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LARGEST SAILING BOAT.
The Steel Bark, France, Recently Launched
for the Nitrate Trade.

The Steel Bark, France, Recently Launched
for the Nitrate Trade.
There was launched recently from Messrs.
David & William Henderson & Co.'S
shipbuilding yard at Meadowside, Partick,
a steel sailing ship, which, 1t is said, is the
largest sailing vessel afoat, and will form
an important acquisition to the mercantile
fleet of France, in which country she is
owned. Her dimensions are $50 fong by 40
feet 9 inches broad and 80 feet deep; her
gross tonnage will be about 8, $50 tons, with
a dead weight carrying capacity OF 6,l5O
tons. In these ard in all other particulars
she is much larger than any other sailing
vessel afoat; her sails, which are being
made in France, presenting an area OF no
less than 46 600 square feet. She will be
rugged as a fve-masted bark.
The vessel will be principally engaged in
the nitrate trade. In order to preserve the
nitrate solution. which is formed III large
quantities, and which is usually discharged
overheard, tanks are fitted in the hold, thus
insuring the shippers against loss resulting
from this waste. The poop is fitted up as a
handsome saloon, containing accommoda-
tion Tor captain, officers and limited num-
Der of passengers. The crew are berthed in
a large deckhouse above the foremast, and
the petty officers and apprentices berths
and messroom are in the deckhouses aft OF
same In the forecastle large, airy room
is set apart as a hospital. The vessel has
been built to the order of Messrs. Ant. Dom
Bordes ct Fills, OF Paris. Messrs. Bordes'
well-known fleet of sailing vessels is the
largest in the world, and. besides this vessel,
called the France, contains some of the
largest sailers ahoat.
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THE ALHAMBRA FIRE.
Details of the Narrow Escape of the Famous
Palace From Destruction.

Details of the Narrow Escape of the Famous
Palace From Destruction.
illustrated News of the World.1
One of the most famous buildings in
Europe, celebrated in history, romance and
song, the Alhambra palace Of the Moorish
kings OF Grenada, has narrowly escaped
destruction. On the night of September 10
a fire broke out in that part of the Alhambra
known as the Patio de Alberca, situated
close 10 the Patio de los Leones, or Court of
the Lions, and the Tocador de la Reina, or
Queens dressing room. 1t was feared that
the mischief would assume very disastrous
proportions, and that the unique and beau
tiful Arabic pile would be burned, but the
fire was got under with comparatively little
damage
When the news reached the neighboring
city, thousands OF people tiocked to the
scene to fad, on ARRIVING, that the whole of
the upper part of the gallery on the right
side of the Arraynes Court was ablaze. To
prevent the conhagration from spreading, a
successful attempt was made to isolate the
burning portion, while men and women OF
every class, including several ladies, as
sisted the firemen. Water was obtained
from the tanks and fountains in the various
courts.
After. several hours incessant work the
fire was'at length extinguished in the early
hours of the morning. The portion burnt
com prises the magnificent Sala de la Barca
and the right wing of the Arraynes Court.
The remainder Of the building was saved.
Eight persons were slightly injured.
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The Electric Motor Made to Take the Place
of the Gatling Gun Crank.
New York Iribune.j
The latest and decidedly the most novel
use oi the electric motor IS to replace human
energy in the manipulation OF the death
dealing Gatling gun. The Crocker- w heeler
Motor Company, at the request OF the United
States NAVY Bureau o. Ordnance, submitted
plans by which the Gatling gun might be
operated bv electricity, and have just COM
pleted motor attached to the breech OF the
gun, which is a marvellous success.
1t mas been necessary, heretofore, in op-
Grating these guns, to have the services of
two men, the gunner, whose duty it is to
train the gun and drop the shot where they
will do the most execution, and also man
to operate the crank which sets in motion
the mechanism which causes the balls 10
hail down upon the enemy. The adaptation
of the Crock er- Wheeler motor not only does
away with the services of the latter, but en-
ables the gunner to train and operate the
gun at will by touching an electric button.
So completely is the gatling gun under con-
troll o. the gunner that he is enabled 10 IRE
either a sincle shot or to pour them out at
the rate of !, 200 per minute.
The Bureau of Ordnance expects that a
gunner will be able TO do more execution
when not disconnected bY the man at the
crank, as the power is applied more steadily,
and because of tine absence of wabbling,
which is unavoidable when operated by a
man.
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IN a SEA OF FIRE.
Wonderful Phenomena Witnessed From a
BARK i'm the East Indies.

Wonderful Phenomena Witnessed From
BARK i'm the East Indies.
New York Times.l
Some unusual phenomena were observed
by Captain John Newman, commanding
the bark Kelvin, during his recent cruise
through Sunda Strait, which separates Java
from Sumatra. The great channel is lin
tied on the north bv the conspicuous island
Krakatoa, or which is the volcano that
kicked up such a rumpus while in a state OF
eruption a few years ago.
On June &c last the Kelvin was quietly
going along with sails barely filled by the
light southerIy airs that caused hardly a
ripple on the surface. About IL 80 IN the
evening, when about eight miles east-north-
east from the entrance to Sunda Strait,
which is marked by Krakatoa, the water
suddenly appeared on fire in patches OF
about two feet in diameter. These patches
were about eight or ten feet apart and ra-
dated In long lines from the vessel as lar
as the eve could see. They extend
ed in every direction, the bark her
self being the central point The patches
seemed to pulsate as the bark slowly sailed
along, and their brilliancy would change
with each successive throb.
The last feature continued some 10 or
Is minutes alter the pulsations had ceased,
and gradually it died away.
The Captain of the Kelvin awaits solu-
ton to the mystery. and hopes to hear re-
ports from other vessels passing through the
straits about the same time
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THE WINDOW TAX.
One of the Oppressive Revenue Measures
- From Which England Suffered Long.

One of the Oppressive Revenue Measures
y From Which England Suffered Long.
Newcastle, England, Ch-onicle.1
The window tax in England was result
of the war with France that ended at
Waterloo. Millions had to be raised. but
of the many oppressive taxes, none were
felt to be more Objectionable than this shut
ting out of the Light Of heaven" from
mems dwellings. The law so enacted that
any building or house with more than eight
windows was liable tor window duty. The
consequence was that architects ana build
ers we're at their wits end how to plan and
erect houses with as lew windows
as possible. Many family houses
were dark, dismal and damp;
sanitation and health were out oil considera-
ton, In the house in which the writer OF
this spent his early days, there were origi-
nally IA windows. To keep the tax low
four OF them were built or blocked up, two
good back rooms were converted into dark
cellars, and, if my memory serves me right,
we still had IA shillings to pay for this tax.
Common sense rebelled against such taxes.
but it was not until the present eX-Prime
Minister, William ETart Gladstone, as
sumed the Chancellorship of the nation,
that so many OF these abomiDable taxes were
swept from the Statute Book. That such
tax should have existed for ut least the first
Sc years of this enlightened nineteenth cen-
turv is heyond belief
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Chief Justice, but the Senate refused to
coufrm him, and Oliver Ellsworth, grad
ate of Princeton and one OF the signers OF the
Declaration of Independence, got the place.
Rutledge became insane after his appoint
ment, and IL was on this account that the
Senate refused to confirm him.
THE STATES ON THE BENCH.
Justice Miller was the only Supreme
Judge ever appointed from Iowa, and he,
with the exceptions of Field and Brewer,
the only ones ever appointed west of the
Mississippi. New York has had six JUS
tices on the Supreme Bench, and the first
CHIEF Justice. John Jay, was New York
man. Ohio and Virginia have each had five
Justices and each has had the honor of hav-
ing a Chief Justice o. the United States,
Chief Justice Marshall coming from Vir-
ginia and Chief Justices Waite and Chase
both being Ohio men, No other Stlte ex-
cept Ohio has had two Chief Justices.
Pennsylvania has had four Justices on the
Supreme Bench during our history
Judge Mller's death WAS largely caused
by, overwork He was tired out by his
labors on the circuit, and he had decided,
he said, that he would never make the trip
again. This was but day or two before he
died, and the duties OF the Supreme Judge
are verv onerous If he chooses to make them
so. Miller worked all the daY and part
of each night, and 1 don't believe YOU will
find harder worked set ot men than the
Judges who are now on the Supreme Bench.
Judge Bradley works at least IL hours out
OF every "a. The Chief Justice is hard
student, and Judge Fields as rule puts in
about twice as many hours as a Government
clerk. Chief Justice Waite's last sickness
was caused by overwork, and the moral OF
Judge Miller's death seems to be that man
in public life, and especially in judicial
life. should retire at 20, and not work on
until he drops.
FRANK e. CARPENTER.
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MARRIED IN A BUNCH.
Story of an Old Pennsylvania Preacher Who
Had Lots of Knots to Tie.

Story of an Old Pennsylvania Preacher Who
Had Lots of Knots to Tie.
Spare Moments.I
There lived some years ago in Western
PENNSYLVANIA an old circuit preacher whose
genial humor and kindlness OF heart had
greatly endeared him to all the people of his
district. He was a particular favorite with
the Young folks matrimoniallv inclined, and
his opportunities to ''tie the knot were
numerous. On one occasion he found upon
his arrival at certain town several couples
awaiting his blessing. The old man was
tired and wished to make short work of the
job.
"Stand up" he began, ''and jine hands.
Which being done, he ratified through
marriage service that, like himself, was
original.
"There," he said, when it was finished,
eve can go; we're man and wife, ev'ry one
Owe"
Two of the couples hesitated, and finally
made it apparent that in the sudden
Ginning" they had become confused and had
taken the hands of the wrong persons. The
old preachers eyes twinkled as he took In
the situation, but he instantly Strengthened
up, and with wave of his hand dispersed
them.
81 married ye ALL" he said. Sort your
Selves
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Optical Telegraphy.

A novel and ingenious invention in op-
tical telegraphy is being used experiment
ally in the Danish marine. The apparatus
is intended to render practicable method
of telegraphing direct by light In Morse
signals. 1t depends for its action upon the
fact that white light, consisting OF the,
colors of the rainbow, can be cut up by
prsms in lantern into these colors. form
ing the well-known bands of the spectrum.
By suitable and carefully arranged system
OF screens and prisms these luminous spec
trum bands can be given certain
form, which may be made. to cor
respond with the long and short dashes OF
the Morse code. When, therefore, the light
from the lighthouse lantern is observed
from distance through a telescope fitted
with prism, the light appears to consist OF
these signals, and can be SO read by any ex-
perienced Morse operator. A quick and
certain system of night communication be-
tween different vessels on the one hand, and
between ships and the shore on the other,
has long. been needed, and the spectre
lantern bids fair to meet the want
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SUCH Is FAME.

How the Grand Old Man Figures in the
Century Dictionary.
Among the words comprised in the new
volume OF the Century Dictionary is
"Glsdstone." The meanings given under
the word are as follows:
E irst-A roomy four-wbeeled pleasure
carriage, with two inside seats, calash top
and seats for driver and footman.
Secoud-An English travelling bag or
portmanteau of leather stretched on a light
iron irame 1t is from % to "a inches long,
tn two or more compartments, so as to con-
lain dress suit without crushing or creas-
ing the garments; so named in compliment
to William E. Gladstone.
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rrz,xs1..Trp FOR THE DISPATCH. J


A long time ago, when dense, wild forests
stood where we now find busy cities, there
lived, as steward, in an old, dilapldated
hunting castle. an old man with his wife
and son little Fridolln. The father of the
Coun+ 70 whom the castle belonged had been
very fond OF the chase, and every autumn
he speut several weeks hunting deer and
other wild game; but the present Count did
nor eriov such sport, and left the castle en-
tirefv 10 the care of the steward and an old
hunter
These people lived a very quiet, lonely
lie, ior the nearest village was many miles
away and few visitors ever found their way
10 the CA ie. The old hunter was very
fond OF Fridolin. and often took him on long
excursions through the forest, where he
tsurh, him much about the habits and
hauuts OF the wild animals. Thenr too, the
hunter could tell such wonderful stories and
lsgauds and he was always ready 10 enter
1ai1 ms little friend in this way. But
F~i6olip liked most to hear about the Float
ing Island.
.,Op bright summer days. said the
buntev "a small. beautiful island sometimes
apl,ears. and glides over our lake with the
grace o A swan. And often the fishers,
when out in their little boats, hear the
chine of silvery bells and the sound OF
sweet music. which must come from the
island. and vet il never approaches near
enough 10 be distinctly seen; but 1t is SAID
that on 1t are beauti ul gardens, blooming
trees and happy people, VINO spend their
time IN constant enjoyment.
The Thought of this island was seldom ab-
sent rom Fridolin's mind, and he spent
many hour. on the shore OF the lake, valniy
hoping hop 10 gain view Of this image of
couIG almost always be found on the bal
Conv OF the tower, where he had wide view
~ botb the crest and the water. As he sat
Gsrs one warm July day, allowing his gaze
- wander over the lake, ne saw in the dis
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1266-oUR CAMPING PARTY.

We, that is, my brother Tom, my two cousins.
Bess and Harry and myself were determined
to camp. In the first place we would decamp
from the town, then we would camp at the foot
of a distant mountain. This was our plan of
action. Theu important question arose
what should we carryf Bess thought she
couldn't get along without part OF an et'phdnt.
bur Tom and Harry treated her proposition
with such contempt that she quickly withdrew
in and asked them to enlighten us on the sub
iect from the depths of their profound wisdom.
s'welI" said Tom 1--WE shall want small ami
NAL that troubles honseDfpSS. three or four
Toolisilll omanGic people. and each will want
a coating of metal. a branch Of 1fUer and a
knife. SO much for the culinary department.
You girls will want to wear srbut boots and
flannel dresses that Will be sure TO last unit;
our return SO you Will need carry no Others"
We took wise TOMS advice and found it very
good. Such fine time as we had! The boys
shot pa Of an otd-fdshi0ned Fireplace, a por-
tion Of an elevation, and a loved one, besides
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over the waves. He could see the long,
golden hair floating in the wind, and the
fair, white hand waving farewell.
And now Fridolin's quiet life seemed
more lonely than before, and he wept Bit
terlv at the thought of never again seeing
the beautiful fairy. Yet he still hoped that
the Floating Island would approach their
shore, and that Fairy would come to his
home. But the months came and went, and
although FridolIn spent all his leisure
hours on or near the water, he gained no
sight of the fairy boat, nor oil the island.
Great trouble now came to the boy. his
dear parents, who loved MIN so devotedly,
sickened and died, and the charge of the
castle was given to another The old
hunter, too, was taken away, and
Fridolin was left almost without friends.
An uncle, living in distant city, far from
the beautiful lake, took the orphan to his
home; but Fridclin was not happy here, :or
he pined for the old, free life in the forest
and for his home in the castle.
After several years, the uncle took
Fridolin Tor a visit to his old home. The
delighted boy sought again the old tower,
and as he looked once more over the water,
he was sure that he saw the little pearl
boat, and in it the little girl, whom he had
called Fairy. Running to the shore, he
cried:
Fairy, Fairy, come quickly; for have
but short time to stay. My uncle will
soon come for me, and then must go away
again"
In moment the boat had touched the
sandy shore, the little girl sprang out, and
in language which Fridolin could per-
fectiy understand, said:
"W hen the cruel wind carried away the
silver veil which served as a guide to nv
boat, and L was lost on your shore, you
needed my cry for help, and cared for me
until the black stork found the veil, and l
was able to return to my home and friends.
1 have now come to take you to my father
beautiful castle on the Floating Island,
where you will be happy. and all troubles
will be forgotten"
The silver veil was again spread over the
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1265-RIDDLE.

In ancient times there was thing
That IN the kitchen used to swing.
it had two eyes, but could not sec,
Though useful to the family.
And often when they went to cook,
Some savory mOrsel il would hook;
Yet never get a reprimand,
Because it could not understand,
Oft with its game 'twould fly away
Along the shore or o'er the bay,
And seek some place to eat its food
Within the margin of wood.
And often heavy loads it bore
of gnods that people wished to store,
Enough for any horse to draw,
Yet it could hold them in its claw.
Some said twas fond of liquor too,
Which often from the cask it drew,
But whether this is true or not,
/ know it ne'er became sot.
AIDYL.
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1267-DoUBLE CROSSWORD.
In ''the swordfish in the sea-"
In "H. Rider Haggard's She's:
In ''the battles OF the free"
In 1.-THE company to tea"
In 'the blossoms on the tree.
In the seconds of the night,
By the sufferers lowly cot,
You have looked with fearful sight
For the foe that spareth not.
Superstitious persons say
When the total once is heard,
Primal is not far away,
Fl st must shortly have occurred.
Now the saying is not true;
In the silent laidnIght hour,
'Tis fact we tell to you
We have feared the totals power;
But the weeks have glIded by.
One and two and three and four,
Till the eighth one now is nigh.
Well believe the tale no more.
He. BURGER
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ANSWERS.

1855
My boat is on the shore.
My bark is on the sea;
And before go, Tom Moore,
Here's double health to thee"
l256-The difference in the letters and L:
Gin, gun; pig pug; sun, sin; soul. soil; British.
british; bill. bull.
l257-Threat, halter.
I25S-Maid, mad; plaice, place; pilot, plot;
pirate, prate; Cain. can.
I259-Beatrice Granger, Geoff,ey Bingham.
l260-Face- -nainter.
l26I-R L o X NJ A Do S
EPUP POE A S
FOR EW A r d
OPEN RS
ROW Els
ME a S
All S
AD
OS
S
ss i262-FoF-giEe.
1.63-Sleep.
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Reflection ON Her Age.

B0ston HeraId.I
Matilda (of uncertain age, but who is
about to be married)-Harry has put some
beautiful old-iashioned furniture in the
house. He has craze Tor antique things.
Melissa (unable to conceal. her jealousy
I should think SO if he asked you to
marry him.
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1270--woRps WITHIN A WORD.

I270-woRDS WITHIN A WORD.
What word of ten letters, meaning to dlscour-
age contains without transpositlonl words
with the following significance:
l. A dining utensil-
. Exists
5. A personal pronoun.
l. To clip from the surface.
s. An internal organ of the body.
6. To perceive by one of our organs.
:. A part of the head.
s. Skill.
8. A number.
CHATTIE,
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SOME ENIGMATICAL NUTS.

Puzzles for the Little Folks That VIII Keep
Their Brains Busy for Most of the Week
if They Solve Them Correctly-Home
Amusements.
ADDRESS COMMUNICATIONS for this department
10 r. r. CHADBoURN. Le,OiStOT. MGlfle.
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1269-ANAGRAM.

"Our canopy'S" immense expanse.
Presents itself before my glance.
note the sun, the moon, the stars,
Contemplate Jupiter aud Mars,
And Venus. and their sister tribe,
Those worlds astronomers describe,
And wonder whether like our earth,
To sentient beings thew give birth.
My tUboLe, however wide its range,
Canneyer solve the mystery strange,
For finite knowledge mas its bound,
And cannot reach such depth profound.
NELSoNIAN.
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When baby was sick, we gave her Castoria
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castorias
When she had Childrenshe gave them CastoriS
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106S-nIAMONn

l. A letter. 2 A chart. g. Having Panes
4. A pledget. 5. Relating to maniple; o.
Worked with the hands. Z. Defrauded .. A
muscle that expands any part 9. Not so early.
TO- 4 color. IL. A letter. CHARLIE.
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CHATTIE.
1271-TRANsPosITToN.

127l-TRANsPosIT
l.
i am one of Natures rocks,
Lying in the work oil ages;
Broken into slabs by shocks.
Ne the quarrler disengages
From my bed among the sand,
Where the Great Creator placed me;
was formed by Gods own hand.
Let no sandal builder waste me.
Ii.
Here my form is wholly changed,
Noun no more. a verb becoming:
Here my parts are fearranged.
YetTm shown by careful summing
Person, third, and present tense
Number. singular. / sayit:
Burns the ends or is my sense.
So says Webster: L betray it.
He. BURGER.
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arrange the symbols in the following order,

arrange the symbols in the following order,
as numbered in the picture.
90.
*KO*-
O+#A
#<#k %%+f
-EszzO *H*+r
s##z##O#r #rssss
The central letters spelled downward, name
a species of lynx, native of Africa, India
Persia and Turkey. K. E A. DING.
READING, PA.
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bow of the boat, and the vessel glided away,
carving the orphan to a land of flowers
and music, PAYSIE.
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1272-CHARADE.

1272-CHARADE.
Sally took her total and
Wen, into a neighbor'S;
First is always IN her hand
Freed from other labors.
For the last is her delight.
Neat. Industrious Sally;
And all things seem to come right,
As she does not daily.
AIDYL.
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catching all the fish we needed. When we re,
taken a good poet. ETHYL.