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coFFINs OF ANCIENT INSECTS.

A convincing proof that amber was
once fluid is afforded by the fact that in
sects, leaves, drops of clear water OF por-
tions of metal, sand and other articles
are sometimes found inclosed in it. Oc-
casionallv the insects are entire and in a
fine state of preservation, but frequently
their detached legs and wings indicate a
hard struggle to escape from the viscid
mass. Bees, wasps, gDats, spiders and
beetles have been observed in specimens,
and because they were imbeddcd years
ago in the soft tree gum they are in de-
mand by collectors and by college mu-
seums; there the Enclosures are subjects
of careful study by naturalists. The
discovery of such piece of amber is
bit of good fortune, for unusual value is
attached to the unlucky prisoner.
Very beautiful specimens containing
insects ages old may be seen in the estab-
lishment of an amber expert and mer.
chant in New York City. If he takes
the fancy he will lead you into a queer
looking little workshop. The walls look
as if they were afflicted with an eruption
of carving tools. Odd looking lathes
and polishing machines, racks and cabin
cts full OF the raw and half completed
material, are all around you. Pulling
out nest of drawers he will show you
a great quantity of dull looking, irregu-
larly shaped Jumps, and explain that no
product is more variable in price. One
lot may be purchased for 81 pound,
while another, that appears to the uu-
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BABY,S STORIES.

The baby sits on the table there,
With pen in her dimpled hand,
And she reads the funny crooked lines,
As if she could understand.
She is writing tory same as mamma"
And she laughs in baby glee;
If could read what the baby writes
What would the story be?
How the oldest doll was naughty and cross,
And left her work undone
And would not study her lesson-book,
But wasted her time in fun,
And would not mind her little mamma,
But was naughty as she could be;
How she went to walk one day on the beach,
And was drowned in the deep blue sea.
How Kitty came to mammals house
From nobody y-knows-where;
And the baby made her O little bed
In the very best rocking chair.
So sad story as this, indeed,
/ think you have never heard;
That Kitty, though all were kind to her
She killed the baby bird!
How baby chicken fell one day
Into little pool;
And they put him into the dolly's bed,
And wrapped him in cctton-wool;
And went on rocking-horse to town
To bring him the doctor quick,
With bitter powders and little pills,
For the chicken was very sici.
How there was once little nest
Up in q tall green tree;
A little straw round like cup,
Just big enough for three
Three little darling baby birds
In a cosey little heap;
And the wind rocked the cradle up and
down,
And rocked the babies to Sleep
How an angel came one night next door
Straight down out OF the sky;
And went straight back and all the folks
Heard something cry and cry;
And twas baby, sure enough,
She wore long white dress;
And brought baby-basket down,
And they called her little Bcss.
These are the stories the baby writes
At least I fancy So
AS over and over the blotted page
Her hurrying fingers go.
She sells them to mamma when they're
done.
And what does she get? you say.
A thousand kisses, heartful of love-
And that is the best of payl
IN. r. Butts, il, Wide Awaks.
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,racticed eye not whit more valuable,

lracticed eye not whit more valuable,
may be worth $50.
The amber is found in different sizes,
varying from that Of nut to- a mans
hand. A piece weighing one pound might
be worth $50. but q piece weighing
twelve or thirteen pounds would be
thought cheap at $4,000. In the time of
the Romans Nero used an amber drinking
cup, and an amber dish represented the
countenance and history Of Alexander.
The historian Gibbon tells US that among
the Greeks the material was SO greatly
appreciated that the amphitheatres were
adorned with either silver, gold. or
amber. -,
In modern times amber is chiefly OBJ
tanned on sea coasts after storms, when
it is either picked up on the bench or
sought after by men who walk up to
their necks in the waves, with long poles
to which nets are attached; or it is gath
cred from precipitous cliffs by men in
boats, who 60 armed with poles and iron
hooks, and loosen fragments of rocks in
exploring them. The latter methods are
not without danger to the amber seekers.
Amber occurs in beds in Greenland,
Prussia, France and Switzerland, but the
greater portion of it comes from the
southern coasts of the Baltic Sea, where
it is thrown up between Koenigsberg
and Memel. It is also obtained by min
ing at distance of 200 feet or more
from the sea, and has been met with in
gravel beds near London. Not many
years ago specimens were found on Cape
Sable, in Maryland.
In 1874 the amber gathering on the
shores of the Baltic was more abundant
than ever before known at the same spot:
In the village of Kahlberg alone, where
the product was "farmed, it is estimated
that twenty thousand thalers' worth Of
amber was picked up in the course of a
few weeks. It is supposed that this IN
creased quantity resulted from the violent
storms that prevailed on the coasts of the
Baltic during the preceding winter, by
which the treasure was thrown up from
the bottom of the sea. One of the
largest pieces Of amber at present known
is in the royal cabinet at Berlin, its
weight being about eighteen pounds.
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Yes, SO Ola 6ensa!c. Arnold Go his
country good service, and yet he attempted
to betTay it IN the end
"Ob, Griffith, how I wish We were at
peace again!" sobbed the unfortunate
Ola, burying her face in her hands.
He drew her to him, pressed q
kiss upon her pale cheek, and said: DO
70: despair, dearest Ola, but bear IN
mind that it is darkest just before
dawn. Peace will come again. These
dark clouds will roll away, and the sun,
shining bright and clear upon the hills,
will indicate peace and happiness"
But it may come too late for US to en-
JOY it." ~, ,
not"
At this moment, wnlle the lovers we>o
locked in each others embrace, and while
Griffith was trying to soothe the fears of
the POOR frightened girl, dark, sinister
face appeared at the window and pair of
basilisk eyes cleaned upon them.
They saw not the face. Had they done
so their peace of mind would have been
DESTROYED and their darkest suspicious
aroused. It was visible but moment,
and then withdrew into the darkness be-
yond. The lovers sat conversing on themes
more pleasant than the dark present.
Captain Alton sought to lead his be-
trothed from this dark hour to q bright
future.
But time wore on, and when he glanced
at his watch and noted how late the hour
be said:
and I will have to return to duty. BE
cheerful, dearest, for all will yet come
out right"
will you not come in and see father
before you go?"
He is asleep and We had better not
disturb him."
I'VE will not awake him, but I know
you want to gaze moment at him as he
lies so pale and death-like on the bed.
He seems to me, Griffith, notwithstand-
ing all re have heard, to be my father; yet
can it be lie told that story in jest?"
NO, no, Ola, it is true. He would not
lest about as serious matter as that.
But let us go to his room, will glance
at him but for a moment, and then must
AS they left the apartment the same
sinister face appeared at the window.
This time it pressed quite close to the
pane, and fendish smile was upon 1t.
The window was showed up and the head
of bold, daring m an thrust in. For a
momentit it glal ed after the lovers and dis
appeared.
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TIE ToNaA.

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most unique features: They carry
padded saddles and across these rests an
iron bar. The pole Of the cart rests on
this, being fastened by clumsy iron bolts.
The whole arrangement is clumsy, out
1t is claimed to be well adapted to bang
ing over rocky roads. rSxE
There is constant whizzing around
gorges and cutting the edges OF preci-,
piees. A modern wagon would be en-:
tirely unserviceable, as the roads 10
India have peculiar jolting effect on
wagons which our bolted and iron con-, con-,
veyances could not Withstand. =. Z.
The fun an experienced Indian traveller
will get out of a ride in tonga is some-:
thing remarkable. An ordinary being
would 5e 50 shaken Up he couldn't digest
anything for a week, but one OF the
Indian travellers will enjoy the jumping
about of the curious little wagon as Q.
sailor enjoys the heaving Of his ship.
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A ! Curious $ Indian tyshicI,e,. :,

: The 1tonga" Is the prevailing style Of
cart used over the road from Simla to-
Kalka, India. The road is very hard to
travel, J, having an n-ascent; Of nearly 5000
Ieet in the fity-eight miles Of distance
between the cities. Q. ;sss2 . =: i5
It has two wheels, is drawn : By two
horses and can carry four persons. The
Harvesting of the horses is one OF the
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ABOUT AMBER.
A AVALUABLEsUBs WHICH
Is GROWING SCARCE.
Amber in Ancient Romance and II
Commerce-The Uses to Which
Moderns Have Applied 1t
Where Obtained.

; Amber has so long been identified witt
the luxury of perfect enjoyment behind G
pipe or cigar that is not pleasant to be
reminded that the supply is gradually
diminishing, and unless new deposits are
found it will eventually be exhausted.
Familiar as most people are with the
substance, few realize as they touch tc
their lips the pretty bit of colcr that it is
product of nature dating 80 far back in
the ages that no record of its origin is at.
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EIGHT fax BRAooHH
n / q. RALI6BURY.

when ths shadows Of the evening
Shut the blus sky from our sight,
Let us light tho lustrors beacons,
Let tham gleom along the night.
They will scatter clouds and darkness,
Lighting we'll tho pilgrims way,
That In walking none may stumble,
But shau walk In perfect day.
light your lamps. my brother. light them,
On the lofty tower strong.
Purify the Inner chambers
OF the heart with light and song.
>REFRAN.
Light the beacone, raise the banner,
Let them gleam and float In air
That the world in outer darkness
May return and worship there.
BARRIE CENTER, n. Y.
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That jest suits me exactly, " said Jack.
Which way are they gomez"
Down toward the coast around the
bay. The vessel is just off the island"
well, I'm ready to follow them aboard
the darned British man O. war"
The undaunted little band of Americans
set off through the wood, to meet danger
and adventures of which they never
dreamed
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fba Matrimonial Office

In the Matrimonial Ofice-"Well,
here is photograph of the lady whom I
have described to YOU" "But, my dear
sir, according to this picture the lady is
much older than you gave me any reason
to believe" "Oh, assure you that is a
very old photograph. ."-Flssende BSaet-
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A Race Of DUarfss

The accompanying CUTS that. OF Mise.
.Olof Krarer, zone of aErace Of dwarfs
living at Angmagsallk, Son the coast OF
Greenland. There are only 500 of them,
and whatever their origin, they have no
racial peculiarities to identify them With
the Esquimaux. They look like Danes.
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Hunter-"Did you realize any thing on
that $500 you put into the Cataract
Minei" Wyckes-"Yes; Irealized what
q chump I was. ."-B-ooklyn Life.
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Relic Factories.

The Neapolitau police have unaarthsd
another establishment for the wholesale,
manufacture of "classic antiqnties"-
coins, medals, vases and statues. Some
of these counterfeits have an appearance
of superannuation apt to deceive even
connoisseurs, and are, indeed, perfect
fac-similes of specially characteriatics
models-lobsided coins aud slightly
damaged sculptures. It will not be long
before some specialist will try his hand
ON Indian relics.-New York Voice. =
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There are only six large cities in this
country that do not own the local water
works.
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Now THAT the French people are
having their attention called to the
uses Of hypnotism as a detector OF crime
the people of Muncie, Ind, are expert
encing its value as motive power IN
religious revivals. The veteran evan
gelist, Mrs. Maria Woodwork, has
apparently dispensed with Mysteries,
short spasms, and the frothing at the
mouth, which, when accompanied by
an epi!eptic fit, gave sure tokens OF
salvation. Mrs. Woodworth allows hei
converts to'lapse into a comstose state
@for sixty hours at stretch, +" when
they visit heaven or the other place,
lust as suits them. As matter of fact,
they have seen everything, spoken to
the spirits of the just made perfect, and
recognized lots of American citizens
reputed good in the fesh-who are en-:
loving the blessings of warm climate.
Hvpnotism that can transport Chris
tian at will to Dives or Lazarus from
town in Indiana has gone far beyond
the limits laid down in Paris. ) :
GEN. francis A. WALKER, in the
Forun', makes On interesting argument
to show that very few men have capac-
ity for great leadership in practical
affairs, and that men who have this ca
pacity are likely to win, by the help of
or in spite of conditions and opportun-
tiles. There are men everywhere who
can satisfactorily do the work of sub
ordinates. but those that can do the
work of leaders are everywhere very
few
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Godfrey Ito rejected candidate for
honors at the dog show)-"Never mind
Smut! Well have dog show that shall
be all cats except you, and then you'll
have it all your own way!'-Judys.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-21
Conservatory of MUSIC.

This work is a masterpiece OF superb archi,
lecture and 4 gem Of rare beauty, heated by
steam ana lighted by electricity.
4 music faculty composed of teachers OF the
best European and American training, whose
fitness has been tested by years OF experience,
and with full supply Of new and elegant IN,
strumeuts, oncr facilities for the study OF music
similar to those found in the best conserya-
tories Of the Old World
Parents who are seeking the most superior
musical advantages for their daughters. or
ladies contemplating the teachers profession,
who wish L. learn 10 interpret the worlds great
composers in the most artistic style, Will lind
that Hardin college affords, in ! pre-eminent
degree, the advantages desired.
Students who complete the course in q salts
factory manner viii be awarded a diploma with
the title BaccalaUrea MuSc;p. Candidates for
graduation must he examined in the presence
Of the music faculty.
Students who become proficient in piano or
voice are awarded diplomas With the title Of
Proficient.
The faculty Will aid graduates in every honor
able way to secure desirable positions. In the
past two years thirteen young ladies from this
conservatory have Oeen called 10 fill positions
II schools and colleges i'll four states. The
grand prize i'll music is a SIuUO piano. made by
Hallstt x Davis Of Boston, ana pronounced by
leading pianistS Of the Old World the best made
in America
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-21
The Cotton Belt In IL.

The Cotton Belt, after a long fight,
has succeeded III getting har-
vest excursion rates through from east
eu points, and announces that 1t
viii sell excursion tickets 10 all points in
Texas August - and September II and 10,
good thirty days, with stop-over privilege
al any point en- route on going PASSAGE, aud
vii permit return Journey from any point
short of destination, and the various North,
Eastern and Southeastern lines have au-
thOrized similar arrangements via this line.
This gives Fort Worth two lines upon
which harvest excursions will be run as
above. viz: the Santa Fe and the Cotton
BeI.. The latter road at one time was
billing the East. but the other lines made
such a roar that il was compelled TO with
draw he rates. II IS now advertising them
extensively, however, through the East.
The Katy has not been heard from yet, but
viii doubtless be in IT,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-21
PRESIDENT POLK.
The Head of the Farmers Ma
tionaI Alliance Talks.
LOOKS FOR NO SILVER BILL.
The Old Parties will Repeat Their Tactics
of the Last Twenty-Five Tears-Cul-
borson. Clark and Shaw
Speak at GAINESVILLE.
The Alliance Head Talks.

Special 10 the Gazette.
RICHMOND, VA, Aug. 90 had long
talk with National President Polk of the
Farmers Alliance. He would not discuss
state politics, but spoke freely on national
affairs Referring to the free coinage of
silver, Col Polk said that he did not believe
the next congress would pass a bill. The
probabilities are, he said, that there are
many who would vote for it if they were
sure that the senate would kill or the preSi-
dent veto it. They would doit to strengthen
the party, and the party is everything in
Washington. l look for a repetition of the
tactics INDUCED in by the old parties for the
last twenty-five years. We do not expect
any relief from either of them, as | firmly
believe they are controlled by Wall street
In his opinion, the failure of congress to
pass a silver bill would Lot increase Mr..
Cleveland's availability as presidential
nominee. Col Polk said that Cleveland
would be the Democratic nominee. but that
he would be opposed by every self-respect-
ing Alliance man. The friends of MIR. Cleve-
land were probably calculating that as
there was a strong chance of three candi-
dates, there would be no choice by the peo-
pie, and that the election would be thrown
into the house of representatives, which,
being overwhelmingly Democratic they
felt would assure his election,
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New YORK, Aug 19-The floating debt
tended and retired by the action of the
board of directors at yesterdays special
meeting, as many suppose The di-
rectors merely approved the plan
whereby they hope to extend and
retire the debt. They entertain no doubt
that the plan will be carried out with entire
success. but as President Sidney Dillon
this morning said. you can't say a thing
IS done until it is done LAS 10 the scheme
itself. " added Dillon, 1T is simple enough.
The Union Pacific owe numbers of people
about Sl9,0OO,0OO. 1t asks them to
come up and subscribe for and take the
first securities in the market. That they
will accept the situation IS hardly question
able When such fnanciers as j.
Pierrepont Morgan, Edward King and
John 4. Stewart declare the plan mas
terly one. both for the railway and its.
creditors, and give in its execution their
active cooperation. one Is Justified in look
ing for only Il brilliant success. The scheme
if carried through will be the greatest tinan-
cial transaction of the wear, not merely IN
magnitude, but in its beneficial effects"
The Union Pacific, with its 5000 miles of
main and tributary rail could not become
embarrassed and fall into the hands of u re-
ceiver without immense injury,
not simply to its creditors but
also to the railway system and
the general business interest OF the country.
Dillon said the subscription books would
shortly be opened, probably either at the
Office of the Union Pacific, No. 1875 Broad
way. or at the banking house of Drexel,
Morgan & Co, but that these details had
not yet been definitely arranged.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-21
The Railway Postal Clerks.

ST LOUIS, Mo, Aug. 19.-Ihe first an
nual meeting Of the Railway postal clerks
association Of the United States opened
here to-day with delegates from eleven di-
visions of the organization. The principal
business TO come before the convention will
be the consideration of a bill looking to
au increase of salaries TO postal clerks.
The bill viii be presented in the next con-
eress, also the question of changing the
present methods of the railway mail SER
vice SO as to increase its efficiency. The
machinery of the service is not adapted TO
the constantly increasing volume of
business and il is proposed to relieve all
friction and improve the system generally
ana make life less of a burden for the clerks.
The convention will continue three days.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-21
For Miss johnson.

The railroad boys are earnestly at work
IN behalf Of the Mary l.. Johnson fund, and
have notified her 10 be ready 10 20 with the
other twelve girls. The following circular
was issued and Il allied yesterday:
GENERAL CIRCULAR.
To Railroad. Tclegraphand Express Employees:
The undersigned have been selected as a
committee for the purpose of raising SUffi-
cieut funds to send Miss Mary Lizzie John
son of Fort Worth 10 Hardin college, to ac-
company the prize winners in The GAZETTE
contest.
Miss johnson is an orphan girl. her
father being ut the time of his death an
old time operator. We now call upon each
aud every member of the above fraternity
10 come TO the rescue of lthiS deserving
young lady, and let us show To the world
that while we appreciate victory on prin-
ciple we have an abundance of patriotism
and sympathy for SO deserving and accom-
p.ished an orphan. No matter how small
The contribution it will be appreciated, and
will help to swell the grand total.
We desire all classes of employees to CO.
operate with US III this laudable enterprise
We must work quickly, rs the special train
bearing these Eirls to Mexico will leave
Fort Worth August 3lst.
We desire TO give Miss Mary Lizzie John
sou the same advantages as Will he enjoyed
by the leaders III TIM GAZETTE contest -
namely. four years scholarship. board,
music and al incidental expenses, free.
j. Y. GoOpE,
T. l.. OTTO.
6. w. BARNHART,
J. J. BALLARD,
:. W. NOBLE.
a. A. MILLER
Committee.
c. c. DRAKE. Secretary.
Fort Worth, Tex, Aug. 20. 1891.
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The building will also contain recitation
rooms. dining room and college hall. This
building and the college will be lighted with
electricity and heated by steam. Water Is con-
veyed by pipes TO every part of the building.
Hot water and cold water on every floor.
At all expense of Sl5.OOO the directors have
Just completed superb building, with music
rooms, ana large concert hail. furnished with
handsome opera chairs, with seating capacity
of 1900
This department will continue to enjoy the
superior instruction of that master musician,
PROFESSOR HERMAN SCHUMACHER.
who has trained larger number OF fine muSi-
clans in the South and West than any man now
l,ying. His six years so!ourn with Us has
been continued ovation, and the brilliancy OF
his concerts the delight OF all. Professor
Schumacher is q graduate Of the Royal con
servatOry of Leipsig. Germany, ana WIS for
years u pupil OF the great masters. Men
delssohn, David, Richter. Plaidy and BOehme.
For modest worth, for splendid attachments IN
music, for patient, untiring energy. he has no
superior. and his success during his five years
connection with the college is without paral-
lei in this country.