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, 1886-07-27

A grizzly headed Boston lawyer, who
is n graduate of Dartmouth college, tells
n story Of Daniel Webster. which has
probably lever been in print. Webster
was present when this lawyer and the
Others of his college class delivered their
orations on commencement day. Know
ing that Webster would be there, the
young man in question prepared what he
considered n graceful compliment to
tickle the ears of the great ma When
the time arrived for him to be heard he
noticed with qualification that Mr.. Web
ster sat in n front seat. BY the stateman's
side was Mr.. Woodbury., also a graduate
of Dartmouth. The young orator, in
order to drive home his compliment,
looked straight at Webster and bowed
repeatedly to him.
Among the sons OF Dartmouth" said
the graduate, "there is one whose fame
has extended throughout the nation of
the world. He combines Attic culture
with Roman e%loquence. and with both
the u~nanswerable logic Of the greatest
English orators" There was more of the
same stuff, but Webster sat calmly
through it all. That night Webster was
the guest of the graduates father. He
met the blushing youth cordially and
said, as he grasped his hand; Twas de-
lighted with your Grafton, sir. 1t was
fine-fne. l particularly admired that
part of it in which you spoke of the Attic
culture and Roman eloquence Of my
friend Mr. Woodbury. boston Letter.
, 1886-07-27

Several years ago, when living with
my sister in Boston, one of my daily
pleasures was to whistle and talk to her
canary birds; the birds and l were on
terms of the most intimate relationship.
We whistled in the friendliest, if not in
the most e~ntertaing, way.
After an absence of two years or more
from Boston and my pets, I returned for
a short visit, arriving at her home after
gas light in the evening, VIXEN the little
fellows were asleep on their perches. !
never for a moment thought of going to
wake them up at hat time in the even
ing, just to see if they remembered their
old friend, but 1 had not said more than
half n dozen words. in al ordinary o n
versational lone Of voice, when "Dicky"
pulled his head out from under his wing
and began to chip in a right lively man
ner, and, before l could recover from my
feeling of gratitude and delight, the little
fellow was singing with all his might a
song of ingenious pleasure. There was
nc duplicity in Dicky's song. 1t was
right from Dicky's heart, and as honest
as a voice from heaven.-Cor. Detroit
Free Press.
, 1886-07-27
HORSE FLESH AS FOOD.

English Speaking People DO Not Take
Kindly to the Idea.
English speaking people have never
taken kindly to the idea of eating horse
flesh. although some persons in this
country and many more in England
have, from time to time, s~trenuously adj
vocated its use. The belief, however.
that large quantities of horse meat are
fraudulently sold for more orthodox
meats in the latter country, has recently
provoked the people of Manchester and
Stafford to call a public meeting and pc
tition parliament to pass an act to COM
pei butchers, who sell horse flesh, to
label it rs such.
In Paris, Berlin and Vienna, the popu-
lar consumption of horse flesh seems to
be constantly increasing. In 1877 there
were slaughtered for food, in Paris, TO-
819 horses and mules, and in 1873 tho
number increased to 1919. In the win
ter seasons of these two years there
were slaughtered in Berlin about 5 1000
horses, the flesh of which was mainly
used for sausages. The central horse
Strengthening establishment of Berlin
comprises an acre of land, upon which
are buildings for the inspectors, stables,
etc. Every morning the horses TO be
slaughtered are mustered for inspection,
N such as appear diseased are con
demned to the knockers. 1t is stated
that good horses are generally bought
for this purpose, the butchers buying
many young horses from the farmers
and breeders, which, for various reasons.
are not considered desirable to raise.
An enthusiastic French scientist de-
clares that the flesh of horses is more
digestible than that of other animals,
and it never contains the germs Of tape
worms or other parasites which aflict
the human race. If physicians have to
prescribe raw meat, he thinks the flesh
of the horse should be chosen itG1pQefer-
ence, because it is more healthW palat-
able and nutritious than that Of the OK,
sheep or pig" M
DIR. Billings observes shat POD men
are often compelled by n t%yrannical law,
the result of a sickly, disgusting senti-
ment. to sacrifice to the knacker, who
pays them nothing, horses that a few
weeks suitable feeding and rest would
make worth $40 to $50 for meat. Hun
dreds of so-called weeds are yearly
born and raised by farmers and breeders,
to be at maturity, simply objects of tor
ture from their u~nfitness for work, that
Mt A to 6 months old would pay a reason
able profit to the owner as horse veals,
for the expense of rearing and breed
ing"
The use Of horse meat was ut one time
al almost universal custom among the
pagan people of northern Europe and il
may be that the rapidly increasing popu'
lousness of modern nations, and conse-
quent difficulty of procuring food by the
poorer classes, may in time, swing the
custom round again. But it car we
prevail in this country while food is as
abundant and cheap as at present. Even
if it be wholesome and palatable, it will
take generations to remove the feeling of
repugnance to its use.-New York
Market Journal.
, 1886-07-27

Contrary to the advice of his physi-
clan, Prince Bismarck empties glass
after glass of water during the delivery
of his speeches in the reichstag. When
he rises to speak, his arms seem to look
for a support, and his hands, whose
trembling is almost the only evidence of
his age, %nervously pluck at his beard,
his ear, or the cross which adorns his
breast. He never speaks in a pathetic
manner-not even when dwelling on his
services, the emperor or the fatherland.
His speeches are rather in the nature of
-table-talks," but are much more en-
joyable in print than in the delivery.
He frequently halts, stammers, and cor
reefs himself. He has himself said: y
am no orator; a good speaker is rarely a
good statesman" He shows his juridi'
cial training in his frequent Latin quo
t%ations, and borrows many al English
phrase from the language of the turf and
field.-Berlin Letter.
, 1886-07-27

n tiNHACh lh%tT uIltht
The story OF its first conception is one
of interest. When a child Mr.. Hamilton
was chosen by the queen as the compan-
ion Of Prince Arthur, whose studies he
shared, and thus had the finest training
that could be obtained. He grew up n
thoughtful, serious boy, full of vagueas-
pirations and lofty ideals-the tempcra-
ment that is prone to dreams and visions
One day at a service in Westminster alb
hey he noticed, rs he was coming out,
that the voice of n boy chorister pene-
trated n greater distance than the tones
Of the organ itself, and he fell to won
dering why this should be; how it was
that the slender human mechanism
should possess a greater carrying power
than the massive pipes of the great or
gan.
On this hint he set to work to devise
an instrument that should be similar in
construction to to the vox humana, and
Of a series Of experiments the new in
strument, the vocation, is the result. Its
arrangement follows closely that of the
human throat. And its tones are said to
emulate those of the voice. A trial in
strument was shown in Music hall a few
months ago, and Mr.. Lang and other
musical judges gave it n high approval.
1t is said that a vocation of far greater
power than the largest organs can be Sc
cured for one-fourth the cost. The per-
lection of the experiments on wind and
pipe instrument will be awaited with in
terest. The vocation combines the prin-
ciples of theEolian harp and of the hui
man voice.-Lillian Whiting in Inter
Ocean.
, 1886-07-27

IT TRANSPORTS, according to the Inter
Ocean, that Senator Blair who has so Sc
verely criticized the presidents pension
vetoes, stands charged with having taken
5000 for procuring a pension for a poor
widow. The senator admits having
charged $50; the fee allowed by law
which fixes a severe penalty for overchargc
was at the time of the transaction s25.
No wonder Mr.. Blair rescnts the presi-
dents remarks about the greed of pension
agents.
, 1886-07-27

WILLIAM HUNTER, second assistant
secretary of state, who died recently at the
g Of 81 years, affords a remarkable in
stance of continuance in office under all
changes in administration during fifty
three years. Mr. Hunter was appointed
by President Jackson to a position in the
treasury department, and for many years
has been considered almost indispensable
and was punctual and attentive up to the
commencement Of his last illness.
, 1886-07-27

1t was to certain survivors of the i'll
fated expedition of Narvaez to Florida
that the world was indebted for its first
information as to New Mexico. Narvaez,
with a few hundred Spanish followers,
landed at Tampa bay, Florida, in 1928.
His experience with the country and the
natives did not encourage him to make a
protracted stay in that region; indeed, IL
became a question with him soon how to
escape from it as best he might with
those Of his followers who had survived
fighting, hunger, and disease. With in
finite difficulty the Spaniards constructed
rude boats and attempted to coast along
the gulf until they should reach the
Spanish settlements of Mexico. One OF
these boats was commanded by a Spanish
cavalier of renown, Alvar Nunez Cabeza
de Vaca, who became the first explorer
of New Mexico. His boat was cast ashore
with one other on n low island off the
coast of Louisiana.
or the Spaniards thus shipwrecked a
few only survived the exposure and
hunger which ensued, among them
Vaca, who. with three or four others,
gained the mainland, and, after varied
experiences with the Indian tribes, wan
dered into New Mexico, became ac-
quainted with the natives of this terri
tory (who seem to have been of a much
superior order to those of the gulf and
Texan region) and finally emerged into
Mexico and reached the town of Gull
acan in 1887, about eight years after his
shipwreck. Vaca lived familiarly with
more than one of the native tribes Of
New Mexico, and his account of them
and the climate and productions of the
country leaves no doubt as to his having
been within the present boundaries Of
the territory for several years, and there
are those in the territory now who bear
his name and claim to be his descen-
dants.-Las Vegas Great Southwest.
, 1886-07-27
PAN AND syaINx.

There was n secret vale in Already,
Wherein grew many n flower sweet to
smell,
And many n pleasant shadow OF a tree
Darkened the slant sides Of the cup-lke
dell;
And day and night did birds make
melody,
And a clear streamlet slipt through fern
and brake,
Singing until it ceased within a lake.
And often when the drowsy summer heat
Had wrought a longing for some little
rest,
Here from the chase did Artemis retreat,
With bow unloosened and bare snowy
breast;
And maidens following with buskined
feet
Trooped through the fern that bathed
them to the knee,
While the red staghounds leapt beside in
glee.
o.ovnapfu Nh 1;pa
, 1886-07-27

A STRANGE rumor is current in London
in regard to an alleged intrigue by the
Tories to conciliate the Irish home rulers
and form an alliance with them-the con
sidcration Of the bargain to be a generou,
measure providing Tor both home rule and
land appropriation. While such an event
V not impossible, it may be regarded as
improbable that Painell would thus con
sent To desert Gladstone in defeat, espe.
cially after his experience of the futility Of
any expectation based on Tory promises
Such q course would be ungenerous ans
therefore Inconsistent with the Irish char
acter.
, 1886-07-27
Excitement In Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in
Paris, Tex, by the remarkable recovery
of J. Il. Corlcy, who was SO helpless he
could not turn in bed, or raise his head;
everybody said he was dying of consump-
ton. A trial bottle Of DR.. Kings New
Medical Discovery was sent him. Finding
relief he bought a large bottle and a box
Of DR.. Kings New Life Pills; by the time
he had taken two boxes Of pills and two
bottles of the discovery. he was well and
had gained t~hirty-snx pounds. Trial bot
ties of this great discovery for consump-
ton free at w. N. Hunts.
, 1886-07-27

Manufactured only by the California
Fig Syrup company, San Francisco, Cal.
is nature 5 own true laxative. This pleas
ant California LIQUID fruit remedy may be
had Of w. N. Hunt. Large bottles at
so cents or one dollar. 1t is the most
pleasant, prompt and effective remedy
known to cleanse the system; to act on
the liver. kidneys and bowels gently yet
thoroughly; to dispel headaches. colds and
fevers; to cure constipation, indigestion
and kindred ills.
, 1886-07-27

In TWO cases of naturalization before a
New York court last week, the parties
under examination testified hat they had
never read the constitution which they
were about to swear to support, where
upon the judge refused to issue the cirtif-
rate of citizenship. 1t might not be a
bad idea to require some knowledge OF
that same instrument from officers who
lake the same oath, and, in some cases, in
equal ignorance.
, 1886-07-27

1t is known that amateur photography
has beer cultivated with enthusiasm OF
late, especially in this country, where il
has been carried in several instances to
the point of perfection. There is doubt,
indeed, whether some of our amateur
photographers are not more expert than
the tradesmen. In England the taste for
this amusement is growing steadily, and
it has the approval of the prince OF
Wales, himself "A skilled photographer
Frank Leslie's.
, 1886-07-27

FREMONT and Crook counties will this
fall engage in a political campaign for the
iirst time, and from the rapid increase and
energetic character of their population
may be expected to take an important
part. II the Democracy in both will
manifest an interest commensurate to the
influence it should WELD, it will make
itself felt in both local and general cleo
tions. to some purpose.
, 1886-07-27

THE ticket-of leave system as long es-
tablished in England, has been introduced
into the Ohio penitentiary for the better
class of convicts, who are released on
good behavior and required to report
every month in person or by letter.
Many Of them will probably adopt the
French system as o o as they find them
relyes at large.
, 1886-07-27

Paris is cleared of rats by her munich
pal council offering a premium for their
skins. Two years ago the premium was
about twelve francs per thousand, in
order to get the city cleared of these.
pests. Twenty thousand skins are said
to have been made into genuine kid
gloves last year.-The Argonaut.
, 1886-07-27

The adulteration of candy is chiefly by
the use of terra alba, or white clay. This
harmful stuff can be detected by dissolv-
ing the suspected candy it water, when
the clay falls to the bottom undissolved.
An ounce roll of cheap lozenges will
sometimes contain three-quarters of an
unc of this injurious stuff. -Harper's
Mapazine.
, 1886-07-27

OVER in Albany county There are a
number Of aspirants to county office in full
view, besides Others supposed to be Turk
ing in the woods, ready to come out at
short notice. 1t is nearly time for an
nouncements everywhere
, 1886-07-27

Surveys made during the past two
years have shown that the river Rhone
has cut for itself a channel in the bottom
of Lake Geneva, through which it flows,
between parallel banks, like an ordin-
airy stream on the earth's surface. The
Rhine makes a similar passage through
Lake Constance Arkansaw Traveller.
, 1886-07-27

The powers of the Cuban pony are said
to be remarkable. He will make from
sixty to eighty miles n day in a ~continu'
Gus jog or half-rack so easy to the rider
that n glass of water could be carried in
the hand all that distance and not a droT
spilled.-Chicago Times.
, 1886-07-27

QUICK RELIEF is just what is wanted
in every case of cramp, collie, or diar-
rhna. Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrh@a Remedy remedy relieves the
pain promptly and is n certain cure. A
dose or W is all that is required for any
ordinary case; recommended, guaranteed
und sold by w. N. Hunt.
, 1886-07-27

From the announcement of the pub
Usher Of the Laramie Boomerang. as well
as from internal evidence, it appears that
there has been no change in the editorial
management of that journal. .
, 1886-07-27

RUSSIAN Nihllists are innocent babes
in comparison with the Anarchists of
Chicago; besides, the former were not
without a pretext, while the latter have
been inspired by cussedness, pure and
simnle
, 1886-07-27

II the 1000, 900 soldiers OF the Euro
pean powers were drawn up in line, the
distance from right to left would be
5000 miles, and the reviewing officer
would require an express train for sew
cral days to go from one end of the line
to the othcr.-The Argonaut.
, 1886-07-27

A RECENT census of the Sandwich
Islands shows that the native population
is only 1904. In 1850 it was over ST.
200. Civilization doesn't seem to agree
with the Kanaka race.
, 1886-07-27

for all bilious disorders
St Patrick's Pills are a splendid family
medicine
st Patrick's Pills are the best physic
anyone can take
Get well and keep well by using st
Patrick's Pills
, 1886-07-27

To the taste, more acceptable TO the stom.
ach, and moro truly beneficial in its action,
the famous California liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup Of Figs,l is rapidly supcrseding al
others. Try it. large bottles for sale by
w. N. Hunt, 1919 Eddy street.
, 1886-07-27

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children tectbing. II
soothes the child, soitens the gums. al
lays the pain. cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for diarrhea. Twenty-Five
cents a bottle.
, 1886-07-27

For supreme gall commend US to THE
CHEYENNE LEADER.-Ra,clias Journal
The commentator is duly noted ,AatrShh~
the journals gaaHR AZ, while of superior quail
n.y. ms not heretofore been considered as
supreme.
, 1886-07-27

IT is said hat the Panama canal
scheme is about to collapse for want of
funds, but similar reports were frequent
during the construction of the Suez can
, 1886-07-27

Two defalcations in the Chicago post
Office show that the rascals haven't all
been turned out yet, and it is said that
more arrests are to follow.
, 1886-07-27

Many a nan has died and been called
wise, nimply because he never gave
tongue to all his thoughts. -Jud La
fagan.
, 1886-07-27

The president has referred the oleo-
margarine bill to the attorney general for
IN opinion as to its const~itutionality.
, 1886-07-27

GREEN, the Denver murderer, hangs
to-day.
, 1886-07-27
NOw'<

NON>N trihe with any Throat or
DON Lung Disease. II you have
a Cough or Cold, or the children are
threatened with Croupor Whooping Cough,
use Acker's English Remedy and prevsn'
further trouble. II is n positive cure,
and we guarantee 1t. Price 10 and 50c
Pearsc 4 McGiTl, Druggists.
, 1886-07-27

Last year the American Bible society
printed l,437, 40 Bibles and New Tesla
mcnts.
, 1886-07-27
TERRITORIAL OPINION.

The Lander M0tmtdineer thus sums up
the advantages of that enterprising and
growing town:
Lander is nearer by fifty miles to the
geographical center of the territory than
any other town located or likely to be
located. and thus in the center of the
largest area in the territory, and adjacent
to the only self-supporting gold mining
district in her borders, which. with the
established fact that the Shoshone oil
basin extends within almost a stones
throw Of our city limits, should give us an
importance in advance Of all new towns In
the territory.
The Laramie Boomerang has informa-
ton from the most reliable source" that
all local candidates are to be ignored and
a governor appointed from without the
territory. 1t says:
The name of the new governor is not
given, but 1t is positively stated that he is
to come from Iowa and that the president
has made his choice and will appoint his
man as soon as congress adjourns. As
Wyoming has sailed along smoothly under
several terms of outside rule, it is not
likely that any particular harm will come
from this action of Mr.. Cleveland. but 1t
would be a source of comfort to have a
home governor, nc matter what locality
comes from.
The Salt Lake Tribune trusts that the
president will make a fortunate selection
of a governor for this territory, if any
change is intended, because n careful,
sagacious man will be needed here within
the next four years, and continues:
Not one mar in every 100, 900 in the
United States has any comprehension of
the place which Wyoming is soon to
occupy. 1t has limitless pastures; it has
about the most extensive coal measures in
the world; it has iron mines enough to
supply the world, and we believe it has as
much mineral oil as Pennsylvania had
before her first well was struck. The Chi
cago d Northwestern railroad is now COM
pleted fifty miles into Wyoming from the
east and is coming right along. Another
road is stretching out north from Chey-
enne, and within a year or two there will
be all manner of grants asked for, and
maybe there will be jobs in some of them
which will need the close attention of the
executive.
Concerning the governorship, the Rap-
Inns Journal says:
Mr.. Geo. T. Beck, the new aspirsht ior
~glbernalorial aioliJrs, has gone to Wash
ington to urge his claims for the appoint
ment. We do not know what influence
Mr.. Beck has with the appointing power.
, 1886-07-27

The seeds of many new Zealand plants
are said TO grow the better for being
frozen
, 1886-07-27

Mining location notices at Leader Office
, 1886-07-27
DENVER DIRECTORY.

IL b. COPELAND,
Mar. ofArtisis Stained Glass.
Designs furnished on Application.
Blake aud 18th St.. Denver, Colo.
a. LEE,
Wood Manieis. Crates. Brass
Tenders. Tiles. Hari's regulator
stops smoky CRATES. 45s 10Th street;
, 1886-07-27
BUSINESS

u. g. BAIRD and A. G. CAMPBELL), At
torneys-at-Law and Notaries Public, Ckey
second floor, Stsbbins l. Post bank block
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23
EFFECT OF THE DRY SPELL.
The Railroads Have Trouble in Sc
curing Water for Locomotives.

The Railroads Have Trouble in Sc
curing Water for Locomotives.
The railroads over in South Carolina
are reported to be suffering inconvenience
on account of the long drought. The wa
ter for running the trains is mostly OBJ
tanned from wells along the lines. There
has been very little rain this fall and
many of the wells have gone dry. Freight
engines have to get fresh supply OF wa
ter about every thirty miles. Passenger
engines will run from forty to sixty miles
on one tankfull. and the Savannah, Flor
ida and Western has n new style with
large tanks which hold enough for the run
from Savannah to Waycross, nInety-six
miles.
The supply got so short along the
Charleston and Savannah road that Mr..
Craig, the master of transportation, had
to have an immense well dug at Ashley
Junction. One hundred meh were put at
work ann a hole 30x50 feet square was
dug.
Capt. Fleming, Superintendent Of the
Savannah, Florida and Western, and Col.
Rodgers, superintendent of the Central,
say that their roads are pretty well sup
piled with water. Up around Albany the
country is exceedingly dry, but that city
has a permanent supply of artesan
water. The drought this fall has been so
severe thatIt has set the railroad men to
linking about boring artesian wells
along their lines. AS the water would
not be needed for drinking it would not be
necessary TO be particular about the
quality,