses Rose Young and Anna Finn; "Erin's
Flag,' defamation. by Miss Rose Doyle;
" Dance Of May Queen" instrumental duett,
by Misses Rose Young and Anna Finn; "Ten
Undergraduates, by Minims, accompanied
by Miss Fannie Zellers, " Mary, Queen of
Scotts," recitation. by Miss l.. Golden;
Closing Address, by Miss l.. Doherty; Clos.
ing Chorus, by Juniors, accompanied by Miss
Anna Finn.
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The Alberti- McQuade na5rogLo took an
other turn on Sunday evening, Albert turn
ing himself into the assaulter and McQuade
taking the part Of the assaultee. The facts
as gathered relative to the affair are about as
follows At ten o'clock Sunday evening, as
James McQusde was walking across the
crossing from the old Exchange Hotel TO the
Clifton he was met as he approached the
lamp post by Clark Albert. formerly editor
of the Globe, who without saying word,
raised large cane which he was carrying
and struck at him. McQuade threw out his
right arm to the parry the blow and received
the force Of it on the elbow. He then tried
to grasp Albert, but his foot slipping he was
unable to do so; and while he was straighten,
ing himself up, Alberti drew revolver and
fired, the bullet just grazing the heel OF his
left shoe. Having fired, Albert started and
ran down Columbus street pursued by Nc
Ouade and Steve Bucket. At Godfrey 8
corner he turned down toward the Fox river
bridge. Just as he reached the bridge he
stumbled and fell, and as Duckett came near
him he again drew his revolver and threat
ened to shoot. The effect of the revolver
caused bucket, to fall back and Albert es-
capped. As yet he has not been found A
warrant is out for his arrest. 1t is probable
that he is just trihe fetched in the head
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Following is the programme of the gradua
ton exercises Of the Convent School Of st.
Joseph's Convent of Mercy, last week. The
exercises were very interesting, and credit
to this excellent school.
A gold medal was awarded TO each class TO
the pupil having the higest average as
follows:
First class, Miss Rose Doyle; second class,
Miss Anna Finn; third class, Miss LINE
Smith; fourth class, Miss Mary Dralle; fifth
class, Miss Fannie Zellers; sixth class, Miss
Edith Gillen.
Premiums were taken in music by Misses
Julia Maher of Wilmington, Lizzie Golden
Of Streaior. Josie Griffin of Utica. AggiC
Finlen of Tuckerville. Nebraska, Emma
Finn and Rose Young of our city.
PBoGR ANNE
Opening chorus, by the pupils, accompa
MED by Miss NJ Cassidy; opening address
by Miss NJ. Downs; "0rphie aux Enpers,
instrumental duette, by Mise, L. Colder
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Careful attention to diet is the best guard
against disease. 1t is fact which all should
know, that over. eating not only corrupts the
blood but destroys nerve force, and induces
dyspepsia jaundice, bad breath, piles, PIN.
pies, low spirits, headache, ugue, malaria,
and all stomach and lung troubles. DR.
Jones Red Glover Tonic quickly cures the
above diseases. Can be taken by the most
delicate. Price fifty cents, of +. Y Griggs
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Special Excursion to Chautauqua Lake.

Special Excursion to ChautauHua Lake.
The Illinois Central Railroad G. l.. 5. c.
special Exclusion to Chautauqua Lake, n. w.,
will leave Chicago, via the Chicago & Allan
tic Ry., at $3.50 p. NJ, Monday. Aug. I'd, via
the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ey.,
at 7:45 p. NJ. Of same date Low rates, through
sleepers and best Of accommodations. Train
from the Iowa Division will leave Sioux City
at $40 p. NJ. August lst, Dubuque at o'clock
A. NJ Monday, August ID, arriving at Chi
cago TT $50 p. NJ of same date Everybody
invited. Tickets limited to Oct. 18th, and
good for stop-over privileges. Apply to the
undersigned at Manchester, for circulars
giving rates and attractions. J.F MERRY
Gen West. Pass. Agt.
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The best on earth can truly be said Of
Griggs' Glycerine Salve, which is n sure
cure for cuts, bruises, scalds, burns, wounds,
and all other sores Will positively cure
piles, letter and all skin eruptions. Try
or money refunded. Only % cents. For
sale by l.. Y. Griggs.
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We should economic at all times, but
more especially when times are close. OBJ.
serve the purchases of your thrifty neigh
bors More substantial benefits can be OBJ
tanned from fifty cent bottle of Dr, Biae-
lows Positive Cure than dollar bottle OF
any other cough remedy. 1t is prompt
safe and pleasant cure for all throat and
lung troubles. Sold and endorsed by Z. !,
Griggs.
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A neighborlng paper reporting arecen'
social says: The opening piece was rem
dered by mule qusrtette.' The reporter
wrote it male quartette," but the compos-
itor knew better.
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Homeless Little Ones.

Under the care of the American Educat-
ional Aid Association. One boy years
old, of more than ordinary promise. One
lovely, bright girl babe, 6 months old.
Apply to 5. S Scott, or address Kew \.
V.B Van Arsdale, Normal Park, Cook Co,
Illinois
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The OTTAWA Srss Grader.
Current Verse.



Where the languid lilies dream
On the bosom Of the stream
Pulsing through the woods Of pine
Through the fields silver line
Pan is playing on his reeds
Hid among the margin. weeds.
Psn--a blithe, brook loving thrush
Balancing upon rush
Sending from his swaying branch
A melodious avalanche;
It's the echo Of the chorus
Sung by satyrs Icing before us
IT'S the melody that ran
Through the hollow pipe Of Pan
Slipped the letters of his fingers
Sough, yon troubadour with wings;
Fan is gone-his music fingers
Harx, the thrush, brownthroated sings
-FfaaI Dsmps'er Sherman !" optHg'
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"Your sincere friend,
come soon

"LEoNA LYLEs.'
Mr.. Roberts purloined this note from his
wife. boosted of an undue intimacy with
Mrs. Lyles, and in proof thereof showed the
letter. folded 80 that the last two words and
signature only could be read. Lyles heard
of the boast and he and his wife together de-
manded the note; this was refused, and
shortly after the two had another interview.
Mrs. Iyles insisting that Roberts should
sign n document exculpating her and ac-
knowledging that he had lied about her.
This was refused contemptuously, where
upon Mrs. Lyles fired five shot at Roberts,
who was killed almost instantly.
Mrs. Lyles, who made no attempt to e'-
cape, was arrested, an examination was had
the next day and she was held in $500 bonds,
the general opinion being that the grand
Jury would fail TO find a bill against her, as
her act was clearly justifable, to all Of which
your correspondent says, amen. ii.
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NJ. Pasteur is thinking Of taking short
vacation. We suggest he go to Cowes
since cows 60 to pasture.-7Id6its.
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Rheumatism,

We doubt II t.ere Is. or can be, n specific
remedy for rheumatism; but thousands who
have suffered its pains have been greatly ben
Gifted by Hoods Sarsaparila. II you have
failed to find relief, try this great remedy.
81 was afflicted with rheumatism twenty
years. Previous to 1898 found no relief, but
grew worse. and AT one time was almost help
less. Hoods Sarsararilla did me more good
than all the other medicine | ever had"
II. T, BALLOON, Shirley Village, Mass.
Il had rheumatism three years, and got no
relief till ! took Hoods Sarsaparila. 1t has
done great things for me. recommend it to
Whers." LEWIS BURBANK, Biddeford, Me.
Hoods Sarsaparilla Is characterized by
three peculiarities 1st, the combination OF
remedial agents; I'd, the proportion; Sd, the
process OF securing the active medicinal
qualities. The result is medicine of unusual
strength, cffectmg cures hitherto unknown.
Send for book containing additional evidence.
"H00ds Sarsaparilla tones up my system,
purihes my blood sharpenS my appetite, ana
seems to make me over" j. 7. THOMPSON,
Register Of Deeds, Lowell, Mass.
Hoods Sarsaparilla beats ak others, and
Is worth its weight in gold" l. HARRINGTON,
$50 Bank Street, New York City.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists 81; six for 81. Made
only by G. l. HOOD s CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
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Freight trains car-;rnc passengers leave ottawa ~
follows; For Earl I20P.A.; for Aurora. 1905 A. u
:5r Streator, s E A. y. sos P NJ, and ~ o. A. w.
Morning train make. close connection A'Aaisf ie
Pnllnsn Palace Sleeping Cars, B. & Q. Drawisl
y.oom Cars. Horizons Reclining Chair Cars, ana the
n O Palace Dining Cars. by this route. All hforBa
ZION sbout rates of fare sleeping accommodations
and time tables viii be cherrtuy given by applying to
"''' ',''N PERClVAL LOWELL,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago
II r. stone, -o , NON
Agent al OTTAWA
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Excursion Tickets to Okoboji and Spirit
Lake

The Illinois Central Railroad Is selling
excursion tickets to the above popular he
sorts. For rates apply to l. c, Ticket agents
j. F. MERRY,
Gen. West. P,ss. Agt.
The weekly sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1886-06-03

The further inland the party went the
more natives were seen. In fact, they
appeared literally to swarm in places.
They are powerful men and are consum-
mate liars. With the bow they are ex-
tremely expert and are deadly shots.
For the first couple of hundred miles up
the river the natives trade for tobacco
principally, but beyond the distance
mentioned the inhabitants met with
would sell or do anything for piece of
red flannel. Sage is plentiful among
them, and the pigs are innumerable.
The party brings score of new birds
and variety of insects. The insects are
beautiful and valuable, and some of the
beetles, moths, butterflies, and grasshop-
pers are Of sufficient beauty to send an
entomologist into ecstasies. Thsze are
among the insects several which show
protective initiative markings, rs one
large leaf moth Is - shaped and colored
that only the keen eye Of naturalist
would take it to be an insect. The color
Of the dead Leaf Is perfectly initiated and
the back Is lined with veins just IS in a
leaf. There il also very large grass
hopper that resembles very closely a
green leaf, but the naturalist Of the party
regrets that they kept to the water in
stead Of taking to the mountains.-Syd-
ney Herald
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.DD FEATURES OF NEW MEXICO

A Stream That Is Lost-A Lava Valley
The Year of Fire.
There is one remarkable case in New
Mexico where the lost tributaries are
plentiful but the main stream does not
exist. This is in valley which lies be-
tween the Rio Grande and Pecos rivers
The valley begins near the Sandia
mountains, and shut out the streams on
each side by broken mountain chains.
It is well-defned valley, not very
broad. but having a length Of perhaps
800 miles. Flowing into it, especially on
the western side near the upper end, and
ON the eastern side toward the lower, are
numerous lost tributaries; but the primary
stream has 20 completely disappeared
that its bed can only be found at inter-
walls.
In this valley lie the ruins of the Gran
Quivirs, the existence of which is not
only sttested by the ruins themselves but
also by the accounts of the earliest
Spanish settlers. The records Of the
Spanish up to the latter part Of the
seventeenth century. when they were
expelled by the Indians, are incomplete,
as the Indians destroyed all that was left
behind. That the Gran Quivira was well
the fact that the most prominent ruin
is now no water for many miles
from the river. That there must
have been once can we'll be granted,
for no large city would have been built
by human beings at distance of fifteen
or twenty miles from a scanty water
supply. The valley may be named from
L. III - L.
Quivira valley.
broken by long, narrow, thin layer of
lava, now much broken up, and making
desolate region, locally known as the
Mal-pais or "bad lands" The crater
from which the lava was derived was
near the northern end OF the Mal-pais.
just above the Mal-pais an old river-bed
below 1t the river-bed when found, is at
slight depth. Southwest of the Apache
reservation the old river-bed runs into a
large salt marsh. A stream of no mean
size seems to have once run down this
valley. Not only has it now disappeared,
but its bed is covered by lava and loose
soil sometimes to great depths.
As to the cause of the disappearance,
IL may have some connection with a ira
dition of the Indians, which tells of
year of fire, when this valley was so
filed with flame and poisonous gases as
to be made uninhabitable. When this
occurred the chronology of the Indians
is not perfect enough to tell US. That it
was long ago is attested by the depth
to which the old bed is covered by de-
tritus, probably washed down from the
mountains, and by trees of considerable
size, which are found in some places In
it. But that it was not so extremely
long ago that it became entirely unin-
habitable is made probable by the COM
paratively late desertion of the Gran Qui-
vira. 1t is entirely possible that the In
dian year Of fire may have long preceded
the drying up of the part of the valley
in which Gran Quivira was situated.
Popular Science Monthly.
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EDitheliOma
OR SKIN CANCER

For .even years I suffered with T. cancer
my face. All the 81 mple remedies were applied
to alleviate the pain but the place continued
to grow. finally extending into my nose, from
which came yeilowish discharge very offensive
in character. 1t wac also innamed. and annoy
ed me Il great deal. About eight months ago |
was in Atlanta. at the house OF friend who 10
strongly recon nended the use or Swlfts Specific
that | determine to make an effort to procure
it. In this was successful and began its use.
The influence OF the melicine at first. was to
somewhat asgravate the sore but soon the IN
hamatien was sliayed. and began to inprove
after the fir-t few bottles. Ny general health
has greatly improved. am stronger. and zm
able to do any kind OF work. The cancer on my
face began to decrease and the ulcer to heal.
until there is not yestige OF it left-only a lit
tie marks the place where ii had heen.
am ready to answer all questions relative to this
cure MRS. JOICE A. MCDONALD.
Atlanta. Ga. August, II, 1885.
have had q cancer on nv face for come years
extending from one check hone acroe. the nosc
to the other. 1t has given me a great deal OF
pain, at times burning and itching to such an
extent that it WIS almost unl,carable. com
menced using Swin's Specific in May. 1885. aud
greatest relief by removing the inflammation and
restoring my general health w. BARNES.
Knoxville. Iowa, sept S. 1855.
For many years | was sufferer with
II the nose and having been cured by the use OF
suffering humanity to make this statement OF
my ease. With the fourteenth bottle the cancer
sega Ato heal rapidly and soon disappeared, and
for several months there has been pear
ance OF Il sore OF any kind on my nose face,
ncithcf Is my nose ut All tenucf 20 the touch.
/ have taken about two dozen bottles :. s. =,
and am soundiy cureti. and | know that ). ). =.
effected the cure after every known remedy was
tried and had failed ROBERT SHELBY
Fort Gaines, Ga. May /, 1885.
had heard of the wonderful cures OF Swift's
tpecitc, and resolved TO try it. / Commenced
taking it in April, 1884. NY general health was
much improved. yet the cancer which was in
my breast contidued to grow slowly but surely.
The bunch grew and become quite heavy. |
Ielt that must either have it cut or die. But
1t commenced diScharging quantities eff almost
black, thick blood. 1t continued healing
around the edges until February, when it wa.
entirely healed up and we'll: BETaY WOOD.
Cochesett, P plymouth Co., Mass, July 49, 1885.
Swift's Specific is entirely vegetable, aud
SENS to cure cancers by forcing out the impuri-
ties orom the blood.
SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. Drawyer2, Atlanta, Ga.
y. Y. W. 23d st.
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Food of the burmese Peasants.

The food of Burmese peasants includes
almost all kinds of reptiles, the grub of a
ball-rolling BEETLE, kind Of ant which
constructs nests OF leaves in hee-tops
(eaten in curries) and hill-rats. The last
named exist in such hordes that their
consumption Is almost necessity to
prevent the rats eating the Burmese
Chicago Journal.
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A school-hQuse built Of cobble-stones
0ne 81 the cu&fosities Of Antelope valley
In Tehasna county, Cal.
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WIN Do Ton 1,r,., worA

A new stitching maching Tor book
binders and publishers is out, which win
DO the work Of ten girls in day.
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TIE Sentinel sriN be sent together rith Scales
Portrait till Jaa. LIST, 'S7, for sl.0O.
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rHkoUGH THE MEADOW.

The summer sun was soft and bland,
Az they went through the meadow Land
The little wind that hardly shook
The silver of the sleeping brook
Blew the gold hair about her eyes
A mystery Of mysteries!
So he must often pause, and stoop,
And all the wanton ringlets loop
Behind her dainty -emprise
OF slow event and many signs.
Across the stream was scarce a step
And yet she feared to try the leap. =
And he to still her sweet alarm.
Must lift her over on his arm
She could not keep the narrow way,
For still the little feet would stray,
And ever must he bend t undo
The tangled grasses from her shoe
From dainty rosebud lips in pout,
Must kiss the perfect flower out!
All! little couquette! Fair deceitl
Some things are bitter that were sweet
w. D. Howelh