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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-17
SOUTHERN ALASKA'S FORESTS.

Wooded Areas of Somber Grsen-Mat.
tings of Moss-Arctic Tangle Growth.
Nowhere in the regions north Of the dense
tropical tangle growth is there more thlckiy
wooded and brushed" part of the world
than some of these areas Of southern Alaska.
The country might well be considered noun
famous, although few of the elevations aver
age above 5000 to 4, 900 feet; still the incline
from the very waters edge is generally SO
steep to the very top that no one disputes
giving it an Alpine character as the most
faithful one to describe it. AL these steep
hillsides are well covered with an evergreen
growth of Sitka spruce that is the most SOM
Der green have ever viewed 1t is doleful
enough at any time, but when coupled with
the dreary transforms so common In this part
of the territory-especially in the fall, winter
and spring months-one must have the spir-
its of Mark Tapley to keep from suffering
from the bluest of the ''blues."
The reflections Of these deep green forests
give the fjord-like waterways a Plutonic
shade Of greenish black that makes one feel
that if he ever fell overheard from the vessel
he would keep sinking in the cold, dark
waters for the next three weeks, and not be
sure of the bottom then. Going ashore, the
travellers idea of the density of the forest is
increased rather than the reverse, as would
be expected; and he finds added to the ever
green growth, the top of which he could only
see when on the water, dense, deciduous
growth underneath that makes walking Ia
borious and difficult in the extreme.
Over all this again is a heavy mat
ing Of moss that clings to everything
that would give it the least hold. The
fallen trunks Of trees do not seem to decay
and pass away, but keep accommodating, prob
ably for ages, until they have piled up mass
of felled timber from yard to ten feet deep
and all covered by a treacherous carpet OF
moss. The topmost trunks may be indicated
TO the eye by a ridge Of moss; but let the
pedestrian step aside from this and there is
no telling where he will bring up as he sinks
into the moss up to his middle or armpits,
probably his toes tipping another trunk far
below.
Add to this the steep ascents on which all
this tangle growth is found, and it forms
about as effective a barrier to travellers
progress as any in the known world. 1t is
for this reason that miners prospecting is SO
Intellectual in this part of Alaska, otherwise
so very accessible Ten feet of snow could
not be more effective in hiding outcropping
lodges and indications of precious lodes from
prospector's eyes. In some places avalanches
have swept down the steep mountain sides,
laying the ground bare in narrow windrows,
and it is generally along these that most of
the successful mine hunting is done.-Freder-
lex Schwatka.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-17
The Dandy's Photoxrnph.

A French dandy went to photographer to
get his picture taken. When the job was
done he refused to pay, on the ground that
the picture did not look like him, and he left
the establishment. Next morning he passed
by the place and saw his picture hanging in
the showcase. and under it were the startling
words in big letters 1.-The biggest fool in the
whole town" He rushed into the store and
abused the photographer. "But, my dear
SIR" said the latter, ''since the picture doesn't
resemble you, what in the world are you
complaining about.-New York Sun.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-17
An Original bracelet.

A beautiful bracelet which saw the other
day was good illustration of what original
lty can do in the way Of jewelry. The trim
ket was composed of some fourteen gems,
varying in size, color and luster, set in solid
gold Inks. There were no two stones alike.
and but one or two of the whole number had
names which are at ali familiar to jewelers.
customers AN the stones came from the
cabinet of the gentlemen under whose direc-
ton they were cut and mounted, and a NUM-
Der OF them were of American origin. All
were sinsularly beautiful and gemmable. 70
coin word.-Georse 7. kunz In Harper,s
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-17
Agricultural Experim.uf s,,t,o,

The Pennsylvania State College Agricultu-
raj Experiment station was established by
vote of the trustees, June 50, 1887, in accord
ance with the provisions OF the Hatch act,
and will continue and greatly enlarge the e1-
perimental work of past years 1t investi-
gates such subjects as are of immediate I'M
portance to the farmer OF the state, and pub
fishes the results in reports and bulletins,
which are distributed free of charge to all
citizens Of the state who apply for them
Chicago Herald.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-17
A Steam Catamaran.

A novel craft is being built in Montreal
1t is steam catamaran, each of the cigar
ped hulls being of steel, sixty-five feet
long, and built in two compartments, one be-
ing for water ballast and the other for stove
coal oil. which will be used for fuel. Two
vertical engines will furnish the power to
two propellers, which are SO arranged that
they will lift themselves out of the way when
the hulls strike floating ice or other obsta-
cles The boat can be taken apart and
packed on ship, and is intended for whale
and walrtis hunting in the Arctic regions. 1t
viii carry Gatling gun and powerful
electric battery.-Boston Budget
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-17

People who are always on the go-Chi-
cagoans, for instance-are now called pen
dulums" by Bostonians.
Inc STUDY OK Voiapuk, the new universal
language, is obligatory upon the students OF
the Royal Gymnasia OF Munich.
To ne . Congressman.
"What do you expect to make of your son
when he grows up!'
II hope he will so to congress"
"But congressman isn't looked upon with
very much respect, nowadays"
~ know that: the boy is my stepson"-
The Epoch.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-17

A movement is on foot in Dallas. Tex, to
press legislation on measure requiring the
registration of attachments and executions
on land in the county where the lsud is stu.
ated The object is to give protection to
purchasers by making defects in title a mat
ter of public record, and so recorded that
they can easily se examined. The fact that
this remedy has not been applied is attributed
to oversight. as it is one that nobody can OBJ
ject to. and at the same time it is considered
in the interest Of honesty and Texas security.
Chicago Times
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-17

Mrs. D. 9. C-oly, otherwise known "a
Jenny June, says tbs. the male opinion is
that women are rot lovabie after -. and
never ciub-able. She denies both allegations,
ara defiss all "aIlesssors7 There are half
dozen well established wo,asns clubs in New
York, and she belongs TO one Of the oldest.
The one thing that has been proven by these
clubs is that women tsane women can keep
secret No outsider has yet been able to
end oft whether or nc. their Stewards
Keep cold tes. New York Sun.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-17
Read, and Order What You should Have, u
Comply With the Law.

Each township trustee should have a
trustees record, road record. poor record
and full set of township records and other
blanks. worth at least S.. Also some sta
tionery.
Each township treasurer should have a
treasurer's record.
Each township clerk should have clerk 5
record and warrant book.
Each justice of the peace should have a
civil docket, criminal docket. stray record
transcripts, compiled laws of 1885, and a
full assortment of blanks.
Each constable should have an assort-
lnert of blanks.
Each road overseer should have a road
overseers account book. receipt book for
labor, receipt book for extra work and a
receipt book for material used.
The above should be furnished to the
officers of each we'll regulated township at
the expense of the township.
For sale at the EAGLE Office. Orders
promptly filled by mail or express prepaid.
4S-tf w25-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-17
A Frenchman. Invention.

A philanthropic and ingenious Frenchman
has invented machine to take the place Of
the gallows and the guillotine. Its Office is
the instantaneous breaking of the felon's
backbone. Such a machine could not be in
troduced in America. The only recognized
machine for back breaking here is the market
basket.-Philadelph Bulletin
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-17
d1W-tf
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that any person,
persons or company manufacturing Hot
Air Furnaces under the patents of Stephen
7. Bryce, of Dayton, Ohio; are hereby mott
said patents. and will claim my proportion
of royalty ON all furnaces made under
said patents, G. E. ARNOLD,
5954= Dayton, Ohio.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-17
The world's Greatest Betters.

The Australians are the greatest betters in
the world. Twenty million pounds changes
hands annually over horse races. In Victoria
alone there are $50 registered bookmakers.
1t is computed that s150, 600 is annually bet
on football matches. Chicago News
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-17

We have a complete line Of books and
blanks as required by the township trus-
tees, township treasurer, justice OF the
promptly filled. Correspondence solicited.
The WICHITA EAGLE,
dlO9-tf Wichita, Kansas
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-17
Afraid of the Cat.

A San Francisco lady mas cat which she
brought home with her in q sailing ship from
Calcutta. She says that every time the ship
was becalmed during the voyage the sailors
tried to get her cat and throw it overheard,
thinking that by doing so they would bring
wind.-CRicago News.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-17
THE VOICE OF 1IME.

The only triumph over Time
That Time permits is his who sings; \
The poet Time himself defies
BY secret help of Times own wings.
Helen Hunt Jack on.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-17
AWAKE AND ACT.

Up, up, my scull the long spent time redeeming;
Sow thou the seeds of better deed and thought;
Light other lamps while yet thy light is beaming.
The time
The time is short.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-17
PHILADELPHIA, July 2s, 1886.

PHILADELPHIA, July %, 1886.
Wichita EAGLE. Wichita, Kan.
Conference.-The have seen one of your
Mortgage Loan Registers at the Office of
the Philadelphia Mortgage and Trust Co.
this city, and shall be obliged if you will
send this company one similar in all re-
spects at your earliest convenience, and re-
main RESPECTFULLY yours,
THEODORE FROTHINGHAM,
G5-tf* Secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-16
DIER.

,a ASsT ntsr e Essy sqPS 1 Sss Mrs
saturday. ioth' intsr@sut Rock Creek csmstery.
Months 8 June .n e lsss 4 md Ell
Tenor b. Finley, aged three months and seventeen
funeral from her parents residence. 937 Rhode
lsland sven ue. Sunday. at 80 pm.
YEAR q e r.s-S IHns bfAt fss K sh
dhs funeral Will take place from hs late residsnce
KRAUsE On June 18th. 1855. at 20 O'Clock m,
Hsis kranse sssd S %os. d.S John AND
Close her eyelids. pre-s them gently
20 We IT. the o 6sa, ,s., blue eye; It,,
Has returned unto the skies
ssss ssG her sss.s f
1t 4 O'Clock nm.
xxA ff ELs a sssS.d d .sqs on Jun s.
MARY Martin ased three year, three months and tws1-
Another little lamb has gone
To dwell W in him who gave:
Is sheltered IN the grave.
God needed one more angel child
Amidst His shining band.
And clasped our dAriinss hand
A tear within fatherseye.
mothers schips heart.
Can only tell the asony
How hard IL il 10 part
Fupsrsl will take place from her fathers resIdencs
southeast on Monday, June Is, 81 2 80 O'Clock n m.
Relatives ana friends respectfully invited 10
MILLER. On Friday. June Is. 1888 ct 7:l5pm
WILLIAM Alloys U.s. youngest son oil Mar and y.
=. Miller. j. AGED six months and -four dAya
A bud the Gardener gave US.
A Iure and lovely child
He ave IL 20 our keeping,
Tocherish Undecided.
But lust as II was opening
To the glory Of the day,
Down came the Heavenly Gardener
And took our bud away.
Funeral from bis parents, residence s2s Fir, street
northeast Sunday. June Il, at 4p.n- Relatives and
friends are RESPECTFULLY invited 20 attend.
READ On June IS less. at 2:3o y. M JOSHUA
Rad. in his sixty-eighth year
Funeral viii take place from his residence. 1905
Thirty-sec street on sunday. ct 3 o'clock d m
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend.
SMITH At Culpeper. Va, June Is 1855 Mrs.
FRANCES ENGLISH SMITH, wife VI = Russell
Smith Esq aud youngest daughter Of Rear Admiral
Earl English. U. s. Navy.
Funeral from St Johns Church. sunday, June IL,
at D. 30 p. N. Interment st Oak Hill
WATSON. On Friday june 10. 1sss. st 8: 10 an.
SARAH ELIZABETH WATSON, wife of the late Lewis
wstson. IN the forty ninth year of her are
helstfvcs and friends VI family respectfully in-
yted 70 attend the funeral from her late residence
lxl7 ~ street southwest sunday 18th. ~ pm =
wELB0RNE In Alexandria Va, on Friday eveu-
Ing, June Is 1858, 1t as O'Clock. JANE VEL
BORNE wife Of Francis K Davidson IN the seventy
un.rs rom ~ sos S.nos stree. .. 10 O'Clock Monday
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-16
I'd EDITION.
Latest HblGglanS to The Star.
GENUINE SORROW IN ENGLANn
The Late Emperor Was Very P0pula
with the Queens Subjects-Some An

The Late Emperor Was Very Popular
With the Queens subjects-Some AM
cedotes.
| Special Cable Dispatch to The EVENING star
LONDON, June 1e.-The feeling Of regret In En-
| gland at the emperors death Is more widespread
| even than that caused by the recent death OF his
iamented father. This Is partly due no doubt to
the fact Of his being so Intimately related by mar
rage 10 the British royal family, but also TO his
being better known personally In this country
and 70 the admiration felt for his military talents
and his sincere desire for peace Perhaps the most
conspicuous testimony TO his personal character
was the esteem in which he was held by the peo-
pie whose country eighteen years ago he took an
active part In invading. As he lay on his sick bed
he declared zone OF the most consoling circum-
stances In my severe trial Is 10 be shown what
- said or me In the French papers ! en-
deaS0red oy every means In my power when
at 'ersallies 10 mitigate the hardships OF
war, but the war was very rigorous, as 1t
always must be 70 the conquered" The nrst
was the Prince OF Wales, who received a telegram
ir1m the Empress Victoria, reaching him at Ascot
wnere ne was staying Soon aiterward IL became
put up their shutters, and blinds were drawn In
lnnumera0le private residences. person who
dlned with the prince every day during the French
war describes him as almost, though not quite,
an abstainer from Intoxicating drinks. but much
addicted 70 his pipe frank, genial, easy In CONVEX
though with a strong German accent AT home
and In conversation with the Prince OF Wales and
other members OF the royal family he invariably
spoke German Indeed there Is not one OF Queen
Nictoria's children who does not speak
English with a slight German accent. The
long back Two years ago 1 happened TO
meet him in the print room OF the British
museum As he left an official informed him that
two French communists were in the room, Felix
Pyat and ROcheiOrL The prince could not resist
the temptation TO make an excuse that he wanted
TO look at some particular print in order to and
have a look at his old foes The Frenchmen made
aremarS at the time about the princes hoarseness,
although he did not speak TO them personally.
DIR. MOrel Mackenzie was well aware from the
FIRST that the disease was cancer In his book on
the subject he indicates infinitely the symptoms.
nature OF the aiment out OF consideration for the
illustrous patient as cancer Is VIGOROUSLY incura
BILE. He preferred 10 sacrifice for awhile his pro-
fessional reputation by declaring his inability TO
arrive AT q CONCLUSION.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-16
More Birds than Usual.

Word comes to the Times from sundry friends
and correspondents that great many new kinds
Of birds are on hand this year in all the rural
places. The same thing has been noted In New
Jersey, and In ana around New York city. What
ever may be the cause OF the welcome increase OF
summer it is clearly not due to the destruction Of
the sparrows for not only are these abundant
STILL but most of the increase In the number OF our
native birds Is Of those kinds which are in no way
be easy TO say just what the cause OF this pleasant
increase is the warfare against the murderous use
having had. It would seem, quite enough time as
yet 10 show any marked effect.
II It is difficult to account for this sudden and
welcome return to something like the old-t1me
numbers OF our workmanship migratory birds,
1t Is still more dinhcult-nay, It Is matter for
wonder not 70 account for, but TO note, the pres
siders the ruthless Wholesale destruction to which
they are subjected at the South as much as at the
Ss
not been BY this time virtually sxterminaSed. 20
upon him In and out Of the nest, BY the southern
negroes, old and young. It Is SAID that hundred
thousand OF these 1ne birds have been brought
Is small in Comparison With the ' number s ruth.
lessly shot oy every hulking negro who can get 9
they all 70 nave and
rotously plenty and overbubbing with tinkling
music In all our northern grass fields, Is now
becoming scarce such Is the slaughter OF his tribe
under the name Of creed birds" and ''rice birds ~
from the Delawar to the Savannah.
II is good to see all kinds OF our June birds In
New England Increasing once more, whatever the
cause may be. The most marked increase seems
70 ee In the number Of scarlet tanagers These
sgaudy summer visitors OF the cleaning scarlet
body and raven wtng-we are speaking OF the
male, not the female bird-have been so abundant
here IN Connecticut during more than the last
haf OF the cloudy or drixzly May Just passed, Is
TO attract general attention. Now, the nrst wees
In june, they are less frequently seen-for they
are already 'nest-htding," and have mostly nm.
ished their nests, In some thick low woOd or tan.
gled thicket OF, more rarely, some orchard. and
are beginning 70 lay their greenish-biue eggs
thickiy spotted with maroon and Lilac. They come
from far-for the tanager Il, In fact, Q tropical
bird. 1t doesn't cost him much 70 travel, and h(
wisely spends his winters far beyond the reach Of
our polar storms and bltzzards, among the sum
merry wales and woody slopes q southern Mexic<
and Guatemala He leeyes rs early in september
Nay. What charming choice Of climatssl-anf
how long his journey But under these inenabll
elI1es q June. and amid thess green hills Of NeW
England, u not the situation worth the tTips
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-16
Alexandria Affairs.
RAoortsd for THE EVENING star

Reported for The EVENING STAR.
LICENSES AND FINEs.-The fiscal affairs OF the
city are now being settled up. The town had dur
ing the year three mayors-tohn B. Smoot, Henry
in fnes about 81 per day, Mayor Strauss about IS
per day, and Mayor Downham about 50 per day.
The total receipt OF the mayors ONCE for the fiscal
year 1878 were, In nnes So 1924 and in licenses
S7,2l41l. In 1897, the mayors receipts were;
For fines, 81. 562.67; for licenses, 81, 4S0.lO.
DEATH.-Mrs. Frances Davidson, the venerable
mother OF Mr. w. A. Davidson, pharmacist, Of
Washington, and Of Mr.. F. A. Davidson, grocer, Of
this city, died last night at her home on Prince
husband for more thanlhalf q century.
N0rEs-The Corporation Court, Judge stuart
has closed Its June term after confirming some
sales made in the case Of First National Bank agt
Watkins. The next term will open on the 10th Of
July.-Quite cOmmotl0n was excited, on King
street, about nightfall last evening by the rum
away OF the horse OF Mr. Harry Brown with q
sulky. It was time when the street Is full Of
people, but no one was injured. -The Norton
OF It's boats to Wilmington, but Mr.. r. M. Fryer,
OF the Arrow Company, has returned here, and
proposes 70 build small vessel for river service on
the POcahontas plan.-The committee on light has
proposals from 900 to 600 for repair Of the
gas works--The dog shooters will begin q raid
on untagged dogs next week.-The new bark
mill On Wilkes and Royal streets is now taking in
large quantities OF bark, and win 60 into opera
ton this month.-The funeral Of Chas Thomas,
trades, baker and cigar maker, took place this
afternoon from Roberts Chapel, on Washington,
street-A special grand jury Is now being sum-
moned for the next County Court.-A. w. Arm
strong has been chosen Worshipful Master Of Alex.
andEta washington Lodge F. T. N.