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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08
BRIEF ITEMS.

Several cars of nice hay and oat
just received at Kline Bros.
Patrick Malloy. miner working a
No. IDrift n, hail one of his legs injured
bya piece Of slate falling on him or
Friday.
Mr.. Daniel Boyle has leased the
store of George Cutler. on Centre Street
and will open it in few days with full
line of groceries.
The st. Patrick's Cornct Band has
engaged Deperros Orchestra and the
opera house for their annual ball on
Easter Monday evening, March 80.
There will he meeting of the Tiger.
Athletic Club at the usual place on
Sunday afternoon, January IL, at 9
p. m. All the members are requested to
be present.
The Liberty and Junior Bands of
Hazleton and the st. Patricks and
P. 0. S. of A Bands enivened the town
with considerable good music on New
Years Day.
John Brogan, who, for number of
years, has been breaker boss at Coke
Bros. & Co.'s Drifton, Derringer and
DlOChtOH COilltIlts, ItIJ OIl MOuuaN
morning for Denver, Colorado.
All applicants. for liquor license,
whoreceived blanks from Jno. ID. Hayes,
are requested to fill them ont and return
them to him at his Office in Freeland not
later than tomorrow evening
"A petition is being extensively signed
by persons in this vicinity for presenta-
tion to the Board of Pardons. in the in
terest of George W. Moss. the wife
murderer, now under sentence of death
Thomas Birkbeck, Ed. Rarich, David
Rufe and w. ]. Eckert are at Wildwood
Beach. N. j., this week. Mr. Eckert
sent his horse there Yesterday. Messrs.
Birkbeck and Eckert are having cottages
built there.
Daniel Roth, baggage master on Con-
ductOr Reese's train, which runs the
Freeland Branch of the L. V. r. R..
was injured on Monday by being caught
between the bumpers while making a
coupling and injured his arm.
John O'DonneH, of Eckley, an
nounces himself in another column as a
candidate for the Office of supervisor of
Foster Township. If a long residence
in the township counts for anything
then Mr.. Donnell can lay claim to he
entitlN,l TO recognition at the hands of
his party.
Tuesday was observed as holiday
by the congregation of st. Mary's Catho-
lie Church, Freeland, and service was
held in the church almost continuously
from II O'clock Monday night until noon
on Tuesday. W, rk at Nos. ] and 2
Drifton was laid idle ing to the at
tendance of the Hungarians at the
church.
The ball given on New Years Eve
by St. AIMS Pioneer Corps was another
of these entertainments which have
made this organization famous. The
grand march was participated in by over
one hundred couples. and was led by
John B. Hanlon, of Freeland, and Miss
Mary Hanlon, of New York City. Many
visitors were noticeable among the large
gathering.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08
Last Nights Show.

Joseph J. Bowling and Miss Sadie
Hasson in "Nobodys Claim" at the
opera house last evening, played to a
full house. The play was well rendered,
each part being well taken. From the
opening until the close excitement ran
high 1t was evident to all who were
present that the members of the com
pany threw their whole souls into their
acting. Mr.. Bowling has promised to
return to Freeland at some future time,
and if he does he will he sure OF Il grand
ovation. He and his talented company
deserye il
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08

Shortly after ten o'clock New Years
morning the services of the fire depart
ment were called into action, the carriage
factory of A. w. Washburn having been
discovered on fire. The flames were
making rapii progress. and for a time it
seemed as if they woild 81 read to the
adjoining buildings, but by harl work
the firemen succeeded in combining the
fire to the carriage factory. The damage
amounted to several hundred dollars.
much of which was occasi,ned by smoke
and water. The cause If the fire was
due to stove in the factory.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08

Rev. Father j. C. Bergen, pastor of
st. Ignatius Catholic Church at Kingston,
died suddenly at his home on Monday
morning.
The cause "f his death is supposed IN
have been heart disease, a. the Rev.
gentleman was not confined tu lis bed.
The deceased was horn in Dushore,
Sullivan County, this State, and was
about forty years of aye. He was well
known in this part of the county, being
at one time assistant to Rev Father
Fallihee, at Eckley, before st. AIMS
Parsonage was built
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08

We desire, in behalf of the members
of St. Patrick's Cornet Band of Drifton,
to return our sincere thanks to the peo-
pie of Foster Township and Freeland
Borough for their kind and liberal finan-
cal assistance given them on the occasion
of their visit, January l., 1891.
ALEX. MULHEARN,
WIN. TIMoNy, Comn;,too
p j. DuFFY, O''''''''''e'
WIN. MCGETTRICK,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08
KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN EAGLE.

KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN EAGLE
The following are the officers of the
Knights of the Golden Eagle, Castle,
No 297, of Freeland, for the ensuing six
months term
Past Chief-Edward Pugh.
Noble Chief-George Sweet.
Vice Chief-Chas. A. Washburn.
High Priest-David L. Richards.
Venerable Walter Moses.
Master of Records-Geo. Fl. Thomas
Clerk of Exchequer-Elmer Salmons.
Keeper of Exchequer-Alonzo Wood
ring.
Sir Herald-James A. Heckler.
Worthy Bard-Alfred Wittck.
Worthy Chamberlain-Thos. J. Lewis.
Ems gn-William Vanhorn.
Esquire-W. G. Fisher.
First William lies.
Second Guardsman-Rees Davies.
Trustees-Wm. lies, Robert Oliver,
Richard X. Griffiths.
Representative to the Grand Castle
Alfred Wittick.
The Castle has removed from Yannes'
building and will hereafter meet in
Lindsay's Hall.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08

Thomas Philips, brother of Conductor
Archie Philips. Of the Drifton branch of
the G. R. r. of n. j., died at st. Francis
Hospital, Jersey City, on Sunday of
pneumonia. His remains were brought
to White Haven on Monday, interment
being made in St. Patrick's Church
cemetery yesterday morning. The de-
ceased had been resident of White
Haven for many years and was an ex-
pert railroad man as well as an accom-
plished telegraph operator.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

Silver Wave Lodge, No. 242, Knights
of Pythlas, at its meeting last evening,
installed the following officers:
Chancellor Commander-Sol. Tranter.
Vice Chancellor-Robt. L Gibbon.
Prelate-David C. Williams.
Master of Arms-Benja jamin Cross.
Keeper Of Records and Seal-David
E. Phillips.
Master of Finance-Joseph Birkbeck.
Master of Exchequer-Geo. Davis.
Past Chancellor-William Cree.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08

Patrick OGara, of Freeland, and Miss
Bridget Kennedy, of Stockton, were
married at Hazleton yesterday. They
have taken up their residence on Walnut
Street, this borough.
Mr.. Patrick Doueherty, of Plymouth,
and Miss Grace Boyle, of Woodside,
were married at st. AIMS Church yes
terdaY.s
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08

A fair and festival for the heneft of
the Welsh Baptist Church, of Woodside,
will be held at the Rink Building, on
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday, January IA, 15, l6 and II, 1891.
Refreshments will be served to ticket
holders, and they can take supper or
oysters Tickets are 25 cents each.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08

Denis Canty, aged 5S yerrs, died at his
home in Highland yesterday of brain
trouble. His funeral will take place
from his late residence tomorrow at 2
p. m. All members of st. AIMS 4. A. B.
Society are requested to be present.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08

for the society, half the license fee,
namely, $3.50. Mr.. Brady thanked the
council for their kindness.
DIR. Z. w. Rutter spoke of a nuisance
that was in the upper end of the borough,
and said that unless it WAS abated sick
ness would result from it. The matter
was referred to the Sanitary Committee.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08

INOR SALE-Onc lot 43 feet, o Inches front by
Il 100 feet deep, containing one large rouble
block of buildings and out-houses 2sx'G teet,
also one house on rear of lot l4x24 feet and
stable AKA feet, all in good condition and
fenced, situated on lower Main street, near the
Cottage Hotel The property OF Frank NC
shea, good title guaranteed. For further par
ticulars and terms apply to 7. A. BUCKLEY,
Freeland, Pa. hirkneck brick.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08

EOR SUPERVISOR-To the Democratic
IL voters of Foster Township. thereby offer
myself as n candidate for Supervisor ut the
primary election; and if nominated and elected
will fulfill the duties of the office faithfully
and to the best of my ability
ANTHONY GALLAGHER,
WOOdside
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08
Society Officers.

At meeting of the st. AIMS I. A. B..
Society of Drifton, held in their rooms
at st. AIMS Church, on the 4th inst,
the following officers were elected
President-James A. O'DOnnell.
Vice President-John b. Hanlon.
Recording Sec'y-Condy O'Donnell.
Financial Secretary-Pat'k O'Donnell
Treasurer-Thomas A. Buckley.
Messenger-John Walsh.
Sergeant-at-A T.. Gallagher.
Marshal-John Fl. O'Donnell.
Trustees-Daniel J. Kennedy, Patrick
O'Donnell, Henry Shovelin.
The society is in excellent condition
both financially and numerically.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

TOR TAX COLLECTOR-The undersigned
respectfully announces to his friends in
Foster township that he will be candidate for
the Office of Tax Collector at the next Demo-
cratic township convention.
MICHAEL j. BURNS,
South Heberton.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08

LOR SUPERV1SOR.-I desire to state to my
IL friends and fellow Democrats of Foster
township that will be candidate for the nomi-
nation OF Supervisor at the nominating con-
fention. GEORGE KRoMMEs,
South Heberton.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08

INOR SUPERVISORY hereby offer myself
II as candidate for the nomination of Sup
ervsor of Foster Township. Subject to the
decision of the Township Democratic Conven-
ton. THOMAS EARLY,
Sandy Run,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08
INVITED TO EXAMINE

Glass Baskets, Work Baskets,
Scrap Baskets, Paperettes,
Plush Collar and Cuff Boxes,
Fancy Calendars, Wall Pockets,
Port Folios Sets Pictures, Toilet
Bottles, Boxes Soap. Handker.
chief Cases, Table Covers, Head
Rests, Lace Pins, Japanese
Handkerchiefs, Silk Handker-
chiefs, Xmas Cards, Boxes
Paper, from 30 cents to $3.50;
put up in fine Plush Boxes,
Boxes Handkerchiefs, from 5
cts. to 81 90, Hats and Caps,
Dressed Dolls, Pin Cushions in
all styles, from small plush
covered tops, at 25 cents to So. 90
apiece, Toilet Bottles to match
Cushions, Figured Plush for
Sofa Cushions, Silk Scarfs.
japanese Panels, Silk Mufflers.
Plush Handkerchief Cases,
Muffs, Imitation Seal, Opossum,
Astracan, Children's Plush
Muffs, Children's and Ladies'
Feather Boas, Stamped Linens,
Shoe Bags, Laundry Bags, Um
brella Holders, Knit Skirts in
all shades, Embroidered Skirts,
Pillow Shams, Infants Dresses.
Mrs. Bertha Grimes,
Cor. Carbon and Centre Sts., Freeand, Pa,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08

LNOR SUPERVlSOR.-As a taxpayer in Fos-
IL ter Township for the pnst 30 years, here.
BY announce myself a candidate for the office
OF Supervisor of Foster Township. Subject to
the decision of the Township Democratic Con-
vention. JOHN O'DoNNELL,
Eckley.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08
YOUNG MEMS t. A. b. SOCIETY.

YOUNG MEMS T. A. b. SOCIETY.
At the regular meeting of the St. AIMS
Young Mems I. A. B. Society, held in
their hall, Sunday the 4th instant the
following officers were elected to serve
the next term:
resident-John McMenimen.
Vice President-James Nortn.
Recording Sec'y-George Mclaughlin.
Treasurer-Hugh Malloy.
Financial Sec'y-Andrew 7. Furey.
Assistant Financial Sec'y-C. j. Boyle.
Messenger-James Tully.
Sergeant-at-Arms-P. II Hanlon.
Trustees-P. II. Hanlon, James Den
Mon. John ]. Gallagher.
KNIGHTS OF THE MYSTIC CHAIN.
Loyal Castle, No. 65, Ancient Order
knights of the Mystic Chain, at its last
meeting, January 3, installed the follow
ing officers to serve for the next six
months:
Chaplain-Charles w. Barton.
Sir knight Commander-Theodore
Clagge.
Sir Knight Vice Commander Daniel
Moore.
First Lieutenant-James Thomas.
Chief of Staff-James lies.
Assistant Chief of Staff-Adam Weider.
Recording Scribe-William lies.
Financial Scribe-Joseph Birkbeck.
Treasurer-John Bell.
Inside Guard-Henry Smith.
Outside Guard-George Beckloft.
Past Commander-George Birkbeck
Trustees-Daniel Moore, John Carter
and Robert Bell.
The Military branch of the Order
meets weekly and is composed of forty
members.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-01-08

Council met in regular session Monday
evening. Members present. Albert
Goeppert, A. A. Bachman, A. Donop
and Henry Smith. The minutes of the
last meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were presented,
read and approyed
The record-union., 1891-02-27
guststraa Wurns.
ARCHITECTS.

nj n. GOODELL AND f. II. SCHARDIN
IN. have associated themselves together rs
Architects and Builders. Office, Pioneer HALL
Seventh street, between and T. Sacramento
Cal. Consultation and estimates made free of
..l1.
The record-union., 1891-02-27

Too much stress cannot be laid upon the great adj
vantage to the fruit grower of being in early locality
In it makes the difference between
and failure The industrious orchardst of Capay Valley
may assured that he will derive all the benefits gained
by the first fruit shipments of the season. and that 20
of this rich land when the trees bearing, will
yield handsome and assured income.
The Capay Valley Land Company has agent re-
siding in the valley whose duty is to show the various
tracts to land seekers
-Four townstes have been laid out in different points
in the valley, viz: Esparto, Cadenasso, Gunda and
Rumsey Town lots may now be purchased at reason
able prices and on easy terms.
The enterprising and fourshing town of Esparto is
situated at the lower end of the valley and $125, 900
worth Of substantial buildings have already been erected
including fine four-story brick hotel large brick
blocks and waerworks with pipes laid in the streets,
The town has postoffce. school-house and weekly
paper, and the fine railroad depot contains telegraph
and express Offices.
Postofces have also been established Guinda and
Rumsey This latter place. situated at the head of the
valley, is the present terminus OF the railroad The
Portable little hotel makes excellent quarters for hunters
as well as land-seekers.
The advantages enjoyed by the settler in Capay Val
ley may be thus concisely summed up:
soil of great fertility, yielding bountifuly of every
crop
soil and climate which will ripen all kinds of fruit and
vegetables earlier than anywhere else in the State
climate perfectly adapted the curing of rasns and
drying of fnt without the aid of artificial evaporators.
location that is central and close to markets Railroad
communication which enables shipments to be made
quickly and cheapy. Lands which sold cheaper and
on better terms than anywhere else in the State
The record-union., 1891-02-27

The Capay Valley Land Company is offering the.
most fertile lands in this beautiful valley upon terms which
enable the purchaser to pay for the land of its
product VIZ Interest only for i've years at per cent
The only condition imposed IS that reasonable pro-
portion of the land purchased shall be planted fruit
trees or vines Land may be bought without this
condition on payment OF 20 per cent cash and
naming SO per cent at the end of five years, with in
terest annually IN advance, at per cent. The various
tracts owned by the Capay Valley Land Company have
been subdvided into and lots which are for
sale at prices varying from $50 to so per acre SINH
lar uninproved land in Vaca Valley has recently been
sold at $500 to $500 per acre
These Capay Valley lands under the most favor
able climatic conditions for the prosecution of profitable
fruit growing and the locality has proved itself to be
from the companys vineyard at Cashmere was picked
dried and shipped to Chicago and Philadelphia before
the Fresno County grapes ripe.
The railroad passes through all of the tracts owned by
the Capay Valley Land Company, thus nsuriilg excel
lent shipping facilities; and land may be purchased
in the immediate proximity of either of the following
stations Capay Cadcnasso, Surrey, Gunda Sauterne,
Cashmere or Rumsey.
AT many of these places fine orchards of the choicest
and earliest varieties of peaches and apcos may already
be and during the coming considerable ad
dtona acreage will be planted One of the recent
sales made by the company that of the Tancred
Tract containing 600 acres, to a colony association
This has been subdivded into forty holdings all of
which will be planted to fruit trees this season
The fine orchards the Guinda Tract, where 400
acres have been sold, especially worthy of MENTION
and it is significant fact that several of the blocks
owned by successful Vaca Valley ut-growers, who ex-
pect to make their earliest shipments from here.
The record-union., 1891-02-27

Dry Hides, usuaI seIectiOns, &c; Dry kips, do,
sc 2 ID; Calf Skins, do, 90; Gull Hides, Kip
and Calf, &c; Sound Dry Salt Hides, sc; Gull
Dry Salt Hides, 4c; Pelts, shearlings, 1o@2Oc
each; do, short, 3O@50c each; do, medium,
65@90c each; do, long wool, 90c(aSl 25 each;
Deer Skins, summer, 371Sc; do, good medium,
321@@35c; do, thin, 20@25c q ID; Goat Skins,
40@5Oc apiece for prime and perfect, 25@ 35c
for medium, and 10@e20c each for small.
MEAT MARKET-Following are the rates
for whole carcasses from siaughterers to deal
ers: Beef-First quality, 6Gg61zc: second quail
Quotable ut 5G 61ac for large and 5(1S Sc p ID for
small. Mutton-Quotable at o@9c q ID.
Handspring, 15c T. 10. Pork-Live hogs on
foot, grain fed, heavy, 419@45sc; light 454@5c;
dressed hogs, T1a6lS Sc y h.
The record-union., 1891-02-27
CAPAY VALLEY!
The Earliest Fruit Land in the State.
Equal nAnRFSect to heFanoy Vaca Valley, Which AdoD.
UNPRECEDENTED

Capay Valyis situated in Yoo
eronEs Runsey 21nles
The record-union., 1891-02-27

SO 5o@9; do, family, s11@11 SO . Dbl; do,
smoked, 111a6912c p ID; Eastern Lard tierces,
a$4@ss114c: do, 1o-b tins, 9@914c; do, oh tins,
Lard. tierces, s1l@ss4c: do, kegs, $50 91zc;
do, lob tins, loo 1o14c; do, 5-ib tins, 101ac;
do, Ion pals, 1ps4c; do, 5-b pals, lie; do,
BIB pals, 11Lc q h.
WO0L-We quote spring:
Eastern Oregon and Washington. = b. 14@20c
The record-union., 1891-02-27
One of the troubles of life is

One of the troubles Of life is
he breaking of lamp-chimneys.
Needless. Macbeth's pearl
:op" and pearl glass" are
tough against heat.
You will save nine-tenths of
your chimney-money by using
them,
Pearl top" fits most of
the little lamps; pearl glass :"
is for 4" Rochester, +" Pitts
burgh, Duplex" etc.
We make a great many sizes
and shapes, all of tough glass.
You can get the right ones.
Talk with your dealer about it.
Pittsburg GEO. A. MACBETH& Co.
The record-union., 1891-02-27
EASTERN AND FOREIGN MARKETS.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26th
WHEAT-S1 10 for March, 81 0654 for
May, 81 04 for June 81 OIL for July, and
9T1sc for December.
SUGAR-Cuba centrifugal, SIC.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 26th.
WHEAT-Active but higher California spot
lots, IS 101ad; off coast, 39s ;jdG10s; just
shipped, 3Ss 9d; nearly due, 39s 3d. cargoes
on coast, strong; on passage, strong, with very
firm continental demand: English country
markets, strong; French generally dearer;
Wheat and Flour in Paris, firIn.
The record-union., 1891-02-27
Regained Her Voice.

Nellie Mcdonald of Quincy, Ill, writes:
QUINCY, H., Feb. s, 1890.
Having been troubled with hoarseness
for over two years, at times scarcely able
to speak above whisper, 1 was advised
by friends to try ALLCoCK's PoRoUs
PLAsTERs, and since using them have re-
gained my voice as well as ever, and
highly recommend them to any one
troubled with hoarsaness"
The record-union., 1891-02-27
Crossman's Specific Mixture.

WITH THIS REMEDY PERSONS CAN
w cure themselves without the least ex-
posure, change of diet, or change in applica-
ton to business. The medicine contains moth
ing that is of the least injury TO the constitu-
ton. Ask your druggist for it. Price. 81 a
bottle. jy9-1yTuF
The record-union., 1891-02-27

MRS MARION STIgLlEG. n. n.
7 ATE LADY PRINCIPAL OF DUFFERTN
l 4 Medical College for Women, and Superin-
tendelft OF Wonlen's Hospitals and Dispen-
saries in Northern British India. Diseases of
women and children u speciality. OFFICE
Room :, odd Fellows Temple.
II. F. ROOT. ALIEN. NELSON. j. DRIscoL.
POGT. TETLs0N E Co
TNION FOUNDRY--IRoN AND BRASS
u Founders and Machnists, Front street,
between y and .. Castings and machinery of
every description made to order.
The record-union., 1891-02-27
Aitpr1tr15a-ca cat-Gutit.
Il Z TpRSK
A HART

L. HART,
A TTORNEY-AT-LAW AW-OFFICE: SOUTH
~ west corner Fifth and streets. Rooms
H. l s and IL Sutter Building.
THnaas " HUMPHREY
4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
n Southwest corner Seventh and ] streets;
Notary Public. Collections. Sacramento Cal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-21
Hope for Him.

How often do we hear parent say
OF a mischievous, boy: II would not
mind so much if could only believe
him." Whatever his other traits,
truth is, essentially the tombstone of
boys character. The following case
in point appears in the Christian
Leader:
II don't know that you will be able
to do much with him." said a father
to the. principal of a school, to whom
he had brought his son as pupil, she
is SO full of mischief"
"Does he tell the TRUTH" asked the
principal: "Can always depend upon
his word?'-
"Oh, yes" said the father, che is
honest, he will tell the truth, even
when it is against himself; you may
depend upon that.''
'Then we can manage him." said
the principal. ''He will make relia-
BILE, manly man."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-21
Will VS. circumstances

A writer in the New England Farm
er makes the following interesting
comments concerning the power of
will over circumstances.
Last summer chanced to- find an
old schoolbook which probably had
never been opened since its owner, a
girl student, died forty years ago.
The book was filled with loose sheets
OF paper, covered with hand writing,
uniform. and beautiful There were
drawings Of plants and their separate
leaves and flowers; there were carefully
written notes of lectures; copies Of
poems which were fresh then, but have
now become standard selections.
Some difficult mathematical problems
were also worked out, and the whole
was the work of an earnest student.
My conclusion was, as [ reverentlv
laid aside the book, that will is
stronger than circumstances.
The high-school girl of to-day, bright
as she is, cannot show better work
than this. New England farmers
daughter, ofwhat our girls would term
'long ago."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-21
The Chinese Alligator.

Two examples OF the Chinese alliga-
tor have just reached the London Zoo
logical Gardens. They are the first
that have been ever exhibited there
alive. The alligatorisso distinctively
an American animal that the proof,
so recently as 1879, OF the species in
China was extremely interesting.
Nevertheless, the Chinese classics con-
tain numerous references to the Great
ure, and even pictures, which could be
easily recognized as being meant for a
crocodile of some sort. It is to be
hoped that the specimens at the Zoo
will bear out the notion of the extreme
longevity Of the reptile. It's name is
apparently used in certain parts OF
China in the same sense as Methusaleh
in this country. Marco Polo wrote
about this animal, and recommended
its gall as an excellent remedy for the
bite Of q mad dog and various other
complaints, SO that it seems to have
been the medieval equivalent of some
Of our much advertised remedies OF the
present day. Curiously enough, the
beast is even now made use Of in
Chinese medicine.