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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-30
NEWSY GLEANINGS,

Mrs. sUBLETr, of Chetopa, Kas., is liz
years old.
CALIFORNIA has earthquake insurance
companies.
THE Denver Coll Ne,vs has gold mine
in the cellar.
NEW YORK CITY received 2l, ,9i3, ,53O quarts
of milk in August.
OVER s1S,000,00 has been expended on
monuments in Massachusetts since 1861.
TEN thousand public schools receive finan-
cial support from the government OF Mex
leo.
THE snow is so deep among the mountains
in eastern Oregon that teams cannot travel
with safety.
OF 5000 miles of disputed boundary the
Afghan commission has conceded 1909 to
Russia and 2, C0) to the Ameer of Afghanistan. A
If Daniel Pine, of Paw Paw, Ill, lives UNI
til December he will be 100 years old. Mean
while he amuses himself by hocing and saw
ing wood.
FIFTEEN thousand dollars will be paid by
the navy department for each accepted de-
sign for the proposed two-armo! ed G,0O0ton
war cruisers.
AYEARago box wood found a ready market
at 500 a ton. Now the market is dull at
twenty dollars. The decline OF the skating
rink did the business.
NICKELs are so scarce in the Northwest that
merchants in Minneapolis and st Paul have
written East to have several barrels shipped
to them, Offering to pay all expenses and two
per cent. premium.
A BRIDGE two and half miles long is to
be built over the Straits of NJ Messina- thereby
connecting Sicily and Italy. 1t will cross
the water almost directly above the famous
Scylla and Charybdis
A FARMER of Moore Township Canada,
has found in a swamp the skeleton of a
mastodon. The tusk5 are over four feet long,
the upper jaw is over three feet long, and
the ribs are in proportion.
A WOMAN has arrived in Portland, Ore,
from Montana, whose entire wealth consisted
of ten children, the eldest ten years old
There were one set of triplets two sets of
twins, and three singles
THERE is baby in England waiting for
Barnum to secure 1t is a g tcat baby, eleven
months old, weighing fifty-eight poun IS,
standing three feet high, and measuring
thiIty inches round the chest.
THE Baldwin Locomotive Works, Phila-
delphia, have completed and shipped their
eight thousandth locomotive. From Decem-
ber, 1892, to November, 1875, thy built 80,
and in the next eight years $50 more.
A WASHINGTON wheelman receatly rode
his bicycle the whole length O.. the Stone cop
ing of Cabin John Bridge, twelve IN les from
Washington Tie coping is less than foot
wide, the bridge is two hundred feet long,
and had he slippel of in tie center Of the
span he would have fallen l35 feet.
THE Mississippi River has not been lower
| in years than it has been this season A few
days ago man on horseba k fordel it near
| Galena, H., where usually the river is three
| quarters of mile wide ] h deepest water
! lie found was in The channel and there it
was but trille over two feet deep.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-30
The Song Of the Sea Wind.

How 1t sings, sings, sings,
Blowing sharply from the sea line,
With an edge of salt that stings;
How it laughs aloud and passes;
As it cuts the close cliff grasses;
How 1t sings again and whistles
As 1t shakes the stout sea thistles-
How it sings!
How it shrieks, shrieks, shrieks
In the crannies of the headl,nd,
In tho gashes of the creeks;
How it shrieks once more, and catches
Up to tho yellow foam in patches;
How it whirls it out and over
To the corn field and the clover
How it shrieks!
How it roars, roars, roars
In the iron under-cavern,
In the hollow of the shore;
How it roars anew, and thunders,
AS the strong hull splits and sunders,
And the spent ship, tempest driven,
On tho reef lies rent and riven-
How it roars!
How it walls, walls, walls,
In the tangle of the wreckage,
In the tapping of the Sails
How it sobs away, subsding,
Like tired child after chding;
And across the ground swell rolling,
You can hear the bell-buoy tolling-
How it walls!
Austin Dobson.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-30

The, Half.Human Elephant.

The half-human elephant has brain of
very large ,size, aud its elevations and
depressions, upon the surface increases the
extent of the acting cells to an enormous
degree. Its intelligence is certainly
greater than is pos 'essed by any other
quadruped, at least any of those living
in state of nature. 1t is probable that
some of the apes exceed it in this regard,
while the dog, among domestic brutcs,
is rival in estimating animal intellect.
Its wonderful acutencss of the sense OF
touch, developed in its trunk, and its
prolonged length of days--for it lives 15O
to 200 years-adds greatly to its advan-
tagcs over other animals.
When once tanned the elephant becomes
tractable and submissive; he is affection
ate to his keeper, and does what he can
to please him. 1t is pretty certain, how
ever, that the keeper must use force with
hisgigantic pet, otherwise respect is lost,
and there comes time when the wild
nature will overcome the teachings of
his master. In time he understands
signs, tones and even words, and acts
accordingly. One that is very tractable
for there are all grades of intelligence
among them-never mistakes the words
of his master, receives his orders with
attention, and executes them with pru-
dence and manifestation of consid erable
judgment. The sagacity he shows in
extricating himself from positions of
danger, some of them such as arc I'M
known in his native country, and so can
not be the result of hereditary memory"
or instinct is we'll known. His memory
of insults and his long waiting to get
even with his enemies, are too well
known to call for more than passing
mention. One instance Of his memory
of the duties he had learned in captivity
when captured again after escaping for
four years into the jungles,is remarkable.
1t would be incredible were it not estab-
lished by numerous witnesses of the
highest character. Louis Globe Demo-
crat.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-30
RIack Chewing Gum,

Lately there has crcpt into the Detroit
market substance known as "black
chewing gum," made out of tar, which
is said by medical men to be extremely
harmful and pernicious. 1t is becoming
a great favorite with local gum-chewers,
but physicians assert its use is productive
of sore mouths and innumerlblc throat
diseases. Put up in fancy paper, sold
at . penny block, favored with some
unknown ingredient, and christened with
a sweetly-sounding name, as '1uti-tuti," !"
for instanc,, the black chewing gum is
forcing its entrance into all grades OF
Detroit society, and driving its rivals to
the wall. But it is nothing but tar
cheap tar at that-mixcd with gelatine
and favored with-heaven and the man.
ufacturor only know what. Free Press.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-30
A City OF Old Buildings, Rain and Fish.

There arc only three cities in Norway,
writes a Boston Herald correspondent.
Kristiania has the greatest number of
inhabitants and is the capital. Throndh-
jcn is the oldest and perhaps the most
famous historically. Bergen is best
known for its interesting old buildings
and fish. 1t lies for the most part on
hilly peninsula, and on three sides arc
steep mountains whose tops are almost
always cloud covered. There are four
distinct submits, though after one has
become acclimatcd and has received due
obstruction, he will learn that there are
three more peaks, for Bergen, like ancient
Rome, isa 'cityo seven hills, and in to-
ken thereof has blazoned them on her
scutcheon beneath fortified castle.
These mountains are considered the
cause of the heavy rainfall for which
Bergen has long been noted. They at
tract the clouds, which then pour their
waters into the town, seventy-two inches
falling during the year. This has been
an unusually rainy summer, and out of
six consecutive weeks here there have
been but four bright days. So notorious
is Bergen weather that a story is told of
an old Dutch skipper who for twenty
years had brought goods to the town,
and always, when he reached his port,
it was raining or very misty. One day
when he arrived it happened to be
bright and clear, which SO surprised the
worthy sea dog that he felt he must
have mistaken his course and gone into
the wrong harbor, so he set sail again
and hunted for many weeks along the
shore in search of Bergen wharves, with
their rain and wet.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-30

Some one asks: rs there field for q
man who can live on City cents weekf
There Is. It is called Potter's Field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-22

IT WOULD APPEAR THAT HE CAN DRAW TWO
SALARIES IF HE WISHES
Hon. S. S. Cox has made inquiry of the first
controller OF the Treasury as to whether, as the
successor to Mr.. Pulitzer in the House, he is en-
titled to the salary from the time Mr. Pulitzer
ceased to be member.
The law is very clear on this point, and pro-
vides specifically that member elected to fill
an unexpired term snail be entitled to salary
Der ceased. But Mr. Cox has already drawn
his salary as minister to Turkey, SO il he gets
this he will have drawn two salaries from the
Judge Durham mas not yet decided
the question presented in this way.
but it appears from the letter of the law that
nothing but Mr.. COX's own disposition can pre-
vent his getting the double salary. MIR. Cox has
no indicated whether or not he will accept the
money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-22
The Red River Valley wheat Crop.
Heavy Failure An Texas.

CHICAGO. Nov. pa Times special from
jacksonville, Texas, says: Comar, Farris Il
Dial, the leauing dry goods and grocery mouse
IN this town, closed saturday by L. q III.
Blum, OF Galveston. -Four other houses owned
by Comar, Farris d Dial, ana Comar g. Farris
located at kusk, Alto, Wells, ana Troupe were
closed simultaneously. The store at this place
was removed from DialsyIlle only a few days
ago. The attas hmenL sued out Dy the Blums
oi Galveston, aniouu Ied 10 $4O,OUo. AT Rusk
the ilrm had two large stores aud owned "A nne
business block win nve houses, with "A three
story hotel nneiy furnished. Their Liabilities
are estimated at from SlOO.000 u Sl5V,OO0;
assets, S5OOOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-22
post office inspectors. It also suggested that
buildings be rented tor offices of the third class
and that the usual allowances be granted.

post office inspectors. 1t also suggested that
buildings be rented tor offices of the third class
and that the usual allowances be granted.
THE WASHINGTON POST OFFICE,
the Postmaster General says, is occupied by the
government as a tenant holding over, the lease
OF the premises having expired on the 10th day
of November, 1854. The rental is So, 600 per
year. The sundry civil act, approved March 3,
1855. made appropriation for payment of the
rent at that rate until the 3Oth of June, 1886.
The Congress omitted appropriation, no doubt
inadvertently, at the late session, and provision
may be expected when its attention shall be
called to the subject. 1t would seem prudent
to provide for a continuing lease for q term of
years. A branch of the Washington post Office
was some years ago established on F street
northwest, and is known station c. Inquiry
has disclosed to me that no lease has ever been
by an allowance to +. A. Brown, jr., of 81, 800
per annum as superintendent or clerk, for
which he furnishes the apartment, himself pay
informed, $500 per year. The station is q use
full public convenience, and should be at least
maintained, !! If not enlarged; nor perhaps could
1t be more economically supported. But the
method Of its establishment and continuance
is not free from question OF irregularity, mas
raeas
tngton not at that time in use by the government,
until an appropriation therefor by the Congress;
the spirit of which, at least, is unambiguOus
and plain. 1t would appear a proper subject
tor direct congressional disposition and 1t is to
be hoped this will result in more commodfous
The recommendation for the appointment of
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General is
renewed.
THE MONEY-ORDER BUILDING
was leased for five years from the LIST day OF
October, 1882, at $S, 900 per year. AS the term
expires during the coming year, and the room
space now in use is Indispensable, it becomes
necessary to solicit from the Congress some
new provision, either by a lease of the same or
some other building.
1t is no longer a matter of foresight that en-
largement of the department building or the
construction OF a new one has become duty.
Three buildings in addition TO the department.
proper are now rented for its service, at an an
nuai cost of S14 900; and before the probable
completion OF new structure their capacity
Will have been outgrown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-22
TAME SOClALlSTS' MEETING.
The Truth About the RumOred lmtimos
tiOn 90 Use Artillery.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, Nov. 22.-The Trafalgar square
meeting yesterday passed OF with perfect order.
indeed with tameness. The square was not
nearly so full OF people conspicuously of the
lower artisan class on the occasion OF the
famous meeting Of February last. The truth
about the artillery rumor turns out TO be that
the information was given To the press by u
military officer in the hope that its publication
would prevent the assembly OF q large mob.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-22
Colonel Stones Appeal.

THE SUSPENDED REPUBLICAN DISTRICT AT
ToRNEY WRITES LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT.
Attorney General Garland has received q
letter from Colonel William A. Stone OF Pitts
burg, who was suspended from his office OF
United States district attorney for activity in
the recent campaign in Pennsylvania. His
letter is modelled after that of Colonel Benton
which secured his reinstatement 1t explains
that he spoke only in towns convenient TO Pitts
Durg, 10 winch he could go in the evening, re-
turning the next morning without loss to the
public service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-22
A SAD RECORD OF DISASTER.
Nearly Sixty Lives and Half q Mtlltos
of PrOperty Lost in the Lake STORMS

CHICAGO Nov. 22.-The terrible gale that
ragged with unabated fury for three days last
week one OF the most disastrous storms
Thirty-six vessels either foundered or were
driven ashore, and there several vessels
thai are missing. Eleven have gone 10 pieces
been buried beyond recovery, and IL ~ bes
lieVed that quite "A number that are now the
beach Will prove total losses. The loss of life Is
appalling. Forty-seyen persons are known to
have perlshed, and the crew OF the unknown
steam barge that went down oil Burnnam's 9
pier has hot been heard from. III they are lost
the list viii be swelled to nearly sixty. The
losses in dollars ana cents on nine OF the eleven
OoO but the partial losses Will bring the amount
up TO 1uly S4O0,ooo. This estimate Is not 80 large
some that have been printed, but is proba-
bly, more accurate. The aggregate tonnage that
has been wiped out OF existence will not exceed
5000.
A STRANDED BARGE BURNED.
special from Marquette, Mich, says: ILL
fate seems to pursue the stranded steam barge
Robert Wallace. While the watch and the
ing the barge ready for the steam pumps, were
on board the schooner for dinner the barge took
flre. The harDor tug Gilbert started across the
bay with Capt Brown aboard. When she
reached the Wallace flames were bursting from
her side. The tug poured wafer the flames
Tor hours until the lire was entirely out. The
whole OF her upper works forward were swept
away. Capt. Brown says the damage is more
serious than the mere financial loss, because it
leaves the barge without any defense against
the sea. She is heading into the lake and her
high upper works saved her in the storm. Ii
another should come up there IL nothing 10 pre-.
vent The seas sweeping her with full force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-22
ANOTHER STORM COMING.
Now Raging in Nebraska and Travel.
ing Raptdly Eastward,

CHICAGO, Nov. 22.-The signal service bureau
states that "A great storm is breaking. and pre-
diets that by the middle of the week "a gale Of
wind and rain and snow. accompanied by, per.
haps, a zero fall in the thermometer, Will ar
rive from the west and cross the lake with ter
nble vengeance, doing great damage To the
vessels out ol port. The storm is raging In
central Nebraska to-day and travelling east
ward at railroad speed. at will be upon US i'm
ali its Jury by Wednesday," said the chief of
the Chicago bureau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-22
Socialists Oppose CO-eperatioa.
THEY DECLARE AGAINST THE PROPOSED %
OPERATIVE PACKING HOUSE.

CHICAGO, Nov. 22.-The Chicago society Of
socialists met yesterday and considered the
proposed establishments In this city of q 90
operative Packing aud Provision company A
resolution was adopted after tedious wrasngle,
declaring: I'VE uniesitaIingy declare Lnat This
cooperation scheme - iLhprncttcaole and II
doomed 70 certain failure, and we hold our
selves ready 70 prove the truth OF this state
ment In public meeting called Tor the purpoee,
ssnd that urgently request all persons who
may have signeo Tor shares In this company 70
withhold the payment OF any assessment that
may % called ior until q committee. composed
oi krank Stsuber, e. q. Dixon, NJ J. Butler.
Charles Seib and k. G. Owens, shall have inves-
ugAted The truth or lalsity VI the Information
we possess" NJ. j. Butler is the master work.
man oi District Assembly No. 81, knights Of
Labor. He was the socialists candidate for
sherin In the election. IL WAS by his orders that
the recent strike NJ the Union stock yards was
inaugurated. The other members Of The con-
mtttee are soctsiistic politicians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-22

EIGHTEEN EMPLOYEES OF THE BUREAU OF
EQUIPMENT AND RECRUITING DROPPED.
The small force in the bureau of equipment
and recruiting at the Washington navy yard,
which was retained after the general discharge
on the first of October, to pack up the bureaus
effects to be sent elsewhere, was discharged
Saturday, with the exception of the chief clerk,
II. X. Gray. The work Tor which the men were
retained was completed, and the discharges,
about eighteen in number, were made in ac.
cordance with the original order of the Secre-
tary, directing everything to be turned over to
the ordnance department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-22

Captain j. II. Fritts, OF Gosport, Ind, has
been made superintendent OF Pension exam-
iners for Minnesota, Dakota, Michigan, Wis
Chicago.
Commissioner of Labor Carroll D. Wright has
rendered the appointment Of special agent OF
the bureau Of labor for New England TO James
{. Britten, Of Hartford, . prominent knight Of
Labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-22

William p. Campbell was arraigned before
United States Commissioner Little, OF New
counsel claimed that he had not tried 70 vote
for member OF Congress, and, therefore. was not
amenable 70 the laws OF the United states.
Mayor Grace, OF New York, has been black
balied by the hiding club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-22

"A RICHHoSD LADY LOST on THE VOYAGE II
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-Mrs. Eloise L. Chris
tian 50 years Old. was "A passenger on the
Myiinoke, oi the Old Dominion line, that came
in this morning. When the steamer on
Atlantic CITY yesterday she fell overheard and
was drowned. Inc officers oI ille vessel report
that despite all efforts TO save her recover
her body she was carried away by the swiftly
f1oWlng tide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-22
Washington News and Gossin.

THE SUPPLEMENT OF THE EVENING STAR To-
day contains letter from jefferson Davis
protesting against exposure of the Northwest
ern conspiracy, particulars of the shooting Of
Lieut. Petit on the eve of his wedding by a
highwayman, huge southern railroad system,
little romance in this city, Ingersoll won't
aid the anarchists, Senior Terry's $50, ,OOO, 900
will. Archbishop Corrigans letter, telegraphic
dispatches, &C. The advertisements are classi-
fed as follows: Auction Sales, Educational,
Dry Goods, Ladies' Goods, Housefurnishings,
Books. Family Supplies, Wood and Coal, Pro
iessional, GentIemen's Goods, Hotels, Special
ties, Pianos and Organs, Sewing Machines,
FINANCIAL, Medical, attorneys, Dentistry, Rail-
roads, Potomac River Boats, Steamers, The
Trades, Undertakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-22

The CASE OF Ex-BANKER FIsH.-No action
has yet been taken in regard to the pardon of
ex-Banker Fish, and the Attorney General will
not even consider the matter until all the
papers bearing on the case have been received
from The district attorney at New York. 1t is
thought likely that an order will be sent from
mere To the superintendent of the Auburn penl-
tentlary directing him to make an examination
Ol Fish and forward it to the department here.
u MI Fish is to be liberated on the ground of
Ill health. the pardon will be based upon the
prison surgeons report, ard not upon that made
by EiSh's family Dfysician
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-22
THE PROOF OF THE PUDDING

Electric Hair Restorer Ii the only reliable root
and herb tonic in existence free from lead sulphur
grease Is now for sale by all irst-class druggists
generally. For two years the public of this and other
cities has asked 70 have the Electric Restorer
put upon she market, but for many reasons did
not Now the public will be able purchase without
the necessity OF u months treatment Wholesale and
retail at the parlors of Mrs Dr. j. SEMME Derina-
tologist I'LL Pennsylvania ave. door Palais
Royal Consultation free. scalp treated singly OF
BY the month ShAmpO0ing and HaircuIting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-22

The PRESIDENT and Mrs. Cleveland attended
the morning service at the First Presbyterian
church yesterday. About noon they drove out
to 'Oak View," where they dined and spent the
afternoon with Mrs. Folsom. returning to the
White House about dark
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-22
A STRANDED BARGE BURNED.
GERMANY BREAKS WITH X USSIA.
Significance Of Germany-s Refusal @
Protect Russians fn Bulgaria.

Special Caole Dispatch to THE EvENISG STAR
LONDON, Nov. 22.-The news that Germany
has practically refused TO undertake the formal
protection OF Russian subjects in bulgaria and
that the latter, therefore, have been placed
under the charge of France, is regarded as OF the
greatest Importance and fully corroborates the
suspicion OF a rdIprodctemenf Oh France and
Russia, and goes Io show that the triple alli.
ance exists in 1act no longer. At last Germany
seems inclined TO depart from her old motto
with regard 10 Russia, Viz, that the nearest
neighbors are the fastest friends.
The Red River Valley Wheat Crop.
CHICAGO, Nov. pa Tunes special from
Fargo, Dak., says: The wheat crop OF the Red
River valley proves 10 be larger than the esIi-
mates. 1ne elevators and warehouses along
the line OF the Manitoba road are iull TO over
fiowing ami ln some OF the towns the farmers
pie the sacks out OF doors, as the railroad Ii
unable 10 furnish cars last enough to get IL to
market. Ihe railroads say the movement Of
grain from the Red River valley is unprece-
uented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-22

THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION propose to
hold examinations at other points besides large
cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-22

A 100000 LIBEL SUIT.-John s. Pillsbury.
chairman OF the republican central committees
OF Minnesota, has brought suit in the district
court against the st. Paul Globe for damages in
$1OO,OOO, on account VI certain statements by
That paper touching his connection with the
recent political campaign in that state.