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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24
Fipht the Whisky Trust.

. New YORK, Dec. 23,-The committee
appointed by the board OF trustees OF
the Wholesale Liquor Dealers assOcla-
ton to solicit subscf ptiops from the
trade for the building of distillerles
which shall he owned and controlled
10y the dealers is composed, as far as
yet selected, as fdllows: David NJ.
Koehler, chairman; E. Eising, Morris
Levy of Fischer & Levy, Robert A..
Greacon, Henry Wellbrook. John
Keresey, Leon Rheinstrom and Henry
Kroger. Three other members have
yet TO bs named.
MIR. Koehler ssid this morning that
the work wou be begun ut once. He
expects to nave couple OF distilleries
in operation within three months with
which to fight the whisky trust.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24

BOISE CITY, Ida, Dec. :3.-The d:a-
mond excitement is increasing. A
telephone message from Nampa was
as follows: "The report of Kunze. a
rich diamond expert, that precious
gems really exist in the diamond
basin region in Owyhe county has
created q great furry in this place.
Kunze came IN from the basin Thurs
day and left for Chicago. He said that
he had found q diamond bearing ledge
near the mouth of Rabbit creek,
which extended nearly to the sum-
nit and crossed the diamond basin.
There was no doubt in his mind that
genuine diamonds had been discovered.
All of tho ledge he found had been
located by the Nampa people.
Before Kunze departed for Chicago.
where he will form a mining company,
he left word that If any person DIS
turbed the ground or edge he should
be Immediately notified by wire. He
wanted no work commenced unless he
was upon the ground.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24

SAY FRAseFsce. Dec. - The newly
incorporated North Amrfsras Nsviga.
ton company cputempiaies four cou.
nsctions At Panama. One WITH the
French liue % Nsrseiies Bordeaux
ard Hsvro. one With steamers 60 North
hampton, sud third with steaaers -
View York sad steamers from Cotton 20
New Orleans. The time from san
francisco - Havres Bordeaux spiacei
At thirty nine day.. southampton tnIr-
fv-nine davs and Nhicego thirty elght
days Frsigat rates, it = claimed. NlA
he greatly reduced.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24

PORTLAND. Ore. Dec. Z3.-The snow
storm winch hs. bsen prevailing over
the Pacific northwest for the past
forty-eight hours. ceased this morning.
The storm las been the most viO ent m
the local history. Ia c ming was 80
unexpected that tic street railway
ctfnpsnies C were net prepared for Il
snd al lines are b.ockaded. The
trsnscontinrutal Ines havs been sue
cessfgi IN Keeping their hnes clear thus
far. Trains on several roads are late
aud river tfsiiic is threatened by the
probsble ireenng over Of the Colum-
hia u yer
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24

Its Organizer Suic.dsd in Wisconsin {
Thufsesy, Precipitatlng the Crash.

Its Organixer Sulcsdsd IN Wisconsin on
Thufscsy, Precipitsung the Crash.
CHICAGO, Dec. 2s.-Ths Northwestern
Lumber company. Of which A. l. Mel
lor 10 president and John S. Hummer
10 secretary, made IN assignment in the
county court today for the benefit OF
its creditors. The assignee 10 4. Z.
Halhgan. He 10 sieo the attorney IN
whose hands the company places its
case for settlement. The sched uies
filed show liabilities 70 the amount OF
$50, 900 and assets TO the amount of
Sa5, 900. The Office Of the company, ~
room SIS Of the Rookery building. ID
closed.
The company Was organized nearly
two years ago by K. \. Melior, who
killed himself yesterday At Amigo.
Wis, and il 10 presumed that his sui-
eide precipitated the failure. Hil
widow is q large stockhoider in the
company. and he was i,s manager.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24
Where Is Krehnerf,

CINCINNATI, Dec. 23.-Ex-State sens-
tor kuehnert disappeared "Wednesday
evening, owing $4,000 in the city.
Nearly all of this was secured by bor-
rowing money on morigsged property.
HIS wife now admits that he left her
Wednesday evening", but Gays she does
not know where he went or why: She
Offers to turn over his property 10 the
building association, who are the prln-
cipal victims OF her husband.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24
Discussing the Situation.

CHICAGO. Dec. ga. -. Thurston,
past grand chief of the Order of Rail
road Telegraphers arrived IN the city
from Nlnton, Ia, today. Mr.. Thurs
ton spent great portion Of the day IN
consultation with Grand Chief Ram
say and the members of the commit
tee. The feeling exhibited by the dis
missed men Ia spreading among the
general body of trslnmen and msy
lead TO some extreme measures being
~ r.n
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24
Robbed an Operator.

CARRoLL1oS, No.. Dec. 23.-At an
early hour this morning Night Opera
tor j. X. Stockton, IN charge of the
Santa Fe depot at this place, was visit.
ed by lone highwayman. who COW
cred him with hls revolver and COM
PEELED him to hand over the money in
the cash drawer and also relieved him
of $50 which he had in his pocket and
his gold watch and cham. After the
robbery the thief walked cooily away
and has not been arrested.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24
Fighting for Her Lover.

PITTsBURG, Dec. 2S.-Emma Gold
man, the autonomist Of New York, is
said to be 1T the head of . movement
to secure . Communication of sentence
for Berkmau. the anarchist who shot
H. L. Frick. 1t is tho intention TO
make an appeal to the supreme court
on the grounds that Berkman Was al
legally convicted on the seven indict-
ments when he should have been tried
only on two, the felonious assault
with intent to kill on Mr.. Frick and
the incidental assault on Mr.. Leish-
man.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24
Is STILL SILENT.
Supreme Court Has Reached No De.
cision in the Belknsp Case.

LANSING. Dec. a3.-The supreme
court has listened the entire day to the
arguments upon the applications for
mandamus compelling a recount Of
votes IN Manistee and Nenominee
counties. 1t is contepded that Senator
Wheeler is not entitled TO recount in
Manis,ee county by reason of his de-
lay in making the Application. Ex-
Chief Justice Morse appeared for ihs
respondent, Mngford. who has been
gwen a certificate as eenstor by the
district canyassing board. Judge
Morse contended that the court had no
jurisdiction IN the case, and the only
tribunal that could now he appealed 10
was the senate, which wac the Judge
of its own membership. The court ad-
lourned until a. m. tomorrow with
out making any announcement 10 the
Belknsp or the May application TO
.nandamus.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24
oolofed Preachers m jed.

CHIcAeo, Dec. 23.--The Rev. Gilbert
Johnson snd Bishop Francs r. SNOW
den Of the African NJ. =. church were
arrested today on warrants charging
them with embezzlsmsnf. The war
rants we're sworn ~ bishop Campbell
of Toledo, O. the bead Of THE African
church IN THIS country. II is slieged
that Johnston and Snovden have used
9. 900 belonging q The church.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24
Wharton wtu Act.

wAsHrxaTox, Dec. 23.--S.cretary Of
State Foster will resign he portfolio
before leaving for Psrfs, where be goes
To ac; as agent for the United States
before the Berinr sea arbirators. who
are 20 meet February 23. As only
three weeks Will elspse between the
date of the secretsry's departure and
the end OF the present administrator on.
the vacancy will not he filed. Assist
ant Secretary Wharton will act during
the interim.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24

ARLISeToN, Tex, 23.-Oid man Har-
graves and his sons, George and
Walter, stepped off the train today
armed with Winchesters and six shoot
ers. They were looking for Harvey
Spears and they found HIM immedi-
ately. for Spears and his friend, Bill
Smith, stepped out from behind the
depot and opened fire on the Har-
graves crowd. The old man Hargraves
fell, shot through the hips, and George
Hsrgraves fell dead, shot through the
head
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24
Eaten by kanakas.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 23.-Aivices
from the south seas say that the Kan
aka crew o. the French vessel Con-
stantine, recruiting IN the New He-
brides. murdered the captain and mate,
looted the vessel and turned her adrift.
She went on = reef and became total
wreck. NJ. Pasnln, owner of the Con-
stantine, was shot. as was also Captain
Marie, whose corpse was cooked for a
feast. -Four Kanakas who attempted
to rescue the captain were massacred.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24
TEN MIN kILLED.
Mexican Rebels Thrash the Governmen,
Troops in q Hot Fight.

Mexican Rebels Thrash the Government
Troops in . Hot Fight.
NuEyA LAREpo, Mex, Dec. 23.-Re.
ports, although conflicting, come from,
every side of the northern part Of the
republic, indicating the growth of the
revolutionary movement. Dispatches
are rushing 70 and fro between Mexican
officials aud United States officers on
the frontier, aud in the near future
there will be . genuine revolution IN
Mexico.
1t is stated that another battle took
piece on the 18TH, when ten men were
killed At Corvlvo, where there 10 gar
rison. At this place five Of the Mex.
can soldiers were burned half alive. A
courier with Official information gave
it out that tho revoluuonisls gave and
asked no quarter, but in every way
outfought the regular Mexican soldiers.
those at Corolvo being q sleepy lot OF
half-breds.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24

WAsHfNgToS. Dec. 2S.--Tbat Ameri-
can exhibitors ~ the Madrid C0lum-
bian exposition have been most sue
cessful IL shown i'y cable message re-
Ceived bv the secretary of state today
from the United States charge d'aiisirs
st Madrid, saying that they had hern
awarded eight gold metals. fourteen
SILVER ami htte,u bronze medals. be-
sides receiving honorable mention IN
numerous eases.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24

colored Church Circles m q Row Over
Crap Shooting.

CnscAao. Dec. 23.-Tbere u the
dickens a pay in coiofed church cir
cles ia E0giswood, ali because Ernest
Lsnux vss expelled from a Method at
membership on = charge of shooting
craps ani plAyiIg four-eleven-forty-
fOur.
in the flock w8o know what eleven
come .stven meant. and he wss not
qhite sure fs.loF ifihert Johnson vas
lgneSsai as 90 - import. ~ any rate,
ne appeaied as fase 10 she lsv. " Il.
Gsmptsel Ieledo. she head uf the AZ
fieaa eisofrh ia thss cOnatEy.
Ihis maa came here. listened - Len
naSs charges aEd noN has formulated
ssNFges asasilst Pastor johnson snd
h.s iAshoR. hss tsanss p. SneSdsn.
elssnipg = aatsA appropriation IL $3.50,
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24
sIEssEp ras WORLD.
Leo Calls httenuon 20 The European
Criss and Free Nasons.

Crisis and Free Masons.
RoNE. Dec 23-Ali ths cardinals st
present Ia Rome waited upon the pore
today and rendered HIM the usust
Christmas congratulations. I'm reply
90 the g0od wishes Of the church. his
h0lness sid that the ssns Of gather
ing storm we're Tlsbie - All observers
Of moral ard religious conditions. The
European situation vas pregnant with
ruin snd disaster. and tns condition
could onlv be brought a. an end by the
haahng virtues OF ths church. which
herself was being violently ss.a,lad.
In the course of ne remarks. the pope
referred a. the Free Mssons. whom he
condemned az a nislignant sect VINO
we're never true % the people. hgt who.
unfortunately. we're supported ~ the
government. Ills holiness concl nded
hv ba-,ovinz tne apostolic blessing
upon The whole world.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24

them. and they went away apparently
satisfied that the regulations which
hat been made were necessary for the
protection OF public health. and being
Americans themselves they seemed 10
aequiese in the views OF the depart
ment"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24

HEnsry, Dec. 23.-ln . row over .
girl sta dance here on Wednesday
night. Harry Williams and Fred Barnes
employed q knife and . revolver 20
settle their difficulties. Williams re-
ceived bad cot 10 the eide and Barnes
was probably fatally wounded IN the
chest. The dancing fieor wac covered
with blood before the men could be re-
xssn~au
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24
M-xsco Needs Our Help.

CRY on MEXICO. Dec. a2S.-iuiiuentiai
newspapers here urge that the Wash
lngtoa government should, IN compli-
ance with the laws of courtesy TO
friendly nations, take effective stops
To stop the inroads OF border maraud-
ers wto cross into Mexico. where they
xii. rob aud burn. The government
denies any intention II raising new
tOaus
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24

wiling to receive further statements for
the landlords, and others bearing upon
the n alters that the committee VAS
prepared 70 act On, provided thAt
notice Of such statements Vas given be-
fore December 81. Ii 10 thought that
the government Will not ask the house
Of commons To vote . grant Tor the re-
lief of the syieted tenAats which the
comm isslon will probably propose
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24

NsETfS's FtaEy, %, Dec 23.-Mrs.
~. r I. Notz. vno u reisfsc 10 many
pfonsaent fsmsiles IA ONO and West
Nrxnis, vac srressed today faT
threatening g tlow ~ the house OF
FrAak hsnfor6, On Penn street When
arrested she vas or Der wsv 20 Han.
fora-s resideDce sna tad concssle1
shout her ssvsrss pounds Of dynamite,
Saks aba fnss.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24

RFxTox HtspoR, Dec a5.-About
$50 O'Clock yesterday afternoon An
gust Anderson ~ss killed snd A. Johp-
son received INJURIES from which be
will probably die. They are ssctiop
men and were getting their hsnd-csf
Of the track when they were struck tlr
sbe par tram, whieb csms slone unex-
r,es.tedfv
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24

CaFyaxxn. WE. lee. z3.--rhe toial
vote q wyoming sas 81 foiloNs iisf.
rson eiactore. $50 Weaver, f,4is.
HsdNeN. 5if. f.aYeF8of William tFavu.
pfnprist0r. tfas Efssps ivinsan. -
putl esn 7.4fs. John p tsbone,
Democrat snf rupu ~. 9.iT3.
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Vlolcnr AIlantlc Gales.

QUEENSTOWN, Dec. "a violent
gale Is blowing all along the coast to-
nigat- The steamship Ii;y OF Chester
waIen arrived Oft the haruor at a late
Ecur, proceeded for Liverpool without
stopping to transfer her mails III the
usual way.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24

DUkASco, Mex, Dec. 23.-Naxsnh-
ian Damn. capitalist Il this city. who
owns mining properties ~ fabulous
worth. nas ssnt 10 G. T.. Unninieian,
president OF the Southern Pacific Esll-
road company. as thrisimss present.
n natural nugget Of ore. IL eoatsius
s. 600 worth OF silver and 81 ,oe9 worin
s.f 5.fe
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ssvANNAu. Dec 26.- At Naias..ta ia {
hlghs tovrlt it-nfte. shite tay. aged
rs snet snd kliled Nefofd Eokiin. eoi-
coed aged - Ibey eot snto a Fos
while firing OF fireworks
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rasrs. Dec. s3.-Edvsrd Parker
fescons' application for the guard an
salp 90 h.s daughter Glsdys. who vas
rso entity rlsced m convent a.
Nsufly. va denied by the eoUrt, but
he vss allowed 90 have the child every
txn daYa irlm ID .. nl. % ; D. M.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24

Skerxkv, Dee 23.-Hfs John Kle-
pert. aged hs. While sitting al dinner
ssikne with Der dsuKhtef Suddenly
threw Up Der hands and fsIi OF the
ehnir dead.
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GRAND RAPIDS MICH, SATURDAY MORNING. DECEMBER

and nov the Eight m On for sure. The
great question whether . colored man
can shoot craps and still bslong 10 the
church 10 TO b settled. In the mean
time the bones viii continue 70 roll.
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AftksFA. Ca, Dec. - Assoc kts
Jasilfe sn.sr ieft Atlantis faIs after
aoon frF 8sssH. N2~fs he wii spefsd
iis = ssaaeshss Improved sa hsalth.
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Trxrcv. Dec. 2J--rh~ employees of
81 the xlss- works ~ Leeas have se.
esived notice of reduction Ia vss~-
~ three shiiilngs . week.. The cause
cf fae reduction . dnilBsss In trade.
The men atera - rsest
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WAsHiNefoN. Pee. 23~~Tue follow
ing nams,t fuafih-,lass l.osio;hcc> " (
he rassra to tns pres dentai as gan.
uafF /. lR4a New carlisle. lnd
pialuhsld. lnd. Bfonson snd Maule.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24

Drnrs. Dee. The svlcte'i ten
arts eeplrsHtee ci1~~s - SESSIONS -.
dsV lasfsse NsttAss. president ~
tne eBns11s ttse. snaoancad taat ne sts
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Lilly Has a Relapse.

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-lt is reported to-
night that Mrs. Laugtry mas suffered u
relapse anu Is again seriously Ill.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-24

IkD4kN. Pa, 'sf ~ ihz A9eF4taR
saa anfslss hoisis we're burned 10 a r
gFoana tAsS evening. Ioss fis fSA
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axx Arnon. I,sc Ss.-Nrs e. G.
Chnrch sxn Anu ktbos iady whose
hesFf lenlpsd swsy ~ n Der naoufa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-04-24
ABOUT PEOPLE AND Things.

Our In Kansas they are saying that Jerry
Simpson wants Congress to appropriate
81, 600. 900 10 bring about q cross between
bees and bugs. so that the bees
can work Mt night.
Mr.. KELLY. the inventor. and Mrs.
Kelly, of Philadelphia. celebrated their
golden wedding Tuesday evening. Mr..
Keely is ~seventy-five years of age and his
wife seventy-Jbree.
MONTGOMERY SEARS. one of the best
known dog fanciers in this country. has
concluded to dispose of his celebrated Mel
rose kennels. 1t was Mr.. Sears who gave
$1,000 for Sir Bediye ere.
How the Rothschilds are housed at Fer.
rieres. near Paris. may be- judged by their
FIVE establishments. worth ESQ. coo. needing
the services OF $50 people. The stables con-
tain one hundred horsea
Mr.. WILLIE {. X. WILDE was much dis.
turbed by the fact that the Pullman car
which bore him and his disting uished con-
sort through the South was named the
Idiewild. 1t is o blasted piece of imper-
tInence." he Is reported to have said.
The German Empress already has q fam
lily of six little sons. but the royal head
nurse is telling the little princes round
the fireside evenings the German legend
that baby storks are lowering around the
palace, and that in June they will leave at
the royal house another prince, mayhap, or
q princess.
BisHoP HURsT has asked for $40. OOc, OOO
for the establishment Of the American Uni
versity at Wasbington. ID. C., which IL TO
be a non-sectarian institution, although
nominally in charge OF the Mcthodists. One
of the latest acts of ihe historian Bancroft
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-04-24

They know, a good many of them, that
they have had better accommodations
elsewhere for less money. and hence the
increased inclination to %grumble. of
which prOperty.Owners complain. Grad
ually light is dawning upon these un-
progressive persons. and q lively suit
now and then. such as this exasperated
young woman has brought, will help
wonderfully in opening their eyes. The
plaintiffs demand for $40, 600 as compen-
sation for her worries and losses, and
wear and tear of mind while a tenant
may seem excessive to the beings fort
innate enough never to have been rent
ers in Indianapolis, but to those who
have had that trial it appears to be
about h right figure. Perhaps she will
not recover that sun, but at all events
her next landlord will look after the
paint and plumbing whenever h etouch-
es the button.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-04-24

was the sending Of a check 90 Bishop Hurst
for the university. with his heartiest wishes
for its success.
THE old stone house in Kingston. y. Y.
in which the original Constitution of the
State was framed and adopted. IL TO he pre-
served as q memorial of the great COMMON
wealth's small beginning. IL contains
n collection of colonial relies and other
objects of historical interest. which are
under the care OF a keeper APPOINTED by
the State. The house is now open 10 Wis.,
itors.
Miss CLEMENTINE DEVERE. whose mar
riage to NJ. Sapio took place in New York
recently. is probably the best-paid choir
singer in this country. She gets from Dr..
Paxton's W est Presbyterian Church $500
o year for eight months service Sundaye.
alone, aud she Is allowed an additional va
cation of five weeks for her concert tour.
Occasionally she sings at Sunday night
concerts after the service in DIR. Paxton's
church.
THERE Is an ordinary backyard wood
pile In Oxford county. Maine. that should
60 to the worlds fair. Its owner and man
ufacturer boasts that there are twenty
kinds of wood IN il. all from one piece of
forest on his farm. viz. white birch. yellow
birch. white maple, rock maple. white ASH.
brown ash. black cherry. wild cherry. npr
p~le-tree. alder, beech, moosewood. willow.
fir. dogwoOd. spruce, sugar plum. elm, pop
lar, hemlock, all in eight cords.
AFANcY paper ball Is one of the newest
ideas. The only drawback that there Is to-
it is the danger from fire. All the costumes.
are of paper, and there is q lightness aud an.
airiness that can be easily imagined. A.
frock that attracted all eyes at a little
fancy ball was fastened like a lamp shade.
of pink crinkled paper standing out poblv
from it's attendant crinoline. A sash was.
worn around the waist. Another pretty
dress was of red paper. with gold stars
upon II.
CATS. large and small. make the most
careful toilet of any class of animals. ex-
cepting some of tine opossunis. The lions
and tigers wash themselves in exactly the
same manner as the cat. wetting tho dark.
India-rubber like bali of the fore loot and
the inner toe and passing it over the face
and behind the ears. The foot is thus at
the same time q face sponge and brush. and
the rough tongue comb BIS the rest of the
body. Hares also use their feet 10 wash
their faces. and the hare's foot Is so suita-
bile for a brrNh that IL Is always used TO app
ply the paint to tho face for the stage.
LEAP year the-lover needs no lutte
His passion ~ attest;
Now. he has but 20 press his suit.
And she Will do the rest
BEAR a lily In thy hand,
Gates or brass cannot withstand
One touch Of that magic wand.
Bear through sorrow. wrong and ruth,
In thy heart the dew of youth,
On thy lips the smile OF youth.
III. w. Lnngfellov.