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Judge Hoffman,s Successor.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 2l.-A rumor
was current on the streets to-day that the
President had decided to appoint ex- Con-
gressman w. w. Morrow to succeed the
late Judge Hoffman. 1t is said that q
telegram was received from President
Harrison by prominent Republican
this morning and shown to the United
States District Attorney. 1t stated that
the President was satisfied with Mr..
Morrow and would make the appoint
ment, if he should be agreeable to the
California delegation.
From this it IS believed that Mr.. Nor
row is sure of the appointment.
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The Saltou Lake.

SAN DIEGO, Aug. PA man from New
River basin brings information that a
large stream of water is flowing into
Salton Lake from the Gulf of California.
via New River. This makes two sources
OF supply for the inland sea, and goes far
to establish the claim that it will be per-
manent.
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Disastrous cIoudbursts In Austria.

VIENNA, Aug. 2l.--Further details
have been received from Botzen of the
cloudburst which partially destroyed the
village of holman this week. It now
appears that the fall of water flooded the
other side of the mountains, and that
hamlets situated on the hilltops have
been isolated by the floods. Many
corpses have been seen in the valley
streams, now swollen to torrents On tho
other side of the mountains it is feared
further and greater damage to property
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The Holy Coat.

TREvEs, Aug. 2I.-To-day there has
been continuous procession of pilgrims
passing into the Cathedral to see the
holy coat. The Catholic papers urge the
pilgrims not to buy relics from Protest
ants, as they ridicule the coat, although
glad to profit by the exhibition.
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THE MARTINIQUE CYCLONE.
Loss to Life and Property Swelling
to Enormous Figures.
OVER TWO HUNDRED PEOPLE SAID
TO HAVE BEEN KILLED.

The Death-rate So Far Reportcd Refers
Only to Coast Towns-It is Beloved
That as Many, If Not Moro, Have
Lost Their Lives in the Interior
Troops and Volunteers at Work in
All Directions Succoring the In
jured and Burying the Dead.
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SMASH-UP ON THE SANTA FB.
A Passenger Train Runs Into q
BOx-Car at Los Angeles.
GOVERNOR MARKHAM ON BOARD,
BUT ESCAPES UNINJURED.

All the Passengers Badly Shaken Up
But None Seriously Injured - Con
Riordan Knocks Out the s'Terrible
Swede', in the Eighteenth Round
Runor Current at San Francisco
That w. w. Morrow is to be APP
pointed to Succeed the Late Judge
Hoffman.
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THE IMMIGRATION PROBLEM.
Secretary Chandler Expresses His
Views on the Question.
ALLOW GOOD ONES TO LAND, BUT
RETURN THE BAD.

The Morgan Line of Steamers, Which
Ply Between New York and Calves
ton, To be Withdrawn From the
Latter Point and Transferred to
New OrIeans-Three Children of a
prominent Family of Ohio MUIR
dered by Being Imprisoned in an
Air-tight Tool Chest,
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Verdict of Acnnitfal

HoLLIsTER, Aug. 21.-The second trial
of G. w. Mankins, charged with arson
for having instigated his son to burn q
neighbor's house, was concluded in the
Superior Court yesterday. The first trial
resulted in a disagreement. The jury in
the latter brought in a verdict of acouit-
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Trying to Create a Revolt.

TOPEKA, Aug. 21.-S. C. Bradford, ex-
Attorney General of Kansas, presided at
meeting of the Republican Farmers
Alliance men this afternoon. Bradford
is popular with the old soldiers, Republic
cans, and with the ''old crowd" He
called these elements of Farmers Alli-
ance together to organize revolt in the
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There is story that 5000 worth of
diamonds are buried in Brooklyn grave.
They adorn the body of an eccentric per
son who died several years ago. The
costly jewels were placed in the coffin de-
spite the strenuous protests of the under
taker who had charge of the funeral and
who feared the desecration of ghouIs.
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Two Men Burned to Death.

Boston, Aug. PA number of cot
tages in the summer village of Ocean
Spray were burned this afternoon. Two
men asleep in the loft of stable were
burned to death
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1ynrn Meather at Hollister.

HoLLIsTER, Aug. 21.-The weather has
been very oppressive here for the last
three days. Ordinarily the nights
in this vicinity are cool, but dur
ing the present hot spell they have been
very warm. This afternoon the Their
mometer reached 1862 in the shade.
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Earthnuake in Illinois

JERsEYvILLE QH.), Aug. 81. - An
earthquake was felt here last night.
Houses trembled and some persons were
so frightened they jumped out of bed.
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Coast Defense Vessel Monterey

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2l.-The Navy
Department has authorized the eighth
payment of the cost of the coast defense
vessel Monterey of'$146,6O to the Union
Iron Works
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MUTINY ON A STEAMER
Fires Drawn and the VcsSe
Stopped in Mid Ocean.
THE RINGLsADEE KILLED ~ THE
CAPTAIN.

ieevy Rains and Wind 70 Missouri
Cause Great Damage to Crops,
Bridges and Stock Along the Chari-
ton Rver-TeleGraph and Telephone
Nircs Frustrated in Kansas City
One Thousand Fect OF the Wabash
Road Falls Into the Missouri River.
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Miu Not Bo porn,i1.od

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-Acting Sccre-
tary Chandler says the plan of the cattle
mon and Cherokees ;or :. temporary
transfer Of ownership would be regarded
as an evasion OF tho Presidents order,
aud will not DE permitted.
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young bricklayer had a narrow escape
from death. The scaffolding on which
he was standing gave way, precipitating
the young man to the ground, a distance
of ten feet, tracturing his thigh and cut
treatment at the hotel in Glenn Ellen.
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Large Quantity of Hay Burned

BAKERSFIELD, Aug. 21.-A few nights
ago seven hay stacks, aggregating 100
tons, upon the ranches of the Tevis &
Haggin Land Company were destroyed
by fire. 1t was evidently the work of in
cendiaries, as the stacks were a consider
able distance anart
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The Irish League of America.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 21.-The convention
of the Irish National League of America
will be held at Chicago next month in
stead of at Baltimore.
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Death of Commissioner Bragg.

WASHINGTON, Aug. q. = Secretary
Moseley of the Interstate Commerce
Commission tonight received a dispatch
from Spring Lake, n. J., announcing the
death there of Commissioner Bragg. The
cause of death was not stated, but it is
known that he had been in iI-health for
some time
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a Brewery Sale Discredited

ST. Louis, Aug. 2l.-The report that
the Anheuser Busch Brewery has been
sold to an English syndicate for SIC. O.O0O.-
COO, SO far as can be learned, is erroneous.
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-EmhezzIor Arresin.l.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2l = Thomas s.
Findiay, the trusted cashier and book
keeper of tie wholesale boot and shoe
house OF Wallace, Elliott IL Co., has beeu
arrested for embezzling S2o,5o0.
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HOtel Burned.

MEDICAL LAKE CWash.) Aug. 21.-The
Levitt House was destroyed by fire this
morning. The building and furniture
was valued at $4,000, partly insured.
1nCendiarism is suspected.
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Oil Refinery Rnrnsh-

BERLIN, Aug. 2.-Kohlenufero's oil
refinery has been burned. Four thou
sand cans of oil exploded, and the
streets were flooded with the blazing
liquid.
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storm Raging in the English Channel.

LONDON, Aug. 21.-A terrific storm is
raging in the English Channel tonight.
The sea greatly damaged the public
squares at Havre, and the Frascati baths
have been washed away. A bark was
wrecked at Yport, and four seamen We're
drowned.
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Perrie NIaxwell,s Case,

OAKLAND, Aug. 21.-The examination
ofPerrie Maxwell, charged with being ac-
cessory to the murder of r. S. Colvin, set
for to-day, has been postponed until Sep
tember Ist.
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PRESIDENT HARRISON
Goes Fishing, Christens a Baby. an,
Speaks at Saratoga.


Ooes Fishing, ChriStenS a Baby. and
Speaks at Saratoga.
MOUNT NoGREGoR On. ". Aug. 21-
President Harrison and party went this
morning on a fishing excursion. The
President returned from the fishing ex.
cursion in the afternoon. HAVING had 9
fair days sport. He started later f1,
Saratoga. With the President on the fish.
ing excursion were Rev. Mr.. Allen and
Wlie OF Elizabeth, n. j.. and Mr.. and
MI; hrs; McAdam, and others. A pleasing
incident OF the day was the selection of 3
name for Mr.. and Mrs. Aliens eigbt.
months daughter. They had been una
Ole 10 agree on name. The President
chose the name of Marguerite. and the
enid was at once christened, he acting as
godfather.
THE PRESIDENT AT SARATOGA.
SARATOGA, Aug. 21.-The Presidential
party arrived here at 1 o'clock this after
noon. ] he whole town was elaborateIy
decorated and an immense crowd of pe0-
pie thronged the streets and piaZzas and
windows and roofs of BUILDINGS. On
| reaching the hotel the President faced the
throng and was formally introduced by
the village President
President Harrison spoke as follows.
Il am sure the explanation of ALI this is
tnat you are all American citizens. lovers
Of the American flag and the Constitu-
| ton LappIausel, and in thus assembling
give expression so your loyalty and pat
rlotism. LApplause.] 1t is larger and
better than individual expression. fO1
this country of yours is distinguished for
nothing more than its people. They give
their love, loyalty and services not to in
dividuals, but to institutions. Applause, !
We love the country because it does moi
create and does not tolerate any distinction
between men other than that OF merit.
Applause | desire to thank the com
rades who wear the honored Grand Army
badge Tor their escort and welcome.
never see the badge that 1 do not recog-
nlZe Its wearer as a friend. TApplause
The survivors, of the great struggle for
the perpetuity of our institutions hayino
endured IN march, camp and battle the
utmost that man can endure. and have
given the utmost that man can give
they now, as citizens of this republic in
CIVIC life, do their part to maintain order
IN communities and to promote the honor
and prosperity OF the country they
saved" Applause.]
Thanking those assembled for the
friendliness with which he was received
the President closed, afterward SHAKING
hands for over an hour with people who
pressed forward to individually greet
him.
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AImy. the Murdorar

HANOVER On. H., Aug. 21.-Almy. the
murderer caught yesterday, to-day
pleaded not guilty to the charge
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The Prosecuting Witness ssFixed.' ,,

NEW YORK, Aug. 2l.-Patrick o. Brien,
alias Con Allen, alias Paddy, the Pig"
who is said to be the leader of a clever
gang of green-goods swindlers, and who
was arrested on a charge of swindling
Miner George Williams Of Zincite, New,
out Of $3.50. was brought to court to-day.
For some reason or other Williams
claimed to have never seen O'Brien be-
fore, although upon his arrest he posi-
lively identified him. In consequence
the examination had to be postponed. 1t
is thought Williams money was re-
funded on condition that he would not
DrOSecntn
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Professor Leconte Honored.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-At a meeting
Of the Nominating Committee of the
American Association for the advance
ment OF Science, held tonight, the name
was recommended to the General Asso-
citation for President, of Professor Joseph
Leconte, of the University at Berkeley,
Cal. also a long list OF Vice Presidents.
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When the Japanese hitch horse in the
street they accomplish it by tying his
forelegs together.
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lie deceased was So years old.
Georgia Alliance.

ATLANTA, Aug. 21.-The State Alliance
adjourned to-day. One resolution,
adopted unanimously, casks the Georgia
Legislature to indorse the st. Louis plat
form as rea1firmed at Ocala and to in
struct the Representatives and Senators
in Congress to shape legislation in con-
formity herewith"
Senator GOrdon's reply to the request
that he express himself as to the position
he will take on the poll of the plat
form was not received. The Senator.
however, wrote a brief letter in which he
says that he had heretofore made himself
clear on this subject. and could not do so
more than he has
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pine Nut Mines.

CARSON CNev.), Aug. 2l.-Sman huts
are going up in the Pine Nut region now.
An excursion viii be run Sunday, on
which day Bill Zirn viii open his mine,
Bank of California, to inspection. Some
fifty people leave on that day. If the
mine proves what he claims a townsite
viii be surveyed and buildings go up at
once.
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Three Children sufrocated.

IRONToN (O.l, Aug. 2l.-This afternoon
George Hamilton and wife went visiting,
leaving their three children, aged s, 4and 2
years respectively, at home. Upon re-
turning sometime afterward the children
were missing. After lengthy search
they were found confined in an old tool
chest, where they had died from suffoca-
ton. A stick fastened in the staple of the
chest indicates murder. The mother is
almost insane from grief. The whole
town is wild with excitement. There is
no clue to the murderers.
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Missionaries Murdered.

BERLIN, Aug. 2l.-Two German mis-
have been murdered in New
Iufnea
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A RrIcklavor,s FaIi.

SoNoMA, Aug 2l.-Yesterday, while at
work on the Home for Feeble-Minded, a
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Socialist Conoross.

very much=gneater than at first supposed.
Forty are known to have been drowned.
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Old limo TeIegranhers.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-The Old Time
Telegraphers and Military Telegraphers
closed their annual session here this
evening by holding joint social reunion.
Telegraphic connection was made by the
Western Union between the hall in
which the gathering was held this even
ing, and the principal offices of the whole
United States and City of Mexico. The
many announcements made by the pre-
siding officer We're telegraphed over the
long circuit. kilograms of congratula-
tion and greeting were received from the
operators at each city on the circuit.
The National tribune., 1891-10-29

Acceptable contributions received from Asian,
Simon Ease, WiIl-o'- the -Wisp. Jason, Maude.
Lord Baltimore. Tully W. Hooeh, TuIste, and
Waldemar.--Wes submit this week anew form
by II. 5. Nut, and consider it quite a neat one.
We would be pleased 20 have the opinions of
our readers OF the subject. The fats. it will
be noticed, are by our lady contributors. We
wosId like To hear from all Of the Mystic Sis
terhood. Perplexities does not show the
much needed improvement in its typOgraph-
zeal appearance. H. s. Nut shOUld not expect
good contributions rs long as tho typo cOutin-
ues To bungle them and make them utterly
scnseies5 We welcome this week as new
corners 10 Mystery, Asian, Will-O the Wisp.
Jason and Lord Baltimore, and trust they will
favor US regularly. Our corps Of contributors
Is rapidly increasingly is expected that the
Christmas Convention Of the Eastern Puzzlers'
League will be an enthusiastic and successful
one, and all Eastern puZlie-men should attend.
-Tunste's department in the Sunny South
presents ereditabie appearance and he should
receive the support Of the mystic fraternity.
Address, Paul NJ. Bryan, Sylyania, Ga.-Next
week prizes for September solving will bo
awarded, and q new form competition inaugu-
rated r. o. CHESTER.
10 20 81. EUGESE
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IlreIr Prnieat

We have received the following letter. in
which the party most interested makes a most
justifable kick" We DO not blame him for
it. We have destroyed the copy Of the letter
connected with the facts Of his death. and 50
cannot tell whence il was received, but we will
give c0mrade Campbell the benefit Of the be-
lief a. 70 what he says about his being alive and
vigorous as true:
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: In the Nus
ter Out column Of your issue Of Sept. II you
published an obituary Of one j. b. Campbell.
As the description refers precisely to my COM
missions, dates aud all, during the late war, I
am led to the inquiry as to how you were fur
nished such information. / am at present a
member Of the South Dakota Soldiers Home,
aud its Adiutant.-J. b. CAMPBELL, Lieutenant
and Adiutant, 9TH Ky. Cav, and Captain and
Assistant Quartermaster.
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A SNAKES DILEMMA.
A Horned Toad that vas The Death or a Greedy
Little Raill.snake.
LS1R Francisco EramiHer.l

San Francisco EramfHer.I
Rattlesnakes arc generally credited with
having more sense than 10 attempt to feast on
spine-covered horned tOads, but there was one
snake that allowed hunger 10 overcome dis
erection down in IByO County a few weeks ago.
IL surrounded half-groWn horned toad that
would have eventually caused its death had
not a hunter saved il the trouble. Tue speci-
men was saved, aud is now at the Academy Of
SCienc in alcohol.
The snake s. called cr0faFtts cerqsfes, one Of
those vicious little prairie rattlesnakes that is
also called the horned RATHER" and the " side
winder" On either side ofth head is horny
projection above the eye.
Ia striking, il swings its body sideways, and
does not strike ont straight before IT, as other
larger varieties Of the cToiaitS do, hence the
term sidc-Wiuier." 10 is considered by some
20 be the most aggressive Of the family TO
which it belongs, and Is dangerous because Of
the small size and dull color, which prevent
its being readily seen.
The one in question has six rattIes, and is
about l6 inches in length. One. third Of the
toad h;d been swallowed when il resOrted
10 the tricks Of its species. The horned tOads
always run 10 escape, but when caught close
their eyes aud remain passive for a short time
before making q sudden break 20 get away.
This particular specimen allowed itself to be
taken in by the snake until il had thought the
matter had gone Tar enough. Then u began 10
wTigglc and try 10 baci. out. IL couldn't back
ont because the ilug5 Of the snake held it.
Then il began 20 work its head until one Of the
horns tore hole through the snakes skin In
that position they were found, the snake nearly
dead and the tuad entirely so. The Academy
o. Sciences people consider 10 rare aud inter
ing specimen.
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The mystery Of the Man in the Iron Mask
is believed 10 be solved AZ last. for Capt. BIze-
ries, Of the French army, stationed az Nantes.
has dcciphered the dispatches between Louis
XIV. aud the Duke dc IouyOi5 relating 10 the
prisoner Of the PigUerol and the Bastile. lie
is said now 10 have been Gen. Dc Bu!Onde, and
his uIcnsc was raising the siege Of Conf i'm
Piedmont in 1901. against orders aud without
necessity, thus eudaugcring the success Of the
campaign in the war then waging.
The dispatch ordering his arrest directed
that he should BE- allowed 10 walk every day
on the ramparts Of the citadel. his face being
concealed by a mask Tho prisoner wore a
mask Of black velvet fastened with steel
springs, and he was closely watched by St.
Mars, the Governor Of The Island Of Ste. Mar
RHerite aud later of the Bfstle. But there is
one flaw in the present evidence as TO the
identity, aud that Is in the lack Oi a motive for
concesliuS the fact that IL was Gen. BulOnde
who was So punished for treachcry. The
French War Department will doubtless soon
publish all Of Capt. Bazeriea's TRANSACTIONS.
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A CHATTER ON FURS.
Hints as 10 the POPULAR Wraps for the Approach
lug tool Weather.
Tile Quecu.l

lug TOOL Weather.
Tile QaeeILl
Now that the air has such decided chill in
IL the subject OF lur5 will doubtless receive
serious consideration. The following hints
may be Of service 70 some purchasers. BOas
will certainly be as much worn. ii not more
this year as last, aud the three-quaTter fur
cape is a mode resu4cita;cd from some 80 years
ago. They fall well below the waist aud are
rather high on the shoulders. Those who can
not afford sable are glad of mink. Fur NUTS
are 10 be large. Capcs Of every kind and shape
from the extremely ugly 10 the exceedingly be-
coming, are worn by women and girls Of every
age. The most stylish.lookiug reach TO tho
knees, and are perfectly plain, with neither folds
nor yoke. They have. however well cut aud
gayly-lined hoods behind, and are usually fast.
eHed i'm front with straps Of the cloth Two no
tceable capcs have been worn lately-one
double-breasted and bound with leather and
the other Of bright military scarlet with yoke
covered with true LAYERS knots in silver. The
newest cape is lined and trimmed with fur, aud
very cosy and comfortable it is at the spa cool
evenings. Long cloaks too are already begin
ming 20 look scasGuahle. Many of them arc
made n 4 sort of ulster, with large cape which
does not seem TO be detachable. Que Of the
newest Of these was OF cloth, with narrow lines
Of rich crimson forming check on a dark blue
ground; tire cloak was worn open IN front,
aud disclosed a handsome lining of crimson
sat
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They have q comic journal IN Melbourne
named Laact, and thls paper made one Of the
famous Lancashire CIiUkcteIs--a gentleman
who has visited Australia more than once
the hero Of the following tale. j pictured
him On horseback riding up 10 The door Of a
roadside inn, aud mOppiug with handkerchief
the pcrspirgtiOn from his brow:
Have you got any good ale2" be asked OF
the attendant Hebc.
Yes SIR" replied the sinking damsel T:
"will you Try ity"
"Ay, fetch ms d pint"
The pint WAS brought, consumed, and the
gentleman smacEcd his lips rllcctyc.y and
obviously.
+" Fetch u another pint" be said ia an un-
certain, 5aWplinR tone Of voice. This was
brought aud also consumed.
"Ah!' said the hero Of the willow, /" its not
bad beer; Ill have some"
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no. I5O-CHARADE.

no. 1J0-CHARADE.
maiden Of great intellect
To marry "A man did elect;
A farmer was he
And in the country
The fruits Of the earth did collect
Now farmers wives, please rceollect,
The dairy work always direct.
4 PEGhAL was she
Aud tile buttery
Neglected to closely inspect
So TWO germs began TO infect
The cheese and the butter select;
The farmer did eat
Too much with his meat;
The WHOLE showed THREE him its effect.
The neighbors began 10 suspect
Foul play. anu said so indirect.
The Coroner came
An expert Of fame
TIE body did gravely dissect.
The poison was plain 10 detect:
The jurymen. quite cireumspect,
Imprisoned for life
That negligent wife;
Society thought them correct
So now her young life il quite wrecked
And wearing a suit striped and checked
She looks at tie Stars
Behind iron bars
Exactly what one might expect.
-DOROTHY DOOLIrrLE, Jersey City, ". j.
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SDIXEES.

Complete Lists: h. r. Did, Damon. 10 Mullins,
Alexander l.. Lucy Date, Mesa, NiplIias Il. % Bog
gan. sphinx, G. Race, Alumnus, +. Aitehell, and
GuidOu-l&
Incomplete Lists: Phil Down. ID. Bee Harry,
Nademsr, University. Nyus. Aspire. Zaida, Ju-
Mus. koscuskO McGinty, Lalla Rookh, E-kaietta,
Empty, Holly. NyphO. Joel III. Hint, Asscro. Eft
tnh. Ember-, Evening star. Ciuders, III. i. story,
Pmlavania, Me Too, Phosphorus. Nedmnc, Arty
Fishel, ~ y. list, X. Tillery. Byzantine g. Kerr,
\. Solver, Axul. III. :. Nut, Rob Ert-, Rex Ford,
Fancy, Hattie Heath. Frantz, w ID. j., Ellsworth,
Morton. Mozart TexcO, Iron Mask. y. j.. g. T.,
Proieus, Dame d., Dorothy DoOlittle Mack, Emily.
AnOnyme lvanhOe, Maud Lynn, SesOm, -. Ger
maine, Rokeby, Jack OLanteru. II. Tinker. AcyO,
Pennsy ldelphia. Louis j., GwendOline, Zenith HO-
Tizon. Il. Yer, PhOnOg and Oduaccr-6.. Total, 80.
CTyPtOgrammatists: First fifteen sOlveTs.