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and west is the Devils Tower, or Bear
Lodge, in the direction of the Belle Fourche
River another name tor the north fork Of
the Cheyenne). The Devils Tower is prob
ably 100 miles northwest from Mount Har-
ney and fifty miles west of the Dakota
twenty miles west of Sundance, and about
half a mile from the Belle Fourche.
Except the phenomena found in the Vel
lnwstnne Park in Northwestern wyoming,
there is nothing that Will compare for
grandeur with this awe-inspring monu-
ment of natures handiwork in Eastern
Wyoming. The Devils Tower OF Bear
Lodge (Mato Tepee of the Indians) is said
by biologists to be without a precedent in
basaltc capitalization. II is a natural
obelisk, rising sheer 1900 feet above the
banks of the Belle FOurcne. 1t is 500 feet
in diameter at the base, tapering in grace
full convex to a diameter OF 3I5 feet at the
top 1t is composed of thousands of prsms
that extend unbroken from base to summit.
This continuity of the crystals is
tendency of the trappe rock being to frac-
ture away transversely in Capitalization
aud weather to the appearance OF stairs, as
in the Giants Causeway, Ireland, Profess
sor Newton says: " Bear Lodge or Devils
Tower, in its shape and structure, appears
not TO have been repeated elsewhere by
nature, but stands alone, unique and mys-
teri0us 1t occupies the place of chimney
to some subterranean furnace, which over
flowed with molten rock, and cooling, crys-
tallzed downward. The surrounding walls
of the chimney eroded and left this mighty
monument to the work Of capitalization
that power scarcely less mysterious than
the force of life itself"
The accompanying picture of the Devils
Tower is from a photograph taken by j.
c. Crobill of Deadwood. 1t is taken from
point considerably lower than the base, and
ON its perpendicular side. 1t fails to give
one the full idea of the imposing grandeur
of the tower, inasmuch as it does not in
clude the surrounding plain out of which
it rises, across which its snow-white SUM-
nit may be seen for hundred miles. The
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31
NAVAL STARS.
Four Rear-Admirals' Flags Flying
in New York HarbOr.

When in 1S43 James Fenimore Cooper
wrote his story Of 1.-THE Two Admirals" he
said that IAN American fleet never yet as
sembled ;theAmerican who would fam write
about fleets must be content to desert his
flag" How great would be his surprise
were he to take a short cruise in the waters
about this city and find the flags of four
Rear-Admirals gayly tiuttering in the
breeze! To be sure there are hardly enough
vessels present to come up to ones ideas of
a corresponding number of fleets: but the
squadron of evolution, the vessels of the
North Atlantic squadron, including the
Philadelphia the three ships fitting out for
South America and the vessels of various
types at the navy-yard, from the Vesuvius
to the Vermont, including the monitors
and smaller craft, make an array of ship
ping the united Droadsdes of which would
far exceed in weight of metal that of the
most powerful fleets of the earlier parts Of
the century.
Even the casual observer has not failed
to comment upon the recent changes that
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land in the vicinity is arid and fit only for
grazing. Some wheat is grown in the
neighberhood, and oats, timothy and other
small grains. but crops are uncertain and
rarely ever amount to more than half
crop.
In view of this fact. the people of Crook
County were surprised by the announce
ment few days ago that an English
woman. Miss Carlisle Kent, had filed a
pre-emptiOn on the $50 acres on which
Devils Tower stands, in the Land Office at
Douglas, Wyo. BY tacit consent Of the
community it was intended that this land
should remain public property. The filing
was kept secret for some time. the citizens
having no intimation that an attempt was
being made to monopoliZe their grand old
tower that nature had built, the pride of
Eastern Wyoming, and hence, as the fact
has become generally known, an indignant
protest had gone up from every part of the
community at the audacity of this English
woman. The citizens are determined that
this tower shall become the private
property of no one, much less of
foreigner, for it is alleged that
Miss Kent took out her naturalization
papers only short time ago for the express
purpose. OF filing on the land. The COM
munity is thoroughly aroused over the mat
ter and awake to the fact that there is no
time to be lost, since under the presumption
laws the land can be proved up after resi-
dence of six months by paying to the Gov
cluinCuJ Oh dI dClO, IHo tiuio
proving up will soon have expired. Letters
have been written to the Land Department
at Washington on the subject, and resolu-
tons and letters have been addressed to
Senator Moody of SOUTH Dakota (Wyoming
having no representative in Congress since
her admission as State), asking him to use
his influence to defeat Miss Kent's applica-
ton, and to have Devils Tower set apart
as national park.
Miss Kents idea, it is alleged, was to
secure this ground and convert it into
private park and charge visitors an admit
lance fee. Visionary as this scheme may
appear, there is more to it than appears at
first sight. Although the fame of Devils
Tower is chiefly local, visitors come hun
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Perf.ntlx Satisfactory.

"What are you doing up here?" was
asked of the bouncer of South-street sa-
loon who was encountered on the BOwery
the other evening.
"Out OF job"
How does that happen?'
ga chap comes in as needs bouncing. L
goes to bounce him. / fails. The proprie-
tor bounces me and hires him."
SIS that the written law?
81 don't caper to law, written or I'M
written. simply shoots out with the left
catches 'em on the chin and away they 60
out doors, all tangled up"
but IN this caseP'
sin this case the Teller parties ME blow
and settles me with his right, all according
to Queens berry"
Then it's case of the survival of the
fstest?"
'Sunthink like that, with nose twice too
big thrown in as extra. 1t belongs to the
occupation, however, and Pm perfectly sat
isfed There be bouncerS and there be
bounced. Some be bounced, and some
bounce the bouncers."-N Y. Sun.
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THE WRITING
ROCK RELIC.
An Interest in 1t Has Again Been
Aroused by Sayants.
Renewed Attempts to Decipher Its Wonderful
scription-Thsories About 1t and the
Authors of Its Story.

@,HE recent visit Of number of Boston
gsTS savants armed with Kodaks and
S4gS ponderous volumes on archaeology to
this place has again directed attention to
the famous Writing Rock, relic which has
puzzled philosophers since the earliest days
of American habitation, writes Dighton
(Mass.), correspondent to the Chicago
Herald. The celebrated Writing Rock is
situated on Taunton River, sire am as
sociated with many an Indian tradition and
event Of colonial history. 1t is one of the
most marked evidences that the coast of
New England was visited by old-tine mari
ners long before the coming of the Spanish
voyagers and the Pilgrims. 1t shares with
the Skeleton in Armor at Fall River and the
old stone tower at Newport the interest of
students of the far distant past.
The three objects mentioned make it
nearly certain that America was discovered
long before the hardy ncrthmen pene-
trated the more temperate ATTITUDES of the
sea or the adventurous sails of Americas
Vespucci were waited amid the flower
covered Islands Of the Caribbean. 1t is also
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31
AWE-INSPIRING
MONUMENT.
A Wonderful Piece of Natures
HandiwOrk in Wyoming.
a Mass OF Prisms Said by Biologists to Be
Without Precedent in Basaltic Crystalliza-
ton "A Natural 0belisk.

N the new State of Wyoming there are
III many natural wonders. the most extra
~ ordinary of which is basaltic crystal
lizatlon in the eastern portion of the State,
the like of which, say prominent geolo-
gists, is not to be found elsewhere. A
writer for the New York Sun, who re-
Gently visited this wonderful formation,
furnishes the following description to that
journal: The new State of Wyoming has
already become famous for its natural
scenery The greater part of Wyoming is
rolling table land, with here and there
short, abrupt range of mountains, or
group OF hills rather, rising up out
of an illimitable arid and treeless plain.
The eastern part slopes away to the
Black Hills of South Dakota, which
form bloekwall or breastwork on the
south half of the eastern boundary between
Wyoming and South Dakota. If you stand
on one of the highest peaks of the Black
Hills--Mount Harvey, for instance-you
can see half way across the State of Wyo-
ming, and the only obstruction which
meets your vision as you gaze to the north
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31
COSTLY CUES.

Prices Vary From 81 a Dozen to $40
Each.
Yes, there Is more in a cue than most
people suppose" said II. Bowman, the bill
lard expert, as he chalked his cue, after
having made brilliant play. Now, look
at this tip" he continued, 'You see it is
rubbed down to sort Of point. And then
it is not half as large as the old style of tip.
1t seems strange how players were against
small tips years ago. remember that
myself used to want the largest tip attain
able. i was under the impression that the
bigger the tin the fuller the blow that could
be given the ball. Now | know better.
Look here You see that owing to the pyra-
midal shape of this tip blow can be given
to the side of ball and strike more surface
than could be touched by the old style,
is given only point can be touched with
either"
"What are the tips made Off" queried the
reporter.
''The best are made in France. They
consist OF two bits Of leather. The founda-
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super.tition GERMANY.

A months imprisonment for occasioning
! the death of a woman by cutting open one
of the veins in her arm appears a light SEN
tence: but probably-although no state
ment to that effect is made-the German
tribunal, before which man named
Michael Stankewitz appeared charged
with the crime, took into consid-
Grafton that he acted under the in
fuence of superstitious belief
in sorcery and witches. The ac-
cused, mason by trade, employed at Dant-
Zic, came to the conclusion a short time ago
that his wits was bewitched, or what
ground does not appear. He also came to
the conclusion that the person who had
east Upel on her was poor old creature
named Nixdorf, and to break the spell he
determined to bleed the alleged sorceress
in the arm, his wife drinking her
blood. Unfortunately. the operation
was attended with fatal consequences.
The old woman, whose constitu-
ton was already weakened by age and pri-
walton, succumbed to loss of blood, and the
authorities, hearing of the affair, arrested
the mason. He has been let off easily, and
possibly, from his own point of view, he
deserved no punishment whatever for rid
ding society of switch" 1t seems
strange, however, that in this enlightened
age, and in a civilized country, man in his
right senses should be found to believe in
witches, spells and similar superstitious
n0nsense.-London Standard.
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Aye. tear her tattered ensign down
Long has il waved on high;
And many an eye ha danced to see
That banner in the Ky.

''Old Ironsides' was built in Boston in
the wears 179i-97, under law approved by
Washington March 81, 1894, and was
launched on the Goth of September, 1897.
The list OF her captains contains the names
of Nicholson. Talbot, Preble, Decatur,
Rogers, Hull, cambridge and others-men
renowned for nautical skill, bravery and
devotion to their country, and no one
of whom ever brought defeat or dishonor
upou the gallant craft inIrusted to his COM
mand.
Her first gun at an enemy was discharged
August ), 1904, when an attack was made
on the American squadron then In the
Mediterranean sea by the TripOlltan forts.
In 1872, shortly after the declaration of war
with England, the Constitution met and
captured the British ship Guerrero, an ac-
ton that will ever be memorable in the rec
ord of naval warfare. The Constitution was
under command Of Captain Isaac Hull,
with crew of 800 men, while the Guerrero
was commanded by Captain J. K. Dacres,
with 400 men. Both Captains had met soci-
ally before the war, and had then discussed
the merits of the two vessels. When they
spoke of what would happen il, in the event
OF war, they should come into collision,
Hull said: Take care of that ship Of
yours, if [ ever catch her In the CODstltu-
tion." Dacres laughed, and offered hand
some bet that if ever they did meet as an
tagonists. his friend would find out his
mistake Hull refused a money wager, but
offered to stake Cd the Issue hat. Years
after. when the conjectured encounter did
occur. and when, after a desperate fight,
the English frigate became total wreck,
Captain Dacres came on board the Consti-
'sNo, no." said Hull, 81 will not take a
sword from one who knows so well how to
use it, but FL trouble you for that hat =
Boston Herald.
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AUTUMN STYLES
BY REDFERN.
Fall Novelties, in Which Maid
and MatrOn Will Shine.
A Tight-Fitting. Seal Brown, Faced Cloth
coat-A Coat That Is HalfFitting and
Double Breasted
Special to THE SUNDAY CALI.


KHFAEW YORK. Aug. 26. 1890 While
fMR the gay summer colonies on noun
I9ElS tain, lake ana seashore have been
driving, sailing. dancing And flirting, and
otherwise speeding the golden hours. those
whose business it is to provide them with
their brilliant plumage have been buster
than ever, planning and bringing into being
the fall novelties. in which maid and matron
will by and by shine resplendent. The
world-famed house of Redfern, in particu-
lar. is preparing to eclipse all its modern
achievements.
The London, Paris and New York houses
of this firm have each produced an array
of the most recherche novelties, and when
New York society returns from its wander
ings it will be presented with a bewilder-
ing display of gowns and coats, of which
the accompanying sketches are foretaste ::
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have taken place in the flags flown aboard
the various fag-ships. Sometimes there
has been blue flag, then red one, and
mysterious, as the flag officers are Of the
same relative rank.
The regulations of the service provide for
a blue flag with two white stars to De
flown by Rear-Admiral when in COM
mand. They also provide red flag with
two white stars, and a white flag with two
blue stars to be flown in cases where two
or more flag officers are together In the
same port. The senior of the four Rear
Admlrals in this vicinity is Rear-Admiral
Gherardi, whose blue flag remains; that OF
Rear-AdmiraI Braine, which usually tiles
aboard the Vermont, must in the presence
of his senior be changed from blue to red,
which would necessitate a corresponding
change in Acting Rear-Admiral McCann.s
flag aboard the Pensacola from red 10
white.
Apparently the trainers OF the naval regu-
lations never thought it probable that there
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'Maud, / should like to know the mean
ing of this reception"
sMr. hazard, you shall" answered the
proud country girl, freezlngly:. II have
found you out, sir. That is ALL"
what do you mean. dearestp"
Don't come near me, sir. Stay on the
other side OF that table. have found out
that you have been amusing yourself at my
expense"
s.For heavens sake, Maud, explain"
81 know / am freckle-faced, sir" she
said, with flashing eye, "but | did not think
you capable of joking about it with your
friends"
II haven't done anything of the kind,
Maudp' protested the young man.
You have, sir. After you had-had pro-
posed to me last night, and II had said
yves, and you had gone. overheard you
telling Mr.. Bellcnamber out there on the
front porch what glorious fun it was to go
into the mountains in August and catch
specified beauties. boston Herald.
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Garments Drs.dfu, Death.

Carmen, the seven-year-old daughter OF
Signor Guiseppi Campanari, the renowned
barytone and yiolinist, met with horrible
death Friday. the facts of which have Just
been made public. While at play in field
was SO badly scalded that her flesh dropped
from her bones in many places. In spite
OF her terrible injuries she lived several
hours. The water escaped from pipe
connected with the engine which operates
the elevator in the hotel in which CAM
panari was living. Little Carmen was q
musical prodigy, and was being trained
for the stage. The child was buried from
the French Catholic Church, on Isabella
street, yesterday afternoon.-Boston Dis
patch August 18th to Chicago Herald.
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fern coat of navy-blue cloth, half-ftting
and double breasted. The decoration is an
Irregular braided design in blue and black
braid, which begins on the left shoulder,
becomes widest just below the bust and
cred with braiding, as are the tight coat
sleeves. II.
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Ayers
Cherry Pectoral.

/ did so, and soon began to improve; my
lungs healed, the cough ceased, and l be-
came stouter and healthier than 1 have ever
been before. 1 would suggest that the name
of Ayers Cherry Pectoral be changed to
Elixir of Life, for it certainly saved my life"
F. J. Oliden, Salto, Buenos Ayres.
"a few years ago took very bad cold,
which settled on my lungs. / had night
sweats, racking cough, and great soreness.
My doctors medicine did me no good. 1
tried many remedies, but received no bene-
fit; everybody despaired of my recovery. I
was advised to use Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
and, as last resort, did so. From the first
dose / obtained relief, and, after using two
bottles of it, was completely restored to
health. Z. Adams, New Gretna, n. ].
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

A complete list of the Sultan's wives
shows that he has five frst-class wives.
valides; "a second class or morganatic
wives; and some $50 third-class partners,
variousIy described as "favorites and
slaves" The care and attendance OF the
female establishments require the services
of 5000 persons, who are the only people IN
Turkey who receive their full pay with
regularity.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

Graham's Magazine, and the early publisher
of Poe and other celebrities, is yet alive,
upward of so years of age. He lately wrote
a letter complimenting George w. Childs
on his mem + of General Grant, closing
with the ex ession: "You are like him in
that you ne er desert friend under IRE"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31
MISCELLANEOUS.
Cough Cures

Are abundant; but the one best known for
its extraordinary anodyne and expectorant
qualities is Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL For
nearly half century this preparation has
been in greater demand than any other rem
edy for colds, coughs, bronchitis, and pull
monary complaints in general.
81 suffered for more than eight months
from severe cough accompanied with hem
orrhage of the lungs and the expectOration
OF matter. The physicians gave me up, but
my druggist prevailed on me to try
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31
4 REMARKABLY
STRANGE STORY,
One of Rosina VOkes' Company
Gives His Experience
in Hypnotism.
SAVING A MAN AND A WOMAN

A Hypnotic Seanoe in Which Lady
Mary Heathcote Figured-The
Loves of John Townsend and
Agnes Vernon - Married to a
Brute-About to FaIl-The Mar
yeIouS Resoue-A Weird Re-
cital.
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TANSY PILLS!

DR.. CATON'S RELIABLE COMPOUND for La
DIES are Safe, Prompt. Enectunl. me orIsi
nal and only genuine Womnn,s SAY ,,,,s 5sans
Atall druggists or by mail, 81 (Sealed) piciI5zs,s
CATION MEDICAL SPECIFIC CO., Boston, Ms
THE RICHARDS DRUG CO.. 5Oa and oii
Market ST., S. f. Cal, Agents. my[o Su ~
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A Harlem bride received among her we'd
ding presents receipted gas bill OF $l7
from her father.
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" OLD IRONSIDES.n

A Gallant Vessel Now a Receiving Ship
at Portsmouth Navy-Yard.
The frigate Constitution odd Ironsides),
that stands at the head Of the list of honor
Of the ships of Americas early naval his
tory. is now a receiving ship at the navy
yard at Portmouth, n. II. There are not
many men who have not reclted in their
school days Oliver Wendell Holmes tribute
to the gallant old vessel, beginning:
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1890-09-10

THE letter of acceptance of Robt. j.
Reynolds recently nominated as the
Democratic candidate for Governor
was issued on Monday. 1t fills a whole
column in the EUery EUening, close
print, and contains as a matter of
course the regulation promises of can
didates, of fidelity, disinterestedness,
intention to serve the best interest of
the people &c. He states in the onset
that he had fears his candidacy would
jeopardize the success of the party, but
when the Convention by an over
whelming majority on the first ballot
declared in favor of his nomination, he
could not mistake a voice so clear and
unmistakable, and if elected governor,
will distribute the patronage at his dis
posal irrespective of their past afilia-
tions.
He disclaims against the Mckinley
Tariff and Force bills as twin schemes
born of Republican malevOlence and
duplicity, wants the Federal affairs
restored to the Democrats, thinks the
time has come for "a new Constitution
Delaware and is in favor of the
Australian ballot law to counterfeit the
lavish use of money whereby the ballot
is made mere merchantable commo
dity.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1890-09-10
Primary Meeting.

The election Of delegates on Satur-
day to the Republican State Conven-
ton which met at Dover yesterday re-
suited as follows:
John H. HOfFecker, Edward Farrell,
G. B. Archer, Isaac Truax and Up.
Dickson. Alternates; E. w. Mellow
ell, David Stevenson, Daniel Turner
]. s. Vane and John Rice.
At the same time the following were
elected delegates to the State Conven-
ton which meets in Dover on Thurs.
day 25 inst; Frank E. Postles, VIM.
H. Baggs, VIM. A. FAIRIES, Ephraim
Lower, w. G. Truax. Alternates ]. B.
Cooper, E. G. FAIRIES, Clarence Pretty
man, ]. s. McClary.
Theodore F. johnson was nominated
for Assessor, and John E. Phillips, for
Inspector.
Ninety seven votes were polled for
this ticket to twenty three for the Hig-
gins ticket. There was not scratched
name on one of the 100 tickets. While
the lines were strongly marked, there
was no personal unpleasantness in the
contest, and she tickets nominated
will be endorsed and supported.