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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26
Squirrels.

Squirrels, which are often supposed
to hibernate, retire to their nests only
In very severe and pro!onl ed frost. A
sliqht fall OF snow merely amuses them,
and thew will come d ,wn from their
trees and scampcr over the powdery
heap, with immense enjoyment What
they do not like Is the snow on the
leave, and branches, which falls In
showers as they jump from tree to
tree, and betrays them to their enc.
mics. the country boys. During mild
winter they even neglect to make q
central store OF nuts, and, instead OF
storing them in big boards near the
ne :, just drop them into any conven-
lent hole they know OF near.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26
History of Gotham.

At one of the annual dinners OF the
New England society OF New York,
at which Mr.. Blaine and the late
Governor Van Zandt, Of Rhode ISL
and, were both guests, a little good
natured chaff was INDUCED in as to
the relative influence of the Holland.
ers and Yankees In the settlement
and development of New York. 81
can give you the history Of New York
in a sentence" said Van Zandt, In
whose veins coursed both Dutch and
Yankee blood. "The Dutch settled
New York. aud the Yankees settled
the Dutch"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26
Indian Tribes" and citations"

The difference between tribes" and
nations" of Indians is not generally
understood, the two terms being fire.
quently COMPOUNDED. Mrs. Harriet
Maxwell Converse thus marks the dis
tinction: "The Seneca nation is COM
pose of eight tribes, and this nation
is as distinct among Indians as France,
Germany and England are distinct
among the nations of Europe. The six
nations, comp osing the original cen
federacy of the Iroqucis, one of the
mot powerful confederacies ever
known among primitive peoples, in
cluded the Cnondagas, the Cayugas,
the Senecas, the Mohawks and the
Oneidas The Tuscaroras were added
in li22. The name Iro luois was not
their proper Indian name but was de-
rived, / believe, from the French and
has been used instead Of Ho-de-man.
Same, which being interpreted signi-
fed the People OF the Long House.
Only three OF the original nations re-
tain reservations in New York State,
the Mohawks, Cayugas and Oneidas
having crossed the border to Canada
with Brant and Sir William johnson
during the revolutionary war;"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26
Restoration OF an Ancient Chur

Quaint old st. David's Episcopal
Church, near Wayne, Delaware Coun-
ty, has just been undergoing interior
chan es which have renewed the in
terest taken by local historical students
in the edifice. The ancient church
yard adjoining the elifice is the rest
ing place OF the remains of Gen. An
thcny Wayne-"Mad Anthony" as he
was called in Revolutionary times. A
singular feature OF the old house OF
worship is its stepping-stone, just out
side the vestibule-really fiat tomb
stone : still plainly inscribed as being
sacred to the memory OF some one who,
nearly two centuries ago, filed a place
in the grave beneath. The building
was, as a matter of fact, erected in
1Tl7, directly among and over por-
ton of the tombs in the churchyard.-
PHILADELPHIA Record.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26
Curious Old Sign.

Probably the only sign in Pennsyl-
vania bearing an authentic portrait
OF Captain Lawrence of the old
Chesapeake. and undoubtedly one of
the Oldest in the country, adorns the
front Of the tavern of Abraham
Wolf, at East Petersburg, few miles
north OF Lancaster. 1t was only
lately reprinted, and beneath the
features Of the gallant naval hero
stand out his famous dying words,
Don't give up the ship"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26


fore the readers OF mechanical jour-
nails, says Cassells Magazine. One Of
the more recent of these machines,
brought out in England by Allen
Ransome, of Chelsea, reminds one
very much In appearance Of the now
so familiar rock drill the drill prop
er, of course, being supplanted by
reciprocating saw blade, substantial
ly in the manner shown In the ac-
companying sketch. The piston to
which the saw blade is attached
works in cylinder OF small diameter
but rather long stroke, pivotally sup
ported on pair OF wheels, so that
the whole arrangement is readily
portable. Steam is intended to be
supplied to the machine from port
able boiler through long steam hose,
so that the boiler can remain in one
place until the machine has felled all
the trees within a considerable circle
around it, the space cleared, OF
course, depending upon the length of
the hose. Cutting down tree, how
ever, is not the only function to
which the machine is limited. BY
partially rotating it on its axis the
saw can be set to cut in vertical
direction, or at any angle between
the horizontal and vertical positions,
so that after having been fe,lcd a
tree may be quickly cut up into de-
sired lengths. 1t generally happens
that when large tree falls it does
not lie fiat, as its branches hold the
upper part Of its trunk from the
ground. and in order to suuarely
cross-cut trees lying in such posi-
tion it is necessary to incline the saw
somewhat from a vertical line. This
is readily done by the adjusting ca
pacity just mentioned.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26
A ROMAN ARCH NEAR TANGIER

The forests, the mines, the agricul-
tural resources of the country, ara
only now becoming known 70 outsiders.
and as soon as stability in the form OF
government is assured, and an equita-
BILE and reasonable taxation estab-
lished, some European poMer-most
probably England--will have a prov
ince that in its value will equal South
Africa and rival Egypt.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26
Old Sboos

What becomes of old shoes? The
Shoe and Leather Reporter tells us
that vast quantities are taken to
mills, where they are ground into
fine dust. To this is added about
forty per cent. of india-rubber, and
the whole is then subjected to a
pressure Of 5000 to 10000 pounds
per square foot. The substance Is
then colored, and sold at prices some
fifty per cent. below that Of natural
leather. 1t is manifestly poor sub
stance, and it is wholly wanting in
fhar
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26
Aluminun.

Experiments are being conducted
at the armory ia Springfield, Mass. !,
in the use OF aluminium for the bay
onet scabbards for the new rifle.
While the metal works we'll In bend
ing and is about fifty per cent. light
er than the steel scabbards. no salts
factory method has been devised for
soldering the edges together.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26
Past Help.

Bouvard. one of the most learned
as well as brusque physicians of his
times, was one day called TO attend
the Archbishop of Rheims, who was
suffering from violent collie Il am
coming" said Bouvard, who, how
ever, did not stir. "For the love of
God, SIR" said the messenger, do
not wait any longer. MonseigneNr is
suffering the tortures of the damned
-" what" exclaimed Bouvard,
already"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26

and even then with caution, for expert
ence has taught them the immense
superiority OF the rifle and revolver
over their own inefficient weapons.
Although lying in sight of Europe
and at the doors of European COM
MERGE, Morocco, owing to its Govern
ment. is still in the dark ages. 1t has
remained so from the fact that Chris
tendon has not been able to come to
an agreement as to the disposal of its
territory. When an understanding is
reached, Morocco will be placed under
stable form OF government that will
enable the people to resume something
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26
BaIloOnists.

The flrst aerial voyage was made
Sept. IL, 1883. by sheep, cock and
a duck to a height Of 1000 feet The
first human traveller through the air
was M Francois Pilatre de Rozier,
who mounted the following month in
q balloon.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26

prIeo OF Al and tue delight OF the
small boya
People In the streets recognized the
famous pianist and joined the process
sion, 80 that the band had one OF the
largest audiences TO which 1t had
ever played. Won Bulow listened at
tentively to the end of the piece, and
then made deep bow before the
drummer and his instrument.
THANK you" he said; shat was
refreshing. That rut my nerves in
good condition again."
When the drummer learned who
his strange admirer was, he was the
proudest man in the regiment.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26
AN uNwELcoME PASSENGER.

A Deadly Cobra Makes Things Lively ON .
Locomotive.
Ihad an experience In india about
six years ago, says a traveller, which
/ would not care to repeat 1t was In
the middle of August, and, having
occasion to make short journey by
rail, l was invited by friend, who
was In the employ OF the railway
company, to ridewith him on the en-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26

Kind occurred near Tangier few
yonrs ago A native peasant by the
ksrasst ton raised little more than
100 bushels OF wheat. As soon as it
vss g.rpered tho Sultan's tax-gather-
- caxns along and took forty bushels
- ths sbaro Of tho government. The
Spcal Ksdi took twenty for district tax
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26
STEAM TREE-FELLING.

Machine Recently Designed In England to
Do the Work.
Tree-felling by means other than
manual labor has been an engaging
subject to many inventors, and for
some time past more or less inter-
esting array Of appliances designed
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26
Fertile I,ou,s;apa

Louisiana has but tenth of the
arabic land under cultivation, but
produces 100, 900, 900 pounds Of rice,
$50, 900 hogsheads of sugar, and 500.-
900 barrels of molasseA
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26

Huh! hits mighty funny dat de
sun shines 50 much hotter In de corn
fiep den on de b. ,e- ball groun's.s
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26

THE only successful way to adver-
tisc a newspaper is to publish a good
one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-17
THE CENSUS WORK.
Coi. Wright Tells of the Progress.
Made and the Future

superintendent of Census Wright in
speaking with reporter for The Star, said
me census act originally provided for the
publication Of the names of all suryiytng q
soldiers and the widows of deceased SOL
olers. At my suggestion Congress has au-
thorized the transfer of all these names to
the pension office. where they will be of
great service. This will save to the govern
ment nearly s25OOOO and will enable the
census office to complete almost all the
clerical work by the 1st of July. as con-
templated by the law Of last October.
There will thea remain small portions of
three volumes only to be completed, SO far
as copy is concerned The extension of
time provided for by the recent act is for the
purpose OF allowing proper proof reading by
those most familiar with census volumes.
discharges are being made rapidly but in
all cases a weeks notice is allowed, and
the discharged employe is given ali the
leave due by law. The statements that
have been made to the effect that census
reports are being doctored is absurd. They
are being brought out In all the integrity
OF Mr.. Porter's plans. Wherever matter
has been eliminated 1t has been because
such matter was not in accord with his
approved plans. No facts collected for the
eleventh census have been suppressed or
changed In any way"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-17
BANK TAX REPEAL.
II IL Proposed to Have Test Votes on
the Various Plans.

Representative Swanson of virginia, who
got up the recent democratic caucus on the
state bank question. is making a careful
poll of the House on conditional, uncondi-
tionaI and all intermediate and compromise
repeal plans. He expects the question to
come before the House in about two weeks
at which time. IN accordance with the reso-
luton adopted by the caucus. the Brawley
bill will be amended so as to present the
state bank issue. The purpose is to have
several amendments, ernbodying conditional
unconditional and other plans. so that a
thorough test may be had on successive
votes. In making his poll Mr.. Swanson is
asking members IL they would compromise
on a repeal of the state bank tax under the
following conditions:
First, state bank issues hereafter to be
limited to IS per cent Of the unimpaired
capital
second. stockholders to be liable on their
stock and also Individually Liable to an
amount equal to their stock
Third, currency issued by a state bank to
be first preferred lien on the assets Of the
bank.
deemed in full legal tender money Of the
United States.
Mr. Swanson says this is subs tantially the
louisiana plan, which gave that state the
best system of the old state bank days.
The strong feature of it," said he, "is
That il relieves the federal government from
supervision OF the state banks. The only
duty of the federal authorities is to see that
the four conditions are in the charter Of
state bank. II they are, the bank does not
pay the tax. II they are not. the tax Is
collectabIe"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-17
AMNESTY GRANTED
Rebel Sailors to Be Pardoned by
Brazil,
VESSELS ARRIVE At BUENOS AYRES
Nothing Known About MeIIo OF
Salgado.
GENERAL FOREIGN MATTERS
Special Buenos Ayres Dispatch COPYRIGHTED 1894
by Associated Press

Special Buenos Ayres Dispatch. copyrighted, 1894,
by Associated Press.
BUENOS AYRES. April 1.-THE remains
or the Brazilian rebel fleet commanded by
Admiral Mello, which arrived off this port
last night, are the subject of extensive
exchanges of telegraphic messages between
the authorities of this place and the Bra
lillian government, through the Brazilian
minister here.
The rebel ships are the Republica, Me-
teoro. Iris, Urano and Esperanza They
are in a very dilapidated condition and the
rebels on board of them are suffering from
sickness, wounds and lack of proper food
supplies Their temporary wants have
been supplied, with the consent of the Bra
lillian minister, who has received advices
from Rio de Janeiro saying that a general
amnesty will be granted to the insurgent
rank and file and that the Brazilian gov
ernment will pay the quarantine expenses
of the ships If they are surrendered to the
Brazilian minister.
Consequently the Argentine government
with the consent of the rebel leaders. is
now experimenting the delivery of the five
war vessels to the Brazilian minister, and
this will have been accomplished by the
time this dispatch reaches the United
States.
The crews of the rebel ships are being
disembarked at the lazaretto here and will
be cared for until further orders are re-
ceived from Rio de Janeiro. 1t is believed
that when the men and ships are in a
proper condition they will rejoin the Brazil
ian vessels under government officers and
return to Rio de Janeiro.
President Peixoto's government has notI-
fed the government of Uruguay that the
expenses and passage money home of the
insurgents who landed in the department OF
Rocha, Uruguay, will be paid by the Bra
lillian government, and that they may all
with the exception of the leaders, return
to Brazil with no fear of being severely
punished for the part which they have
taken in the rebellion.
1t is understood that President Peixoto
In adopting this wise and lenient policy
has acted under the advice of a foreign
power which has the interests of the re-
public of Brazil at heart
Nothing seems to be known of the ulti-
nate destination OF Admiral Mello and Cen
Salgado, though 1t is believed that the
former will take the earliest opportuuity
or escaping TO some foreign country where
he can hide himself for the rest of his life
On all sides the utmost contempt is ex-
pressed for Admiral Mello, whose base de-
sertion of Admiral Da Cana is looked upon
as being piece of cowardly treachery
which even the admirafs most intimate
supporters condemn. To such an extent
does this feeling prevail that IL Is openly
stated that Cana proposes to seek out Ad-
n,irai Meilo and compel him to meet him in
mortal combat. Those who should know
Admiral Mello the best, believe that he will
the rebel admiral falls into the hands Of
PRESIDENT Peixoto. there is little doubt that
he will be promptly tried by court-martial
and shot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-17
HIS DIGNITY OFFENDED.
Lieut. Hawthorne and the Institute OF
Technology.

Lieut. Hawthorne and the Institute of
Technology.
First Lieut.. H. L. Hawthorne. fourth ar
tillery. who has served as professor of
military science and tactics at the Massa-
ch, setts Institute Of Technology for nearly
three years, has applied to the War Depart
ment to be relieved from that duty and
sent back to his regiment. There Is a
story of offended dignity in this case
Lieut.. Hawthorne Is from Kentucky and Is
somewhat sensitive. In the battle Of
Wounded Knee bullet from Sioux rife
drove the works of his watch far into his
body, one of the wheels lodging near his
spine, whence 1t was subsequently remov-
ed by the surgeons The fact was made the
subject Of considerable good-natured raillery
by the students of the Massachusetts In
stitute and their magazine has contained
many humorous and satirical references to
their military Instructor and his Indian ex-
periences. The editors Knocked his style of
examination and answered the question,
What "a. are the three greatest battles Of
history?' in this way: Waterloo, Gettys-
burg and Wounded Knee" Then followed
kindred questions with Wounded Knee
the prin cipal part of the answer. The
publication most offensive, however, to the
officer was: IF a lieutenant in the regular
what would you call 1t, time flies or the
watch on the spine?" Lieut. Hawthorne
took 1t all in good part for long time.
but the attacks finally became personal
and SO offensive that he asked to be re-
lieved from further duty at the institute
but no one will be detailed to take his place
until the adjutant general of the army has
heard from Gen. F. A. Walker, president of
the ir stitute, on the subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-17

BUDA PESTH, April 1.-THE lower house
of the diet today passed the remaining
clause Of the civil marriage bill amid cheers.
The bill will be read for the third time
tomorrow.
LONDON, April lit is announced that
Sir Charles Russell. the attorney general,
has accepted the post of lord justice of ap-
peal made vacant by the death of Lord
Bowen.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 1.-THE anti
tontine insurance law goes into operation
today.
VIENNA, April 1.-THE proposed strike
Of 10000 joiners of this city and neighbor-
hood has not taken place.
LONDON, April IA special from Ber-
lin says that the bundesrath Is almost GER
tain to reject the proposal for the read
mission Of the Jesuits into Germany
LONDON, April IA special from Cal
cutta says that excitement has been caused
in North Bahar by the smearing of the
mango trees with a mixture of mud and
hair. 1t is feared that 1t portends a re-
newal Of the trouble between the Hindoos
and the Mohammedans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-17
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
As tn Alien O~nor.ht-


Mr.. Reilly Of Pennsylvania has introduced
In the House bill exampting Kate Fogarty
from the provisions of the law restricting
alien ownership of land In the District of
Columbia.
The Suburban R.R. Company.
President George P. Davis of the District
Of Columbia Suburban Railway COMPANY
appeared before the House District COM
mittee today to urge a change in the char
ter of that company. He explained that
the company proposes to abandon the line
en- E street. on 4th street and the square
south Of Judiciary Square; also to abandon
the plan Of using the Columbia Company's
tracks. and instead of that to extend the
line upon G street from 7th to 18th street
east Mr.. Davis made a brief argument in
rebuttal of the statement that the proposed
line is useless because 1t would parallel
one already in existence. He said that
while the line would be geographically par
allel. 1T would accommodate a different
class of traffic, and would serve the people
who now use the herdic line.
Suburban Railroad Charter.
Senator Daniel today introduced a bill ex-
actly similar to that introduced by Mr.
Richardson of Tennessee in the House on
the Suburban Railway Company Of the Dis
trict
Police Pension Fund.
Chief Clerk Sylvester of the police de-
partment and Lieuts. Boyle and Amiss.
members of the committee to look after the
police pension fund, called on Senators Gal
Inger and Martin yesterday, and advanced
the proposition Of Maj. Moore, to set aside
part of the excise fees for the fund an
were very much encouraged by the recep-
ton given them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-17
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS,
Many Post Omces Filled md "A Few
Other Appointments.

The President today sent the folIowins
nominations to the Senate:
fostmasters-George Roe, Vallejo. Cal
Felix G. Cockrell East st. Louis. Mo
+. X. Threlkeld Higginsville, Mo-; James
B. Rich, er. NO.; William e Cole. la
Plata, \ William H. McEwen. Albion
Ind; I. Armstrong, Augusta, Ky; Ed
ward j. Slattery. South Framingham.
Mass; Simeon A. Jacobs, Chicopee Mas.
Theodore NJ. Helinski. Duluth. Mimi: Geo.
d. Wetherill. Burlington, Nj; JS.Kintner.
Newton, Nj; Amanda f. Morris, Hender-
sonviIle. n. c.; George p. CARED. Wahpe-
ton. North Dakota; Henry Hollberg, Jack
son. Ohio; J. w. Shipley, Piqua, Ohio:
Thomas w. Patton, Bristol. Pa: Martin
J. Ryan, Susquehanna. Pa: Hugh III.
Gouchenour. Greeneville, Tenn: Missouri
A. Cameron, Mckinney, Tex: Hugh r.
Smith, Petersburg. Va; John 7 Laraway,
Centralia, Washington; W. II. Van Lew.
Dayton, Washington; Ralston Cox, Van
couver, Washington
lnterior-To be receivers of public mon
eys: William III. Turbatt OF Iowa, at Des
Moines. Ia; John F. Asbury of Montana,
at Bozeman, Mon.
War-Ffrst Lieut.. James C. Warren
corps OF engineers, to be captain; Second
Lieut.. +. Z. Winslow, corps of engineers,
to be first lieutenant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-17
OCEAN DERELICTS,
The English Government VIII Prob
ably Assist the United States.

aoIy Asslot the united states.
The British government has at last YIELD
ed to the pressure of commercial interests
and has given evidence Of a disposition to
cooperate with the United States in the re-
porting and destruction Of ocean derelicts
International cooperation in this work, SO
important to commerce, was strongly
recommended by the International mari
time conference, but so far 1t has fallen to
the lot Of the United States to hunt up and
destroy the hulks and wrecks that lie of
our coasts and in the line Of ocean traffic
Capt. Sigsbee, chief of the naval HYDRO
graphic office has received a communica-
tion from Otto Jaffe, a member of the Bel
rast chamber Of commerce, stating that a
petition had been presented to Lord Rose
berry. signed by 939 merchants Represent
ing more than two million tons Of shipping
urging the government to engage In the
work OF reporting and destroying derelicts.
Inc correspondent adds that the British
admiralty has promised to create q commits
sion to deal with the subject, and Cant.
Slsspee mas little doubt that the result will
pc favorable to cooperation between the
United States and Great Britain in this
work. each. perhaps, undertaking to pro-
tect certain zones in the sea.