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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-01-20
THE CALIFORNIA RUTTERS.
Denounced by Their Fellow Members
for Their Treachery.

sACRAMEsro, Jan. 19--The assembly this
morning appointed a committee of seven to
investigate the charges made by Bretz yesterday
Assemblyman kerns to vote for White for
United States senator.
Late last night the Populists members OF the
legislature and the members of the Populist
state central committee present in Sacramento
met and denounced Popuist Assemblyman
Kerns, of Los Angeles, for his action in voting
for stephen NJ. hite for the United States SEN
ate yesterday; and also Marion Cannon, Popu-
list ongressman from the sixth district, who is
charged with influencing Kerus' vote. In the
series OF resolutions in which the actions of
Kerns and Cannon are denounced, it is recon-
mended that they be spurned and cut of from
fellowship in the party and denounced rs trait
ors to the Peoples party in every part OF this
state and nation
A special committee of the assembly COM
menced Investigation this evening of the charges
made by BretZ. Popullst member, yesterday, to
the effect that kerns, another Populist member,
had been bribed TO cast his vote for stephen VI.
White, Democrat, and thus secure the latters
White testified before the committee and en-
phsticaliy denied the charge far as il related
| to himself. AssembIyman Bsetz acknowledged
that he had no direct evidence OF bribery against
ke.us, and virtually admitted that his charges
were based upon the fact that Kerns had signed
pledge to vote with the Populist, for ten days,
or until they were satisfied they could not elect
asenator
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Postoffice Liquidation.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 1.-THE house
committee on postoffices and postfoads to-
day acted favorably upon number of i'm
portant measures. The senate bill to
classify and fix the salaries of railway
postal clerks received favorable report.
The bill fixes the salaries of railway postal
clerks, as follows: First class, $500 per an
mum; second class, $1,000; third class.
$1,000; fourth class. $500: fitch class.
$1,5OO; sixth class, $1,000, and seventh
class. 81, 800. A bill by Wilson of Missouri
for the classification of first and second
class postotfices and fixing salaries was
also ordered favOrably reported.
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Sale of California Blood Horses.

NEW YORK, Jan. IS-The second days sale OF
trogtiug stock owned By Corbett, of san Mateo,
CAL began at 10 o'clock this morning The at
tendance was not 50 large yeste- iay sum
maries Of the sses 10. horses above 900:
Bay lilly, by Rupee \ rose. TO Henry Pierce.
OF santa Rosa, Ca, >l,600; Rupee, brown stall
ion 10 Waiter b. Wi.ntts. o Koslyn, l. !. 50. 90:
beverley. black colt 20 ". Bee erie. of Da bury.
Coma, $40; bay NIL. By sable " .lses Glen
Ellen, tn !. 4. Goldsmith, OF Wa,hingtonvi.ie.
=. Y, s..90J; Sable Hurry. 10 v. Beckerle, If
Danoury, Conn, 500; Lou Wilkes, to J. II
schultz. s40t): L ZEE Wilkes. ~ II. = Henry.
King val ey stud farm OF Pennsylvania. 5000
Leo Wilkes. to John Morrison. % Jersey City,
SLIGO; Vida "iskes. TO Henry Pierce. OF Santa
Rosa, Cal, 81, go
This closed the offers from the Corbett stables.
There were twenty-seyen horses sold today tor
total OF &}.st5 average of s. .6l7 - The total
amount received Tor the sixty-Gne horses in
tie stable Is So, 80, an average OF T.5l9 l3
The Tacoma PTizefight.
TACOMA, Jan. 70 - lSpec.al.l - James ".
Whelau. who IL IN Gca Billy Armst- oaG. O.
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4 Town Treasurer's Accounts short.

BERKELEy. Cal. Jan. 17.--Thomas liam,
town treasurer, is short in his accoui.4s to
a considerable amount. He gave n check
on the Berkeley bank for s.. $50 to the Ger
man Savings and Loan Bank. of San fran
cisco. in payment for electric }ight
bonds. The Berkeley bank reused
the check, as Ham had no mones on
deposit. Ham says he has used the
towns money in his own business ans has
no idea OF bow his affairs stand. liz has
turned his property, valued al abou S25. =
90. over TO his bondsmen, and an exp-rt is
examining his books.
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AIurdar at Atlanta.

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. IA sensational
shooting ARRAY occurred this Don on
Atlanta & Florida train in a suburb of
the city, when Sheriff J. X. Hewell. of
Fayette county, shot and instantly killed
J. N. McEachern, a prominent citizen of
the same county. There had been bad
blood between the men for some time
growing out of the recent county election.
The combatants were relatives by mar
rage
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GEN. BRAGG GAINING.
Nay Defeat PIutoc"at Mitchell
for Wisconsin Senatorship.
SENATOR CARLISLE RESIGNS.
Montana, Nebraska and Kansas Dead
locks Unbroken-Two Rutters in the
California Legislature.

MADISON, Wis, Jan. 1a-The Republican eau
ems ton ight nominated senator Spoone;.
Four more ballots were taken for senator at
the session OF the Democratic caucus this after
nooa, there being but one change from the vote
OF Last night. One the fifth ballot Bragg
gained one vote. Upon reassembling four more
bsIlos were taken. Mitchell gaining two votes
from knight. making the eleventh ballot "A iol-
lows: Mitchell 30, Bragg %, knight Is The
Bragg and knight men supported the resolution
to aajourn until Monday, which was stuboornly
opposed by Mitchelrs followers. The adjourn.
meni Is generally looked upon a. highly favor
able to Bragg, for whom an undeniable popular
urdercurrent prevails
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lofkAA' Nan, Jan. la-Tke Republican
house transacted no important business and aa-
..4'As1 ~a'H afternoon. Then the Populis,
.Fo'ioHS committee submitted report Dust.
~ h'Fuo.icaHs from JACKSON and Reno
9ani!es, holding that t5el, a,.crio,, 49,
Vega The re,or, went over until tornor-ow
los senate elec;.ous committee sl.n ed ,s,.-s
,sslnsi IL Republican senators. lis pronsble
1aA Tue Republicans WI institute criminal
.fPeellngs agalnst Chief Clerk Rich 70, hsv.
..s made alleged ensures snd insertions in ths
cue al To'4 over iae signature OF the secretary
'a't and The great sea. Of the state. Thi,
s'uoa Is c.sssei IS forgery ~ the Kansas
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The Indian Appropriations.

WASHINGTON CRY, Jan. l9.-[opecia The
house committee on Indian affairs today an
pointed Us II subcommittee for the cousidera-
ton OF the Indian appropriations Chairman
Peel OF Arkansas, Congressman Allen of M!ssis-
sippi and Turpie OF Alabama, Democrats: Con-
gressmeu Picker of South Dakota and Wilson of
Washington. Republicans. The Southern mem
beers Of this committee know little OF Indian
affairs. but 1t is fair 10 presume that Picker and
" ilson, WHO have lived among the Indians
will lie able 10 take care OF tie interests of the
Northwestern Indians ID this appropria ton
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Tacoma Criminal News.

TACOMA, Jan. Especial. Thieves
today stole two gold watches from work
,ngmen's clothes in the new Murray build
ing, on Tacoma avenue, while the men
were at work.
J. W. Holmes, proprietor of the Comique
theater, was arrested tonight for obtain
ing $23 at the Kentucky saloon on false
pretenses. lie bought liquor and did not
settle
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An Idaho Forger Nahbed.

PORTLAND, Jan. I7-[Special. james
Savage, wanted at Pocatello, Idaho, for
forgery, was arrested here tonight. Savage
was employed by hardware firm of that
city and last Sunday cashed forged
check for 500 and left. accompanied by a
woman. His arrest was caused by tele-
gram from the city marshal of Pocatello.
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Catholic Sanitarium at Astoria.

ASTORIA, Jan. 17.-[Special.l-Th Ro-
man Catholic institution of the Sisters of
the Holy Name has decided to erect here
in the near future sanitarium for the use
of Sisters in Oregon, Washington and Cali
fornia. The building, which will be on
tract overlooking the river. will be the
handsomest of it's kind on the continent
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Naxu 0rleana KaGea

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 19-The track was sloppy.
Summaries:
Five furlongs-Miss Perkins won. Capt d.
second. Lady Tom third Time, 1:07s<
Five and hall furlongs-San Salvador won,
Progression second, Virgin third. Time, 1:l4s4
Six furlongs-Quarterdeck won. silver lip
second, Hoodoo third. Time, 1:025I.
seven and a half iurlongs-Virden won, Bon
fire second,i Gendarme third. Time, las.
Handicap, seven furiongs-Pekiu won, Bees
wing second, Larghetta third. Time, l:S7.
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PHOENIX, Ariz. Jan. 17.-Gov. Murphy
left tonight for Washington City to make
another effort for statehood. He goes at
the solicitation of the Arizona Press Asso-
citation, and is backed by resolutions
adopted by that body. He carries also pc
titions from all the political parties and
factions in the TERRITORY,
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Trying to Cripple the Worlds Fair.

WASHINGTON CITY. Jan. l9-eeuator Petit
grew. chairman OF the qnadro-centennial com
rnittee, Introduced a bill in the senate TODAY
instructIng the secretary OF she treasury not 4,
deliver any souvenir coins until the Worlds
Columbian exposition deliver. q good and sniff
Gent tond cond stional that If Tor suy reason
whatever the Words fair De opened 10 the pnA.
lie on sunday. that corporation pay the United
States the sum OF money it snail have received
for the sale o. coins, not less I'll an s. 5gOeD0
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WASHINGTON CITY, Jan le-There il some
tag among kepub4can senators of holding the
postpone. caucus on Saturday. Senators Who
iAvor The repea. OF The silver act have Lot abau-
doned the project but il is evident that The con-
se-vstve force which IS opposed TO positive &C
ton Is gaining strength.
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foreign Office wired Mr.. Yang Yu 10 report in
person at once. Upon his arrival he was offered
the position OF minister to the Uaited states
and he accepted it II is expected chat he will
reach this country and relieve the present min
lister about the early part of May. Mr.. Yang Yu
is an official of the second rank in his own
country. and he is said to be of the progressive
type OF his countrymen. He possesses moderate
wealth, but has had no diplomatic experience.
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LOUISVILLE, Jan. ia special from WASH
ihgton City says: John G. Carlisle mailed his
resignation to Gov. Brown last night a. United
States senator.
FRANKFORT. KY, Jan. 1a-Gov. John Young
Brown withdrew from the cont test for Cariisie's
scar tonight. leaving Congressman j. B. Nc
Cteary, Congressman W. J. Stone and State
Senator Lindsay as the contestants. The train
was late and Cariisle's resignation had not ar
rived at midnight.
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A Warship Ordered to Port au Prince.

NAw YORR, Jan. l9-The cruiser PhIladelp h.a
vii. sail early on sunday morning for Port
Royal, :. c. There II IS SAID the captain viii
find Orders from the secretary OF the navy,
directing him 10 proceed with ali possible
dispatch to Port au Prince 10 take command Of
the feet Of Amer. can warships which have been
ordered 10 meet a, that port At their ear.ies.
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The Dominion's Canal Tolls Concession.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. l9--The announce
ment made today from an authoritative
source tina, the Dominion government, BY an
order agreed upen last Saturday. has deter
mined TO withdraw for the season 1898 al dis.
eliminating tolls or other provisions respecting
vessels, persons or commerce using the Welland
and 1T Lawrence cana.s This. ii is said, ia more
than our government asked. The information
hiss not yet officially been conveyed 10 this gov
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NEW YORK. Jan. l9--The Briggs case will he
appealed directly 20 the general assembly. In
furtherance OF this action the prosecuting COM
mittee filed tonight with Rev Dr. >suI ID. Alex
anier, the stated clerk of the presbytery. no-
tice OF appeal The committee says If their ac-
ton does not commend itself to the general as
semby the appeal can be dismissed without
prcjudtce To any interest
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legally elected successor, Sanford. Judge
Bartlett ordered that President of the Board of
Aldermen Claven should act mayor. Claven
says he will swear in the city clerk. who will
give certificate to Sanford. When Gleason
heard the news he declared that the Judge was
wrong and that he (Gieason) would refuse to
viz ld
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Oakland Races.

OAKLAND, Cal Jan. 19.-summaries OF today's
races
Five furlongs-GeraIdiue won, Charger second.
Queen B. third. Time, 1:02t4
six furlongs-Rosebud won, Charmer second,
Quar- terstaf third. Time, l:lGs4
SIX furlongs-Lottie Mills won, Little Tough
second, Mabel NJ. third. Time, l:lCt4.
Eight ana one-half furlongs-Msty Morn won,
Little Esperanza second, Democrat third. Time,
I.1I1.
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San Francisco, before the Athletic club here,
February %, arrived here this afternoon.
Wha!en is in excellent condition and expects to
get down to lS5 pounds with very little training.
He has a first ass trainer and LOOKS strong
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Japan Guarding Against Seal Poaca.rs.

VICTORIA, B. Q, Jan. l7.-Japanese Son
sui kito received word today OF has gov
ernmenis intention 10 prohibit sealing by
foreigners within the intern ational 9mit
OF the japanese coast. WarshiDs vii!
patrol the coast An appropriation was
made at the last session Of pssrIia-
ment for the necessary expenses. The
value OF seals taken by foreign vessels dur
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WASHINGTON CITY. jan. ia-Dolph introduced
an amendment 10 the snndry civil bill increas-
ing the appropriation for thu enforcement of the
Chinese exclusion act from $4,000 to S5OoOOO
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for Secretary Halfore

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. Is.-The president
has sent to the senate tie nomination of Elijah
J. Halford to be paymsster, with the rank of
major
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BALTIMORE. Jan. 1S.CaTdinal Gibbons has
gone to Washington City to confirm IN tho
Catholic faith the daughter OF United states
senator voorhees,.
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Repeating tho Miner Law.

LANSING, Mich, Jan. 1e.-The Republican SEN
ate today, by a vote of % to passed bill re-
pesling the Miner election law
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h.trlas y e. jan n = OTTO Wilson. rba
sac 81 trsdeon's baai. secret political organ.
- on w1ich $ sn oUtgrowth OF the Panulist
'-S % ihe Farmers Alliance, was indicted ny
'e grand lury totas Tor belo glns II a secret
/ '.~osi "rssaissiion He has been srrestet
E saws be " / demand a TIA, by the court
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BISMARCK, y. D., Jan. l9.-Eight ballots for
United states senator were taken in joint ses-
sion today, with no material Change
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lokE. jan la-JUtce Bartlett. OF The
e. court today denied the ,aotion vi
e. 1dr Hora0o :. SANFORD 20 cor,y,s! + Il
|, E - torn oreT the books an1 psuers of
eGIss OF mayer oi Long Island City to a.,
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Il -4SoolS' Neo-. Jan i9-Tne io,nt session az
sS.ssiuTe toiay took another Intellectual
f lo' for United ~ta;es senator rhlr,y.,i.,,a
Na''1ases We're voted ior, with litile change
sesteFday. failock received 81 vote. ana
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ing the past year is estimated at $4,000
The Japanes sealers only got seals valued
at $4,000 during the same period. Two
sealing companies in Japan then brought
pressure on the government.
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4 New Chinese Minister.

WARRINGTON CRY. Jan. 19.-rhe Pest has in
formation that about six weeks ago the Chinese
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llr. J. Eugene Jordan has removed from the
ies,eg residence 10 safe Deposit building.
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.oTdered LIVER Sc, right with BEECHAs's
PILLS.
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TACOMA. Jan. 70 - lspec.al.l - James
Wheian. who IL IN Gca Billy ArUst -oa-.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1893-11-17

HAvRE DE GRACE, Nov. 1S.-Mr. Joseph
Good occupied his new store on Monday. He
| has already announced big cut in prices
after this week.
The remains of John B. Smith, formerly OF
| this CITY, were brought here on Saturday, and
buried with l. o. 8. F. honors on Sunday,
from the residence Of Mr.. j. Crawford Walk
| er.
The funeral of Mr. William Maxwell took
| place from his late .esidence, on Friday. Ser
| vice weres held at Smiths Chapel, by the Rev.
! w. E. Curly, of this city. The pail bearers
Barnard, Thomas Mitchell, VIM. E. Jewens,
| Robert w. Dick.
ST. Johns P F. Church was crowded to its
| fullest capacity, this wednesday, evening,
to witness the marriage OF Miss Sadie Barron
| to Mr.. Rena Foard. The church was beauti-
fully decorated with flowers and evergreens.
The bride was given away by her brother, Mr..
w. L. Barron. The ushers were Z. T. Ma
gowan, Joseph T. &. kenly, Clinton Smith
and Howard Baird.
Mrs BERTHE Cause, who has been quite i'll
for several weeks we are glad to note is better,
and able to visit her old home once more.
Roy Hoops, aged II years, was shot and in
stantly killed at Kiamensie, Del, on Monday,
while cunning with some companions. The
boys mother was formerly Miss Baldwin, Of
this city, daughter of the late James Bald
win.
Ducks are still very plentiful, although the
mild weather of the past week has made them
shy.
The scarcity of pork is noticeable in our
markets. Butchers complain that they can
not buy it at any price.
Sand still'' the electric light plant is among
the things we long for, and no sign Of a COM
mencement. What has become Of the con-
tractors9
Next on the programme is the city election
for Mayor and six Councilmen, January I'd.
BLIFKINs
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BEL AIR NoTEs.-Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bate
man returned from their wedding tour last
Saturday evening and have taken possession
of their home on Main street, opposite the NJ.
p Church.
Mr.. Burton Proctor, of st. Johns College,
Annapolis, son of Mr. Charles w. Proctor, of
Bel Air, had an arm broken, last Saturday, in
football game in Baltimore, between his
college team and Johns Hopkins University
team. Mr.. Proctor returned to Annapolis.
Rev. J. A. Oertel, artist, of Vienna, Va,
has bought lot on Gordon street extended,
from Mrs. Margaret j. Head, and will erect
thereon studio and dwelling
MIR. C. w. Proctor's Jersey COW disappeared
from his lot, last Monday evening. He offers
a reward for her return.
Hon. Herman Stump, Superintendent of
Immigration. is recovering from threatened
attack of pleurisy. He expects to be able to
return to his duties in few days. He has
been attended by DR.. Vim. s. Archer.
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin futledge, of Adams
county, Illinois, have been visiting at the resi-
dence of Mr.. o. S. Holland, Bel Air, and
other relatives and friends in Maryland and
Pennsylvania.
Mrs. S. A. Williams returned last Saturday
night, from trip to the West, during which
she visited the Worlds Fair and spent week
with her brother, DR.. St. Clair Street,, in Kan,
| sas City.
Miss Grace Balch, daughter of Admiral
Balch, of Baltimore, is visiting her cousin
Miss Bessie Richardson, daughter of DR.. VIM
S. Richardson.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the NJ
P. Church on Monday night elected Mr.
| Stephen o. Rogers delegate and Mr.. Frank
Keen alternate to represent the society at the
| State Convention, which meets in Baltimore
next month.
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MICHAELsYILLE, Nov. l5.-Mr. and Mrs. c.
Edwin Michael have received many pleasant
attentions from their friends, since their re-
turn from their wedding tour. Mr.. and Mrs
James w. Malcolm gave them reception, on
Tuesday evening OF last week, which was at
tended only by immediate relatives on both
sides. On Thursday evening large reception
was given by Mr.. and Mrs. Louis 7. Michael
The bride and groom left on Monday for
Roanoke, Va, where Mr.. Michael is engaged
in business They were followed, In depart
ing, by many good wishes.
On Friday night last dancing entertain
ment was given in Taylor's Hall, Perryman.
clog dance by Prof. Wright and Mr.. Charles
Fadely, of Havre de Grace, was enjoyed and
applauded. The Perryman Band, of which
MIR. Harry Strong, of Long Green, Baltimore
county, is leader. gave several fine selections
After the entertainment the young folks took
possession of the floor and danced until late
hour, to the sweet strains of Johnson's band
of Baltimore. The affair was largely attended
and very pleasant.
Mr. and Mrs. George X. McGaw, of Balti
more, were the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan
Barron, last Sunday, Mr.. McGaw visiting hi.
aunt, Mrs. Walker, who has been quite sick
but is now somewhat improved. Mr.. q
| Frank Walker, her grandson, has also paiC
her visit Mrs. Sarah A. Hanway, her sister
is with her now.
The election last week was a surprise, tt
| some extent. The result may be the bes
| thing that has ever happened to the Demo
cratic party, as it may have a tendency tC
strengthen the party, which had become care
| less aud Indifferent to its best interests. The
Republicans were on the alert and with money
and promises gained their point. Democrats
need not be discouraged. Let them look tt
the future. They will come again, stronger
than ever, purified Of some of their chaff, be
cause right and principle will and must pre-
| vail.
| l read in last weeks issue an article on tn,
language of ants. The writer gives graphic
! picture of their instinct in telling each othel
about their prey, all of which is true, as hav,
watched them doing 1t, but the writer failed
to say anything about their strength. Thes'
little insects are the strongest creatures or
earth. in proportion to their size. have seel
them pick up piece Of lead larger then them
selves and carry it out of their way, while NJ
man or horse could pick up or carry a chunk
of lead larger than themselves. This proves
conclusively that the ant is the strongest living
thing ever created, except Samson.
JIM SANK.