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TURF TOPICS.
THE FILLY LA TOSCA SOLD AT
A VERY HIGH FIGURE.
The Undine Stables Homer Defeats
Judge Morrow at Crave
send Park.

New York, Sept. 2S.-One of the most
important horse sales of the year was
made to-day at Gravesend, the filly La
Tosca being sold by Hough Bros. to
Pierre Lorrillard, for $4,000.
PARK MANAGERS AT WAR.
CHICAGO, Sept. 2S.-Ed Corrigan's war
on the managers of the Garfield Park
Race-course was resumed to-day, when
warrants were sworn out for the arrest OF
all Jockeys who ride at the track, book
makers, telegraph-operators etc.
RACING AT CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 2S.-One mile, Bru-
tus won, Sight Draft second, Nirgie II.
third. Time, 1:45.
Mile and twenty yards, Prince of Dark
ness won, Carus second, Royal Garter
third. Time, 1:443.
Mile and seventy yards, Eli Kindig
won, Col. Wheatley second, Hopeful
third. Time, 1:464.
Four and half furlongs, K. K. won,
Annie Irwin second, Dearest third.
Time, 0:564.
Five furlongs, Alary won. Dixie V.
second, The Queen third. Time, 1:03i.
One mile, Bon Air won, Turk second,
Portuguese third. Time, 1:422.
AT GRAvEsEND.
NkAN tSEND, OeDI. -O.--Nlile dIlu ~ Sin
teenth, Territier won, Bermuda second,
Kitty t. third. Time, 1:483.
Mile and a quarter, Homer won, Pes
sara second, Judge Morrow third. Time,
2:09.
Five furlongs, ST. Carolus won, Brita
colt second, Delusion third. Time, 1:034
Mile and a sixteenth, Portchester won,
Nirgie second, John Cavanaugh third.
Time, 1:49l.
Five furlongs, Dixie won, Busted sec
ond, Civil Service third. Time, l:0l3.
One mile, Raceland won, Cerbarus sec
Ond, Versatile third. Time, LA.
AT CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Sept. 25.-The track was fast.
Five furlongs, Miss Nelson won, Happy
Day second, Roley Boley third Time,
1:023.
Six furlongs, Fan King won, Bankrupt
second, Lake View third. Time, 1:144.
Mile and an eighth, dead neat between
Martin Russell and Good Bye, Signature
third. Time, l:5S!. In the run-off Mar
tin Russell won. Time, 2:0I.
Mile and n sixteenth Ernest Race won,
Van Buren, second. Time, 1:4S3
Mile and a sixteenth. Forerunner won,
Silverado second, Joe Carter third. Time,
1:50.
One mile, German won, Tom Roach
second, julius Sax third. Time, l:45!.
Five furlongs, Exclusion won, Maggie
b. second, Longbroeck third. Time, l:02.
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Visible supplv of Grain.

New YORK, Sept. 2s.-The visible sup
ply of grain is as follows: Wheat, 26.-
S62, 600 bushels. an increase of 2,3IS, COO;
corn, 1857 900 bushels, a decrease of 362,
600; oats, 5,470,224 bushels, an increase of
S9S, 600; barley, 1,264,0C0 bushels, an in
crease of 5S7. 900.
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Statue of tho Pope Unveiled

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-This afternoon
the marble statue of the Pope, presented
to the Catholic University by Joseph
Lombat of New York, was unveiled with
simple appropriate exercises, which were
participated in by Cardinal Gibbons and
large number OF priests.
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AZ CHICAGO
CALIFORNIA FRUITS.
A Large Quantity Sold Yesterday in
Eastern Markets.

"A Large Quantity Sold Yesterday in
Eastern Markets.
CHICAGO, Sept. 2S.-The Porter Broth
ers Company sold to-day at auction for
account of California Fruit Union eight
ears of California fruit, realizing for
Buerre Clairgeau Pears, 81 35(ql 30; Bart
let's, 81 15@3 25; Duchess, 75c@S1 20;
Buerre Hardys, 81 65; ounces, 81 40;
Muscats, 70c@S1 70; Tokays, 81 25@2 20:
peaches, 40c@Sl -; German prunes, 81 O5
al 40; Gros prunes, 81 IS; Fellcnberg
prunes, G5c; Egg pluins, 81 10.
AT NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.-The Porter
Brothers Company sold to-day at auction,
for account of California Fruit Union.
peaches 50095c; Orange cling, S1@I so;
French pruneS, 60(096c: Purple Dam
ascus, 75@ SOC; Goes Golden Drop, 81 10:
Japan plums, 81 10: Hungarians, - 10;
Muscats, 60c(dSl % for singles, $2 40m
80 for doubtless Tokays, singles, S5c(a
81 20; doubles, 81 2003 10: Rose Peru,
50dSOc; Black MorOccos, SlGuI 20; NAL
voise, 70c@SI 40; Bartletts. 81 45(02 O5;
Duchess, 81 20; figs, 81 70, Black Prince,
25c.
New YORK, Sept. 2S.-The Earl Fruit
Company sold California fruit through
+. l.. Goodsell as follows: Muscats. half
crates S5c(gSl %; Tokay grapes. 81 30@
] %; Tokay, full crates, 81 70(d3 30;
peaches, coz soc; Cornichion grapes, 81 so.
AT OMAHA.
OMAHA, Sept. 2S.-The Porter Brothers
Company, agents for the California Fruit
Union, sold two cars of California fruit
to-day. realizing for Bartletts Sl9l %;
peaches average 81; Muscats, SI@1 %;
Tokays, 81 25@l 80.
AT AIINNFAPOTIS
MINNEAPOLIs, Sept. 2S.-The Porter
Brothers Company, agents for the Cali
fornia Fruit Union, sold two ears of
fruit to-day, realizing for peaches 75cfa
81 %; Muscats, half crates, Sl@1 25;
Tokays, 81 50Gl1 20.
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Killed While Going to church.

MARIETTA (Ga.), Sept. 2S.-Last even
ing Miss Matte Reynolds and Mrs. Mer-
ritt were killed, and Miss Alma Kohleim
fatally injured. by being thrown from a
carriage while on the way to church.
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to look after American interests, and at
the same time be Serviceable IN preying
on the enemy's commerce in the event of
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9lerti9tn 31ntirea.

TQuRNEYMEN BARRIERS, MEETING
THIS (Fuesday) EVENING at Labor
nan, nan, Elghth street, between and X at SIS
O'Clock. All journeymen invited Its
iNHE SCOTTISH RITE MASONS UNDER
ing TUESDAY EVENING at S19 7 street for
election of officers.
1tF c. KELLOGG, III. Deputy.
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OE1tsral a1utires.

MISS NJ. YECKLEY, TEACHER OF
ing. - 100 c.
FT,HE FINEST LUNCH HOTTS-CApTTAT
Il Ale Vaults. NAGELE * SVENSSON
Luncn irom IL A. NJ. to 2 p. NJ Clam Chowder
ana an Mussel Soup every evening 6 to 2 O'Clock.
FINEST Wines, Liquors and Gig trs. aul3-tf
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NOR SALE-140 ACRES OF RECLAIMED
i land on Grand Island Sacramento county,
fronting on Old River, between Walnut Grove
and Isieton; orchard of pears, plums and
ounces; will be sold at a bargain. For terms
and particulars inquire at this Office or at the
u. s. Land Office, san Francisco.
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TIME WEEKLY UNION IS THE STAR
i weekly of the Pacific Coast.
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LIOR SALE, OR TO RENT ON LEASE
IL Thirteen acres of rich bottom land adjoin-
ing city, suitable for gardening or dairy will
grow alfalfa; has GOOD barn and fences, small
balance on time TO suit purchaser. Apply to
JAMES HOLLAND, l7ll @ St. city auSl-tf
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TOR SALE-A FARM CONTAINING 81
Il acres, situated 212 miles from county seat
and mlle from railroad station; 50acres un.
der cultivation, planted in trees, vines ETC.;
3 acres in timber; good buildings; good well
and spring, horses and harness, wagons 7
head stock and all necessary farming utensils;
theabove land is nearly all under large canal
Reason for SALE old age. Inquire of WM A.
kRAMP, Diamond Springs, CAL jy16-3m*
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OEND THE WEEKLY UNION 10 YOUR
- friends in the East.
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L'OR SALE-CHOICE SPANISH MERINO
L DUCKS at reasonable prices. Address
MRS. L. Nj. WILSON, Elk Grove se2s-I2t@
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E1OR SALE OR TO RENT ON LEASE
L Ten acres of bottom land, one mile below
Washington, Yolo County; ii sold will take
small payment down. Apply to EDWIN X.
ALSIP x CO., Real Estate and Insurance
Agents 1918 Fourth street
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DARE CHANCE FOR RAILROAD MEN
IL For sale or exchange for other property
a lot bOxl6O feet, with neat cottage OF seven
rooms; Cnly two blocks from railroad shops
AppIy TO j. DONLEY. lQ21 Tenth 81 SEQ If
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For 3ule.

EoR SALE OR TRADE FOR real
IL estate-Twenty-fve head Polled Angus
cattle. Apply to NJ. j. DILLMAN. 3O5 ]
street, Office h. V. Flint Il Co. se15-tf
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TOR E-COMBINATION BILLIARD
l. table, almost new; cost 1875; will sell for
$50. Apply at ! O23 Third street au2S-tf
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UHOR SALE-ONE OF THE FINEST AND
Il largest saloons in the city; extra family
entrance; best location; stock and lease In
quire at this office.
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TINO RENT-CITY HOTEL, SACRAM MENTO.
i 80 rooms, all furnished; doing good bust
ness; rare chance for hotelman; no others
need apply, For particulars inquire of p
CONAN. 81 Is street
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LOR SALE-A FRESH MILCH COW. IN
l. quire at 1913 X street. se26-3t*
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The third annual party of the Daugh-
ters of st. George viii be held at Turner
Hall. Thursday evening October Sth
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FURNISHED ROOMS AT CENTRAL,
IL House from So per month upward: also
family rooms at low prices. HORNIEIN
BROS, Proprietors.
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H1HE NEWS OF THE WORLD Is CON
i tanned III the w WEEkLY UNION.
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no LET-THE BRUCE HOUSE. ON ]
quire at GUTHRIE BROS, 127 j street
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FURNISHED ROOMS, WITHOUT BOARD
IL at International Hotel, 800 to 326 X
street. w. A. CASWELI Proprietor. seotf
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-04-09

The Supplement to Harper's Weekly
published April LIST comprises an article
on the new Episcopal Cathedral of New
York, accompanied by illustrations of sew
raj of the designs submitted by different
architects.
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CE N { RAJ.

I ~ :,
heport says mat there to be a great
wheat crop IN Kansas this year.
Inc celebrated Irish race horse Clear
inc W ay mas neen Drought to this coun-
Try LOT T. u. Morgan
The tide Of Irish emigration is unahai
ed. Six liners to America the past week
took 1916 emigrauts, mostly of the farm
ing class, but incl ding a few mechanics
nanyh Tho ,assaaa of e., anu oon-
wore f,lIv t,uo.,hirJs ,,a;d h sno nS, peopie
Ar,a.ioa p"'" W ieia'''es III
me LONDON standard publishes re-
we" OF the AGRICULTURAL outlook In the
course OF Whlch II says wheat Will bring
me nlenest price Ior many years, the
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PENSIONS

A former resident of Somerstt Co. ~
NJ. G. Wright. has located in " ashingtnr
d. G. and opened an oilke for the Yres--.'',-
ton of Government Claims. He VII I've
special attention TO the claims Of Man 500
dien. Being Located nenr tie dalar'
ments, and having had several year go
perience il the Pension Bureau ~ II c'arr
and special examiner, he is prepared
promptly and skilifuiiy prosecute a'lc'a r
for original pension, increase of pcrsi"r
bounty, etc, which may 10 rlocei ia oi-
hands. Consnl. him if you desire to ap-
ply, or, If having applied, your case M,
been rejected or neglected. advice treo
Address III. G. WRIGHT, Washing "a
D. O., or call at the office Of James Wriqh'
who is supplied with prope5
blanks for applications under the new log
EOR SALE-A Two,Seated canopY top
Il carriage, been run two seasons, for salc a,
bargain II applied for soon. Inquire of BOX
l59. So. Norridgewock, Me. Swi2'
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Thanks to Friends
Editor of REPORTER:

Editor of REPORTER;
take this opportuni-
ty to perform a pleasant duty which pres
sure of business has delayed, to thank
my kind neighbors for their brave and
heroic acts in saving from the flames s
large part of my law library and valuable
books of account and papers. also furni-
ture and store goods and the Post Office
with all its contents, on the night Of
February 25th when my new building in
which they were contained was burned
to the ground. The kindness and sym
patty extended to me In my misfortune
will ever be held in sacred remem-
brapce,
The Springfield Fire and Marine Insur-
snce Company promptly paid the insur-
snce of $1,000 being one half the actual
loss. The Post Office is now in Hon. V.
r. Tuttle's building at the end of the
bridge being in the most convenient part
of the village and the only suitable place
that could be obtained. and has accom-
modations, though not the best, as good
as are usually to be found In country
post Offices, and generally satisfactory
to the public for present use. l shall
rebuild and within 50 days hope to be
prepared to extend an invitation to all
to come to the raising.
I. B. BARRETT.
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Portland Advertiser 1t has been long
session of the Legislature, but not the
longest on record, by considerable In
1881, the last year in which Portland Was
the seat of government, the Legislature
sat IS days. Ten years later, in ls4l, the
Legislature did not adjourn until April
II, after a term of 1902 days. The long
est session was In 1850, from May S to
August 20, or ia days, right through
planting, hoeing and haying time too. 1t
took 90 days to do the States business in
1915, 80 in 1876, "a in 1S47, "a in lS4s.
80 in 1919, III in 1852, 107 in 1854, 100 in
1856, l0l in 1857, 81 in 1859. Since then
the longest session until now has been so
days In 1864 and this in spite of the fact
that since 1881 the Legislature has met
but once in two years. The fathers seem
to have found a good deal Of public bust
ness to do and to have stayed to do it,
even though they got no higher salary
than is paid now and had session every
year. on jthe other hand. the shortest
time for which the Legislature was as
sembled for any one year, was 81 days in
1851, though number of second or speci-
al sessions were considerable shorter.
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Snow fell all over northern Ala
bama on Sunday. The fall was
slight, but it was the first April
snow in that vicinity for over 10
years.
The worst fire for years in the
city of Lowell, Mass, was caused
on Sunday by some boys who set
fire to a box of waste paper in an
alley back of "a large block. The
fire communicated to the cellar, and
before the flames were extinguished
property to the amount of about
100000 had been destroyed.
A Portland boy named Fred.
Merrill found an old tin can and
thought he would have little fun
all to himself. He filled the can
with straw and set the straw on
fire. The can had contained gun
powder and some of it remained in
the can. When the burning straw
set fire to it the powder exploded
and burned the boys face seriously
and temporarily affected his sight
If the present indications turn
out to be correct, there is very Sc
rious trouble brewing in India for the
British forces. Emboldened by the
success of the Manipuris, who re
Gently crushed the Ghoorka escort
accompanying Chief Commissioner
James W. Quinten in his efforts to
settle disputes which have occurred
among rival chiettains of Assam,
the Meranzai in the Kohat territory
district of Peshawer, division OF
Punjuab, have risen in arms and
are attacking British troops along
the whole length of their lines. 1t
is also known the Miranzai attack
is being pushed SO vigorously that
strong reinforcements have been
hurriedly dispatched to the front
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New Cottage for Good VIII Farm

The Good will Record for April was
issued April 3, and contained the graft
flying announcement that the S2500 need
ed for the new cottage was practically in
hand, which insures the erection of the
building this season. Work will be CON-
menced as soon as the plans can be made,
and it will be pushed vigorously to com
pletion, for the need of it lie seriously felt.
1t is great pity that three or four of
these cottages could not be built at once,
for there are now fifty or more applica-
lions on file from just such boys as Good
Will receives, and other applications are
coming in every week. The Good Will
enterprise has great possibilities, and
many of them will doubtless be realized
with such an enthusiastic and persistent
worker as Mr.. Hinckley at the helm.
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When the Mckinley bill was pass
ed it was prophesied that it would
prevent foreign nations taking part
in the Chicago exposition, but Eng
land, which is hit harder by it than
any other country, has already ex-
pressed its intention to participate.
About all the predictions of the
enemies of the bill have come to
naught. The high price scare il
over, and the nations of Europe are
accepting invitations to send theiI
manufactures to America for ex
hibition just as if nothing had hap
pened.-Press
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-04-09

Moose River, March 80, ls9l-Modera-
tor, John Holden; Clerk. Otis Holden, Sc
lectmen, Richard Holden, Elmer Colby,
Jonas Colby; Treasurer, Otis Holden
School Agent, T. j. Murphy School Com
mittee, Melinda Holden, T. j. Murphy,
Abraham Newton Collector. Peter Liber-
ty; Money raised for Schools, Sl25, Mon
ey raised for other purposes. $50.
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Fertility not Decreasing.

because the amount of crops is
lessened II does not always follow
that soil fertility is decreasing in
like proportion. Much depends on
maintaining good mechanical con.
dtion Of the soil. With loss Of
vegetable matter the mineral plant
food is less available. Sowing clio
yer is best remedy for this. A
farmer of our acquaintance who re-
moved a stone fence that had stood
between two lots more than a quar-
ter OF century was surprised tC
find the soil where the fence stood
less fertile, or at least less produc
i've, than that on either side which
during the time had received ths
regular farm rotation, with freqnen
seeding of clover and only occasion
al manuring.
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CARRArUNK, March 30. ls9l-Moders.
tor, Thales Spauldng: Clerk, <. l.. Web
ster; Selectmen, f. L. Webster, W. ID.
Moore, Seth n. Adams Treasurer Wm.
Adams; School Supervisor. W. d. Moore !;
Collector, N. F. Brown; Money raised for
Schools. $40.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-06-04

'Tell us story Uncle Phil" said Rob
and Archie running to him. What
aboutp said Uncle Phil, as Rob climbed
ON his right knee and Archie on his left.
Something when you were little boy"
said Archie.
"Once when was a little boy" said I'm
Gle Phil, 81 asked my mother to let Roy
and myself play by the river" WAS Roy
your brotherYn asked Rob. "No, but he
was very fond Of playing with me My
mother said yes, 80 we went and had a
good deal of sport. After while | took a
shingle for boat and sailed it along the
bank. At last it began TO get into deep
water, where | couldn't reach 1t with a
stick. Then | told Roy to go and bring it
to me. He almost always did what | told
him, but this time he did not. began
scolding him, and he ran toward home.
Then / was angry. / picked up stone
and threw IL at him as hard a. | could. IL
made him staRger. lie gave little cry
and lay down on the ground. But WINS
still angry with him. did not go TO him,
but waded INTO the water for my boat.
But It was deeper than ] thought. Before
| knew IL | was in a strong current.
screamed as it carried me down stream
but no men were near TO help me But ~
| went down under the deep waters, some
thing took mold Of me and dragged me to
ward the shore And when | was safe
on the bank | saw it was Roy. He had
saved my life"
GOOD fellowl Was he your cousini'
asked Rob. NO" replied Uncle Phil.
what did you say to himY asked Archie.
81 put my arms around the dear fellows
neck and cried, and asked him to forgive
me-" what did he say'" asked Rob. ''He
said, Bow, bow, bowP" "Why, who was
Roy, anyway" asked Archie, in great as
Constituent. "He was my dog" said I'm
Gle Phil; "the best dog ever saw. have
never been unkind to dog or TO any Other
animal since, and | hope you never will
he -
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-06-04

Many persons. though not actually sick,
keep below par in strength and general
tone, and am Of the opinion that fasting
during the long intervals between supper
and breakfast, and especially the complete
emptiness Of the stomach during sleep
adds greatly to the amount of emaciation
sleeplessness and general weakness we so
often meet.
Physiology teaches that in the body there
Is a perpetual disintegration of tissue,
sleeping or waking; it is therefore logical
to believe that the supply of nourishment
should be somewhat continuous, especially
In those who are below par, If we would
counteract their emaciation and lowered
degree of vitality, and as bodily exercise il
suspended during sleep, with wear and
tear correspondingly diminished, while di-
geston, assimilation and nutritive activity
continue as usual, the food furnished dur
ing this period adds more than il destroyed,
and increased weight and improved gen
eral vigor are the result.
All beings except man are governed by
natural instinct, and every being with a
stomach, except man, eats before sleep,
and even the human infant, guided by the
same instinct, sucks frequently day and
night, and If its stomach is empty for any
prolonged period it cries long and loud.
Digestion requires no interval Of rest,
and If the amount Of food during the
twenty four hours is in quantity and quail
| ity not beyond the physiological limit,
| IL makes no hurtful difference to the stom-
ach how few or how short are the inter
walls between eating; but 1t does make a
vast difference in the weak and emaciated
ones welfare to have "A modicum Of food
in the stomach during the time Of sleep,
that instead Of being consumed by bodily
action it may, during the interval, improve
| the lowered system, and | am fully salts
fed that were the weakly, the emaciated
and the seepless TO rightly take a light
lunch or meal Of simple, nutritious food
before going to bed for a prolonged period,
/ nine in ten of them would be thereby lift
| ed into better standard of health.-Dr
| W. S. Cathell in Maryland Medical Jour
] mol
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-06-04

In the fore part Of August, 1879, party
Of hunters found, in mountainous region
now known as Rabun county, Ga, a
being nearly eight feet high, covered with
blush hair and having a human face
adorned with immense ears, resembling
those Of an ass. The creature was stone
deaf, and on that account seemed wholly
unconscious Of the approach Of the men.
This monster seems, from old accounts, 70
have been seen upon several occasions dur
the next four years
In 1916 a number Of Adventures from
Virginia, most Of them surveyors working
up the unexplored portions Of Georgia and
the Carolinas, formed themselves into a
party for the express purpose Of capturing
the uncanny being, II possible. They
secured the hills and valleys for several
days, and at last returned unsuccessful u
the starting point.
The many tales told Of this extraordinary
being seem 10 have created quite stir all
along the Atlantic coast. A printed cir
cular issued by land company In 1915
says: 1.-THE climate Of Georgia is exceeding
ly mild, the soil productive, and the dan
ger of attack from uncouth beasts, which
are represented as being half beast and
half man, are fairy tales not worthy Of
consideration. st. Louis Republic.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-06-04
YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
ENTERTA lNMeNT AND INST RuCTiON
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.

A Sketch of One OF the Most Noble of
Americas wild Animals, which For
merIy Roamed Our Western Prniries In
Vast Herds but Is Now Nearly Extinct.
The buffalo, the most characteristic ami
NAL of this continent, is now nearly ex-
tinct. With the exception of n few scat
tered herds in the remoter regions OF the
northwest, there are no representatives
left of this noble race, says The Great Di-
vide, which tells how this state OF things
has come about and furnishes the striking
picture here given Of a family OF buffaloes.
Whole herds of buffalo have been killed
merely to secure the robes, the bodies left
to the wolves and coyotes. A buffalo robe
nowadays Is a rare possession. Twenty
years ago these comfortable and handsome
wraps were very common Now the source
of the supply has been nearly, If not quite,
destroyed. And yet haste and waste are
still at work. 1t is true that all the blame
does not rest with the American people.
Foreign sportsmen have been guilty of
wanton destruction of the buffalo. In
many instances hundreds have been shot
down merely to crafty an ignoble ambition.