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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-03-23
AN ANCIENT BIRDLAND.

Thousands of Great VVl1gIoss Birds Onco
Eonmcd UnInoIestcd in r'cw Zealand.
For ages before its occupation by
man, says the Scientific American, New
Zealand 6warmcd with great winglcss
birds, which found here no carnivorous
enemies, but an abundance Of vegetable
food. The rloas not only existed in
vast numbers, and for thousands of
years, but had such diversity Of form as
10 embrace nolcSG than seven genera,
containing twenty-five spccics-n re-
Ear!:able fact which is unparalleled in
any other part of the world. The com
mOncSt kinds in the North island were
only fro m two and onc-hulf to four feet
high.
Those Of the South island were most
~ from four TO sig feet tall, wl.ilc tho
giant forms reaching twelve end thir-
teen feet were always rare. Immense
deposits of moa bones have been found
in localities to which they appear to
have been washed from the hills in ter
tiary times. Skeletons on the surfncc
of the ground, with skin and lig3lncnt3
still attached. have given the impress
sion That these birds have been cxtcr-
minated in very recent years, but other
facts point to Il different conclusion.
Tradition seems to show that the moa
became extinct in the North island soon
after the arrival of the Maoris in New
Healan6-that is, not less than four to
live hundred years ago-and in tho
South island about one hundred years
fater. The fresh appearing skin and
hgamcnts are supposed to have been
preserved by unusually favorable con-
diti0ns
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-03-23
AMONG THE MOORISH
Five Centuries Back Into the Past In rs
. .-. O. g.! go. Many Hours. .... s...,.

Five Con turtles Back Into the Past In ns
...-. Dc - go. Many Hours. .... ,....,;
''It is barely five hours since leaving
Spain, and yet here we suddenly find
ourselves in the midst of people totally
different from those with whom we
brcalsfasted-in race, religion and civil
ization. In the morning we were living
in the nineteenth century, surrounded
by science, learning and nrt, and among
people who, if differing from ourselves
in race, still belong to our age and fun
damentally are in sympathy with us in
aim, religion and thought" says a
writer in Scribner. e..
SAT noon all is. changed. White men
have become black; trousers have be-
come burnooses; hats, turbans, cathc-
drnlS, mosques; crosses, crcScents, en-
lightcnment, darkness Civilization has
been left behind, and in five little hours,
hardly more than one might pass at the
opera, our ship has borne US backward
along the path Of tine as. many .ccntu-
RIGS. 1t is dreamy, weird, fantastic.
and the doctor even thought he smellcd
birthstone and suggested that his maj
csty' had been shifting the scenes.
GOTTEN have we been requested upon
years between tho acts and we have
accomplished iG, but never have we e3l-
pcricncCd the sensation of SO suddenly
parting with five centuries There is
Iauch of course to remind us of our
cpoch-thc villas, the flags, the steamer,
oursclvcs-but it is far too little to dis
turb the illusion-wc and the rest arc
merely anachronism's, homogeneous and
out of place.
':The city is nm absurd relic of
medieval life, and it is difficult to take
it seriously. 1t must be, in its homcly,
everyday life, but little changed from
what it was one thousand years ago
for, Notwithstanding its close proximity
to the advancing civilization Of Europe,
with the indolcnt contcntrncnt Of the
degenerate MoslcIn-it has not oi1ly de-
clinod to be influenced thereby, but,
from total lack of any native inclina-
ton TO keep abreast OF the world, it has
failed even to hold its own, and is to-day
far to lccward of the position it oc-
cupicd several centuries ago. 1T is
truly n Rip Van WinlSlc."
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-03-23
CABIN EFT.

SNc'ty. OF State. Walter Q. Gresham, III
Sec'ty- of the Treasury ..JohnG. Carlisle, BY
Sec'ty. Of War. Daniel s. Lamont, ". Y
Secty. OF the Navy. Hillary y. Herbert, Ala
Postmaster General. Wilson S. BisseIl. y
Scc'ty. OF the INTERIOR. .Hoke Smith, Ga
Attorney Gemernl....- Richard Olney, Mass
Sec'ty. of Agricultural. Sterling Morton, Neb
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-03-23
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
U. S. GOVERNMENT.

President. GROVER CLEVELAND, NY
ce-President... ADLaI f. STEVENSON, lii
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-03-23
Associate Justices.

Z. S. Senators. :: ::::.."m; M stIw nst
Rep. in Con ;ress. Francis G. Newlands
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-03-22
WhipCordS.

Although we show this excellent material
in all qualities, the grade now mentioned is
of special interest. The width is AZ inches
price 81.
The color line includes grays, tans, blues,
at well as reseda, green, mode, Havana, seal,
sage, ashes of roses and garnet, etc, etc.
Other qualities: 59-inch, S1.5O; 44.inch, Zoe;
40-inch. 5Sc; 38-inch, SOC.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-03-22
India Twill.

Splendid bargain. All wool, SO inch, 80
cents yard, in twenty-four coiors. These
fabrics are now on sale in this city at
larger price. We coincide in the published
statement that they are easily worth 67
cents yard.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-03-22
Drap de Paris.

Beautiful in texture, the weave resembling
fine whipcords in mixed effects of color,
Drap de Paris is entirely new this season.
There are greenish grays, ashes of roses
noisette, reseda, corn-hower blue, 48 inches
wide, SIZE per yard.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-03-22
Chevr0n Suitinqs.

These fabrics, appearing in artistic, we'll
wearing shades of blues, browns and green's,
will eminently please all ladies whose tastes
incline to quiet, rich dress, servceable az
we'll as fashionable; 42.inch 81; 50.inch,
S125.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-03-22
Navy Flannel,

also bottle green We have the best quality
of these fabrics ever exhibited in this mar
ket at the prices; 81 inches wide, 80 cents a
yard: all wool
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-03-22
Silk Mixed PopIin.

A poplin ground with contrasting colors
running crossways with the rib. White silk
is introduced in quiet lines with good effect
The coors are gray, tan, electric, rose and
wood 40 inches wide, S1.50.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-03-22
Lgphoph0ree.

An odd name for an odd fabric. The stuff
is new and beautiful; glistening like silk,
but with surface relieved from the plainness
of Sublime by a new kink of weave sugges
tive of crepe. The colors are lilac, tan, light
blue, violet, pink, cardinal, pistachio. For
street and evening wear; 40 inch $1.25.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-03-22
PopIin Raye,

with narrow, self-colored stripe on fine pop
lin ground, in all the desirable spring
shades SO inches wide, S112l.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-03-22
WHAT TO WEAR.

MHhT Tn WE Comment showing
areadyg river
~ character Of the IS
ocaeq by
both and
for beautiful small
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-03-22
Storm Serges.

The leading fabric of last season and one
of the leaders for the coming months. These
goods are too sensible, serviceable and at
tractive to be given the cold shoulder by
Fashion
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-03-22
Diagonal Serge.

A medium-weight fabric in medium shades,
suitable for any season. The weave is unlike
any other serge. 1t is entirely new and
novel; 40 inches wide, 70 cents per yard.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-03-22
Sublime.

Indescrbable beauty Twin fabric to the
graceful Lansdowne, which we also have.
Sublime is very like silk in appearance.
Silk on the surface; wool background;
width, 80 inches; price, 81 yard, 25 cents
less than the price of Lansdowne. Twenty
shades, cream and black. And such shades
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-03-22
Plain P0plinS.

All the new shades, at the lowest of prices
81, 46 inch; very serviceable goods
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-03-22
lridesCent Figured P0pIin.

A wool changeabe ground, with figures
in tinted shades of silk. Ten combinations;
40 inches wide, 50.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-03-22
Diagonal Whipcords,

in medium light colors, So inches wide, IS
cents per yard; 43 inches, S7a cents.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-03-22

B. F. Morse has sold George E. White the
part of his farm upon which the buildings
were burnt last August.
We understand that A. o. Siloway is
about to move into the house by the single
mill and make shingles for G.. A. Morse.
Mrs. Bert Ward has a new organ. Her
health seems to be improving. She has
been able to attend church and all are glad
to see her out once more.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-03-22

George Burnham now displays his stock
of story books in new and attractive
showcase.
Farmers are Fastening their preparations
for sugar-making now that the weather
seems favorable.
The trial of the Wrisley-Phillips case,
that was to have been held last Friday, will
take place to-day.
The Woman's Christian Temperance I'm
ion will meet with Mrs. Eugene Moody next
Saturday afternoon at half-past two.
G. II. Dale has on exhibition in his photo
graph gallery a fine collection OF views, In
book form, of the Worlds Fair buildings.
NJ. j. Wood, of the Kneeland district, has
departed for parts unknown, taxing MS
children and some portable property with
him.
Rev. L. II. Elliot presented the cause o.
the Vermont Bible Society to the people OF
the Free Baptist church at Waterbury River
last Sunday.
The last quarterly conference of tn,
Methodist church will be held in the churcl
parlor this evening. Presiding Elder Rev
A. b. Truax will be present.
The Grand Army Post, at the last meeting
passed resolutions of sympathy for Com
rades T. L. Farrell and w. G. Porter, VIII
have both suffered sad bereavement re
Gently
Hereafter there will be preaching ser
vices at the Congregational church on Sun
day evening at seven O'Clock. The Chrlstia
Endeavor meeting will commence at quar-
ter past six
School district No. 3, known as the Knee
land fiat neighborhood, claims to be tn
banner district for births during the pas
! year-thirteen being recorded. It's goo
time for them to Institute the town syi
tenn OF schools, otherwise an addition
their school-house would DO necessary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-22
MICHIGAN POLITICS.
Mr. Dickinson Interesting the President 4
the Fractional Fight

Mr. Dickinson Interesting the President i'm
the Fractional Fight.
This is one of the DAYS when the President
does not receive callers, and, respecting his
orders, none were at the White House
to see him this morning. Mr.. Thurber
returned from Michigan and was in his Office.
Congressman Stout of Michigan and Coombs of
BROOKLYN were among those who called on him
He also had long visit from Don NJ. Dickin-
son, who may have found his way privately
into the Presidents room through the Office of
the private secretary. The fight in which
the Michigan democratic are engaged
is growing more bitter and more serious, with
apparently no idea of comDromise or placation.
Stout is one of the Michigan men not satisfied
with the situation, and who, on hearing Of the
appointment of referees 10 pass upon the ques-
tlon of patronage in controversy, wrote to the
Post Office Department Withdrawing all recon-
mendations he had made for appointments.
While he sat at the door OF the private secre-
tary this morning waiting for chance to get a
word in Mr.. Dickinson was holding the fort in
side. The controversy is occasloning a
good deal of perplexity to the Presi-
dent, but there appears 10 be
little doubt that Mr.. Dickinson will
have the administration behind him and that
he will win now, whatever the result may be
when the voters take up the question. Appar-
entity the two factions are SO far separated that
there is not much chance of their getting to-
gether, and the party will be in pretty bad
shape when the next election comes around
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-22
SOCIALISM IN THE WEST.
Populists Want wheat-Growing States %
Build Line to the Gulf.

TOPEKA. KAN. May 22.-The scheme pro-
posed by the populists Of Kansas and Nebrasks
to build a north and south railroad from Bis
marck. \. D.. to the Gulf Of Mexico, terminate
ing at Galveston, is thought to be swell-defned
plan TO create a public sentiment in favor Of
building the line by public subscription Of
stock.
A convention composed of delegates repre-
sentiug the two Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas,
Oklahoma and Texas will be held at Lincoln
early in June and at that time the plan Of
building this line through the great wheat
growing belt Of the country TO the gulf by the
states named will be presented by the Kansas
delegation.
The populists of Kansas, who are back of the
movement, say 1t can be demonstrated in the
building Of this line, which is to be owned by
the several states, that the government owner
ship of railroads is the practical solution Of the
railroad problem. The line, they say, would
give the farmers Of this region an opportunity
to get their grain and products TO the
foreign markets at great reduction over the
present rates and establish a reclprocity of
trade between this country and South America
OF special advantage to the agricultural classes.
Already meetings have been held in central and
western Kansas favoring thls enterprise.
A big mass meeting, held at oberlin Satur-
day, passed resolutions favoring the immediate
building of this line OF road by state aid, and
others will be held during the week at Dodge
City, Dighton and Meade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

RSMETROPOLITAN A. NJ E. CHURCH, NJ
- st. bet. 18th and 18Th sts. n. W., will give
their pastor Rev. John 7. Jenifer D. D., who comes
from Quiz ms Chapel Chicago. take charge Of the
Metropolitan Church OF the connection in this city.
The The pastors Of sister cturches the members and
friends OF the church cordially invited to attend
Exercises begin at O'Clock Pm. my.s23t'
6~HEADQUARTERs JOHN A. RAWLINs
- Post. No; J. DEPARTMENT Of the Potomac.
u A. r.. May ~, 1893 Comrades Of this post es
Recially requested to assemble ut O'Clock D. M on
WEDNESDAY,. oath instant. At 1905 9TH st. e. this
late resdence) to attend the funeral of late
rade, vii lam Turner, late Of company c. first ID. G.
cavalry volunteers who died Sunday 21st instant
A. noon lnterment at Congressional cemetery under
g. r. service Comrades of other posts fraternslly
invited. JAS f. DEL STER
JAS. A. ALLEN. Commander of Post
Adjutant ny.2-2t
R~A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
49, OF the Frenklin Insurance Co. Of Washing
ton. y. g. will be held at their office on MONDAY.
June D. 1893 for the election Of twelve directors
serve the ensuing year. Polls open from 12 to
o'clock pm. transfer books will be closed from
June TO 3 inclusive. WILL p. BOTELER,
my22. "a. 20, %. 81, ,je2 Secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-22
THE HAWAIIAN MISSION.
No Doubt of Mr.. Blount's Competency at tn,
state Department.

No Doubt OF Mr.. Blount's Competency at the
State Department.
In certain quarters some question has been
raised as to the competency of Mr.. Blount to
discharge the duties Of United States minister
to Hawaii owing to the peculiar circumstances
surrounding his appointment, which,
of course. involves the validity and
force of all that he has done Inquiry at the
Department of State establishes clearly the fact
that there, at least, no doubt is entertained in
respect to these points. As soon as
Mr.. Blount receives notice of his ap-
pointment, which, by the way, will be as
"envoy extraordinary and minister plenipo-
tentiary to the court of Hawaii" he may go
before the nearest United States consular officer
and take the oath of Office. From that moment
his salary as minister begins Under the usual
practice he would not be competent to
discharge the duties of minister until he pre-
sented his credentials 10 the provisional gov
ernment, and these credentials have not yet
reached him. But if the Hawaiian gov
mality, and such acts Of courtesy are
by no means infrequent in diplomatic usage.
he v oud be accorded all OF the rights and
privileges Of a minister soon notice was
conveyed to the Hawaiian government of his
appointment. In addition to this, however. Mr..
Bount went to Hawaii. not only a CON-
missioner but as an envoy" and il is said at
the department that there Is act which he
could have committed, even, perhaps, the ne
gotiation of a treaty and certainly the exchange
of diplomatic notes. that were not Just as fully
within his completeness if he were the regularly
recognized United States minister to Hawaii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-22
THREE YEARS THE LIMIT,
Those Who Have Held Fleet Commando
That Long Must Give Way


1t will gladden. tho hearts Of many naval
officers and especially those near the top of the
ladder, who cherish the hope of being able to
command squadron before they die or retire,
to know the policy that governed Secretary
Herbert in making the recent important
changes in squadron commands and relieving
Admirals Gherardi and Walker from sea duty.
The Secretary WAS under heavy pressure in
these cases; neither Of the admirals wished 10
relinquish sea Commands, and they had many
jealous friends who urged their cause.
In this state Of affairs the Secretary caused
to be prepared list Of the sea service of rear
admirals while in command of squadrons. from
date running back to the war and since the
establishment of the grade of rear admiral.
He found that up to last year but one such
oficer-Rear Admiral Brown-had commanded
squadron for a longer period than three
years. Admiral Ghersrdi had flown his pennant
over a squadron about four years and Admi-
raj Walker was a close second with three and a
half years to his credit. III these officers
were to be continued in their CON-
mands it meant the adoption of a
new policy by the Navy Department
and this Secretary Herbert was loath TO do,
realizing that 1t might result in in
justice to and encouragement of many
worthy officers who were already suf-
fering from the stagnation in promotion
that has been the bane of the naval service
since the close of the war. So the Secretary
decided in this case, and he has announced
that such will be the policy Of the depart
who have held fleet commands for over three
years and give the other officers opportunity
to see the admirals pennants over their own
sQuadrons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-22
THE ASSEMBLY STAR

Will Be Sent by Mail for Two Weeks for
Only Twenty-Five Cents.
THE EVENING STAR is publishing full, ac-
curate and attractive reports Of the proceed
ings Of the General Assembly. At the close
of each days session a special edition is
printed containing the entire proceedings Of
the day. Visitors to the city by subscribing for
the Assembly STAR for two weeks will be able to
secure complete record of the doings of the
Assembly, without being compelled to pay an
increase over the regular price Of the paper
This special edition will be mailed to any ad-
dress in the United States, Mexico or Canada
for Two weeks beginning May 49, for only
twenty-five cents.
The papers served to the regular subscribers
at the usual time will contain the continuous
report Of the proceedings Of the Assembly.
The special edition is intended to be sent out Of
town by mail, and, think Of it, it costs only 25
cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-22
LEGATION ATTACHES.
Army and Navy Omcers Abroad Likely to
BE Changed.

Army and Navy Oficers Abroad Likely to
BE Changed.
1t is expected that there will soon be a
change in the detail Of officers attached to our
legations in Europe. There is but one vacancy
Of this kind at present-that at Paris
caused by the enforced recall of Capt. Borup
of the ordnance department These details
are usually for term Of four years and most
of the incumbents have nearly completed their
terms. Maj. Post of the engineer corps has
served at London for nearly three years. and
Capt. Heine Of the cavalry has been attached
to the legation at Vienna for nearly four years
Lieut. Allen of the cavalry, attached to the lega-
ton at St. Petersburg, is now in
this city on leave of absence. He
has already served about three wears
in Russia and. il is said, will return to his post
at the expiration of his leave. The other mill
tary attaches abroad are Capt Bingham
OF the engineer corps at Rome,
Lieut., Harris of the cavalry at Brussels and
Lieut.. Evans Of the infantry at Berlin. These
three officers have only been detailed for for
eign service at a recent date, and are therefore
likely to be the last disturbed in their present
assignments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-22

moderator rebuked slight disorder that oc-
Cured in the general assembly room after it
began its sessions. The scene referred
to, described by the moderator as an
outbreak, was somewhat loud
demand to be heard on what was seemingly
only technical question. The moderator's
remarks might be interpreted as meaning that
there would be. to use his own expression, a
stage Of the game before long in which out
breaks will be expected. The question
at issue was the proper reference
Of overtures which were considered as
having . bearing on the Briggs case, and the
question Of appeals from presbytery to the
assembly. DIR. Herrick johnson and others
insisted on the reference Of certain Of the over
lures to the judicial committee, and the moder-
ator and the chairman Of the committee on bills
and overtures both finally assented practca to
such a reference, but the subject came near I'M
covering the FIRE, which has SO far been pretty
well covered up, and an indication was
given Of the spirit with which the
assembly will debate the questions in
volved In the Briggs case when it comes be-
fore it. DR.. johnson and Mr.. Cutcheon, who
insisted upon being heard despite the
moderator's declaration that he was out Of or
der were applaudedb by a portion Of the assembly.
Then the assembly went on with quiet. orderly
conduct Of business relating to freedmen and
other interests over which it is difficult to get
up warm debate. but just at the close of
the morning session the overtures
came up again. There was some
sparring. but the proceeding ended with
some pleasant remarks. which restored every
he pfofio
that the judicial committee would be ready to
report on the question of the Briggs appeal
during the day kept up an interest in the pro-
ceedings.
There was fair attendance Of the delegates to
the general assembly Of the Presbyterian
Church at the New York Avenue Church this
morning when the devotional exercises began
at O'Clock. Prayer and praise led by Rev.
Theo. Bracken Of Wa Keeney, Kan, occupied