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A Cottage with u History.

An interesting London building has
just been demolished by the ruthless
hands Of the speculative builder. The
old thatched cottage fronting on the
green at Shepherds Bush has been de-
stroyed. Tradition associated it quite
enormously with the name of the famous
Jack Sheppard, but there is good ground
for believing that it was the actual house
IN which lived Miles Syndercombe, the
prime mover in plot against the life of
Oliver Cromwell
The details of the conspiracy are OBJ
scure, and it was asserted at the time
that it was the work of agents provoca-
teurs. with the object of increasing the
popularity of the protector: but in the
famous pamphlet, killing no Murder"
Syndercombe's guilt is assumed. for he
Is lauded as a martyr in the cause of lib
erty and compared to Brutus Apart
from its historical associations the cot
tage should have been preserved as be-
ing probably the last remaining thatched
building within the limits of the county
of Acknowledgment Messenger.
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savernake and It's Noble Lord.

The Marquis of Ailesbury, who is ap-
plying to the courts for permission to
sell his estates to Lord Iveagh for e750,-
900, was better known to the public as
Lord Savesnake The lands in question
came into possession of the family
through an ancestor who married the
heiress of one of the wealthy Seymours,
the Dukes of Somerset One of the Sey-
mours had previously married a daugh-
ter of Sir William Sturmy, of Chatham
in Wiltshire, the male members of whose
family had beer bailiffs Of the Royal
Forest of Savernake since the days of
Henry H. Tottenham Park. SO long the
Chief seat of the Ailesburys. is situated
in Savernake forest
AS things go in these degenerate days
5000 seems very fair price for 49,
600 acres. The marquis reply. when
asked whether he had made any provi-
sion for the housing of the valuable heir
looms in the mansiou-"W now it il
very funny thing. but only thought of
that myself yesterday"-was just what
might have been expected from this sprig
of the aristocracy His lorslship has only
had the estate for some FIVE years, and
yet he has succeeded in loading it with
membranes to the extent of some
coo3U .000!-Pall Mall Gazette.
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NO s
Revived BY the Watermelon.

A singular story comes from st. Ell
mo. On Thursday while the baggage
team and wagon that runs to Porters-
vile was on the road some distance from
the station, a thunderstorm arose.
Lightning struck tree near the road.
splitting it in two. The same bolt
jumped to the wagon, knocked down
the mule and the boy driver. The boy,
In falling, struck his head on Georgia
watermelon. the force of the fall break
ing the melon, and the boy IS head sinking
into the cavity in the melon. The mule
lay stunned some minutes. and, recover
ing, got up and resumed his way. The boy
having fortunately fallen with his head
into the melon, the water in it had the
effect of reviving him. and he shortly
regained consciousness. The only dam
age to the wagon was split SPOKE
Mobile (Ala.) Register.
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l.. +. MASON,
Secretary of State
Music Preferred to the Old Man.

Music Preferred to the Old Man.
Some time ago Hamilton Gregg gave
chattel mortgage on an organ. This
organ is the pride of the Gregg house
hold and was the special pride of old
man Gregg's fair young daughter, who
was wont to charm Mrs Gregg into
fairyland by her sweet operations on the
instrument which her father had been
unmusical enough to mortgage.
Two or three days ago the mortgage
matured. but the money was not forth
coming. The holder, upon Gregg's
failure to come to time. sent bailiff for
the organ.
But the bailiff didn't get it. Mrs.
Gregg and daughter sent the bailiff
about his business. telling him he
shouldn't have the organ. He went his
way quietly, but soon returned and took
old man Gregg in charge for not turning
over the collateral. He was taken to
Jail. old and palsied as he was, a sacrifice
for Mrs. and Miss Gregg's love for music.
He is a carpenter by trade. and takes
his incarceration philosophically. He
says if the "old lady and her gal wants
the origin wuss an him they can take it
and go to Guinea. Atlanta Constitu-
tion
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Domesticated PartrIdpes.

Miss Fannie Newman, living near
Lexington. has a genuine curiosity in
the shape of six partridges, which are as
tame and docile as possible. Some time
ago her brother in piowing field came
across nest containing a number Of
partridge eggs. and gave them to his sis
ter. who placed them under hen, and
in due time they were hatched out. A
motherly little bantam hen has taken
the birds under her wing, and. from the
fuss and noise she makes over them,
seems to take delight in her downy
charges. 1t is pretty sight to see them
together.-Carrollton {Mo.) Democrat.
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A ghastly find was made few DAYS
ago by an upholsterer named Leak, of
Eau Claire, Wis 1t was that of skull
which had been concealed in bedpost,
or. to be accurate, in a large hollow
wooden ball placed for ornament on top
OF the post. The bed to which this be-
ionged was one of a lot of furniture re-
Gently purchased by Leak i'll Racine.
and Is magnificent old piece of nlahog-
any of the Queen Anne style. and is, in
all probability, very old, so that it is i'm
possible to arrive at any conclusion as to
how long the skull has been concealed
in it.
Leak, perceiving the ball to be rather
loose, for the purpose of Tightening ex-
amined it, and discovered that it was
screwed on and was hollow He removed
it, and to his horror found that the
cavity was occupied by grinnng skull,
which was all the more awe Inspiring
from the discovery subsequently, made
that through the temple had been driven
a large nail or spike, which still re-
mained piercing it nearly through to the
other temple. and which. though in
crusted with rust, still shows specks of
long dried blood, or what is presumably
such.
Whether the skull is that of man or
woman is of course impossible to tell,
but it is Enthusiastically human and that
OF a person of considerable intellectual
development, as is evidenced by the
facial angle. Leak has exerted himself
to learn something of the history of the
bed. but has not been able to do so. He
purchased it from secondhand dealer
who in turn bought it in Chicago from
a woman who declares that she knows
nothing of it except that her mother.
now deceased. purchased it at an auction
sale, but this occurring when she was a
little child. she does not recollect where
the sale was held.-Cor Philadelphia
Press
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Skeletons with Tails,

A discovery which will prove of i'm
mense interest to ethnologists has been
made at the little hamlet of Sinaloa
Mexico. while breaking ground for a
large coffee plantation which is being
established by an English syndicate
The find consists of thousands of skele-
tons either of large apes or of prehistoric
human beings of Il very low order. II
the remains are of apes they were of
gigantic size and of variety no longer
extant, while if they are of men the men
were provided with distinct caudal ap-
pendages. very thick and short. and
curled up like squirrels That they
are the skeletons of apes can hardly be
doubted. Judging from the arms. which
reached nearly a foot below the knee.
and the thumbs which are also alb
normally long and curved with exceed
ingly sharp and powerful nails
The feet, too. show that they were in
tended for climbing rather than walk
ing. and are also provided with claws
and prehensile toes of unusual length.
1t is probable that the large number of
skeletons found Is due to battle be-
tween two bands of the animals having
taken place at this spot, which is further
proved by the number of broken skulls
and other bones among them and the
fact that several of the skeletons were
found in deadly embrace.
No weapons, however, were discovered,
but as these were probably of wood they
have perished in the course of time
PHILADELPHIA Times
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K. FL. Beckjord is the name of the del
egate from st. Paul to the tailors' con-
vention. He has made a yeritable hoSt
Of friends here. Il was greatly troubled
with dudes and other fashionable young
men who refused to pay their bills with
me until recently. when hit upon a new
plan which has caused them since to pay
their bills promptly when due got a
bulletin board about six feet high and
placed it in front of my establishment
and on this pasted all the bills which
the young bloods owed me- You can
imagine the result. The dudes were
furious. They claimed their characters
had been ruined. but at last thepSaamed
down, and after talking for avshl Eys
one and all paid their bills, and
done so since, but nevertheless stihe'
keep my bulletin board like a sentinel
before my shop."-St. Louis Globe-Dem-
ocrat, ---s----
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A Fatal Seidlitx Poxder.

Mrs August Lenk died suddenly yes
terday. She had been suffering from
puerperal fever. She took a seidlitz
powder. and twenty minutes later died.
1t was first thought that there were
poisonous ingredients in the powder, but
Coroner Cook found that death resulted
from natural causes. The expansion of
the gas had prevented proper action of
the heart. It is said that cases of this
kind are not infrequent with people of
feeble heart action.-Utica Observer.
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Ice Melting AWAY,

Residents of the city of Brewer are
enjoying lots of cold comfort these hot
days. Several icehouses that were put
mp on speculation failed to bring for
tunes. or even any cash. to their owners,
and have been torn down or allowed to
tumble to pieces The ice has been left
to melt in the sun or to be carried away
by any one who has wanted it, and many
have aTailed themselves of the privilege.
Lewiston (Me.) journal.
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The Romance of a Lock of Hair.

Thlrty-seven years ago Yankee fish
ing skipper of Vinal Haven, Me-, named
Solomon Marshall, was courting Deborah
Sholes, of Upper Port La Tour, N. S.
While at her home he had begged lock
OF her beautiful golden brown hair.
During the succeeding winter. which he
spent at home, he received the news that
the young lady of his heart had turned
tickle and was allowing another the
honor of her company to village merry
makings
In his despair he and friend named
Colby, who was afterward killed in the
war OF the rebellion. bored a three-auar-
ter inch hole into white birch tree then
about five inches through, put the hair
IN and drove home after it pine plug.
The next summer he went back to Nova
Scotia and married the fair Deborah. in
triumph over his rival and brought her
to the States. where he afterward died.
He never thought it necessary to reclaim
the hair. and there it remained year
after year. the tree waxing large and
strong and covering over with its white
wood and paper bark the precious token
hid in its bosom.
Last winter Mr.. Edwin Smith, who
now owns the old Marshall farm, cut the
tree for firewood. In splitting the wood
the ak happened to lay the tree open
exactly on pine plug, with lock of
beautiful hair behind it. The outside
end OF the plug was covered by three
inches OF solid wood. which consisted of
thirty-seven annual rings. The hair and
plug are now in possession of Mrs. Mar
garet Turner, of Isle au Haut, Me-, the
sister of the heroine of this little ro-
nance. who is now Mrs. Saunders, OF
Lockport. N. S.-Boston Traveller.
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OFFICIAL.
PR0MULGATION
OF THE
-OF THE"
Proposed Amendment to the Constitution
ofthe State Of Louisiana,
ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEM-
BLY, OF 1890.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

oFtlCE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
la pursuance OF the provisions of the
constitution, publication is hereby made
and given to the qualified electors of the
stare OF Louisiana of the proposed amend
inent to the Constitution of this State, which
has been concurred in by two-thirds of ali
the members elected to each House of the
General Assembly of this State, at the repu-
lar session thereof, held at the City of Baton
Rouge. in the year 1890. and which is reauir-
ed to be published for the information of the
quallhed electors of this State for three
months preceding the general election for
Representatives, and which proposed amend
ment more fully appears in Act No 1853, of
the Regular Session of 1890 which is bereat
ter officially published for the information Of
the qualified electors of this State, and which
Will be submitted to them for their approval
or rejection at the next general election.
which will be held on Tuesday, the 10Th day
OF April, 1892, lit being the Tuesday next fol.
lowing the third Monday of said month"; in
such manner and form that the qualified
electors may vote tor or against said amend
ment and if a majority of the qualifeo cleo
tors voting at said election. shall approve
and ratify said proposed amendment then
such proposed amendment. SO approved and
ratified, shall become part OF the Constitu-
tion of this State
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LIST OF JURORS
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Goth Judicial District Court Par
ish of Lafourche.

hereby certify that on the Both dav of
july A. D.. 1891, the following named persons
ssre drawn by the Jury commissioners of
said parish. to serve as Jurors at the ensuing
term of said Court.
For the first week of said court beginning
Monday, Octob ar 5th A. D.. 1891, to serve
"A Grand and Petit Jury, as follows to wit
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Weather Prophets of 81.
City Miss lin the countryeIs it going
to rain today?
Modern Farmer-Dont know, miss
The morning papers haven't got here
yet.-New York Weekly
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Africa is now completely encircled
by submarine cab'es. vhicE make up
altogether a length of Ii 900 miles.
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For the second week of said Court to serve
as petit Jury beginning on Monday October
l2th A. ID 1901 a. iolloWs viz
Telegram-herald., 1891-05-24
H.ANLON-VOLTERS.

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PARTISAN
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GRAND TRIPLE
time in circus The best and largest earth
ariot
Elephant w. Camel Man Horse monkey
hurdle and steeple Races of al kinds
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Telegram-herald., 1891-05-24

Legislation Favored by the Trans- MlssAs-
sippl Congress In session At Denver.

Legislation Favored by the Trans- MlssAs-
sippi Congress In seksioa ut Denver.
DENVER. Col, May 23.-The report Of
the committee on resolutions of the
trans Mississippi congress was adopted
Friday. A synopsis is as follows:
IL recommends thsf congress pass the Bur
rows ein appsopriaiins slooco.oco for the build
ing and maintenance OF levees on the Missis-
sippi river; demands wise governmental super
vision Of railroads. recommends she grant
ing OF liberal Oh srters and subsidies TO
steamship lines under the American nag:
fsvoss the admission Of New Mexico and
Arizona iato the union; asks congress to pass
the Torrey bankruptcy law. to cede 10 the DIFF
feren. states all the arid iaEds except mineral
lands; 20 enact sach legislation As win foster
mining interests; recommends more strin-
rsns natrralizattsn laws; fayors the immediate
obstruction OF tae Rennepin canal and the i'm
mediate ecnplstion Of the letties al Galveston.
Upon the silver question IL asks that the con-
gress Of the Caited States be petitioned 10 re-
peal all laws which In their effect work dis
honor upon in tae seas. challenge the SOW
ereignty Of the silver dollar as an absolute
measure of values and to restore TO silver the
place given 70 rs perfect money by the trainers
&C our government The congress also asks
the presiaeat and congress 10 ATTEMPT
10 bring around ~ International recog-
milton snd adjust saent OF silver as money.
or asks that limited agreement be
sought witho;he nations OF the Latin union
whereby the minis Of thoee nations may again
be opened for sae coinage OF silver II also
favors negotiations with the Spanish-Ameri-
can aasions for common currency for sais
continent south Of Canada. minority report
the silver clause simply demands the free
ard unlimited coinage OF siiver.'"
The regular order Of business was
taken up with q resolution deploring
the snacting Of law by the Forty
ninth congress prohibiting foreign ccp-
ital from investing in real estate and
mines Adopted.
The hard Of the Louisiana lottery
combination was manifested in the de-
feat o: resolutions calling for a consti-
tutional amendment by which lotteries
could be legslized in any state. The
vote stood % TO so.
Telegram-herald., 1891-05-24
The oOLO OUT0O.
The Heavy Shipments Abroad Have heiped
American Credit.

American Credit.
NEW YORK, May 23.-Bradstreets IN
its weekly Wall street review says:
Speculation this week has been irregu-
lar and has suffered from unsettled con-
dition of finaac ial affairs in Europe and
the continuance of the drain OF gold in
that direction. But though the eff
forts of the Bank of England TO
build up its reserve have caused fur
ther gold withdrawals To the extent of
81. 900, 900 and make the total loss of
specie which this country has suf-
fered since the beginning OF the year
about s5o.o0e.0oo. it would seem
that the fears which were SO
prevalent In this connection are losing
their effect. Foreign operators have
again bought stocks in this market, and
though their transactions We're not
heavy they had an immediate influence
on the temper Of the street" Coupled
with this were the favorable opinions
that are expressed in financial circles
abroad concerning the admirable way
in which the business and financial in
terests of the United States have stood
tho loss of specie and disturbing in
fuences Of the last few months
In fact when the exceptional cir
cumstances which have caused
the recent manifestations come to an
end, it is freely admitted that the ex-
pected movement of breadstufs from
this country to Europe will soon result
in complete reversal of tho present
specie movement. That American cred
it has gained ground and the position
of American securities in the foreign
markets improved as the result of these
transactions cannot be doubted.
Dun s. Co. S weekly review says: The
continued outgo Of gold has depress.
ms influence. The fall in the prices
of all commodities has been about IS
per cent. in two weeks The
local money market is fairly sup
piled at moderate rates, as other eastern
and western markets are. almost with
out exception. but at few southern
points money is close or tight and much
caution in extending credit prevails.
At most places trade seems healthy and
there is not more than the usual com.
plant about collections.
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he ATTACHES particular importance. aud gena
Inc sor<rnen's associations ard views With sat
sfastion bishops encosrag aging them. and nnzliy
NE spectacle of rleA Catholics scssag As volss
e~y .tasl4<s y. ksO4S ES4tfiD sitis sltA
sHoney % develop Lh<ss associations AID says:
II TIE presence 81 the enorts OF 50 many
generous minds We have not the righ, - de-
spsir OF cur times Let the state protecs tho
right 0i legtt;menf associations among citizens
our ief n tsse cas- aot 20 tnterfcre with tao
'anfsTaal order Of ifc u aay one. Tie real
cocdstlsn OF lilo IS that "a proceed from
internal ucvemenL Exterior eonditions
oaGkt only 10 facilitate paisations having
ar Internal origin These associations ought
90 Be administered BY upright men who In
crises and dsrnculties may fulnli the role Of
equitable aFblsretorx Tae conclusion from all
these complex qaes lions Is that universal CO
operation II necessary snd that everybody
ought 10 help villiHgly under the auspices of
faltn and Christian morally.
Telegram-herald., 1891-05-24
NOT GUILTY.
The Kansas Senate Falls to Impeaci
Judge Bodkin on the House Charges.

The Kansas Senate Falls to Impeach
Judge BodIsin on the House Charges.
TOPEKA. Knn., May 23-The Kansas
senate, sitting as a court of impeach.
mcnt. after trial lasting since April
30. Friday afternoon returned a verdict
of not guilty in the case of Theodosius
Botkin, Judge of the Thirty.
second district. Judge Botkin was
arraigned on ten articles by
the house OF representatives, charg.
ing him with drunkenness, blasphemy,
tyranny aud oppression in Office, and
of corruption. On the charges of op
preston and corruption there were
eighteen votes for conviction. on that
Of blasphemy there were four, and OF
being n habitral user of Intoxicating
liquor eight senators voted guilty. II
required twenty-seven votes TO convict.
Telegram-herald., 1891-05-24
STILL WAITING FOR COAL.
The Esm craida u Unable to Get Away
from Acapulco.

from Acapulco.
WASHINGTON. May %. - The coal
bunkers of the Esmeralda are still
empty. Official advices received at the
state department show. however, that
its officers still have designs on the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company's
coal pile. According to a dispatch
from the vice consul at Acapulco
they came ashore Friday morning and
represented that they had just received
word from Ierique that the Itata mat
ter had been settled TO the satisfaction
of all parties concerned. In the light
OF this information they begged that
they be allowed to receive coal in order
that they might return to Chilli ut
once They did not get the coal.
The consul did not bite. and he is
probably glad he didn't for he soon
learned from Washington that the
matter had not been settled and that
great care must be exercised 70 pre-
vent further complications which
might eusue should the Esmeralda sue
coed in getting coal from the American
company.
CRY or Mexico. via Galveston, MAY
ss.-The military Is still guarding the
Pacific mai, coal-lighters at Acapulco
for fear that the Esmeralda may at
tempt to take coal by force.
Los ASsxrso, Cal. May as.-In &c
cordsnce with the request of the
federal grand Jury Judge Ross
has issued an order directing Frank
James superintendent Of tie West
ern Union Telegraph Company.
10 produce all kilograms in his
possession which passed between Ri.
cartlo Trurn bull and George A. Bent
relating TO the schooner Robert and
Minnie CT steamship Itata, between
the dates of April and May Is.