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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-09-20

Me been q swlmmin'f On, no. mother.
dassent without your consent.
ny hair wet Oh yes. that Tom kotheF.
He pumped on me, by accident
How'd my coat get thai muddy dirtf
Oh, that's FROM playln' In the di.ch.
What Ne got % Tom Sother's shirt
Yon'vs geg me now, nal 0it tha swsfchi
~Fosfea peseoR
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-09-20

Mr.. W. IL. Culpepper says he has q
mule that will point birds He rides the
mule when driving partridges into > net.
and the mule enjoys the sport. The
mule. generally, is very stupid looking
animal. but he is not always az big . fool
AZ be looks. -Talbotton Era
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-09-20
Evident Loss Of Time.

Bowery Professor You seem 10 take good
deal of interest in astronomy
Farmer CornhuSk-Yas, | spend a great
deal OF time In siud'n' the heavens; in fact
I'm losing valuable time this moment
Bowery Professor tsotto vocel--Yea. !
know you are. e.-Tsxas Siftings.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-14

PcRT TOWNSEND. sept. I&.-Ihe auction
sale @; seized goods was held AZ the custom
house today. Three hundred and fifty
pounds Il prepared opium brought $40 a
pound. The othe: good, Oh posed al were
oltkum bellies, Chinese wines, bamboo
canes and one beat. TIE sale realized in
the HeiChborhood OF 5000
Superior Judge Sachs ,oday discharged
Charles Jackson and Charles Kelly. In
dams, accused OF having murdered John
Kinnon last July. i he alleged crime is
said 10 have occurred at Moore's point,
K zap county. Tie matter came up on a
writ OF habeas corpus, sworn TO by the de-
PENDANTS.
The Lincoln Club has invited Hon. Ben
Butterworth 10 address the Republicans OF
Port Townsend
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-14
Died in Arkansas.

telegram from Hot Springs, Ark. To
Bonney X stewart yesterday afternoon
brought news OF the death Of German 2.
McFaddeu, a vel known dravman Of this
CITY. McFadd-n was - years OF age, and
had been suffering wi consumption for
some months Iast, About four
weeks ago he ieit for the springs
in hopes that change of climate would
help him. He entered the hospital at Hot
Springs soon after his arrival there, and it
was not long before he began TO sink
Sister Aionise wired the news OF his death
yesterday. The family OF the decea, ed
resides al the corner Of Silver and Gould
streets. The body viii be shippgd here for
burial n
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-14
FuRs MADE AT HOME,
The Splendid stock of IL. Petkovits. the
FuFrier

r. Fetkovits the Marion street furrier,
has just received the most magnificent
stock Of furS ever brought 70 the North
west. The iurs were purchased by Mr..
Petkovlts while in the East ana the entire
lot now on exhibition were chosen by him
personally.
The furs were selected and obtained
during the summer season for cash and
and they are now on sac for a less price
than any stock Of .urs OF the same quality
ever heretofore brought TO the Western
coast. FIT en- thousand dollars worth Of
the choicest furs in the market were
chosen. and the ladies of Seattle are in
ylted 10 call and inspect them.
The iurrier also makes a speciality Of seal
skin sacques and cloaks and guarantees a
rer.ect fl and satisfaction in every par
ticuar Dont send away for winter wraps
when Won can save money by patrouizing
a home merchant.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-14

The scurl,ous scandal sheet known As
the Citizea failed 70 appear yesterday and
i. 10 all appearances, dead. 4 mortgage
on the tvpe-settius outfit. which was being
used by the sheet, was foreclosed
on Thursday and TWO OF the form,
we're seized while on the pres
ready for printing. request
10 the Washington Printing Company to
run of four-page sheet Yesterday morn
ing met with g refusal, and no other place
could be found where the tvpe could be
~et or be paper printed. More than this
Mayor White ordered that the police stoF
The sale OF the paper on the street The
result was 10, death without mourners.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-14
THE sINkING SHIP.
Continued Distortions of Democrats From
the Ticket.

continued Bt>ffllths 81 lFtblbEraI- rom
the Ticket.
The Democrats are having hard work to
find anyone to take the place OF city attor-
ney on their city ticket, made vacant by
the refusal OF Mr.. V. II. F&ben 10 run. Up
TO $3.50 O'Clock last night they had not sue
ceeded IN digging up a man willing TO sac
mice himsel.
To add to the difficulty DIR II. 7. Han
non. OF the firm OF Crawford & Harmon,
who was nominated for the flee of city
clerk. IS preparing his letter OF decination.
Il IS thought that Douglas Young viii We
placed on The ticket in place OF Mr.. Han
non.
On Tuesday night the Young Mems Dem
scratic Cub Will hold a meeting in CHS.
hoim's hall 10 ratIfy their support OF what
candidates NAV be left on the ticket by that
time; and on Thur>day night the Democ-
racy OF the whole city viii meet in the
Armory to ratfy for the remnant.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-14
wasHINGroN's rrEss AGENr.
Mr.. Edmond :. Meany Works for the
Worlds Fair.

Worlds Fair.
Mr. J.. ;. Mcans, the weN-kuovn news.
paper man OF this city, has been appointed
press agent oi The r.ewiy -orcanzed Wash
ing on Worlds Fair Association. and viii
al once enter upon tue discharge OF ms
duties
The purpose OF the new organ cation is
20 promote the representation az Chicago OF
this state, aud IL Is proposed 10 push the
matter iroiu now OF until tire close OF the
great fair. Mr. Meauy vii keep the pap rs
%. The stat informed of the progress ol AZ
fairs and wall engage personally In the
work oi organizing the EXHIBIT The assoc
citation has made an excellent selection in
lts choice Of an agent # gives assurance
that there viii be- diligence amt intelligence
IN the work ami thl, w3d insure a magnin-
cent represcn alton OF the state ia It's IN
dustrie> aud resources.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-14

were appointed committee 70 procure the
registration o. voters.
William McArdle Felix Brown and T. c.
Porgley were appointed q committee to
levy assessments upon the central commit
tee. TIE meeting then adjourned to meet
next "wednesday evening.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-14
Home for the FrfeudIesS.

The new Catholic home for the friend
less, located temporarily near Grace hospi-
tai, already has nine iuma'es. and the sue
cess OF the ms ituyion is assured On Tues
day the home will be moved TO the Judge
Greene property, recently purchaeed, on
Ninth street. The aides are putting forth
every effort to make the fair, to be given
soon, in and u the institution, success.
ami are meeting with eyery encourage
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-14

Al the caucus OF the Wet seattle Re-
publicaus last night a. l.. Mason, l. r.
Robertson and George d. Walker were
named Tor delee ates to the county conven-
ton. The apportionment allows West Sc
attie only two delegates. but the precinct
" Ill send three to the convention. claiming
that number on account OF increased popu-
lation
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-14

SAY FKANCIsc0. oeat. l3.-Arrived-S.r
state OF California, Portland; str Villa
me.te Valley, Y4qnina. Departed-Br
str sudo.A Nanaiuo; str Columbia, As
torla: So. Point Iona. Gray's harbor: str
Ajtx Cos hay; ok O4k.and. Port Town
SEMI; bye B. henncy, Seattle. Cleared -
Str AK, Port Townsend.
P4ET BLASELEY, sept 13.-Arrived-
LaYfa Mad eu.
Roar Discovery. sept. l3.-sailed-
kcammel
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-14
Republican Cnucuses.

The Third ward Republican caucus to
nominate candidats 10 be voted Tor ST the
primacie~ for he county convention Will
he held Monday night at o'clock The
First precinct caucus will I've in the Towle-
Wilcox block, and the Second precinct eau
Gus in the power house hall, on Mad son
street
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-14
Harrison Legion.

TheHarrisou Legion IS raising money 10
defray he expenses OF attending the Re-
publican state convention at Tacoma on
the 25h n. The legion viii be accompanied
hy The FRI Eariment hAnd.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-14
Hop-rtCKtE> rLENrIFUL.
An Attempted strike al Puyalluh
Promptly Thwartsd.

Promptly Thwartsd.
The strike Of the Payal.up hop-wckek
has failed utterly. The ujc6ers supposed
that no other help could Ice Obtained and
believed that they were masters OF he sit
usiiol when they went ou strike. Ye>tar-
dav however. thev realized their m stake.
Two car Dads OF milan p.csers arrived
There from S1a4lt mI-, ana there are
plenty more who ie-.re % 70 .og ID there
j. -oou .s- thaw Han-.~ove-- viii have
uo troao.r IN procuring more pi.s--s thau
thew reet.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-14

he charming voca ist. VII sing. Conror
Bros. VII be e IL illustrations Of glad
iatoriai posing, and the whole VIII con-
clgae with d grand musical finale by
Browne bro. hers and RAMA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-14

Oyercoats from ia TIE morning until IN the
eve.lug tomorrow, Al special prices. al Hyams
Fou-Ou l. Go.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-14

Culver's Cuoohc Sslve-naE.c nesler-cuts
ruIses, diu ms. eIo. Iweuty-uve cents
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-11
Washington Kissed Her.

On st. Patrick's day Mrs. Anastasia
Parsells celebrated her lO4th birthday at
her home in B%ayonne, N. j.. With much
pride the old lady boasts of the fact that
Gen. Washington kissed her when she was
q little girl and she claims to lave wit
messed the landing of Gen. Montg, merry
from Quebec. Mrs. Parsells' maiden name
was Keeline. and she was a grand
daughter of Lord Fitzgerald, of Ire
land. Her husband died sixiy-f four years
ago, and she never married a%fterward.
They had three children. Her son Ed
ward died in Brooklyn at the age of rs,
while her other two children are Mrs. Ed
win Houghton, aged Is, and Mrs. Anas-
tasia Gordon, aged II years. In recent
years she attended the funeral of Gen.
Grant, and remarked that the people made
more fuss over Grant than they did over
Washington. She is very fond of strong
coffee. and she drinks a large quantity Of
it at every meal. She also takes a hot cup
OF the beverage, which is the strongest
stlmulant she ever used, just before going
to sleep every night,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-11
Dueling in the German ARMY.

Emperor William has not prohibited
dueling in the German army, as has been
stated. But no duel is III the future to
take place until there has been a thorough
inquiry into all the circumstances by two
colonies, who are to allow an encounter
only IT the provocation was a public as
sault, to which an apology has been re-
fused, or when an insult has been offered
to a lady who is a relation or the betrothed
of the challenger. Under no circumstances,
however, is a duel to be permitted when
the quarrel has arisen out of a brawl in a
club house, coffee house or any similar
place; when one of the parties has already
been out" three times, or when one Of
The parties is a married man with children.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-11

organ, cleanses the system OF als
blood : taints and impurities, from
whatever cause arising. 1t is equally
e%fficacious in acting upon the Kidneys,
and other excretory organs, cleansing,
strengthening and healing their dis
eases. 1t cures all humors, from .
common Blotch, or Eruption, to the
worst Scrofula, Salt rheum, "Fever-
%sores,n Scaly OF Rough Skin, in Short
all diseases caused by bad blood.
Great Eating Ulcers rapidly hca2
under its benign influence. Espe-
cially has it manifested its potency
in curing letter, Eczema, Erysipelas<
Boils, Carbuncles, Sore Eyes. Scrofu-
lous Sores and Swellings, Hip-joiut
Disease, "White S%wellingsn and En-
largcd Glands.
Golden Medical Discovery is the
only Blood and Liver medicine, sold
by druggists, guaranteed to benefit or
cure IN eOery case, On fair trial, or
money paid for it will he promptly
refunded. WORLDS DIsPENsARY
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Proprietors
No. G63 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-11

Do you fee, duh, languid, low-spir-
tied experience q sense of fullness or
bloating after eating, tongue coated,
bitter or bad taste in mouth, irregular
appetite, dizziness, frequent headaches,
nervous %prostration or exhaustion, hot
flushes, alternating with chilly sensa-
tons, sharp, biting, transient pains here
and there, cold feet, drowsiness after
meals, wakefulness, or disturbed and
unrefreshing sleep, constant, indescrib-
able feeling of dread, n of impending
calamity?
If you have any considerable number
OF these symptoms, you are suffering
from Bilious Dyspepsia, or Torpid Liv-
er, associated with Dyspepsia, or Indi-
g%estion. The more complicated your
disease, the greater the number and
diversity Of the symptoms. No matter
what stage it has reached, DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery will subdue
it, if taken according to directions, for
q reasonable length of time.
"Golden Medical Discovery" acts
powerfully upon the Liver, and
through that great blood purifying
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-11
Will Ride Man.Foshion.

Miss Jenness Miller, the young lady
Who IS at present waging a warfare among
New FORKS society women against the
society by riding in the park astride of her
morse. She is convinced that this is the
proper and only way to ride, and what 10
more, she has the courage to put her con-
sle5lons in this respect to
practical demonstration. The riding
haolt to be worn is of peculiar construc.
llon. vi course there are the trousers. the
garment clothing each leg separately.
over these legletts will be a skirt
o! a plated variety, capable of indef-
mite expansion, SO constructed as to ap.
pear ordinarily like any other skirt worn
ny women. This is divioed into two Sec
lions. each OF which is fastened to the leg.
letts IN such a manner that it will always
lenaln1n place and not expose any of the
mechanism underneath. This is an adop.
1lon OF the custom now coming into use n
continental Europe.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-11
GRAND JUNCTION, COY.

Soon TO BE q Convcrgins Center of Sow
cr;sl Railroads Rapidly Approaching
Completion Sineltcrs tn Be Erected
Ecre-Splendid Markets Thus Opened
Near at Hand for the Products Of the
Extraordinarily Fertile Soil OF This LO-
cality.
GRAND JUNCTION, Col, March 20, 1890.
Editor Orange Judd Farmer:
In my previous letters I have written
only of the fruit and vegetable resources OF
the Grand Valley. l wish now to call at
tention to some other resources of his ia
vosed locality. Immediately surrounding
the valley are the famous Book Cliff Noun
tains; through these cliffs, for miles, large
coal measures crop out at the surface. The
coal is varied in kind and quality, including
large veins OF ailne bituminous variety suit
able Tor domestic and steam purposes, and a
line quality OF cooking Goa, and in guam
tics that are practically i~neNhaustible.
Back OF The mountains containing coal, the
precious mineral-bearing mountains begin.
IN Which the famous mining camps of Lead
vile, Aspen. Ouray, and a dozen other
mining camps are situated. All Of these
are tributary by simple gravitating power
to the town OF Grand Junction. which will
on the completion OF the railroads now
building mako this one OF the grea It smelt-
ING centers OF the West.
Now with regard to railroad facilities,
Grand Junction is to-day the terminus OF
the Denver & Rio Grande narrow gauge
from Denver westward, and the terminus
OF the Rio Grande Western from Salt Lake
City eastward, and also of the Little Book
Cliff Railroad. The Denver T. Rio Grande
and the Colorado Midland are now building
q broad gauge road down the valley OF the
Grand to meet at Grand Junction the broad
gauge road now building from Salt Lake
eastward. All OF these broad gauge roads
are to be completed by next June. the grad
Ing being now practically completed and
track laying commenced. These thus give
an outlet in every direction for this seasons
crops. and in a short time several other
trunk mes will be built here. fully a dozen
others having already made surveys ornow
making them with a view Of either ter
minating at this point or passing through.
REPRESENTATIVES Of two large smelling syn
dicates have been here within the past few
days. with a view OF securing suitable sites
for the erection Of smelters. More anon.
w W II
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-11
Tho Ability to Rear P,;n

- .ho 'ese OF 1ortitude among the Indian tribes.
iou' we oefy any Cherokee, Sioux or Comauche
10 endure 1he twinges of rheumatism without
"ihcihs' THESE, indeed are slight at first, but
gro" III intensity until they become unbearable.
mo ihaiaay is more obstinate in it's maturity
than ina which gives rise to them. The more
neea' men, OF attacking it at the outset. Fore
most smong remedies for it is Hostetter,s
ssomacn Bitters, safer and infinitely moro et-
1e eI IMAM colchicum, veratrum and nux
sStornof;a, az remedies which might prove de-
s syhuS.aye OF lie in a slightly excessive dose.
Mineral siiaeaa depurents, also, when not positively
nllsenlevous, are far inferior in remedial power
u ams sanitary botanic medicine. 1t entirelv
which originate the disease, ana onri rich os
Wen as cieanses it. Constipation, liver com.
piannt, dyspepsia and other ailments also give
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-11
THE FOREIGNER.
BY LOUISE GREY sTITT.

The day was dreary, desolate and
flzzlmg, and | was weary. 0 SO weary,
avlns devoted that whole miserable
AZ to performing a duty which, being
an important character, could not be
(c:stponed; it was my last shopping day
nor to the most eventful occasion Of
E llie-my marriage. My thoughts
eve OF my Romeo, who to me was
uitLess and, like the houses Of Mon
gae and Capulet, ours was in close
FoSlnlty, which greatly facilitated our
(Te affairs.
A, | hurried from one department to
PoSiler Of a large dry goods store, anx-
US TO finish my list of articles to be
plc!5ased and go home, for night was
toIy approaching, my attention was
Iacted by a man who, evidently wait
! 'of something, stood staring at me
u a boldness that 1 had never seen
aaled, and under which trying ordeal
Oecame so embarrassed and uncom-
Esaole | hardly knew what I was
11e' FINALLY he received his parcel
uleit the counter, and I then breathed
> once more. But fancy my chagrin
reaching the door to start home
w. 10 sec the same stranger waiting
az. his appearance was that of a
e.snef-tall, broad-shouldered, with
Ety. prown beard, and a very strik-
handsome man. AS I approached
eyes We're riveted upon me with a
searching, inquiring expression
.''i savored not at all Of the ~hirta-
us% glance"
could not understand such seeming
less. i knew my plain face was
! instructive at best, and partieu-
30 then, as L was tired and jaded.
sTr giving the stranger a dreaafully
iook' which l felt confident would
,,.ate any impure motives he might
IAN L hurried as fast as I could,
|. Wy running, for it was growing
@afh' and an awful feeling of fear
h.. s'1od waiting for a street car,
- dismiss the bold foreigner from
Hil'd. persuading myself to believe
ny tired, nervous condition I
a1slned his staring much worse
eal1y was, [ suddenly felt his
.e rathertlan saw him, tor, without
s sts around, l knew positively he
N 'l ln ing by my side. I did not
~ look toward him, and was fairly
daii,s Win tear. Soon. however, [
hi 1;aLhce was near, as I saw the
ur 4sht OF NY car approaching.
Esnn MO- Woe! The stranger also took
,nn cur and seated himself oppo-
Iri5b 1 was now not only i'll at ease,
5n'ehed in real earnest, for his
,,, saze' suggested insanity, and
E SaI, he was intending to murder
XIII e, " safe enough while the car
VIII Passengers, and at each
ra ,t1lcn the conductor called out.
ny hoped he would leave the
stenn alas! one by n each occu-
'pen from the car until l was
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-11
A Tlleater on a New Plan

IN. ~. antoine, the Patlslan manager. is
n,am u n ouaia a theater in Paris on a new
pau ne says: Whatever success any of
u, oiea1lons may obtain, we shall never
play 1T more than q fortnight. n will ~.
played q fortnight whether the reoa:. 20
ere enormous O. not mount to n son "a
ths end Of that time other theaters NAV
'aKe up the piece and run it, if they con.
sloes hs success is far from BEING ex.
hausted. In this way we should succeed
IN producing great many pieces in the
course OF a year, and authors of talent
VII. no longer be obliged to wait two. three
or lonr years before securing a representa-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-11
A MAN who has practiced medicine for FORTY
years ought to know salt from sugar, Read

Messrs. T. J. Cheney & Co.9Gentiemen -
nave been in the general practice of medicine
Tor most forty years, and would say that in ali
my practice and experience have never seen q
preparation that could prescribe with as much
confidence Of success as l can Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by you. Have prescribed
IL q great many times and its effect is wonderill
ana would say in conclusion that 1 have vet to
find q case OF Catarrh that it would not cure. if
they would take it according to direcIions.
Yours truly, L.. l.. GORSuCH. MI.
Office, 215 Summit street.
We will give 500 for any case of Catarrh that
can not be cured with Halls Catarrh Cure.
Taken internally.
i. J; CHENEY g. Co, Props, Toledo, O.
A6-Sold by druggists, 75c.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-11
Jumped Back Into the Water ..Ker.
chunE ,,

A, Florida fisherman recently ba1ted his
set hooks with small green frogs. He left
his hooks In the water all nicely floating
having heen told that this was the best of
b~alt..expecting to return next morning
n ind fish by the dozen. He returned.
and to ms surprise all of his bated hooks
were sitting out on the bank looking at
him. and as he came close to them they
would Jump back into the water kerr
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-11
To Dispel Colds,

Headaches and Fevers. to cleanse the ava.
tenn e1ectually. yet gently. when costive or
bilious, or when the blood is impure or
lusglsh to permanently euro habitualcon-
stipation. to awaken the kidneys and liver
10 a healthy activity, without Irritating or
weakening them. use Syrup of Figs,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-11
The Pestiferous Swallows.

The question of the wholesale destruc-
ton of swallows by electricity has at last
been taken up in France, and a report en-
the subject was presented at q recent meet
ing OF the Geological society. In the south
OF Franc long wires are systematically
erected along the seashore, and when the
tired swallows alight on them they are
stunned or killed by an electric shock. The
birds are then sent to Paris, where they are
used for decorative purposes.