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Mary and Her Little Lamb,

A very fat and good-natured, but ex-
tremely dull, German boy was pupil in a
school ! taught in country neighborhood
some years ago. The lads name was Jakey
| Siefert, but his mother, who came with
him on the first day, called him "Shakey,'
| and as "Shakey" he was known from that
| time forward.
He proved to be as dull as he was good.
natured; in fact, although lie was ten years
old, he was still unable to read.
We were going to close the term with a
little exhibition at the school-house in the
evening. Nearly all the boys and girls
were to have short recitations or parts in
dialogues, while others would sing or read
essays.
Jakey he'd not been able to attend
school during the last week of the term,
but he appeared at the exhibition, and
early in the evening he came up to me,
his face all aglow with excitement.
Teacher, oh, teacher" he said, ~ hat
piece would like to shpeak, too. hat
been week learning it"
every well, Jakey," | said, 'you shall
speak your piece" And when several boys
about his own age had spoken, l called:
"Jakey Siefert."
He came quickly forward, and stepped
upon the stage, a comical picture of over
grown boyhood and childish excitement
His fat body was clad in a pink calico
waist, and around his neck was huge en-
broidered white collar, such as used to be
worn by our reat-great-grandmothe
His face was shiny as soap and water could
make it.
After jerky little bow, Jakey COM
menced:
MARY had Won leedie lamb"
Then he stopped short and began
twitching at his trousers leg with the
thumb and forefnger of either hand.
"Mary had Won leedle lamb"
He stopped again and fell to twisting
around on one leg. His lips moved
rapidly, but no sound came from them.
Some Of the other boys began to laugh.
Then Jack cried out:
"You need not geegle like dot? 1t vos
so-Mary did hat Won leedle lamb! 1t says
so in the book p
Everybody laughed at this, and Jakey,
recovering his good nature, said, in
comically loud and shrill voice:
II cannot dink how it vos in boetry. 1t
vos meexed in mine head, but it vas like
dis: Mary had leedle lamb. 1t vent to
school NIT her, vich the teacher he did
not like. De children dey did all boiler
and yell. Dot made de teacher mad. He
yoost got after dat lamb. / bet you dot
vos goot fun. wish vas dere to see it.
He made de lamb get oud. would laugh
to see dot. Ven de lamb vos oud it would
not go away. 1t staid round, going
sba-a-a-r!,' dill Mary did come oud and
den it run up to her yoost so glad as never
vas. De lamb did love Mary because she
vas shentle mid it. | like dot lamb story.
Good-py."
Jakey's recitation was the success of the
evening, and his face shone with pride as
he took his seat amid shouts of laughter
and applause.-Yo Youths Companion.
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SAN FRANCISCO STOCK SAILS.
sAs FRANorsoo. August ls. 1890
They Are stalwarts.

The two men whose names lead the
others on the Republican State are both
large men. The Bulletin says of them:
Colonel Markham and Mr.. Reddick to-
ge;her make giant pair. Markham is
six feet and one inch tall, and weighs few
pounds over 200. His hair and mustache
are still dark, and he walks with an erect,
military air that is very commanding and
impressive. Reddick is six feet high and
weighs 2l0, the extra pounds over Mark
ham being located at the belt. Together
the two would make striking figures in any
situation and among any group of men,"
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ANr1-LorrERY BILL.
Representative Hayes Presents Mi
nority Report.

nority Report.
WASHINGTON, August 16th.-Representa-
tive Hayes of Iowa submitted to the House
minority report dissenting from the views
and recommendations of the majority of
the Committee on Postoffices and Post
Roads on the anti-lottery bill. Hayes says
the objections to The bill are First, that it
is unconstitutional second, there is no
necessity for any such legislation, from the
fsct that we already have an efficient law
upon the subject, and we had better en-
force that law before we make new legisla-
ton third. the provisions of the bill are
bad, and even absolutely dangerous. in that
its tendency is towards Capitalization and
an interference with the proper functions
and powers Of the States. 1t abridges the
freedom of the press it gives power of
espionage to public officials as against the
citizen it provides for condemnation,
without hearing and makes the whim,
caprice or opinion of the Postmaster-G Gen.
eral good, bad Or Indifferent, as it may, the
final Judgment upon which the rights OF
citizen may depend, and makes bin, in
fact, Judge, jury and executioner without
pretense of hearing.
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oALnoKNIA FRUITS.
Their Superiority Acknowledged b,
Faatern pAalay.s

s%NHAoNtctEcQ py
Eastern Dealers.
NEW YORK. August 10Th "A recent COM
parison of California and French prunes in
the Commercial Builcfia has called out in
terestiug statements from Thomas Cadwai-
lader Of Chicago. This writer says he has
been acquainted with the California fruit
trade from the outset he inquiries: why,
if French prunss are superior, do such
houses as Austin, Nicholas 4 Co. snd many
other large houses OF YOU city handle such
large gu .niities of the California article?
Austin, Nicholas & Co isss year handled
about $4,000 TO 20000. boxes Of one brand
of California prunes, besides other brands.
Why does Pitsburg buy $1,000 boxes,
Philadelphia 10000, NsE York 10000. Chi
cago 10000, Detroit 900, Cleveland 5000,
Cincinnati 5000, St. Louis 5 600, New Or
leans 5000, Nashville 5000. and other
small cities in pr0partion2 These lots
were all sold by one iaading firm Of pack
ers this year. and eIlywithin twenty-four
hours after the opening price, and that
price 10 cents per pound higher than
the French are offered. Mr.. Cadwaiader
closes with this prediction: " think that
IS soon as the California supply will
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KEMAILER's EXECUTION.
A London Newspaper Says 1t was

A London Newspaper Says 1t was a
Clumsy Bit of Work.
LONDON, August 18th. = The London
Lancet, the leading medical organ, discuss
ing Reminders execution, says: The
operators on Kemmler used their mimic
lightning with all the clumsiness Of NOR
tai inability. They burned the skull and a
portion of the back, and exploded the
sinews of the brain. No doubt they were
fortunate enough TO render the man sense
less at the first blow, just as they would
have done if they had struck him on the
head and back with red hot hammer, but
there was found no mark of the electrical
current in or through The viscera of the
body. The man was killed by conclusion
of the brain and the explosion within the
closed cavity of the skull, just as one may
be killed by apoplexy or sunstroke."
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An Order Concerning Them Issued by
the Land ONCE.

the Land Office.
WASHINGTON, August 16th.- Commits
sioner Croft, of the General Land Office, has
issued to the Registers and Receivers of the
land offices circular giving the recent
opinion of the Attorney General, which
sustains the construction placed upon the
laws of 1888, known as the arid land law,
by the Interior Department.
Attention is directed to the department
circular of August 5, 1889, in which they
are instructed not to permit the entry Of
any part of the arid region which comes
within the operation of the Act of October
81, 1888, although in any case. says the
COMMISSIONER There may be at any time nc
designation of the land involved therein
as selection for site or sites for reser.
voirs, bitches or canals for irrigating pur.
poses, or as land thereby made sus.
ceptable for irrigation, that fact is not to be
considered SIS showing that the land i:
open to entry, as, although not yet Sc
lected, it may be liable to such selection
under said Act, which is held to withdraw
all lands so liable for disposal. Absolute
obedience to the order is enjoined.
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A recent English bride, Miss Alma Pa
get, was accompanied to the altar by
very dainty little group of pages. These
were her three little cousins and her god
son, all of whom wore white sailor dresses
and white sailor caps, with "Alma" on
blue ribbon Their little faces were as
cheerful as their clothes for Mr.. Bentick,
the groom, had given them each watch
and chain,
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DIAMOND DUST.
Results of the Baseball Games in the
East Yesterday

Results of the Baseball Games in the
East Yesterday
CHICAGO, August 16th.-Baseball games
were played in the East to day, as follows
PLAYERS LEAGUE.
At Piitsburg-Cleveland 4, Pittsburg 8.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 2, Pbiladel-
phia l.
AT Buffalo-Chicago 8, Buffalo 5.
AT New York-Boston 16 New York Is.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
at CincinDati-Clevel 0, Cincinnati
10.
At Chicago Chicago Is, Pittsbnrg s.
AT Boston-Boston Ii, New York 6.
At Observation-Disclosures 10, Brook
Ign 5.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
AT Toledo-ToIedo 9, Brooklyn 3.
At Columbus oiunbu' Z. Syracuse IL.
At ST. Louis. Louis IL, Athletics II.
At Louisville 8, Rochester
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A notable horse-race took place at Sara
nae Mich, last Saturday. 1t was gotten
up by Parson Arney, of the Methodist
Church, to raise money for religious pur-
poses There was great gathering at
the driving park, and when the parson
drove in with his noted mare he was
greeted with applause All the booths
sold things for the benefit of the church.
The pastor addressed the people, saying
the meeting was called in the interest of
purer races, better stock, and the upbuild-
ing of the spiritual community. Then
the trotting.and running events came off
amid the enthusiastic plaudits of the
throng. Two OF Parson Arney's horses
won
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New Facilities for the Pacific Coast.

WASHINGTON, August 16,h.-First Assist
ant Postmaster General Clarkson is busilv
engaged upon his report on new facilities
for the Pacific coast. His Recommendations
will cover Sacramento, San Francisco
Portland, Seattle and Spokane Falls. and
will be quite strong. He expects to finish
the report some time next week, but will
not make it public until the Postmaster
General returns from Saratoga Springs,
which will be about August 18th.
The Generals report on the San Fran
cisco Postoffice site is all delayed for two
reasons: First, to await the arrived of
Colonel Low with his report ON the same
subject, and second, because of Secretary
Windows absence ON pleasure trip
Fiscal Policy of the Government.
WASHINGTON, August 16th.-General Net
Teton, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
spent some time to-day with the President
upon the fiscal policy of the Government.
1t had been generally expected that some
change would be announced to-day in the
Governments policy in reference to bond
purchases, but after leaving the President
Nettleton said there would be no change
for the present in the Governments policy.
There might be some modification of the
policy in the near future, however. Gen.
eral Nettleton further stated that publicity
would be given hereafter to the rates paid
by the Government for silver.
Applications for National Banks.
WASHINGTON, August 16th.-The follow
ing-named national banks have been
authorized to commence business: The
American National Bank of Helena, at
Helena, Mont: capital, 100000; President,
Thomas C. Power; Cashier, Alexander C.
Johnson. The Commercial National Bank
of Seattle, at Seattle, Wash; capital, $780,
600; President. H. w. Wheelock Cashier,
w. Barry. G.. A. Plumber, of Portland,
Or, and associates have applied to the
Comptroller for authority to orsanize the
United States National Bank at Portland.
Six,y-Four Millions.
WASHINGTON, August 16th-The Census
Office to-day practically computed the
amount OF the population of the United
States. There are, however, about loo
enumeration districts the returns from
which have not been received. In conse-
auence of this delay the announcement of
the population Of several States cannot be
made Tor some time yet. The count up to
this time shows an aggregate OF 81, 695 800,
and when the entire count is finished the
population of the country will be about
"a 100000, an increase of about thirty per
cent during the decade.
Artesian Waters.
WASHINGTON, August 16th-The Senate
Committee on Appropriations has inserted
au amendment in the general deficiency
appropriation bill appropriating $4,000 to
enable the Secretary of Agriculture to con-
tinue the investigation for the purpose of
undeifiow and artesian waters within the
region of the 93th degree of longitude and
The eastern foothills of the Rocky Mount
aims, and to collect and publish informa-
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30 Nonsense Ahont aim,

They were talking of death, when one
nan asked:
What were his last words ?"
"lie didn't say anything" was the
reply.
That's just like him. said the first
man, with an approving nod, ''there was no
gas about him. He was all business
I.ras Sytings.
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Lunacy is rapidly increasing in Eng
land. Last year the Lunaey Commits
sioners had on their books the names of
S4,340 Insane persons. This year they
began with S6,0S7, an increase of l .727.
The great majority of the Insane are found
among the lower classes, II, PSI Of the pa
tients being helpless paupers.
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THE HARTFORD.
Letter Regarding Her From the Navy
Department.

Department..
WASHINGTON, August 16th-The follow
ing letter was to day received by Senator
Hearst:
NAVY DEPARTMENT, /
WASHINGTON, August IA. 1880.
SIR have to acknowledge the receipt OF
your inquiry of August 18th, and to say in reply
that the Bureau OF Construction and Repairs in
its report OF october g. 1888, thus stated the
dition of the Hartford 1.-THE sloop-of-war Hart
ford is likely to be condemned because the cost
of her repairs exceeds the 20 per cent limit IN
less the Act passed by the House of Repre-
sentatives authorizing her repairs becomes a
1883, and is now at the navy yard at Mare
Island. She is screw steamer of about :, 900
tons displacement, DDS feet long, A feet wide
and draws IS feet inches of water
made a personal examination of this vessel
about year ago, and found that her live oak
frames above and below water are sound. I
am of the opinion that she can be repaired
without the amount of SI75 900 called for BY the
Board of Survey. She would then be valuable
for service as a cruiser for several years. Her
past record as Admiral Farraguts flagship,
victorious in battle, both over ironclads and
forts, not only endears her to the American
people, but when she has outlived her useful
ness as cruiser she shonld be preserved as q
ments
The Act, or rather the bill, referred to in the
report of the Bureau of Construction, failed 10
become a law, and pending the adoption of any
legislation in reference to the Hartford her stu
alton has not changed since that time. Very
respectfully, j. &. Solely,
Acting Secretary Navy.
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! the Canadian companies do not derive
from the operation of the Interstate Conn.,
merce Act any advantage whatever over
their United States competitors"
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ton as to the best methods of cultivating
the soil BY irrigation.
California War Claims.

ton as to the best methods Of cultivating
the soil by irrigation.
California War Claims.
WASHINGTON, August 16th.-Mr. Hawley.
from the Committee on Military Affairs
reported favorsbly the amendment sub
mitted by Senator Hearst to the general de-
fciency bill, providing for the reimburse
ment of California, Oregon and Nevada of
money by them expended in aid of the
United States in the war of the rebellion,
and moved its reference to the Committee
on Appropriations, which was agreed to. :.
Combinations.
WAsHINGToN, August 16.h.-The follow
ing corfirmations have been made: Alex
ander Clark, of Iowa, Minister Resident
and Consul General to Liberia; w. d.
Wheeler. Assayer at the Assay Office at
Helsna, Montana
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A Sea Monster.

HALIFAX IN. 81, August 16th.-Captain
Kuowlton, schooner trader at Advocate
Harbor, reports that while on his way
from Boston, be sighted what he supposed
to be wrecked vessel. He bore down on
il, when he discovered it to be the dead
carcass of gigantic sea monster, unlike
anything he had ever seen. His vessel got
within twelve feet of il, and it seemed TO
be about eighty feet long and twenty feet
broad, and was covered with shell on its
back. The monster tapered off at each
end and was striped like a zebra. 1t had
the appearance of being run into by a
in.
London Notes.
LONDON, August 16th.-J. B. Haggin
sailed on the Umbria.
Harper Brothers are putting up print
ing house in Albemarle, and will stop
printing English editions OF their maya
zine by contract.
The McAuliffe-Slavin fight will probably
come off early in October. McAuliffe
never was in better condition.
The King of Holland.
New YORK, August 16ih-A Sun Lon
don special says: There is reason to be-
lieve that the King of Holland is in dan
gerous condition of health. The Dutch
newspapers are not permitted TO discuss
the matter, but it is known that the King
suffers from combination of disorders
which his constitution cannot shake off.
Insurrection in Armenia.
VIENNA, August 16th.-People well in
formed believe an lnsurrectlon in Armenia
is close at hand, which will be followed in
due time by the Russian occupation of
Erzaroum.
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1t is well to make the best of this world,
for you'll never get out Of it alive.-Gyeqi
harrington Nescs
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equal the demand French prunes will be
driven to find other markets. excepting in
small wav by few consumers
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1URKIsH MIsRULE.
Petition to the President from an Arme
MAN Colony.

Petition to the President from an Arme-
MAN Colony.
New YORK, August 16th.-The Armenian
colony in this city forwarded petition tc
President Harrison for his consideration
The petition calls attention to the condition
of the Armenians under Turkish misrule
and while conceding that the United States
cannot forcibly interfere, formulates The
hope that strong expression of American
indignation, particularly if it has otticia
sanction, may make profound impression
on the public opinion of Europe. "anG
unite in the active Intervention of those
Christian powers who are pledged to memo
or to end Turkish misgovernment in Ar
menia."
The petition recounts the horrors perpe
trated by the Turks upon the Christians
"All pre,enses of restraint" it says, "havs
been laid aside by the Kurdish savages
and the only hope of Armenia is IN Goo
and her Christian friends"
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IN FOREIGN LANDS.
Emperor William on His Way 10 Visit
the Gar.
THE BEHRING SEA TROUBLE,
President Ezeta's Forces in Posi-
ton to Repel Foreign
Interference.
EMPEROR WILLIAM.

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO rHE REcoRD-uslOs.l
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CALIFORNIA AND COAST.
4 Mothers lnhuman Treatment Of Hel
Children.
THE COsFessION OF A CONVICT.
The Cruiser San Francisco Made
Fast Trial Trip Yesterday
A Hunter Kiiled-Efc.
A COMPROMISE EFFEorED.

ESPECIAL DlsrAToHs TO TIE aEcoRD-UMoS.l
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NATIONAL CAPITAL.
4 EiHorlIy Report on the Inti-LOttsry
Bill.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
New Facilities for the Pacific Coast
-Irrigable Landslide
Hartford-Etc.
IRRIGABLE LANDS,

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE REcoED-us1oS.l
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The Brigade Encampment.

SANTA CRUZ, August l6th.-Brigadier-
General Jonn I. Cutting and stat arrived
on The train this evening and located at
he Pope Honse. They visited the camp
snd fonpd it in readiness Tor the soldiers,
rho arrived at P NJ. The other regi-
ments came in about midnight, and
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Willows Races.

WILLOWS, August 16th.--To-day's races
ended the programme. The special trot-
ting race, three heats of which gave one
heat TO three different horses yesterday, was
the first. Hayward won, Vidette second.
Best time, 2:26.
The first race, pacing for the 2:2O class,
$3.50, was won by Rider, Little Hope Sec
ond, Button third. Best time, 2:24.
The closing race, trotting. for the DDS
class, for $3.50, was won by Frank NJ,
Idaha Patchen second, Hayward third.
Time Q.253
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NAVY DEPARTMENT,

ing letter was to day received by Senator
Hearst:
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A Convict's g. nfession.

first race, 2:24 class, for trotting. purse of
$1,000 was won by Sister V. Pink second,
Mary Lee third. Best time. 2:231.
Thesecond race was the Special Standard
stake race. Cyrus R. won in 2:29
The third race was for pacing, purse of
ST., 900. Almont Patchen won in three
straight heats. Best time, 2:19.
The closing event was for a trotting
purse of $500. Chancellor and Lockwood
each won two heats. Best time, 2:26. 1t
will be trotted off Tomorrow
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CARSON New. August 16th.- T. B.
Rickey says of the cattle losses in Nevada
las. winter: 81 have just been riding over
The ranges. We lost at least 30 600 head of
cattle. Everywhere you go you ind the
same state of affairs. None escaped except
those who had stock in the western and
southern part of the State. / am buying
All the cattle can 10 restock the ranges.
do not anticipate another such winter for
wears"