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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05
The YELLED PROPHET
Enters ST. Louis Amid Blaze Of GIop-Ihe
Ball Of the Creams.

ST. LOUIS. No, Oct. 40 Che stir
ring notes Of nearly 1000 musicians
amid the glories of matchless
autumn. moon and stars rivaled by the
hundreds of thousands of electric and
pas lights of the St. Louis fall illumi-
nation. tile Yelled Prophet, the mystic
guardian Of the Mound City, made his
fifteenth annual appearance tonight.
He was greeted by over 500, 900 local
subjects. Starting from his ''denn and
followed by twenty-five floats EN-
blematic OF events in Missouris His
torv,n he paraded through the
principal streets. The whole line
Of march was over four miles long be-
ing crowded by onlookers. Each float
was magniiicently prepared and es-
corted by band and horsemen cos
TUNED in accordance with the subject
Illustrated. Ten OF the floats were Of
semi-allegorical character and txelves
purely historical.
After the procession the scene sud
denly changed 20 the beautifully decor
ated hall OF the Merchants Exchange,
where the annual Yelled Prophets ball,
attended BY the cream Of the society OF
ST. Louis and vicinity, was held. The
whole affair was a most brilliant sue
cess and made more popular than ever
the st. Iouis fall festivities.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

SAN ANTONIO TEX, Oct. 4.--ISpo.
cial. THE official investigation into
accounts Of j S. MacNapara and Il. Il.
Yoakum, the late joint receivers of the
San Antoaio and Aransas Pass
railroad, was resumed to-day before
Master In Chancery ]. II. Fleming.
The only witness examined was ex-
Auditor A. GsCooper, who stands in
dicted by the grand jury to answer TO
the c-''ge OF cmbezzlement at the
PR IN OF tho district court. Mr..
Coo testimony was confined ex'
clusiyuis TO matters concerning an
oyordratt Of 50, 500 that is charged upon
the auditors special account OF the
cashiers books, and there were no now
Developments IN the case Of any special
importance.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

CHICAGO, ILL. Oct. 4.-Thcre Is
great interest manifested among Re-
publicans In the big meeting to DO held
In the auditorium October n.
w. j. Campbell, Of tho national COM
mltiee, will meot his colleagues to-day
aud arrange details " tho speaking. IL
is said that Charles b. Farwoll Is To be
invited TO preside. This is regarded as
important for the reason that MIR. Far
Wei has been regaiued US unii1ondly 10
the administration. Tho meeting Ii in
tended to be representative OF tho
sentiments Of the Republican business
men of Chicago and TO be counterpart
Of the Big Four gathering In New York
whom Plat, Depew, Reid and Warner
Miller were the orators.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05
THE G COMMISSION CASES.


GALVESTON, Tx. Oct. 4.-lSpe-
cial. Tho taking Of testimony In the
railway commission cases was resumed
this morning. II. S. Wathen, who was
on tho stand yesterday concluded his
testimo ny to-day. Chief Engineer ].
d. Trommcl, OF the International and
Great Northern, +. Morris, and ]. b,
Bartholomew, testified to-day. They
testified that II would take 5000 per
mile 10 duplicate the Texas and Pacific
and the International and Great North
ern railways at the present prices and
also gave The cost Of material and labor
when these we're constructed showing
that they originally cost over $50, 900
per milo and that they were bonded for
much less than they cost. This CON
cluded to-days Testimony. II will be .
resumed at 10 o'clock a. m. tomorrow.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05
GRAPH NEWS
BOILED DOWN.

I,rss, LOtta, is critically ILL.,
,uuyson is very sick and not
! taliye.
v Mummery. the Oldest Con-
Ill minister Of London is
.,,~ Charles Foster has consent
r. an address at the Columbian
Il IN New York on October 81
Il AGO next Thursday Charles
lp.rnell died at Brighton, En-
services in his memory will be
bnblin next Sunday,
|Di,ed States steamer Benning-
h earavels, Santa Maria, Nina
IA in tow, arrived at Gibraltar.
| ship will take the 'caraNei7 '"
where she will take part in
DmbIan celebration there.
locality between Tiiis and
Russia, was recently
~ scene Of a robbery by the
|. who attacked aud robbed a
magistrate named Dobrichoff.
ripping the man Of his clothing
hgred him, bound him with
Nj left him by the road side
H. WAS maltreated by passing
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05
a GREAT nLooKADn


on the Mexican railways Caused BY
Dumping Corn Into Mexico.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Oct. AIN
formation was received from tho office
Of the Santa Fe to-day, giving details
OF a great blockade on the Mexican
railways caused by tho dumping OF corn
into Moxlco by shippers before the LIST
of November, the dato upon which the
custom tax is 10 BIO renewed. The
routes via Eagle Pass and Laredo, SOY
Santa Fe advices, are absolutely block.
AIDED and no corn is now boing shipped
by these routes.
The III Paso route Is open, but the
Mexican Central road maintains the
tato OF 40 cents per bushel from the
border 10 the City OF Mexico. making
It unpracticable TO ship corn that way
the rates by other roads being only I'd
ccnts. The Santa Fo anticipates an
early reduction In the former rate.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

LANSING, MICH, Oct. 1.-The DEM
ocratic state convention was called To
order at noon.
Judge Newton Of Genesee was nomi-
natee for supreme jedge. John Power
OF Escanaba was nominated elector-at-
large and David r.. Haslfin Of jackson
a member Of the board Of education.
Resolutions endorsed the state and
national platforms.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

Held at San Antonlo-one Makes Mont
nations.

SAN ANTONIO, TEX, oct. 4.--[Spe-
cial 1.-Two county conventions were
held here to-day. Tho Sehramm
faction Of Democrats fl forenoon
made no nominations, btN, .. nted an
executive committee of twelve with
the power TO act in conjunction with
the other element in opposition TO the
Callahan convention.
The second convention met tonight and
was composed Of delegates from each OF
the political factions opposed TO Gala
han. The laboring men withdrew,
not being accorded tho desired repre-
sentation and the Schramm repre-
sentatives did not participate.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05
THREE LOADED FRsleHr CARS
Crash Into Street Car With Fatal
Results.

CINCINNATI, ONO, Oct, IA
switch engine backing south with three
loadod freight cars on the Cincinnati,
Washington and Baltimore road at
Harrison avenue this evening struck a
John street horse car. Two people
were killed, fivo terribly wounded and
twenty-five badly shaken up. The
wa,ohman az tho crossing permitted
the car 70 attompt 20 orom tho Trucks
The freight car struck tho rear plat
form OF tho street car on which there
were seven persons. IL sheared of tho
end OF tho cur smoothly and two OF the
seven persons ON tho plat.
form were killed, and one, and perhaps
two, wore fatally injured, while all the
others We're dangerously hurt,
The dead are: John Fries, John l..
Murray.
The dangerously injured are: Barney
Fitzpatrick VIM. Howard, j. johnson
and jacob Denhart.
The slightly injured are Jacob Her
riman and Jacob Spernagle.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

NEW YORK, Oct Am evening pa
per publishes an interview with OK
Mayor Grace, In which that gentle man
says.
while II Is fact the nomination OF
a third ticket would bring out large
Democratic vote and consequently be
favorable 10 tho national ticket, yet
from the opposition which is being
manifested by many good Democrats
who differ from me, have come 10 the
conclusion II would be better 10 put no
third ticket in the field.n
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

DENIsoN, TEX, Oct. 4-[Special. +
Registration books for this city were
opened to-day by Judge Cook. He APP
pointed as deputy, w. y, Johnson; col
ored, who, IL appears, is a strong Clark
supporter.
Hogg people are very indignant and
swear there will be trouble unless Il
Hogg man is also appointed as deputy.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

NEW ORLEANS, La, oct. 4.-The
announcement few days ago that the
differences between the Republicans Of
this state had been adjusted was somo-
what premature, as the basis Of the
settlement proposed has not been nc
cepted by the Yarmouth faction. Az
n meeting OF the Yarmouth state con-
trial committee held to-day they decid-
ed to withdraw the electoral ticlsot and
support the one put up by tho Leonard
faction. They further pledged to sup
port the candidates put up by tho
Leonard faction named in the settle
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

WASHINGTON, oct. 1.-The state
ment issued BY treasury departments
shows during September there WAS q
net decrease 81 50. 200, 6Dl Ia circulation
and a not decrease OF t5.2l1 $50 iu
money and bullion IN the treasury.
The circulation per c9piiA on ooto-
bar 4 vas e2A.23.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

Of the silver plank, the state bank and
the graduated incomo tax was very
lucid and unanswerable. His speech "a
universally commented on az the best
that has boon made here In tho cam
paign. II was received with marked
attention. Many country people were
present, and II is thought tho speech
will have excellent eiTect IN the cam
paign here.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

what You said About tho Colorado salt
Worker Now Take IL Back.

NorIt.Y N0w Thlse u lack.
COLORADO, TEX, Oct. Especial. I
The Texas salt company shipped out
another full train load of suit to-day
The train contained fifteen cars des-
tined to points on the Central, Interna-
tional and Great Northern, the Fort
Worth and Denver, Missouri Pacific
and Arkansas Pass railroads. In order
to correct the impression given out by
the administration that our salt
works would have 10 shut
down after the commission rates were
Cancelled, your correspondent called
on Mr.. Dearborne manager Of the Tex
as salt company, who states the present
rates are very satisfactory, that the
company making more salt than over
He also stated they had shipped 1873
cars since the commission rates were
cancelled and have now on hand orders
for over seventy cars, which they are
filling as fast as they can get cars.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

For tho Cooke County Clark Campaign
Being Established.

GAINESVILLE, TEX, Oct. 4.-[Spe-
cial. lat a meeting OF the Clark ex-
ecutive committee held here last night
arrangements were completed for OPEN
ing county headquarters from which
the campaign in Cooke will be directed.
Capt. J. NJ. Wright, secretary OF the
committee, win be in charge, Ar
rangements are also being made TO
have big rally and torch light process
sion some night. The date depends
almost entirely on the convenience OF
Judge Clark who, with Hon. Dudley
Wooten, is expected to speak on the
occasion.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05
ben AND GROVER
WIN Witness tho Columbian Ceremonies
In Now York aud Chlcngn

WIN Witness tho Columbian CeremonIes
In New York aud Chicago
New YORK, Oct a.-The Herald
prints the following:
President Harrison and Mr.. Cleye-
land may be brought together next
week in this city during the Columbian
ceremonies and In Chicago the week
following when tho Worlds fair build
ing will be dedicated,
President Harrison has promised TO
review the great purades In both cities.
Mr.. Cleveland yesterday made up his
mind to accept the invitations from
both committees, He will DO In the
reviewing stand with Mr.. Harrison,
and VIII dine with him at the same
table at the LenoS Lyceum banquet ON
the evening OF October 10, and then
they will both go to Chicago October
2l "
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

WASHINGTON, Oct 4.--Mrs. Harri-
son to-day is showing the fatiguing re-
suits Of the loss Of comforting rest dur
ing the last week. To-day Is a repeti-
tion Of yesterday, inasmuch as no spe-
cial change for the better occurred in
her condition. She has had but broken
sleep for tho past three niRhis nor
was she able 70 rest well during the
day.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

v YORK, Oct, 4.-The national
I Of baseball magnates held a
H gg AZ the Fifth Avenue hotel to-
lhelr deliberations We're secret,
gent Young called the meeting
\. shortly after IL o'clock, and
eoeet Of association notes was at
sASn up Financial accounts of
n.elaos were gone over at length,
la'sea a somewhat peculiar state
r.l ~. ~ was found that seven of
F l clubs had made more money
Ii ~ season, but were worse oil
R On account Of the drainage
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

but wm shortly Return to New York
with His Family.


New YORK, Oct 4.--Grover Cleve-
land win leave for Gray Gables at $50
tomorrow morning, via the Fall Ri.er
line. He will return 10 this city next
week, in company with his family.
They go direct TO their now homo on
West 5lst street which will then be
ready 20 receive them.
The eN-president was worry busy to-
day. In regard to the campaign he
said.
~ am very much pleased with the on
thusiasm and interest shown on all
sides by the Democracy Of New York
There is certainly favorable outlook
for the success Of the Democratic party
On his return to tho metropolis Mr.,
Cleveland will personally direct his
canvass and hold daily conferences with
Chairman Harrity.
He accepted tho invitation OF the
committe. 20 review the Columbian pa
rade.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

NEW York, Oct Alive hundred
people shook hands with Grover Glove
land tonight In tho rooms OF the Dem.
ocratie clah, city Of Now York, where
he was t9n9erod reception. Cleve-
land entrance, escorted by the COM
mittle, WAS the signal for an cnthdsi-
asiic outburat Cleveland was appealed
10 TO say something, and in convorsa-
ronal tons complied with happy
speech applicable 10 the occasion.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

DENVER. COL, Oct. 4.--Rey. Myron
Reid who some weeks ago was nomi-
mated for congress- by the Populists and
endorsed by one faction OF the Colorado
Democracy, to-day sent letter TO the
state central committee OF the Peoples
party declining the nomination.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

GRAND FORKS, n. D., Oct. 4,-The
fusion Of Democrats with the Peoples
party In North Dakota is now com
plete. In accordance with the urgent
recommendation OF the national Demo
cratic committee the state committee
has announced Its withdrawal.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05
AplsanAoEruL oocuRnENcE.
The Governor OF Tennessee Rotten EEEod
while Making speech.

NASHVILLE, TENN, oct, "A dis
graceful occurrence took place at
Blountyille, where Governor Buchanan
was speaking in behalf OF the Peoples
party. Several fights took place, Some
OF his hearers not liking what he said,
suddenly threw lot OF rotten eggs,
tomatoes etc, at the governor. The
meeting broke up in disorder.
The toughs would have assaulted the
chief executive had 1t not been for the
interference of officers.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

MARSHALL, TEX. oct. 4.-lSpeclal. !
Judge Clark arrived here this after
noon aud will speak at the opera house
tomorrow at II o'clock a. IN. He was
met at the depot By a committee com
posed Of many PROMINENT citizens, and
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

TROY, Tenn, Oct 4.--Three hun
drcd citizens last night took Alex Hall,
colored, from the officers having Hun In
charge on charge Of attempted rape
of a white girl, and hung him and
afterwards riddlcd his body with bull
lets.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Oct. 4.-Ex-
Acknowledgement Wayne McVeigh
has written letter TO j. w. Carter,
secretary Of the Massachusetts, reform
club In which he announces he will vote
for Cleveland.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

|Ha oaa,No,.. TEX, Oct. 4.-[Special. +
a n.y. y and sherman base bali
n M n.y. 's-aight playing a game Of
| AM parK surrounded by electric
|OveI IN, = olg crowd is witnessing
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05
pnMoonArs wlrapnAw
The Electoral Ticket and Endorse
Peoples Party Electors.

BOISE CITY, IDAHO, Oct, z.-The
Idaho Democratic committee has with
drawn its electoral ticket and en-
dorse the Peoples party electors. This
it is understood, is in accordance with
the general plan 10 be pursued in all
other Western states under the advice
OF the national committee. The Demo-
cratic committee endeavored 10 get
some concessions for their state ticket
but this was refused. The committee
then concluded to withdraw the entire
state ticket except the secretary Of
state but this raised q protest, among.
the county candidates.
Il Is understood the Populists viii cut
their own candidate for secretary OF
state and vote for the Democratic can.
didate.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-Some OF the
Veterans who came here at the time Of
the Grand Army encanpmont are
stranded here. They had round trip
tickets but either lost or sold Thorn.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

CoRsIcANA, TEN, Oct. 4.--ISpccial. |
Hon. Roger q Mills is out to-day
after several days confinement 10 his
bed.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

I S 1',', y, and cleyelands will play
on sOtias series, beginning prob
I s', ,,, Il or is. Three games
al Played in the two cities ex-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

PARIS, TEX, Oct. 4.--[Special. +
Hon. Seth Shepard made a strong
speech for the Clark Democracy at the
court house tonight. His opposition
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Oct. /. The Demo
orats OF the Twelfth district of this city
nominated Seth w. Cobb forre-election
TO congress.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

4 b,r iosk, Oct, 4.-Baseball mar
N y. decided upon a twelve club
II n a. next season. They have
|cn ~ siso ask for the extension Of
apa ~ notes given by them. Tho
heagy are this season, said
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

sissvIILLE, KY, Oct. 4-Fi,.st moo
b secorS Too Quick won, Cora
!, Lon Queen Regent third.
|ssiya astGie-six fuflongs. Readina
\ l:l6s. On second, Bracelet third.
Ber R SscewMile and one-quarter.
|. 2:5S Won Irish Chief second.
D. sec ,oSeS- Mil Protection won.
sound Goldstone third. Time,
o,petet Seven furlongs. odrey
! Tine second, Henry Jenkins
/ won raG s., furlongs. Moss
Ind. NJ ~ Elmd9ogan second. Maree-
Tine, lis, Wal &c
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

,iurlopes4 Hh 4, Oct 4.--First race
b seeolss The Iron Master won.
Hond o5rie third. Fine ITO
ulstioII @ee-Mile. RusseiI won
LOO second Kilkenny third.
.s,,,l sace-Mile and o1ss-s,v.o.,,.,,
third. T;,,dp liable second, May
ols Won, co SIX fnrlongs. Helen
Third, TS;overnor Foraker second.
willie p o,9llle and one-quarter.
a, plel-nsl.,le won, Candelabra
IL rae'' pesket third, Time 2:os.
"a coli - - inrlongs. Sport won,
l:l2i second, Marshall third
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05
SPORTING.

u TIE Long Distance ~
! * Oct. AT 9'35 this morn
,lteuant Nickles of the Austrian
Id d the competitors in the milf
1eewbich began last Saturday, ar
.at Templehoff-feld. He left
4 al 7:55 o'clock Saturday morn
/ was therefore three days, one
IN forty.fye minutes in travelling
ttance. He was the first of the
either German or Austrian, TO
Judges had been waiting at a
In Templehof-feld since last
! : It was thought that perhaps
AUSTRIAN riders would arrive dur
night. At daylight the mill
|aicials and civilians began to
at the Goal and by the time that
: arrived the assemblage was
lrge. The Austrian officer was
en enthusiastic welcome by the
Iion committee aud spectators.
Eide evidently had been fast and
and both the animal and rider
completely worn out. He was
from his horse and conducted to
lstom house, and the horse, that
nobly done the heavy task i'm
upon him, was cared for by will
tnds.
second Austrian officer TO arrive
n German goal was Lieut.. Gas
4 who finished the ride at lilo
morning. Lieut., Gasyossy and
Micklos started from the Aus
place together
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

ANNAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. 4.-St.
Runs 9, hits II, errors I. Gin
Inns s, hits 8, errors @. Bat
earnthers, Buckley and Briggs;
|iaaad Murphy Umpire, Cham
IloN, MSS, Oct. 4.-Six innings,
rain, Boston-Runs 4, hits A. en-.
Baltimore-Runs 0, hits 5, err
Batteries-Nichols and BEN
ooob and Gunson. Umpire,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-05

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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-05-12

I. Greiner, in an article on degenera.
tion of potatoes in Farm and Fireside
seems to think that the reason is because
we plant too small seed and pieces OF
one eye. Isaac f. Squire, of Ohio, com
menting on the above in the Ohio
Farmer, says:
The statement in regard to the one eye
pieces being the cause Of the degener-
ating is based upon theory rather than
facts. l have been raising potatoes foI
the last thirty years. commenced with
the White Neshanock and followed
with the Long Pinkeye, Jersey Peach
blow, Early Rose and Burbank.
planted these till they all run ont.
have planted whole potatoes, halves and
quarters, until the last few years, and /
find one eyed pieces do the best, as l get
the most marketable potatoes and less
small ones, but take large potatoes for
seed and Of course get larger seed pieces.
do not believe in but one eye with a
good sized clump of potato. The best
way, think, to improve our potatoes is
to save our seed at digging time, and
save from the hills which produce the
most and largest, and also the smoothest.
Saving seed from the strongest and
most vigorous hills tends to improve the
yield of potatoes
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-05-12
NOTABLE BIRDS.

and is common in the Channel
islands. 1t is one of the most graceful Of
the crow tribe, and its glossy plumage is
in striking contrast to the coral rcd Of its
beak, legs and toes.
Immediately beneath the drawing of the
chough are shown pair of mynahs Gig -,
Indian species that are celebrated for their
initiative powers, and consequently highly
esteemed as cage birds. On the opposite
side of the picture we have pair of black
capped lories, representatives of n large
group of parrots which inhabit the Moluc-
cas- New Guinea, and the adjacent islands
Partly obscuring these 10 figured a green
bulbul Gig. 81 from India, one Of the most
lovely of its tribe, although il is surpassed
in the brilliancy Of it's coloring by the
Gouldian finch Gig. 6), so named in honor
of one of the greatest Australian ornithol-
ogists, the author of Gould's series of folio
monographs on birds.
Two well known English species are also
included in our plate-the sober colored
nightingale Gig y and the pretty little
bottletit Gig. s.. The first is the queen
of songsters; the wonderful richness and
melody of it's notes and the deep feeling of
sadness which pervades it's performance
leaving all competitors at distance. The
little bottletit has but humble song,
but its gloublar nest is familiar to most
country residents; and when its little fam
lily emerges from the nest, and a dozen or
fifteen youngsters, hardly larger than hum
ming birds or humble bees, are seen follow
ing their parents, they afford as pretty a
sight as can delight the eyes of naturalist