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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-10-18
FACTS ABOUT FLIES.
Popular Error as to Their Fe,t Corrcctcd--Ths
Baby Fly NTH.


"The popular notion that the house
fies walk on the ceiling by the help OF
the suckers on their feet Is n mistaken
one." said q man OF science. "Not-
withstanding the testimony on this
point Of many old and respected au-
thors, the fact Is that tho fly has no
suckers on his feet at all, but each OF
those six members ends In q pair OF
little cushions and pair Of hooks.
The cushions are covered with ever so
many knobbed hairs. which are kept
moist by an exuding fluid. Thus . fly
IL able TO walk on smooth walt or
ceiling or window pune, and apparent
ly defy the law Of gravitation by the
adhering power OF the moist hairy
pads. You will understand the theory
OF 1t II you touch the moIstened end OF
your forefinger to the window glass or
any smooth surface and observe the
perceptible adhesion. For walking on
rough surfaces the fly's foot cushions
are OF no use; but the insect Il pro-
vided with the twelve strong hooks
mentioned to do its rough travel with.
clinging oy them to any such surface
a. whitew ashed wall or cloth.
s'Auother prevalent fallacy Il that
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-10-18


The further use Of smokeless pow
der Oh the field OF battle, which has
been made one of the chief features OF
the maneuvers in Hungary, has re-
suited in confirming the view which
has already been arrived at by au-
thorities on army matters that the
adoption OF the new explosive would
compel the institution OF extensive
changes in the tactics OF war. There
were seventy-seven battalions OF in
fantry, thirty-six squadrons OF cavalry,
and 1913 pieces Of artillery engaged in
heavy firing for four hours during the
maneuvers. The commanding officers
were unable to judge OF the position
and strength of tho opposing forces by
the density OF the smoke, as they can
when the old powder is used. and it
took very long time to fix the posi-
tions of the firing batteries. While
the infantry was under cover it could
scarcely be discovered at all and no esti-
mate could be made OF its force or move
ments. The new powder emits an
unpleasant odor. Altogether it is
very unpopular with the Austrian
army.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-10-18
Arnropri.tsd rh.lr Fl.r..

o. w. Bennett 18th Wis, says that
In response to his inquiries as TO the
disappearance Of the rebel battle
flags after their surrender July 4, 1858,
at vicksburg, he received o letter
from Gen. Geo. E. Bryant, Colonel.
18th Wis, in which he says: II have
always been OF the opinion that the
rebels took the flags OF the stats and
carried them away. ! remember that
when they stacked arms in our front,
no one came TO take possession VI
these surrendered arms, and we start
ed with the army after Joe Johnston
at jackson. / conclude the rebels got
their flags back on the stats when pa
rolled" Thus not one captured rebel
flag Of vicksburg remains In the custo-
dy Of our Government to mark this
great victory for the Union.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-10-18
Repuised Them.

J. r. Convey. Co. Il. seth ILL.,, calls
to mind the charges made ut Chapin's
Farm, Oct. z, 1864, by the rebels.
He asks If anyone remembers the rebel
spy who rode into our lines at full
speed, dressed in federal cavalry
uniform, but minus hat and saber,
He acted like he had been sampling
some Virginia applejack. Only u
short time did he remain,
and then he passed out Mt the
same place that he came in, remark
ing, II will have my hat and saber II
have to go to Richmond after them"
AS he rode his horse at top speed
across the field in their front, the
Yankees saw that they had lost an OPP.
.portunity Of capturing a spy, for
shortly after he left, the rebels
charged. aiming to strike the line
where there were no troops stationed.
But as they came on. a regiment
armed with seven-shooters filed into
the gap to etthem. while the writer's
brigade and the artillery gave 1t TO
them hot from the right-oblique. The
rebels were punished for their spy ex-
plot.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-10-18
THE CAMP FIRE
VETERANS OF THE NAyY--THE CIIIEP
OF THE GRAND ARMY.
An Order FOR Pension Al ents and Attorneys
Military Matters. "Reminiscences
and Other Itoias.


Commodore VIM. S. Wells, COM
manding the National Association Of
Naval Veterans, has issued a General
Order in which he assumes command
and says:
.'In assuming the honor conferred
upon me, feel The responsibility and
realize the labor inseparable from the
position, but, at the same time, l feel
greatly encouraged for our immediate
success in the assistance and cooper
alton am receiving from the most
excellent corps OF officers chosen.
That there may not be any mis-
construction or misunderstanding as
10 the object OF the National Naval
Veteran Association, quote the
following from our Constitution:
The object OF this Association shall
be to cherish the memory and associa-
lions Of the war OF the late rebellion,
prepetuate the glorious name and
deeds Of our Navy, to strengthen the
ties OF fraternal fellowship and sympa-
thy. to advance the best interests OF
this Association, and to extend all
possible relief to the widows and
children of members, to further the
cultivation of naval science, to en-
force unqualified allegiance to the
General Government, to protect the
rights and d liberties OF American
citizenship and to maintain National
honor, union and independence
This, then. Is the basis OF the work
before us.-but 1t must be distinctly
borne in mind that we are in no way
antagonistic or inimical to that grand
est order on earth, the Grand Army
OF the Republic. in which we are
nearly all members, both loyal and
enthusiastic, and are pleased to realize
that Shipmate Richard f. Tobin. now
holds the honor in the National organ
ization OF being second in command.
at is desired that the National
Association be made a central bureau
OF information in regard to all matters
pertaining TO the naval veterans OF
the country. To accomplish this, the
Commanders of all associations are
requested to send roster and list Of
membership to these Headquarters as
soon as possible, and subsequently a
notification when there are any changes.
1t is. therefore, our object to induce
all the associations OF the country,
and those that will hereafter be form
ed, to procure charter and connect
themselves with the National Associa-
ton. This they can do without any
surrender Of their present privileges,
A qualification OF this kind would en-
able US to present great power for
legislation, and give us the position
to command such attention at our
next or future Reunions as the merits
OF our great service entitle us to"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-10-18

AMERICAN VERSUS BRITISH GIRLS
PUT YOURSELF IN HER PLACE.
Home Mstters-Ihs Queen of spaIn-Fe-
male sufrrags-Oihsr Interesting
Items for Femininity.


Her Ago.
But twenty she. and forty I,
And yet SOME years ngo
That difference did not exist
AT least my friends say 30.
/ sought her out the other night
And sald I'D fain be told
The secret OF her lasting youth,
While 1 was growing old.
"Arithmetic SO plain no this
Should cause you no surprise:
When you were twenty, was ten,
She said with downcast eyes.
'In point Of years you doubted me
Not very long ago,
I'm still just half us old as you
At least my friends say sop
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-10-18
lewis charge the responsibility on

u0vtD cudrBo tuo re5PUusfUfIity On
me-"
Stannard dispatched his orderlies;
his division. with Colonel veazey's re-
giment at the lead, charged over the
stone wall, and General Stannard,
without orders. won the stars OF
Major-G General and title OF "The Little
Man Who Saved Gettysburg, while
the new commander of the Grand Army
offered to assume all the ignominy OF
defeat. II such should have been the
result.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-10-18
Put Yourself In Her Place.

ave often wonder" says Women's
Standard, ''how many men have ever
really tried 70 put themselves In q
woman's place. Fancy man brought
to trial before a court composed en-
tirely of women! Fancy man going
year after year to pay taxes when he
was denied representation! Fancy
him bearing, year after year. the bur-
den OF work for the churches, with no
voice in their councils! Fancy him
sitting quietly, listening to the aver
age Fourth of July speech, declaring
this 10 be q government of the people
when he knew half the people were
DISTINGUISHED! Can any one imagine
a man in such n situation holding his
peace, and would any one respect him
for moment if he knew he didp Yet
he has no more at stake In govern
ment than woman has. 1t, involves
his dearest interests, but SO 1t does
hers. She is equally amenable with
him to every law. Who is more con-
cerned than woman in every law af-
fecting the homo. property, marriage
and divorce, and who has greater
stake in WARP In short though woman
cannot lift her finger to change the
law. she is not therefore exempt. The
law does not let her alone. 1t inter-
feres in all her affairs ut every step
from the cradle to the grave"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-10-18
The Queen OF spain.

"The queen OF Spain has no legs"
The story OF the origin Of this query Is
thus given in american Notes and
Queries: When the German princess
Mary Anna, who became the wife OF
Philip Nv. OF Spain, was on her way TO
Madrid she passed through = town,
then in the Spanish dom!nions. famous
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-10-18
Done Quickly.

Teacher Ito class; What - We
locityP" Bright Youth: Velocity
Is what man puts q hot plato down
with" ~,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-10-18
How Doc, 40 Knoui
R-Take tho hair Of o Hindoo,

R-Take tho hair Of Hindoo,
Tho noso Of Greek,
Tho mouth Of tho English,
Tho complexion Of German,
Tho height Of Norwegian,
Tho feet Of Chinese woman.
Tho tooth OF an American,
Tho arm Of q Belgian,
Tho leg OF an Italian girl, ~
Tho oyo Of Spaniard,
The grace OF o French woman,
And you will havo an American beauty.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-10-18
Eager shoppers.

= A rather amusing illustration OF the
eagerness of woman shoppers for bar
gains was witnessed in a Chicago
store recently. In the Sunday papers
an advertisement OF sale OF silks was
printed, which was intended to an
nounce that they would be sold at so
cents per yard, the original price
being $l.00. Through some typo
graphical inadvertence the advertise
ment read that silks would be sold at
5 cents yard instead OF SO cents.
The women OF Chicago spent rest
less night for fear they would not
waken early in the morning to take
advantage Of the generous offer. One
lady cautioned her husband to call
her early. and murmured, as she
drifted into dreamland: "I'll buy two
pieces OF that silk, twill be so nice
for linings." Early the next morn
ing. before the clerks Of that depart
ment arrived, the women stood in
line waiting grimly for the opening OF
the sale. The different expressions
Of disgust, disappointment and NOR
LITIGATION on their faces may be better
imagined than described as they
turned and filed out OF the store again,
leaving the embarrassed salesman
alone with his confusion and his bar
gains.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-10-18
Bills Passed.

In addition to the Disability PEN
sion bill, the following bills. OF spec
ial interest to veterans, were passed
during the recently closed session OF
Congress:
TO provide certificates OF honorable
service to those who have lost their
certificates of discharge.
For the establishment OF National
Park on the battlefield Of Chickamau-
ga.
For the employment OF GOO and moro
clerks in the Pension Office to adjudi-
cate cases arising under the Senate
Dependent and Disability Pension
act
To appropriate $40, 900 for the main
tenance OF the Marion Ind.) branch
of the National Soldiers Home for the
fiscal year 1890.
For the relief OF settlers on the North
ern Pacific Railroad indemnity lands.
TO permit ailidavits in land entry
cases to be made before Court Commits
sioners when, through distance or in
trinity, they cannot be made before
the land officers.
To increase the number and fill the
vacancies on the Board OF Managers
OF Soldiers Homes.
For the disposal OF abandoned mill
tary reservations in Wyoming.
To authorize the President to cause
certain lands heretofore withdrawn
for reservation purposesto be restored
to the public domain subject TO entry
under the homestead laws.
Extending the act for the relief OF
railroad-land settlers to all persons
who have been on railroad lands five
years, but whose entries have not
been recorded.
TO increase the pension for total
helplessness.
For the relief OF soldiers who served
during tho late war under assumed
names.
Granting permission to officers and
enlisted men to wear military badges.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-10-18

Aunt Mnry-Poor Budget Does
your tooth ache YETI II 'twere mine
I'd have It out at once. Budge-H
'twere yours! Well, auntie, SO would ].
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-10-18

Col. Wheelock G. veazey. COM
mander of the Grand Army Of the Re-
public, Is one OF the most unassum-
Ing and modest men Of the day. A
stove-pipe hat never fits him and q
clawhammer coat Is probably not
among his earthly possessions. Some
twenty years ago he was virtually
rendered the Office Of governor OF his
native State, but declined in favor OF
the present secretary OF war, who
was one OF his classmates in college.
At Gettysburg he was in command
OF q fine regiment. just before the
memorable charge on Pickett's divi-
sion he was conversing with the late
General Stannard, then brigadier
ard commenting on the havoc that
division wns making on the Union
lines, when Stannard said:
I, II can't stand this. I want to
charge. Colonel. we will talto the
responsibility. Rush to your regi-
meut and lead"
To this Colonel Veazey replied as
follows: IF we don't 6islodge the
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-10-18
The MAJ That Wan.

A good story is told Of IIezekiah
Pierrepont, who came TO New York
from New England somewhere about
the beginning OF the present century.
He brought u letter OF introduction to
William Constable, one OF the leading
merchants OF the day. who after read
ing it, said to him somewhat gruffly:
What do you young men keep com.
ing here from New England forP"
ITO make business, marry your
daughters. and wind up your estates. !"
promptly responded the young New
Highlander. The retort so pleased the
merchant that he took the young man
to his home and introduced him to his
family. And the young man made
the saying good by marrying the old
mans daughter and winding up his
estate. The old Constable residence
stood at the corner OF Wall and VIII
liam streets. on the site now occupied
by the Bank OF New York.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-10-18
Female Suffrage In wyoming.

A letter from Bishop RAIDER says: II
came not without prejudice against
this innovation. Though have found
all women not ideal ladies, those who
came ladies are no less ladies for hay
ing enjoyed all the privileges granted
them. even to that Of voting. They
are just as good keepers-at-home,
having little more stimulus to keep
posted, are no less devoted to the
cause OF Christ, and are just as Iowa
BILE and entertaining as before voting.
The effect OF the women about the
voting places is most wholesome. Be-
fore came to Wyoming, man as l am,
and reared in Missouri as l was, 1
never went about the voting place
without some trepidation, because |
had seen so many brutal fights about
them. Here 1 have gone always with
my wife by my side, and with as much
respect shown both OF us as though we
were going to church. Never have l
seen the least improprioty in the con-
duct OF anyone about the polls in
Wyoming, and have watched them
for hours to see something"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-18
GREAT DAY FOR THE SMITHS.
Pretty Little Prize Fight Out at
Tacoma Yesterday.

TAcoHA, WASH, March ia desperate
prise fight took place near here yesterday and
vas witnessed By nearly 700 sports from all
over the coast. The principals were Jimmy
Smith Of Denver and Barney Curtis Of Spokane
Falls. They fought at catch weights. smith
had the best Of the fight. which was for $500 a
side, from the start. From the first to the
tenth round Curtis was knocked down twenty
times but managed to come to the front at the
call of time. In the tenth, eleventh and
twelfth rounds Curtis tried to rush Smith and
the lstter's hurricane work won him the fight
In the fifteenth round Curtis came up looking
tired. He was hammered all over the ring and
was knocked over the ropes three times. In
the sixteenth round Smith again adopted
hurricane fighting. Curtis could not get away
from him, but was knocked down SIX times.
He tried 10 hold his own, but was done for.
He held out two or three times victOriously,
but failed to land meanwhile getting a ham,
mering that would have put many q man to
sleep. When about half the round had pessed
Smith suddenly shot out his right and swung u
smasner in Curtis neck. 1t sent him TO the
ropes, where Smith followed him and put blow
after blow. Finally with desperate rally, he
got out in the center OF the ring, threw all his
strength into q right-hand blow directed at
Smiths juguIar and failed to land Quick as
HASH Smith landed on Curtis. knocking MIN
through the ropes. As Curtis drew up he got
. smashing upper cut under the chin that put
him TO sleep and ended the mill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-18
TRANsCONTlNENTAL TRAFFIC.
What 1t Cost to Carry a Billion and q
Half Of Freight.

SAN DrEeo, CAL, March 18.-The Transconti-
mental association was called to order yesterday
by James Chairman smith. Meetings will be held
with closed doors. Yesterday morning all ex-
esps members Of the association were excluded
Newspaper men being informed that such in
formation as was deemed of interest ~ the
public could be procured Of the secretary. The
election OF officers resulted as follows: James
Smith, chairman; executive committee, J. c.
Hubbs, southern Pacific; C. Smelleu, Union
Pacific; George Olds, Canadian Pacific; J. NJ.
Hannaford, Northern Pacific; J. 7. Goddard,
Atch.son; J. s. Leeds. Missouri Pacific; Col d.
G. Dodge, Rio Grande. Chairman Smith SUBJ
united his annual report of business for the
past twelve month ending December 81. 1889,
which was adopted. He reports the total rsve-
nue. from freIghts SIS, S58, 4o4; total number Of
pounds ,4se, ~, 69i. Average rate per hun
dred weight l,267; passenger traffic for the same
period shows passengers west bound to be ILL.,.
SS5; east bound 79,649; total passengers handled
IS6, 394; total revenue Ss,643. $50 making total
for passs ugers and freights, $27 472 S45
Freight tratnc shows an increase the past wear
Of u, S3l, s26 and q decrease Of $685. 544 in
passenger traffic collfisred with the last six
months Of the year l5ss. In his report the
chairman states that there ha- been but few
changes in rates and those unimportant in class
or tonnage and not Of . character to cause re-
duction In revenue. The association is COM
posed Of eighteen roads and all are represented
ct the present meeting with the exec ption of
three. The only officer of the association pres
snt 10 Chairman Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-18
IT MADE THEM SILVER.
The Freeze in Florida Sunday Has
Hurt the Garden Truck.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March 18.-The mer-
curry fell below freezing point Sunday night,
but the cold can have done no damage in
northern portions Of the state inasmuch as all
young and tender spring growth had been
nipped by frost two weeks ago. Titusvile
special says: The mercury reached thirty-two
degrees yesterday morning. A little ice was
found in exposed places. Tender vegetablss
suffered some, and it is feared that orange
blossoms we're injured to some extent in the
country northwest Of this place. A light frost
was reported as far south az Jupiter but no
damage was done on Indian river south Of this
place. The wind veered to southeast early
yesterday morning and the temperature rose
rapidly, making 1t a very comfortable day. ~
Kissimmee special says, There was frost
and ice here Sunday and the weather was the
coolest in years Vegetables are injured.
Looper Brothers planted twenty acres in to-
matoes, and they are already planting again,
undiscouraged by their misfortune Cane is
safe. but oranges are slightly injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-18
A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER.
In Oriental Costume and Speaking an
Unknown Tongue.

The State department was in somewhat of o
quandsry this morning. Among the earliest
callers was q short man, rather stout
Of dark, olive complexion, his face
fringsd with soft, curling black
beard, hts eyes filed with the languid
light OF the orient, his form encssed in cream
white flowing robe or cape, reaching from his
shoulders to the tops Of his American made
shoes, the front OF the garment crossed
with gold lscings, his head covered
by bright-rsd fez hat He presented strik-
ing, u9usual picture, even in those corridors
that witness the goings and comings Of fanci-
fully alfred people from all parts Of the world
He wandered around until he reached
the office OF Chief Clerk Brown, where he en-
deavored to explain who he was and what he
wanted. But his tongue was strange to those
who heard him and he only had one language
French did not convey any more meaning to
him than English. and 6pauish was quite a. un-
intelligihle. He had with HIM o paper bear
ing the name Of the State depart
ment written in characters that were
finally concluded TO be Arabic, and then q
search was instituted In the department for o
person who could talk Arabic. But a. this in
dividual was not forthcoming messenger was
sent ont for gentleman living in the city who
70 student Of the tongue Of the land Of the
Bible. At last accounts the Arab occupied Q
sofa outside the rail in the chief clerks ONCE
awaiting tor some one 10 talk 70.