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THE STALLION oRMoNDE.
The Story of McDonough's Purchase
Not Yet Confirmnd

LONDON, Nov. IA representative of
the Associated Press has been trying to
confirm the report that William Nc
Donough of California had bought the
celebrated stallion Ormonde, paying $780,
600 for him. AS yet he has not found
anything that would enable him either
positively to affirm or deny the report.
Sporting papers and usual authorities in
SUCH matters know nothing beyond the
statement cabled here that McDonough
had bought the horse. Officials at Tat
tersalPs refuse to confirm or deny the re-
port, but from their ilI-concealed annoy
ance at the publication of the statement
it is evident they are conducting negotia-
tons and that the business is not vet COM
pleted. one of the officials, when ques-
toned about the matter, said: II do not
see what business 1t is of the public"
The EUening Ne10S says that, in spite of
his alleged roaring, Ormonde's get are
speedy. The Californian, il he purchases
the stallion, will get a good bargain.
English buyers, it adds, cannot com
plain. After haggling for a couple OF
years they deserve to lose the horse.
New YORK, Nov. l.-"Centaur," the
turf editor of the Commercial 4 dUe7't{Ser,
says. regarding the Ormonde sale: "Or-
monde is undoubtedly great horse, one
of the very greatest of the century, but a
rOarer of such unmiStakable type that
few men in England would breed 10 him.
Even his former owner, the Duke Of
Westminster, seems afraid to make much
use of him. One year ago the English
sporting press raised perfect shrek of
alarm at the possibility that Ormonde
would be used to deterIOrate the English
thoroughbred. Still, McDonough is a
rich man, and being a beginner in the
breeding business, he can afford to ex-
pertinent. After all, roaring is not so
bad in this climate. Prince Charlie was
perhaps as bad a roarer as was ever in
England, yet in Salvator he got perhaps
as great and sound a horse as ever look ed
through bride on the American turf"
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First Snow at It. Paul.

T IT@U 5IIUN fII u IIUI.
ST. PAUL, Nov. 1.-The first snow of
the season is falling, and it bids fair to
last all day.
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FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC SERVICE.

Ministers Washburne and Bachelor
Tender Their designations.
WORCESTER Mass, Nov. John D.
Washburne, Minister to Switzerland has
sent in his resignation to the President.
The reason for resigning is Of business
nature.
WAsHNGToN, Nov. 1.-The Depart
ment OF State has not yet received the
resignation Of Minister W ashburne, but
it is expected soon. lie has been in poor
health.
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MINISTER BACHELOR.

,WAsHINGToN, Nov. 1.-George S. Bach
ellor' Minister to Portugal, called at the
State Department to-day and rendered
his resignation. 1t was accepted with re-
gret.
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To speak candidly, did not expect that
the Choir would be able to attempt this chant,
considering the very low state of efficiency to
which it had come, at the date Of my last let
ter to the Bulletin
This fact goes to prove that much progress
has been made since and l am very glad to
note that the Improvements which had been
commenced by the late Mr.. w. b. King. are
being successfully carried on by his able
successor Mr., Branch, whose appointment
to the leadership Of the Choir is one Of the
wisest arrangements yet made by the Rector
Of s.. Johns Church.
May the members Of the Choir be wise
enough to initiate the example Of their emerge
tic leader, and endtavour to discharge their
duty with as much heart and soul.
May they, di%vesting their minds Of that
very common fault among choral singers
conceit, lie always ready to take kindly, the
linus and corrections which it will be neces-
sary to give, and make. 1t Is upon this that
a great measure Of the success aimed at will
depend.
The rendering Of the chants and hymns,
Yesterday morning, although not ~faultless, was,
on the whole good, and what was very percep-
tible throughout the service, was the improve
ment which has been made in the harmony
OF the voices. IL is eNlQeHL LndL Iu6 S1i gers
are learning to understand their business
better; and we may look upon this pleasing
feature AZ an earnest that we shall, ere very
long, have the qualification Of listening to as
good singing in St. Johns Church, as that
which we remember having heard there in
days gone by.
In conclusion, I would beg to recommend to
singers, not to consider as their friends and
well wishers, those only, who have eyes and
ears merely to see and hear their good quail
ties, but, also, to include under that category
those who possess the ability and candour to
hear. see, and tell them about their faults,
and who are willing to aid in correcting their
errors.
am dear Sir,
yours faithfully
CHURCHMAN.
2ud May 1892.
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Carnot

appear in public and visited President Carnot'
He will start today for London.
Trinidad End May-The inquiry into the
charges against Mr.. Justice Cook was con-
Guided on Monday last and the commission
adjourned until this morning when the inquiry
into the general administration Of Justice was
opened. The report of the commissioners
upon the first case has not yet been made pub-
lie.
New York May 2nd--London news states
that the absorbing topic Of the day in sporting
circles is the poisoning Of Orme to prevent
his winning the 1000 guineas stakes. The
horse continues to get better and is again the
%favorite in the betting for the Derby. The
Duke Of Westminster has offered G5. 1000 for
the discovery and arrest of the p%oisoner.
Mrs. Osborne Of the pearl case has been re-
leased.
London, May 3rd.-The papers in this city
mention Sir William Haynes Smith as the pro-
bable successor of Viscount Gormanston. as
the Governor Of British Guiana.
New York, May 3rd.-A Melbourne des.
patch states that Deeming has been found
not to be insane, and guilty of numbering his
wife. and therefore sentenced to death.
Her Majesty the Queen has left Oarmstadt
for England.
The Prince of Wales has arrived in London.
In the House Of Commons the Ri. Hon.
E. Stanhope said that he had inquired and
found that the statements about the youth
in the Cannaught draft Of troops which was
sent abroad in 81 to be erroneous.
The general feeling in France in spite of
the quiet on Mayday is that the danger from
tbs Anarchists is not passed.
The returns Of the French municipal slec-
ton show that the Republicans are ahead.
The death is announced Of Count Holatein.
berg, Danish statesman.
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E EG r A MS.
ST. CROIX STATION

New York April 30th-In the House of Com
mons Mr.. Clark's motion in favour Of Local
Government for Great Britain and Ireland was
rejected by "A to 81.
Tie Marquis Of Londonderry and the Duke
of Devonshire have endorsed the anti lone
Rule movements of the fisherman.
1t is stated that the Duke Of Westminster's
Colt Orme has been deliberately poisoned.
In London, precautions are being taken to
prevent any Mayday trouble
Paris dispatches state that the Government
are preparing measures to prevent disorder at
the Mayday Municipal elections in France
except in that city.
1t is reported that another plot has been
discovered in Bulgaria against the lives of
Prince Ferdinand and Premier Stambuloff.
The British troops in West Africa have
captured Toniataba after a spirited defence
by the natives. Captain Roberts of The LIST
West Indian regiment was killed and others
severely wounded, the enemys loss was heavy
May day in Europe was observed in a quiet
manner, there being only a few explosions.
The Parisians are charmed at the confidence
displayed on SO critical an OCCASION by Earl
Dufferin the British Ambassador who saunter-
ed through the Champs Elysee. The Prince
Of Wales wished to remain quiet. but when he
was told that the knowledge of his presence
would have beneficial effect he assented to
, 1892-05-04

10Th March, 1892.
Sir,-The Destructive Borerg and the ra-
wages done by hat insect to the crop Of 1892.
is ehgrossing the attont on If every one con
nected with sugal-planting in these islands.
The few estates here have been heavily at
tackled, and as the losses sustained through
this cause are said to be greater even than
those occasioned by an adverse seascn, it ia
evident that the question Of graphing with
1t Is one of the greatest importance to agricuI-
turist. have read with interest the several
letters from the pen Of Miss Ormerod, publish
ed IN the Herald newspaper, and have been
fayoured with a copy Of Professor D'Albu-
querqle's Report.
The beetle there mentioned is a so found in
countless numbers in Diseased canes, both
here and 1T St. Vincent and during the
years l6o9-oO, while engaged in an Entomol-
ogical exploration Of the latter island, I spent
some time in the study Of this p%r ticular in
sect, and the way III which it attacks the
sugar cane. In this way l got to know some
thing Of its life history, which may be Of inter
est at this crisis.
On receiving Professor DAlbuquerque's Re
port, | was at once struck by he great Similar
ty in appearance of the insect depicted in his
diagram, to a small and very common species
of beetle, that / have noticed in nearly all ofthe
West India Islands, rreying on sour fruit and
vegetables. By last mail, however, / received
several specimens of diseased cane from st
Vincent, with the insect Gin stu" from which
! was able to identify it as the same species
found here; and from what Mr.. Bowel, of the
Botanical Station in your island, writes me, l
conclude it is the same that is noticed at Bar
bados.
Three years ago the planters at St. Vincent
observed that an insect pest was devastating
their cane fields, and so severe were its at
taoks, that it was estimated that one-third of
the crop was destroyed by them. l had an
opportunity of examining numerous samples of
diseased canes, and I also spent several days in
the field studying the habits of the insect. At
first sight Judging from the numbers of the
small beetles (XylebOrous perforanS) found in
diseased canes, | was led to think that they
were the real depredators. On a close examina-
tion, however, it became clear to me, and mum
berless subsequent Investigations have justif-
ed the conclusion namely that the beetle is
not the destroyer Of the cane, bat is only a
successor tea farmore formidable pest-thelarva
CT a well krCwr meth, Di0traea sacchdYoE,
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10 the Edttor THE 81. Croir Balletin.
Dear Sir.

10 bHC LUftbt ~ tHt e. VI ~ D''6tSt"
Dear Sir,
In admiration Of, and concurrence with, the
philanthropie views Of Mr.. BIS letter in your
issue Of the Both ultimo I wonld extend the
following remarks The need of q Literary
Association in ST. Croix, and the benefits that
must accrue from the establishment # such q
81 ,iety, are too pllpable to require eXpatiatinS
on here. Suffice il to say, that comparatively
few of Our young men have the proclivity Of
engaging in literary conversation.
The intellect is the attribute which makes
man superior to the other animals, and this
superiority is graded according to the culture
the mind receives.
Like the other organs Of the body, the mind
is sustained by food, but there is the pecnliari
ty that if not supplied with the nutritious,
s%atiates itself with the unwholesome which as
nutritious food to the body, is paralyzing IN
its effects.
This desired nutriment is obtained by ASST
duous application in gaining that knowledge,
which, as Lord Bacon says, is power.
A Literary Society for young men, to whom
lectures be given, and by whom essays be
prepared, would foster diligent thoughtful
study, and train the mind to a logical arrange
ment Of its thoughts, BY reproduction Of what
is learnt.
The process OF reproducing may be compared
to digestion and conversion Of the water Of an
engine to steam.
Such a Society woull he a valuable means
Of exercising the minds Of its members by
affordins a healthy Intellectual Stimulus of
elevating the tone and purifying the intel
lectual atmosphere Of our society. "a lit taper
in q room diffusos It's light to all thereinJ.
Itmight not be sinister if l also ween that
it would solve the problem of how to pre-
vent boys parting with their books on leaving
school"
I am assured that our young men, feeling
their need, will evince their lively interest, and
appreciate the boon conferred by any gentle.
men Offering aid in forming such a society.
PHILANTHROPY.
May End 1892.
, 1892-05-04
10 the Editor ofshe St Croir Buuotjn.
2nd May 1892.

10 the Editor ofthe St Crot1 Bulletin.
Dear Sir,
Allow me through the medium Of
your paper to thank "Churchman" on behalf
Of the St. Johns Choir fol- his kind express
sions of our weak attempt at singing.
hope before long to crafty "ChuIchman's'
wishes. / only regret one thing and that is
that "Churcbman" did not publish his name,
as feel sure he Is Just the man who is capable,
and would be willing to help me in my weak
endeavours to make the singing in St. Johns
Church what it used to be,
In conclusion l may mention that it is my
intention to have a Sacred Concert shortly in
our Church. We are practicing hard for it
and hope to give the people Of St. Croix a
treat. Now is the time ! want Churchman's
help.
ThankinL yoq for the space.
remain,
Yours faithfully,
Il TnA ATTT
, 1892-05-04

To the Editor Of the St. C'osr Bulletin.
Dear Sir,
I was agreeably surprised yes
terday to. hear "Jackson's Tie Deum" sung by
the choir of st. Johns Church.
, 1892-05-04

UNCLAIMED LET ,ERS IN FRED.
ERIKSTEDS Posi- OFFICE.
PAID.
Joseph n. Husband. JAMES Kearney,
Florence RiIIenease.
UNPAID
William E.. MuelI. Mr.. Pible, Rosabel
White.
Frcdariksted's Post OHco, both April
1892.
l.. RICHTER.
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GOOD LOCATIONS.
PROSPEROUS NORTH DAKOTA.


The advance guard Of the grand army Of set
tiers and investors destined for the great wheat
fields Of the Golden Northwest" has already
made it's appearance in Ransom County and
considerable fine land has been disposed Of at
advancing figures. The rush to the Slssitou
Observation-Disclosures OF Lisbon-as soon a.
1t Is opened for settlement will be enormous,
and from present indications there will be
three claimants for each $50 acres But 10.
them rush Ransom County has some of the
finest farming land in the Northwest still un-
occupied, and can accommodate the overflow
from the reservation. l have been written to
by so many inquiring for work, that 1 think
from present appearances We shall be fully
supplied with labor for the present. and would
advise only those intending to purchase land
to come because II there Is grand rush of
laboring men, without means, wages will be cut
down and many may be disappointed. Let
every one fully understand that demand and
supply regulate the price Of every commodity,
and govern themselves accordingly. Good
farm land can be bought from So per acre and
upwards, payable from the crops raised On 1t.
Farm hands are paid $25 per month and board;
50 per day and board in harvest and thrashing.
Comrades making inquiries should inclose
stamps for return postage. Soldiers Homs Is
to be built here this Symmetry. s. SMITH.
Lisbon, n. d.
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Veterans Anxious TO Find Their Comrades-Who
Gan TL.,,t

Veterans Anxious TO Find Their Comrades-Who
Can Aid Them.
CoLoRADo-Of Joel l.. Hoibrcok, Co A. lat
Colo Cav; by Mrs. Mary a. Holbrook. Salmon
City, Idaho.
HospIrAI-of - Jonea, of Ohio. who wss a
nurse at Rowling Green. KY; by john Hang, Los
Angeles, Cal.
IILIsoIs-Of Co. NJ. 18th III. Cav; by Chas. A.
Smith, Butte, Neb.-Of 18th III. who were cor
nected with hospital at Rolle Mo. during lse-'62
by q. w. Griffin. Shady Grove, Mo-
ISDTASA.-Of Thomas i. Whitson, Sd Ind. by
Elijah Lawton, Richmond, Ind.
KENTUcKY.-Of John V. Randall, Co. ], ist XIV.
Cav; by Joseph II. Lawson. Edon. Mo.
MassACuUsETTs.-Of Cos. Il and ID, 4tI, Mass
who remember writer being sick in Richmond,
town, Macs.
MIscELIASEous-Of Charles Shaw; by Phi,n
Eiman, South Frankfort, Mieh.-Of VIM. A.
Mess, last heard from ut Green River, Wyo.; by
MissoUEL-Of Lieut., Jacob Young and Henry
Page Co. G, lst Mo. Cav; bv Daniel J. Casteel 81
Houston avenue Houston. Tex.
NAvY.-Df u. S. S. Sassacns during 1854; by John
Coyie. 1906 Indiana avenue. Chicago, Ill.
NEvADA.-Of Joseph II. Matthcwsnn, or NAL N
Baldwin or Lieut.. Logan, Co. b, LIST New. Cav; by
Bernard j. Lee, Teme-cal, Cal.
oHIo.-Of Go. O. 18th Ohio during ISGl. by M NJ
Howard, Walton, Ind.
PESNsYLvArIA-Of Co. /, l0Jth Pa; by w c.
0rris. Dobbn. W. Va.-0f Samuel Bali Co X
s0th Pa; 10y J. n. Campbell, Skunk, Pa-Of Co
L, 18th Pa. Cav. by G. w. Gey. Savannah, no
REGULARs.-0f David W. Back Co T. Is, Regu.
lars: by L. Jerisoon, Leo;i, Kau.-of Co. H. 10th
Regulars. from 1851; by John VI. Brown Sank
Center, Minn.-0f Capt. George A. Foster aud
Lieut. Jacob Smith, Co. Il, 20.h Regulars by David
Fundy, Washington. n. J.--OfCo. NJ, itli Regular
Artillery; by Mrs. Catherine Williams care David
Davis, 2sth street p r.. L., Pittsburg. Pa.
WIscoHsIN.-0f e. p. Brooks 9Th Wis; by e II
Brooks. Redwood Falls Mimi
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Illustrations.

On the brow or hill at Cape Beechey Is .
grave endlessly covered with snow. 1t con-
tains the body of ono of the Mares Expodi-
ton. Over the grave a large stone was laid,
having on it copper tablet, in which isin-
scribed words from the seventh verse of the
51st Psalm-"W Wash me and | shall be wsiter
than snow" Nowhere earth is snow purer,
whittier that so near the northern pole. This
fact gives beautiful significance to the epitaph.
IAN old Hebrew story tells how poor
creature one day came to the temple from Q
sick bed on tottering limb. he was ashamed to
come, for he WAS very poor and he had no
sacrifice to offer. As be drew near he heard
the loud choir chanting Thou desreth not
God a broken spirit, and broken and a
contrite heart; o God, thou wilt not despise.'
Other worshipers came, pressed before him and
offered their sacrifices. but he had none; but
at length he Frustrated himself before the
priest, who said. What wilt thou my son
hast thou an offering?' and he replied, No.
my father, for last night poor widow and
her children came to me, and had nothing to
offer but the two pigeons which were ready
for the sacrifice Bring, then, said the priest,
AN ephah of fine -four Nay, but my father
said the old man, this day my sickness and
poverty have left only enough for ray own
starving children. 1 have not even an ephah
of -four why, then, art thou come to me2'
said the priest. Because heard them sing
ing, the sacrifices of God are a broken spirit
VIII he not accept my sacrifice if ! say, Lord, be
merciful to mo q sinnerl' And the priest
lifted the old man from the ground, and he
said, Yes, thou art blessed, my son; it ia thy
Offering which is better than thousands Of
rivers of oil"
h.,
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CURIOUS CORNER.

ANSWERS to questions will not be published with.
in two three weeks after questions appear. SO
eli will have IL chance 10 send replies and receive
The star of the United States is a Gve-poiated
star because Ii looks the at n distance while
a six or eight-pointed STAR looks like a wheel
Chalk has paid the highest tariff duty. high as
633 per cent.
Tradition is that the Executive Mansion Is called
the White House ont of respect of Martha Waeh-
ingtoD, whose early home in Virginia known
by that name.
Oliver Cromwell is said 20 have said the following
grace before meals: Some people have food. but
appetite; others have appetite. but no food.
have both The Lord be praised"
!. Who was President Of the United States one
day ?-Clnra Bishop.
2. Who named the Eastern States New Eng
land = ELLEN Babcock.
g. From what building is the White House mod
eled after flames Cook.
BIBLE BRIGADE.
Salt frequently enters into the sym bocul acts and
language Of the Bible, because salt Il very abun-
dant in the neiEhborhood of the Dead Sea
Te;rarch was ruler G fourth part of a
country.
Crucifixion was unknown 10 the Jews until In
troduced by the Romans.
l. How did the ancient Hebrews prepare their
buttcri-Eleanor Young.
2. Upon what were the ancient books OF the
Hebrews written Kate Duncan
Who were the Magi ?-Wiliinn1 Miles
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CURE FOR DIPHTHERTk.
EDITORS CHAT,

I HAVE BEEN THINKING.
have been thinking and THE is what have
been thinking about:
That boys and girls should walk and sit erect.
TIA. they should throw baci, their shoulders.
That they should expand their chests.
That they should iuhale deep drafts Of pure air.
TiHt they should not wear tight clothes.
That no impediments should be placed 50 the
way o. the breathing apparatus.
Thai every breath should begin as far down as
the navel.
Thai they should rise early in the morning
That once mp they should bestir themselves
quickly.
Thai their additions should be brisk and cold
water used freely.
That they should remember that brush s made
for The hair.
That crash towel Goes wonders in opening the
pores Of Ire skin.
That their sieeping-rooms should be well venii-
lated.
That 1t is not well to sleep under too much bed
clothing.
al night.
That clothing. when removed, should never be
dropped ia heap.
That each article should be hung up separately,
and undertaking turned wrong side out to air.
That Il is never best TO hurry through meal
That one should not forget that teeth were made
70 chew with.
That food Is sustentation when properly mRsti-
Gated. bul load The stomach If swallowed
whole.
That shoes should be a size larger than the feet
but never large enough 10 rub up and down.
That the feet should be kept warm and the head
cool.
Tbst good temper lie promotive Of health
That suriiness is a. bad as the cramps and ueer.
ishness worse Than the fever.
That laughter doeth good like E medicine as the
good book says. and 50 say they all.
ThRt one. 20 take any comfort in Thu. world
must have good food good air. good sense good
manners. and good feeling. II is for the good OF
al that you set yourselves 10 this way Of thinking
WHO'S GOT THE THINBLE?
Is there anything new under the sunp For q
long ucle the Dutch have been given the credit OF
having invented ihmbes But. alas for the Hol.
land tailors' when the ezcavaiors began tbeir
work 10 the Iuias of Herealaneurl, about The
middle OF tie present century. there they uncoy.
cred jewelers. shop and found q half-dozen gold
and silver ihibles just like the ihimbles they ara
making to-day.
Since then. thimbies have been discovered iu tho
cstacombs q Egypt, ia mummy-osses. IS ceattric.
older than the Christian era.
Query: Did Adam and Eve have tElmbies when
they sswed tie fS-leeves?
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