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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
WHAT is GOING on TO-DAY.

Police investigation County Courthouse, 1870 a. m
Conov Island Jockey Club races, Sheepsaead Bay
go =.
Wards Island Insane Asylum investigation PARK
Avenue Ioie..
Grammar schools Nos a. a. CO, 20, Il. IS and 81
commencemenis.
Madison square Bank reference case.
Vegetarian Society meeting. No 20 West Fly
feminist. y. N.
Cool Government Cub f. No. 2as East Twenty
th.rI-si.. $40 y.
81. Patrick's Church. Richmond. 5. l.. picnic, New
Dorp.
Music in Tompkns and Abingdon squares. evening
Park and Aqu,duct Commi-sion@rs' meetings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
HE ROBBED THE INSURANCE COMPANY
THE AUDITOR or THE PRUDENTIAL LIFE OF
NEWARK CONFEsSFS To Ills WRONG

THE AUDITOR or THE PRUDENTIAL LIFE OF
NEWARK CoNFEssrS TO lis WRONG
DoE;G-ABoTT $1,000 GONE
Edward r. Christopher. thrfy-eGht years oid'
auditor for the Prudential Life insurance 'oH-
panv Of Newark, was arrested at the FruuehUdl
office in Newark yesterday on a charge OF einpeZ-
cling about $1,000 belonging TO the company lie
had confessed the crime 10 the companNs presi-
dent John F. Dryden. after an examination oil
his accounts had been begun The officers oil the
company began to suspect Christopher about
month ago because they discovered that ne was
living beyond his means. A watch was soy upon
his movements and the men with whom ne afSo-
ciated and at the same time his books were eX-
amlncd without his knowledge. Christopher as
covered that he was suspected. and on Monday ne
went to President Dryden and Vice-President NaFd
and made a confession.
He admitted that he had been robbng the conf
panv since November. 1882 and that he acted III
collision with outside parties. Christopie ma, ma
been I'm the employ of the company LOT tte - -
eleven years and during most OF tha' time ne naS
he1 the plaoa OF auditor. His plan of delrhuuIn,
the COMPANY was cause frauduIen, ana HclitOul
hills Tor supplies 20 be made out. he then i%tt,'
me aDproVai certificates of the managers 81 Ne
supply Department ana approved me loi SVVu nllIH
In his own capacity OF auditor J. tSe pms WIZ
hen sent 70 the cashier apparently properly ai.-
proved. and checks were obtained upon tn'Hi IA
nayment these checks being later approved oy
s,hrsfonher who then retained the cheeks anu ndd
feJerafes Christopher is a member OF several
cnIbs and had a fancy for sporting dogs. lie mas
been fond Of cards. He has wife ana TWO cH"-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
HOME NEWS.
ppou,vrvT ARRIVALS At THE HOTELS.

PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELo'
ASTOR-The Rev. Thomas OGorman' OF WASH
,ncton. d. G. BREVOORT-Senator j. Donald
Cameron and family OF Pennsylvania ~ Exc
-professor J. Henry Thayer, OF Cambridge Mass.
FIFTH AVENI,E-EX- Senator Henry g. DAVIS OF
West Virginia and William NJ. Cfamp anu hen'S w.
(,, dg penrsvlvania CIi.SEY-Bishop Thomas
y caiIor of Tennessee. MARLBOROt GlI-Perry
Heath of Cincinnati. MURRAY HlLl-Couht
and Countess dc Robgiio. Of Italy, ana state sen
ator Charles T. Saxton. PARK ANENtE-Captaih
Theodore T. Kane. United States Navy. and BANK
Superintendent Charles NJ Preston. NALDolSr
Count De Kergorlay OF France; Congressman Johh
y Robinson OF PENNSYLVANIA. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis L. Weman. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Rodney Wallace, OF Massachusetts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
DONNELLY PTT on TRTAL.

Michael Donnelly. of Albany. who shot at his
former partner, Patrick J. McArdle, in Judge
Bischon's courtroom in the Court Of Common
Pleas, April q. was put on trial for assault with
intent to Kill before Judge MARITIME yesterday in
Part !. in the General Sessions. Hugh .. Pcnte-
assigned to defend Donnelly, and his
assistant will be W f. Severance. who was Don
ney's counsel In the civil suit at the time Of the
shooting.
Runner; Charles W. Haynes, Edwin X VIII,
Samuel j. Morrison. Daniel II. Callahan Sgmund
G.. Hecht Henry T.. Purdy Julius Drummer. Egbert
q. Mcdowell. Frank c. Patterson. George Miller
and Nathan Markus. Assistant District-Attorney
Barlow ;. Weeks will open the case for the
people to-day at II a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
THE MISSING WITNESS BA CA.
SIMON UHLMANN ON THE STAND.
NE rrsTrrrEs IN THE MADISON SQUARE AND
ST NICHOLAS BANK sUIT-ALL THE
TESTIMONY IN AND THE CASE
GIVEN TO THE REFEREE.

TESTIMONY IN AND THE CASE
GIVEN TO THE REFEREE.
Tho hearing IN the suit OF the receivers Of the
Madison Sauare Bank against the receiver or the
ST. Nicholas Bank resumed before the reieree'
William G. Choate. at No. 30 Wiiliam-st' yester-
dav The first witness was Simon rhlmann,
brother of Frederick Uhlmann, who was director
in the Madison Square Bank. The plaintHs pro-
posed 20 show by the witness that. as the president
Of the Glen Ridge Quarry and Mining Company, ne
had drawn a check on the Madison Square BANK
on the eve Of It's failure for the amount OF the
companys deposit. and. moreover had drawn II OH
the advice of his brother.
Mr. Uhlmann said that on the night OF August
s he found his brother and other members OF the
bank directory and learned that the bank was In
a bad way so NJ drew the check of the mining
company for s. 100 and deposited 1t at the Han
over Bank early the next morning.
How did you happen to be there before banking
hours?'
1T accidental"
But you were anxious to get your che0A
through"
Yes"
Mr. Uhimann said he had Intention Of evad-
ing service in this suit. He had been out OF the
city Il suppose your being away was accidental
too remarked Nj. Marshall, counsel for the pam
Mr.. Uhnann was the last witness in the case case
pIeted. William Allen butter. Of the counsel for
defendant here began 10 sum up the cast .
All OF the trouble said Mr.. Butler, gre" OUT ol
the fact that the checks were large. Had they Deeh
small ones the manner in which they were hra"h
and paid would never have been questioned.
Mr. Marshall argued the case at some length LOT
the plaintiffs He said there no reason Why
I'hlrnann or the state Of New-York should be pro-
tected 10 the exclusion OF the other crrpltors 81
the Gearing House should be construed To mean
that IT bank clearing for another bank should pass
he checks Of lis agent even after It's insolvency was
known Il think It very plain. SAID ne. 1mit
these directors gave Mr. DanfOrth ample warning
- yet ont MS money. and why? simply because
thor wished 70 save themselves. Ihey chose %
let the bank pay the claim rather than become III
aiviIually responsible on the bond. ,-
TN. attorneys said they would hand IN theF
briefs today The referee Will then take the case
under consideration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
STATEN ISLIND.

NEW BRIGHTON.-The Good Government Club
Of Richmond County organized Monday night
by citizens Of New-Brighton constitution and
bylaws were adopted which excluded politicians
and oiice-scekers from becoming members OF the
club. Russell Blocker presided. and the following
elected members OF the Board Of Trustees:
q. y. Canamann Walter c. Kerr. John s. Daven-
port. Russell Blocker. j. y Carrorre. W. b. Kun
hardt. {. A. Herp!ch. l.. Within, +. l.. Rodewad.
burg. Henry Caesar Edward Il. Arnold and F o.
Boyd
NEW DORP.-The annual picnic for the benefit
OF 81 Patrck's Church Richmond. Staten Island,
will be held to-day at Greenwoods Botanic Garden.
Nau.-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
N , VOLUMES OF ABOUT 200 PAGES EACE

Steamer Fri,.aad CBelgl N'ckels. Antwerp Des-ine'
s,,anor York,own Hulphers Norfolk ard Ne"P'"
Steamer Paris RarIie sou,hamptonInte national NaV-
cation Co. ,,, ,v.r,c. pbpoao,phia-w p cl,de ca.
steamer Manhattan I3ragg Portland. Mel ratio iia..
steamer Tyr DAM. Rasmussen Gioara. 'nn' -'''"''
nark on kim Soon OBJ. Alderman. colas'in' As
Shin ZION Ger, iiSmmcs Phiadclphia-P Wright
sons American ship Robert DIXON, 100 ~ = l.
ship clan buchanan d'r, Rankne. Calcutta hF / J.
RIG Carih Montgomery. Tnxlllo via Poro cor'e'-
Eggers a Heinein.
Steamers city do Tor s9Tua Guy aad5'',; oos
ro News Ths Saeen @ " Ha2ana Mn,an1as snd
Tampco Pcconic U}O. Cardenas Azalea hs Sns r,on.
laurie r Liverpool. Usk dln. Gnara l'recknea M:
s. John. -; Msonquns charleston anu
THE MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.
FOREIGN PORTS.
Steamer Lain Gen. Hc.mers from New-foTN 'ua'
10. arrived At southampton June - ,, ,,,,, sunder-
' sea mn IHiente iii dln Brown. from Ne%;f'rk
Ho, M ' Lain ,,;sri ncmers N,w York for
S: ssaP a saa @ 'wR '.ssfa ' @ June
III for London pass" tnr ,l@@' fr,n Ncw.York June
o arrived M I.eith June 20 -. ~, Vt.
steamer Mc9Sa Gs Msrea n'G june .S
sramrp @iho Gi Ha6y from Newlork June TO-
seamrr hnchorS I'M campbell NewYork for G'a'
Cow. arrived at Mov,lie iun, 20 49,. var. ua,
=. VIA lisbon arrival Marseilles June 2a ,o. .,c
steamer Elysia u'r, M Nc m'n v.;'" ''"'N
steamer Srrt" nlsi ~ Gibraltar June 2G
~ Steamer Pawn~e (l,n AiRenhead. sailed from Pserrn"
for New York June - and passed Gibraltar June ~ a
steamer Euclid dr 1rinam9n tIom NeS srl,yed AZ Rio
'a Steamer run Hilary p Pne sailed from Para for New"
Nnrk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
A CHANGE ~ SELLING AGEyTS.

The firm OF John L. Bremen Co. Of No. Gl
Leonard-st now the selling agent In this city for
the Amory Manufacturing Company. the Stark
Mills, the LangdOn Manufacturing Company all
OF Manchester y. H.. and the Naumkeag Steam
Cotton Company. of Salem Mass. Will 30 out Of
existence on January /. John l.. Bremen. the head
OF the firm has been selling agent In this city Tor
New England manufacturing firms for the last
nifty years and he Intends to retire. The Amory ana
the Stark mills will shortly transfer their business
10 Noyes Bausher Gerrsh, which firm last
November, became selling agent IN tnls city ior
81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
10 COMMEMORATE THE RATTLE oFMoyMorTH

\ large body % the General Society q me Daugn-
tors % me Revolution VIII attend the a.l-day ce.r-
braton ~ me hlt,e OF Monmouth which W. De
he'd tomorrow IN the GA Tenneni 'hurcn' Irn-
non. ! There Will be music AM Patriouc sohes'
al dresses hy Schuyler e. Noodhui. ~ am
len. New-Jersey Sons. Aiexanier r. Inomp.'44' h.
a. III .ra Re- Frank Symmes. u Tenneni; Ms
V,-. P.,,er Rogers u Toms River. and others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
.AFFIIRS ~ BEOOELYN.

ACQUITTED {. THE CHARGE or MUIR
DER
John Mchlen. who has been on trial for the
killing Of Winfield Booz November 3. was ac-
quilted yesterday. the jury returning a verdict Of
iustinable homicide after being ont Eve minutes.
Mchlen was bartender IN ROOFS liquor store.
40 li5 Me serole-ave.. and declared that BOOI en-
doavored 70 ALLEVIATE his wifc's affection in spite
Of repeated protests on his part ON November
I{ooz went into his store with som" friends and
picked a quarrel with Mchlen. In the fight which
followed Mehlcu drew revolver and hrcd the
fatal shot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27

-Four woodcocks that were served on February
l. 1890. at the restaurant OF Samnei = turns a.
No ISL Sixth-ave to customers of his. have proved
an extensive delcacy to the caterer. As this is
NOT the season 10 serve woolcock the State Game
Protector charged Mr.. Burns with violation OF
the game laws and brought suit to enforce me
Chief Justice Ehrlich's court yesterday morning
returned a verdict against Mr.. Burns Tor the iu'i
amount OF 500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
HACINENSACK-

Stewart Jercry. fourteen years old. son Of Thomas
Jerery of Alain-et. was rescued from drowning
yesterday while swimming or Captain Henry Lo-
zlor's pier. In the Hackcn-ack River. by Joseph
Dmmock a mason employed 10y Mr. Iozicr The
boys screams attracted Mr.. D!mmocks attention.
N hen h. reached the end 81 the pier the boy had
gone down for the third time There were bubbles
OF air rising TO the surface. and. guiding himself
bv them. Mr.. Dimmock plunged in. lie caught the
boy ana swan ashore. IIy means OF artificial res-
piratlon the boy was revived
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
ASEQUEL TO 4 NEW-JERSEf PARh SCHhhN

EDWARD LTVINGSTON FT'IN'iS SUI F0I' !"
RIGHT OF WAY ACROSS PROPERTY
OF EX-MAYOR HEWITT
Ex-Ntavor Hewitt. Edward Livingston and eight
other persons some years ago purchased lit" acres
Of property in Pompton TOWNSHIP f'iss"lc ,o".',S'
Y ! and called /; Port Erskln. after Lord ErSkn'
90 pevo,u,ionarv fame 1t was intended to build a
mark similar IN many respects 10 Tuxedo PARK.
put the scheme fell through. and a commission OF
three was appointed divide the land Livingston
share WAS so situated that he was unable 10 TedcH
the main roadway. lie then brought suit III '"e
V,ce-Chancellol's Court to procure an orier III
e,r,ct,nr the commission TO provide for a roadway
through Nh Hewiti's property from that owned
10y Livingston. ~, )...,,,,o- ,-o.,
Fleet AT Newark yesterday. John ". FTiEgS' cou.'-
sci for Mr. Hewitt, said that Mi. LiyngSion woulb
asking The case went over for week the ' zee
chancellor saying that he would srani an 2rGeT as
nrayef for II the difference was not ainicahy sell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27

the doors emitted become nuisance ana are presu-
ing disease and pestilence on Long Island Similar
complaints from Averne by-theSea ana oth 'i
points Arrangements are being mace. II Is , saiu.
Andrews and I-~,is II. Newton. the contractor. -
Superintendent Robbins. OF the street Cleahins
Isnartment said Yesterday that the stories OF the
Long Islanders about refuse floating TO their snOTe
from Rlkers Island vas bosA ana nonsense
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
WAS IN TIE REV. Mr.. WILSON'S BIBLE CLASS

Police Justice Ryan received letter yesterday
from the Rev John a. B. wilson the pastor OF the
Eighteenth Street Methodist Episcopal Church. ask
ing him 70 look into the case of a young woman
who under the name OF Adelaide Livingston, was
fired so by him on Sunday morning in Jefferson
Market Court on a charge OF disorderly conduct
The young woman who was still In prison. was sent
for She said her real name was Eaton and that she
was a member Of DR. Wilson's Bible class On Sat
urday last shc told Justice Ryan. she saw Police
man Taylor abusing an old woman In Bryant PARK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
COMPLAINTS ABOTT REFTSE.

Complaints from the people OF College Point and
along the shore In the neghborhood Of Riker's
Island represent that the ashes and garbage which
the New-York Street Cleaning Department sends
to be dumped inside the cribwork at the island Is
careessly unloaded that lar quantities are
ried nshore, where the offal testers In the sum- and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
DR. STOCERRTDGE'S NEW BOOE.

The Rev DR.. Stockbrdge. OF Providence. has
Gently published. through Lee Shepard. NJ Bos-
ton a new illustrated edition OF his memoir OF the
Rev DR.. Baron stow, formerly OF Boston, which
has been most favorab.y received.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
THE RANKS AND THE GOLD RESERVE.

II was said al the Sub-Trsasury yesterday at'er-
mon that of the 100000 gold agreed to be turned
In bv the New-York banks for the replenshment
OF the reserve something over SVOWV had Dceh
deposited The sum Of $4,000 was deposted yes
terday The deficiency now existing Is aOou'
ssao 90 The lndsposition Of the banks TO bring
out the yellow metal since the Administration
through President Cleveland's interview mas
manifested its Indifference as TO how the vacuum
Is 70 be filed - apparent. The feeling exists mat
the Government should do something Tor the protec-
ton of its own god reserve. ana that the inuSn
condemned and often derided New ork patks
ought not 70 be expected TO III The gap which me
Government Itself can promptly MI by me adQpuon
~ a husinesslilIe cOurse-an issue OF honis IL mas
been said that Republican bankers have been con-
snicous in the withhO ding of gold deposits TINS is
dsnjed ON excellent authority and the fact Is really
apparent that men associated with the banks N
Sev-York who IN politics Affiliate with me fepuD.i-
can party have really been the most iorwarl III al-
vancing gold ID Government The conservatism,
6isnlavsd has been due az exempl!hed In several
Instance 10 the hesitation Of bank presidents them
selves Identified In politics with the Democrauc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27

She demonstrated with h'n she said. and ne ar
rested her The young woman told her story II,
way that impressed the Justice, 80 he remltted 'he
fine and discharged her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27

Judge Fitzgerald. in Part ii in the General Ses-
slons Yesterday handed down a decision on the APP
plication Of Charles w Brooke to dismiss the IN
dictment against Horace r. BuEroughs lumber
dealer for forgery. The Judge refuses 10 dismiss
the Indictment and Burroughs will undoubtedly
Ia frtod
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27

A new lot of silk umbre las: a
$3.50 for larger size). Worth more
we sba'n't say just how much-four
dollars anyway.
What do we know about 'em?
AS much as we know about most
umbrellas. 1t is our business to Judge
the goods we sell, and our judgment is
that these are good umbrellas.
Our opinion Of our 50 "Tip-top'
umbrella is more than judgment. We
know what it is made of and how it's
made, from beginning to end; and
everything is i'll its favor.
We know our clothing the same
way-only ii little more so.
ROGERS, PEET & co.
BRoADWAY }warren.
STORES t32i ST
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27

A.-A.-Wire Screens Fixtures ana S'i D.
Doors hv the 600 single Warranted ., . ~iysa
buck l72 Fulton st. Established 10 years Es'na'e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC.
s,or,se 81 sun 81 Moon rises oo' Moons age -
HIGH WATER TODAY
~ s,,,, uook 40 Gov Island Ia He'll Gate :; ~
p W-sandy Hook 23o GOV. Island 2f' zen "''e 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27

HENRY A. DANIELS. NJ. d.
90 WEST s9TH-sT. .,- o-~,>a
Diseases OF the Nervous System. Genito.O ia"
Inpoteucy and sterlliy Hours , 70 s~S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27

Are you going to EuropeI p.1sr.
DON, forget 10 take a supply OF Dr. Lyons rei''~
Tooth Powder--The Standard American Den'lfr'ee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
INCOMING NTFIMERS.
TO-DAY.
THURSDAY. JrNE 2S
FRIDAY. JUNE ~.
OUTGOING STEAMERS


,.., IT.. For Mails close. Vessel sails
psl. American Sluthanip ....... $50 ~ w. W
Ieutonir Wn.te star Liverpool "'n ~ J. ." VA
I.,a-I An w"ip 10 %" ih lou y i
Wlc!and Ipmh-Amcr. naples .....'.' ..'..'''
THURSDAY. JUNE IS
Aug V.c'8ria. Titmh Amer Hamburg 1000 am ~ M
Rotterdam Meth Amer. Rotterdam .--ll ~" III ~" y ]"
SATURDAY. JINE 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
Am ouncenenta
E G. W. "Kanata." +. & w.
new collar.

Time scatters our locks and turns them gray.
Are you too young 10 bear these marks Oh "se' 4' ~
Par Balsam.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
,aa,hrs softens the gums reduces Inflammation alaS'
nain cires wind collie and diarrhoea % cents pote
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27

THREE (Prince.
BROADWAY Warren.
STORES. t32i St.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-27
PART VIII.

This part in lldes colorado. The Dakoas. Noorasks
,,.rrg Texas New Mexico. ami IN addition ali n:
s,,,as and Territories Il he Rocky Mountains.
p.,ters who have not purchNseI examined ths new
,i are advised send sample order or
Of n. parts They will be- sure TO want the balanes Z;
fls ssork
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-06

Sugar and preserves were fashionable
presents in Queen BeSS' time. Every
one seemed 10 have had "a sweet tooth"
in those times. The dean and chapter
OF Salisbury having case 20 be tried
before Justice Hale, presented him with
SIX sugar loayes. for which the Judge.
who was exceptionally scrupulous in
sisted on paying. In Dsvenant's poem,
Madagascar, occurs the couPlet.
Then reconcile the rich fer rold-frinsed gloves,
The poor for God sake. or Tor sugar l0.vss
The sergeants az the house Of COM
mons in Lent, 1855, received from Lord
Howard present Of sugar. The cham
Der OF Exeter in 1910 voted sugar loaves
10 two canOns for their morning lee
tures Sometimes marina lsde, oranges.
lemons, or even potatoes, took their
place, and when sugar became cheaper
the custom ceased. Ia 1851 all persons
in Scotland not being dukes. earis. etc,
possessed Of at least two hundred and
fifty pounds in yearly rent. were pro-
hibited the use Of confections, foreign
drugs and costly spices -Westminstsr
Review.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-06
TIDE WELLS IN TIE WEST.

From the Chicago Herald.
The best scientists of the land favor
the opinion that Nebraska, Kansas and
parts of Indian territory are situated
over an immense underground lake or
sea. 1t is a well-known fact that in
several places in Kansas whole sections
of land have suddenly disappeared,
leaving only fathomless lakelets to
mark the spot where they were once
situated. Proof that there is some
thing peculiar with the foundation of
the section of the country mentioned
may be found in the celebrated
Colfax counties in Nebraska. Polk
county is best provided with
these curious wells, having between a
dozen and twenty, which roar and ebb
and flow with an unseen tide. The
roaring of these remarkable curiosities
(they can not be called natural won
derS, because they are the work of man,
at least so far as excavation is con-
cernedl, is caused by the inhalation
and exhalation of immense quantities
of Pr. There are hours, regular and
uniform, in which the air will rush out
with a loud, kissing sound, and again
an equal space of time in which il seems
that all the of the Platte valley will be
sucked into the cavernous depths Of
these wonderful wells. The period of
this ebb and flow does not seem TO de-
pend upon either the seasons or the
state of the weather, but is thought to
have some mysterious connection with
the high and low tide periods of the At
lantic and Pacific oceans. A meteorolo-
gist of national reputation, who sought
TO fathOm the mystery OF the platte
river tide-wells," and who issued
little pamphlet with the title Roaring
Wells of Nebraska, " gave il as his opin-
ion that the roaring phenomenon was
in some way connected with the pre-
vailing rdirectiOn of the wind, being
strongest in time of We or southwest
breezes. The farmers in the three
countries mentioned as being best pro-
vided with these tid-regulating, air-ex-
polling wells believe that the water
supply is connected with a body large
enough to have regular ebb and flow
of tide. All the wells in the counties
of Polk and Butler which are tide
regulated are of about the same depth,
those of Colfax being deeper, but all
extending to porous stratum. having
the same general Characterization