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A Moving Mountain.


A travelling mountain is found at the cascades
OF the Columbia. 1t is a triple peaked mass Of
dark brown basalt, six or eight miles in length
where il fronts the river, and rises to a height
Of almost 1000 feet above the water.
That il is in motion is the last thought which
would be likely TO suggest itself to the mind of
any one passing il; Yet 1t Is a wel-established
fact that this entire mountain ID moving slowly
but steadily down the river. as II IL had a de-
liberate purpose some time IN the future TO
dam the Columbia and form great lake from
the Cascades TO the Dallcs. The Indian tradi-
tions indicate immense movements Of the
mountains hereRbouts long before white men
came to Oregon, and the early settlers. immi-
grants many of them from New England, gave
the above-described mountainous ridge the
name of "traveling" or sliding mountain"
In its forward aud downward movement the
forests along the base of the ridge have become
submerged in the river. Large tree stubs can
be seen standing deep in the water ON this
shore. The railway engineers and the brake
men find that the line OF the railroad which
skirts the foot of the mountain is being con-
tinually forced out OF place. At certain points
the rosdbed and rails have been pushed eight
or ten feet out OF line in n few years.
Biologists attribute this strange phenomenon
to the fact that the basalt, which constitutes
the bulk of the mountain. rests on = substra-
tum Of conglomerate, or OF SOFT sandstone,
which the deep, swift current of the mighty
river 10 constantly wearing away, or that this
softer subrock is Of itself yielding at great
depths to the enormous weight of the harder
material above.
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THIS PARROT WAS A WONDER.
She Spoke Many Languages and Loved
to Get Wet.

A Plainfeld, NJ, correspondent of the New
York Times says: A parrot of much cultivation
died Of old age in Plsin6eld few days ago.
The bird was brought from Brazil and was
presented to George Lissignolo, a New York
broker, fifteen years ago. At that time the
knowing creature discoursed freely in Spanish
Portuguese and English and a native gibberish,
Of which no one understood the meaning. In
Mr.. Lissignolo's pretty Plainfield home the
bird soon became proficient in the French and
German languages, which are spoken by the
members Of the family.
The linguistic powers OF Polly were wonder
fully developed. With a smattering Of so
many Languages tine bird seemed to know in
which one to speak respectfully and in
which to swear roundly. In Spanish and Por-
tuguese Polly's oaths were not objected to- and
she seemed to know this. In English her
strongest ''swear words were ''sbut up"
rain storm seemed to be the parrots chief de-
light Once outside on the lawn, with q
drenching fall of rain upon her head, she
would run through her vocabulary with light
ning-lik rapidity, generally beginning with q
loud laugh SO human in sound that no stranger
ever doubted, till he had seen the bird, that it
came from human throat. The enunciation
OF the children's names was wonderfully clear
and many times were the little ones called
from play by the parrots close imitation Of tho
mothers voice.
In the presence Of visitors Polly was gener-
ally sedate, seldom Offering any familiarities.
Should the caller become at all boisterous, how
ever, the parrot would probably quiet him by
closely initiating his laugh, and then grooming
in anguish, the while exclaiming, poor, poor
Polly!' as il, indeed, the presence by such
mortal was one of the saddest things imagine
BILE. The exact age OF the bird is not known.
As the enamel was enSfrely gone from his bill,
those who claim to know say that fifty or more
years must certainly have passed over PoIly's
head.
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More Precious Than Gold.

From the ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
II the wealth of the yanderbilts be not over
stated it amounts to nearly $500, OO0, 0O0
With this sum they could purchase 3l2 tons Of
gold and have something left over, but they
couldn't buy two tons of galium, that rare
metal being worth $3.50 an ounce With this
metal the highest price is reached, and it may
well be called the rarest and most precious Of
me tals
Giueinum 10 worth ESQ per ounce; indium,
siSo' Iridium, S65S pound; lanthanium, Sl75
ELS per ounce; asmium. palladium. platinum.
potassium and rhodium bring respectively
Sotu, 800, $40. $50 and $5l2 per pound.
strontlum costs sl2S An ounce; tantium, STA;
teiurinm, 80; thorium, STA; vanadium, $50;
Sy.triuin, l44, and chromium S250 an ounce.
Thus We see that the commonly received opin-
ions as to the most precious metals are quite
erroneouA
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Written for THE EVENING STAR,
Tho Gp.nvnnr Or

Written for THE EvrsINs STAR.
The Summer Girl.
She's the jauntest of creatures she's the daintiest
of misses
With her pretty patent feathers, or her alligator
ties,
With her eyes inviting glances and her lps inyit
ing kisses,
AS she wanders by the ocean, or strolls under
country skies.
She's a captivating dresser, and her parasols are
stunning;
Her fads will take your breath away; her hats
are dreams of style;
She Is not so very bookish, but with repartee and
punning
She can set the savants laughing and AXE even
dudelets smile.
She has no attacks Of talent, she Is not q stage
struck maiden;
She is wholly free from hobbies and she dreams
Of no career"
She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care
beladen,
Though she sometimes signs little If o gentle
man is near
She's sturdy little walker, and she braves oil
kinds Of weather,
And when the rain or fog or mist drives rival
crimps a wreck,
Her fluffy hair goes curling like q kinked-up o.
trich feather
Around her ears and forehead and the white
nape Of her neck.
She is like fish in water. she can handle reins
and racket,
From head to toe and finger tips she lie thoroughly
alive.
When she goes promenading in most distracting
jacket
Tho rustic round her feet suggests how Iaun-
dresses may thrive.
She can dare the wind and sunshins in the most
bravado manner,
And after hours Of sailing she has merely checks
of rose.
Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will
only tan her,
Though to everybody else he gives . danger
signal nose.
She's tribe sentimental, and she's fond of admi.
ration,
And she sometim - nirts . little In the seasons
giddy whirl;
But win her If you Cor, sir. she may prove your
LIES salvation,
For an angel masQuerading oft Is shs-the sum-
mer girl ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.
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OF the three great amateur rowing associations
OF the west-the Duluth-Superior Regatta As
sociation, and the Mississippi Valley and Win
nipeg associations. The prizes to be ON
that occasion will be the largest in the aggre-
gate ever offered in any aquatic contest in this
country. This fact. together with the knowl-
edge that st. LOuis bay is one of the finest
sheets of water for racing purposes in the
world, ia already proving strong attraction to
the famous oarsmen, and all the indications
point to series of races embracing such an
array of talent as has never before been got
together on an American course.
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Johnson and Michigan will participate. will be
followed by fireworks and the regatta week
will conclude with grand banquet, at which
the victors in the professional contests will be
appropriately entertained.
at the conclusion of the regatta challenge
is expected from Hanlan to row anv of the
oarsmen present for the championship of the
world and purse of 50, 900. to be raised by his
hackers for that event, all the champion cups
and other trophies, besides the stakes, to go to
the winner ~
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Joaquin Miller's Lonely Home.

From The PhiIadeIph1s Press.
All alone. with himself as his only company,
up among the high cliffs just outside the town
of Oakland, Cal, Joaquin Miller, the poet Of
the Sierras, is passing his days ''What IL thers
to attract one herel" he recently wrote to a
friend who wanted TO travel 1900 miles to visit
him. Nothing, absolutely nothing, except
centipedes, scorpions and the tarantula, and
they're not the best company for q city-brea
man, for whatever they put their feet ON they
up here over, then I plant q tree or build .
fence, and once in . great while write. Keep
away from me; stay where you are, and when
want you and the rest Of the world III send"
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dO4s L itkiStEt " III row.
old. but, like the vet
eran Teneyck, he can
still make a wonderfully
fast mile. HamTn. who
used to be known as the
Lightning Boy of BOs-
ton," from the remarka-
bic time he has made
with that quick, nervous
stroke of his at short
distances, is likely to
capture it. II O'Connor
were here. instead of in
Australia. he would I'M
doubtedly give Hamm a
hot brush for the short
race, as he is noted for;
his squirting ability.
O'Connor, however. is
not only a Splinter with
the oars; he is a good
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FOR TEE CHAMPIONSHIP.

the championship of the
world The first of these
is for singles, and will be
rowed over a three-mile
course, with a turn.
There are four premiums
in this class, the first be-
ing $3.50, the second
: 800. the third 800 and
the fourth $3.50. Then
follows the professional
double souls over a one
and-a-half-mile course.
straightaway, the winner
IN which will receive
Il, 900. the second $3.50
and the third $3.50. The
professional four-oared
race which $780,, -.
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Scales That Will Weigh q Hair.

Interview with . st Louis Scale Dealer.
The finest thing in the way Of delicately adj
justed scales of which have heard recently
has just been turned out by q Philadelphia
firm for the mint at New Orleans, and they are
certainly marvels of mechanical invention and
expert workmanship. There are two pairs.
The larger has Q capacity Of 10000 ounces
troy, or about 7S5 pounds avoirdupois, and
when loaded to its full capacity will indicate
The other pair is intended for lighter work.
ALI its bearings are of agate. This instru-
ment is believed to be the most delicate in the
world. 1t will give the precise weight OF a
human hair and is susceptible to the slightest
ceptible difference in the weight of the card.
The international Sunday School Convention,
in session in Pittsburg, decided upon st Louis
TIA ma xxnuA tixaxx la
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.II"I Ut my Ust"HCt anu one OF the Dest scuIIers
IN this country.
Charles Z. Courtney. who is now training the
Cornell crew, and who is reported to be in very
fast form, is expected to enter in the single
SOULS and may also row in the doubles He has
rowed i'll nearly all the leading regattas for the
last two summers. Peter Dempsey OF Syracuse,
who rowed Courtney two years ago and was
defeated in a very close finish. is also likely
entry for the singles. Up to the present time.
with these exceptions. nearly all the prominent
professionals have sent their entries to Man.
aper Robertsou
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fore his debut as a pro-
fessional. was great as an
amateur, and he and the
Canadian woEld make an
almost invincible pair.
Teemer and Wallace
Ross. should Hosmer fail,
would be n powerful
team. Ross is u good
man, big and strong. and
if i'll condition would
make any of them row to
keep up with him for a
mile. The four-oared
race is still in doubt as to
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WHO WILL COMPETE,

purses are Ed. Hanian,
Al Hamm, J. A. Teneyck,
J. GauGaur and JOHN
Mckay OF Halifax. John
Teemer of MckeespOrt.
Pa, Charles L. Court
ney OF Union Springs.
NY, Fred Plaisted,
Wallace Ross. George
W. Lee. Peter Dempsey
OF Syracuse and Wise OF
Canada have also signi-
fed their intention of
entering IN the different
events. thus assuring
such a gathering as has
never been equaled,
even at the great eastern
regattas. 1t was at first
expected that Bubear
would come and also
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committee of the Du-
luth organization, have
been busy preparing
for the regatta week.
which will be from
July q to &c, and ,heir
plans are now about
complete. A sum Of
Sls 900 has been sub
scribed 20 dcfray the
expenses Of the meet
ing. and of this amount
So. 500 will be ex-
pended in prizes for
the four great profess
siOnal events On the
program. Heretofore
the east has held the
lead in aquatic matters
and the great matches
on the waters OF Lakes
George. Ouin6aOamOnd
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DULUTH, June %.
IL the profess
sional oarsmen of
the United States
and Canada, to-
gether with some
of the famous soul
iers of England and
Au stralia, are
looking forward
with a great deal
of interest to the
coming Interna-
tional regatta to he
held in st. Louis
bay next month,
under the auspices
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daur ) blades take a
long sweep that gives a
visible impetus at every
stroke. should Teemer
enter he will have many
hackers, as he il at his
best at three miles. and
the Mckeespori boy is a
good slayer. Hosmer.
who pulls n long, swift
stroke, is n very fast
oar ut any distance. but
his recent sickness may
bar him from any OF
the matches this year.
Teneyck, who has been
rowing since 1862, il
quite fast FOR a mile.
but could hardly hold
his own with the big
fellows over a three
mile cOursa He ia a
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~ nIIiO OUuTsC- ne Is c. r. COURTNEY.
light man, weighing about 135 pounds, and is
about equal to Hosmer. who has stood at the
head of the second class. Mckay is in the same
class and pulls powerful oar with long.
dragging stroke. Bamm, on tho other hand,
has very quick recovery
For THE DOUBLES
the teams will most likely be Hanlan and Wise,
Gaudaur and Hamm and Teemer and Hosmer.
should the latter be in condition MISC be-
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crew has been formed at st. Johns. n B.. to
come to Duluth, and in that event Gaudaur,
1eemer, Hamm and Hosmer would compose a
second crew, while Hanlan Wise. Wallace Ross
and another would make a most exciting race.
In any event the champions will stand well
together and combine to capture the premiums
i'll all four professional races
The quarter-mile dash will be an event for
the water sprinters Teemer. Hamm and prob
nkl - I'LL
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Besides the profess

Besides the profess
sional part of the pro-
gram there will be a
number of other events
to interest the thirty
thousand odd spectators
for whom accommodate
tions have been provided
by the throe associa-
tons. The Mississippi
Valley and Winnipeg
regattas,
which take place on the
same course, will be
rowed on the 23d aud
24th of July. An Indian
canoe race and naval
squadron maneuvers. in
which the United States
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-Four rabbits were inoculated with virus
taken from the cervical section of the spinal
cord of Edmund Carriveau, the man who dice
at Bellevue Hospital June 3 of hydrophobia.
II has failed to communicate the disease 70
4 hem.
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AANA ~ ~
to capture the money
prizes. In the single
sculls Gaudaur. Teemer,
Hanlan, Hosmer, Mckay
and Hamm will probably
be the competitors. De-
spite Hanian's many VIC
tories. and the fact that
his speed in q shell at
long or short distance
Is amazing, there are
vino favor Gau-
daur. who is known to be
t his best in distances
rom three 10 FIVE miles.
while the Canadian 10
best at a mile and a half.
az, too, ID very different
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Oneida and Saratoga have monopolized the at
tention of oarsmen and the sporting public
who take an interest in rowing; but the west
has now resolved TO come to the front for the
honor this year of giving the champions an OPP
Portunlty to measure their proves on a course
that experienced oarsmen claim fairly excels
She finest of the eastern courses.
st. Louis bay has for several seasons been
regarded as the favorite racing ground of the
western associations IL is a magnificent
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stretch Of water at the
extreme southwestern
end OF Lake Superior.
and its sheltered posi-
ton. between this city
and the town of Supe-
rior, in a bay well pro-
teeted from rough
winds by the headlands
on either side. makes it
the ideal course. with a
surface which in all
save the stormiest
weather scarcely shows
a ripple. The Missis-
sipPi Valley Association
was the first to an
nounce its intention to
hold its regattas az the
head of the lakes. since
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from that OF Gaudaur. He impels his shell
with the regularity of clock work and with little
apparent effort. the stroke not being specially
noticeable for its length, while Gau-
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n TO be rowed over a three-mile course with a
turn, and the premiums offered are 81 go.
$500 and $500. Last of the professional events
Is the quarter-mile dash. open to all corners. at
singles. the prizes in which are $3.50, $3.50, SIS
and $50.
WHO WILL COMPETE.
Among the many noted oarsmen who are al
ready announced BY Manager W. II. Robe rtson
rs entered 20 compete for these tempting
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which time-now several seasons ago-all the
other associations have followed its example.
Two OF the associations whose members will
participate In the coming regattaare the larges.
in the west, and their rolls contain the names
of hundreds OF wealthy amateurs from half
dozen states-many of them very clever oars
men. who have made excellent records at
singles and doubles, as well as working by
crews
FOR TIE CHAMPIONSHIP.
But while the amateur part Of the program
will be sufficiently interesting. the chief inter
est will center il the professional matches for
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suffering from delirium tremens, fastened
rope 70 the bed post and, leaping forward
broke his neck o.
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that Kemp, who claims the title of chamnion
scu!ler OF the world. would enter the lists,
hemp. however, has sent word that he is
matched to race with O'Connor on the Para
malta river, sydney. New South Wales. Lee.
WHO Is now IN England training Psotta for the
diamond scuIls" trophy at the Henley regatta
viii De BACK IN time TO take part in the
matches. and will. il is believed. enter in all
four. besides forming a crew for the four-oared
race.
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For nearly two months past Commodore Fl.
W. Pearson, Vice Commodore ". ]. Connor
and President Raw F. Lewis with the regatta
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THE DOUBLES.

Among professionals it is generally UNDER
stood that when the champions arrive at Du-
Iuth they will arrange to work together SO as
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FOR THECHAMPIONSHIP
Famous Oarsmen to Struggle on St.
Louis Bay.
INTERNATIONAL REGATTA.
The Greatest aquatic Event I'm Years 10
be Decided Next Month-H aninn,
Tecmer. Gaudaur, Eamm, Teneyck
and Other Professionally to Compete.

Special Correspondence of the EVENING STAR.
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The Bureau Of Engraving and Printing will
not employ 1t to any extent, however, for
money patterns. because the symmetry it pro-
duces implies likeness Of parts in the designs
which makes them easier to counterfeit
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CHAPTER xvI.-A sTRATAGEM.

On the day succeeding this perilouS ad-
venture, might have been seen in one OF
those yourtes, styled yourtes of refuge,
erected at intervals upon the roads of 81
beria-the Cars highway, this time, fol-
lowed for an entire day-a joyous COM
pany established around huge, bright fire.
The smoke escaped from the yourte through
an opening in the centre of the conical roof.
Out-of-doors, dogs were curled up beside
two nartas, well embedded in the snow to
keep warm, their tails folded on their muz-
zles as long as the muzzle of a wolf.
Two horses tied to post We're devOuring
q slim ration of feed.
In kettle, placed over the fire of the
yourte, the food for the dogs was being
cooked.
The erry-maker in chief of the company
was NJ. Lafleur-the inexhaustible NJ. LAT
leur He it was who. after having done the
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the bear with the collar, wretch! Have you
forgotten the bears But where would you
have been, ask of you!-where would you
have been had we not rescued youl You be-
long to us from the sole of your foot to the
crown Of your head-all that the bear might
have devoured. Submit to be Iceland with
docility, my dear fellow"
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WANTED, WOOL-HAVINGA AN UN-
limited order for WOOL, we will pay the
highest market price, delivered at any
depot or wharf, thereby saving the ship
pers freight, drayage, and commissions.
Remittances always on day wool is re
ceived. Sacks furnished free of rent.
MILES F. MASON'S SON,
No. 3 S. 18th Street, Richmond, Va.
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RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
!. D. G. N. RAILROAD.

!. d G. N. RAILROAD.
DEPARTURES.
For st. Louis via Iron Noun
tain or NJ, X. & t.. ..... Asa. m.
For st. Louis, via Iron Noun
tain route. .................. 3:5U p. III.
For Laredo. .........'.......ll-loa a. IN.
ARRIVALS.
From St. Louis, Iron Mountain
and NJ, K. & T............ 10;55 a. m.
From st. Louis, Iron Mountain
and NJ, X. & 7. routes. 1000 p. m.
From Laredo. ............... $3.50 p. M
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
THROUGH EXPRESS EAST.
Leave for New Orleans, Houston
Oand Galveston. 900 p.m.and 1925 a. m.
ARRIVE FROM THE EAST.
Arrive from New Orleans, Hous-
Oton and Galveston 6:40a. m. and 4:1O pm.
THROUGH WEST.
Leave for San Francisco, Ell
Paso and Eagle Pass. 49,. 4:40lp. m.
Arrive from San Francisco Ell
Paso and Eagle Pass. ........ 9:25 a. m
THE S. A. g. A. p. r. REMISSION
ROUTE.
DEPARTURES.
Leaves for KerryIIIe, daily, ex
cept Sunday, at............ 500 p. m.
Leaves for Galveston, Houston
and Cuero, daily, except Sun
Leaves for CorpusChristi,R Rock
port and Beeville daily, ex-
cept Sunday, at.............. las p. m.
. ARRIVALS.
From Kerrville, daily, except
Sunday, at. ................... $50 a. m.
From Corpus Christi, Rockport
and Beeville, daily, except
Sunday, .................. las p. m.
From Galveston. Houston and
Cuero, daily, except Sunday,
...................... GAS p. m.
MALLORY STEAMSHIP LINE.
Steamers sail and arrive at Galveston
every Wednesday and Saturday morning.
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