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Riding Down a Wolf.

1t has often been noticed in India
how fast wolf travels by means of
lounging Looping trot that is by no
means suggestive of speed. While one
gallops after it as hard as a good horse
can go, the wolf pursued, never APP
parently hurrying, lollops along at a
pace that equals that of the following
horse. have heard it said that no
horseman ever rode a wolf down; but
to this statement must demur, mas
much as have done this thing. Per-
haps my wolf was sick.
Be that as it may, did, when out
pigeon-sticking in the Ganges country
over against Colgong, follow a wolf,
and that wolf turned sharply when l
closed with it, and the horse rode Ia
rare good one) kicked it over with his
fore feet, and maaS the matter Of
spearing my wolf simplicity itself.
One of my companions OF that day found
explanation of this performance in the
fact that / had ridden another mans
horse with my own spurs. Black
woods Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-01-10
Pcculiariiics OF Anil,als.

The reason of the shortness OF the
elephants neck is that the head of the
animal is 50 heavy that were il placed
at the end os u neck of length pro-
portionate 10 the Dimensions of that
organ in other anima,s an almost in
calculable amount of muscular force
would be necessary TO elevate and sus-
tain NJ. The almost total absence OF n
neck obviates the difficulty and the
trunk serves as substitute. The uses
and advantages of long neck, pecu-
liarly exemplified in the giraffe, which
contains only the same number of YER
tebral articulations as in the elephant,
are in the latter supplied by the trunk
or proboscis, by which he IN enabled
to carry food to his mouth and to
drink by suction. This curious organ
variously interlnced, is extremely Hex-
ible, endowed with the most exquisite
sensibility and the utmost diversity of
motion, and compensates amply for
the absence of long neck. st. Louis
Post Dispatch.
There is SO much variety in tho
hands of monkeys that comparison
of them with those of man cannot
very easily be made, but this compare
son may be made with the higher apes,
such as the gorilla and chimpanzee,
which approach nearest in their struc-
ture to ourselves. In the gorilla the
thumb is short and does not reach
much beyond the bottom of the first
joint of the forefnger. 1t is very re-
stricted in its movements, and the
animal can neither twiddle its thumbs
nor turn them around till the tips de-
scribe a circle. The web between the
fingers reaches to the beginning of tho
second joint, the fingers taper to the
tips, and there is callosity, or pad,
on the knuckles on which the animal
rests when walking on all fours.
In man tho thumb reaches to
the top of the first joint of the
forefinger. Man can "twiddle" his
thumb, so that tho tip will describe a
circle; and he can touch the tips OF
all his fingers with it the web between
the fingers does not extend beyond
the base of the first joint, and there
are no pads on the knuckles. The
bones in the hand of man and in that
of the gorilla are the same in number
and in general form, But the thumbs
of the monkey have no separate fexor
or bending muscle, as those of men
have. This is why monkey always
bends his thumb with his fingers and
never puts his thumb round an object
which he grasps, but always keeps it
on the same side as his fingers.
The whiskers of cats and of the cat
tribe are exceedingly sensitive, en-
abling them, when seizing their prey
in the dark, to feel its position more
acutely. These hairs are supplied
through their roors with branches of
the same nerves that give sensibility
to the lips and that in insects supply
their "feelers. st. Louis Post-Dis-
patch.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-01-10
BLUE EYES AND BULLETS.
Men With Orbs of That Shade Are the
Best Marksmen.

The annual report OF Lieut., G. J.. Collins,
Inspector Of Small Arms Practice OF the
Department Of Colorado, shows some inter
esting facts. Nationally, the result of one
years competition shows the following re-
suit, with possible score of 100: Norway
98. 10; Austria 81; Switzerland SO 49, Ireland
81. Al; France ~; Denmark 1891; Scotland
so, Germany 76 80; Canada 1880; Belgium
"a; United States 1918; England 68. 10; Mexi-
co 65: East Indies 65; Sweden 60.53; West
Indies So; Russia 57.7s. Italy 55; Holland
as; Wales 35; Australia TO- There were bat
one Australian and two Welchmen in the
competition.
Ofthe 1900 officers and enlisted men
classified as practiciDg in the Department
t5.77 per cent were born in the United
States of these 50. 73 per cent. are white and
17.T colored. Compared as to their merit
at the target the whites scored 80, 40 and the
colored men 50.5S,
in his table showing the merits OF the
troops and their hight, men six feet tall and
il Is almost a steady plan down hill from
six feet to five feet five inches.
Men with light blue eyes rank highest,
followed in their order by dark blue. slats
blue, light brown, dark brown. and black.
In the colored troops light blue eyes again
stand at the top, but followed in this in
stance by slate blue, light brown, dark
brown, black and dark blue.
There Is but one troop of Indians in Gen.
McCook's command, being l. of the I'd Cav.
This troop not only stands at the head OF its
regiment for revolver firing, but is at the
head of the entire department. This, how
ever. is for troop work. Whites beat them
individually.
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though only 300 miles from the Afri-
can const the African element is small.
The few Africans among them are i'm
ported slaves. The Malagasys are
Asiatics in appearance, though they
have developed in their long separa-
tior from the present race manners
and characteristics of their own. The
theory is that Madagascar was once
joined to India, with people, plants
and animals in common. This theory
is borne out by the fact that the
plants and animals of Madagascar are
like those of India and entirely diff
ferent from those of Africa. The
Malagasys have brown skins and some
are quite light. The ruling family
are of about the same complexion as
the lightest skinned japanese.
There is q wide difference between
the tribes Of Madagascar. The most
numerous tribe comprises about one
third of the population. The tribal
name is Sakalava and they are the
most savage and warlike of any of the
island peoples They are averse to
civilization. They are not cannibals,
but they are naturally lazy and stupid.
They have u fine physique and aver
age over six feet in height, but they
are by far the darkest aborigines,
from much mixing with the slave popu-
lation.
The Hovas, the second largest tribe
on the island, comprise about two
ninths of the whole population. They
are much smaller than the Sakalavas,
averaging only n little above five feet
They have straight, regular features
and take very kindly to civilization.
They are intelligent and quick tolearn,
and have preserved the strong feeling
of caste that exists among the natives
of India. The Hovas are the ruling
tribe, all the Kings and Queens of
Madagascar having been Hovas. The
Hovas do not mix largely with the
other tribes. When marriage is ar
ranged between Hova and a member
OF another tribe, the latter becomes a
Hova, unless the barbarian happens to
be very wealthy, in which case an i'm
pecunions Hova foregoes his titles and
glory for the pleasure ofenjoying tenn
poral blessings. The Hoyas have
straight, dark hair, very long, fine
and abundant, while the Sakalavas
have kinky hair, though it cannot be
called woolly. The Hova women wear
their hair in two long plaits and it is
not uncommon to see these braids
reach to the ground. The men wear
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-01-10
Past Recognition.

The Louisville Courier Journal SAYS
that two young men OF that city,
ialesmcn in Il dry goods store, hired
bicycles and took IA spin into the
rountry. When they were perhaps
ten miles out, they decided to have a
rae.
One of them got far ahead OF the
other, and in dashing round a turn
ran into pile OF stones The wheel
was demolished, and the rider found
himself lying among the spokeS
An aged woman who happened to
be passing was met by the second
rider
my good woman" said he shave
you seen young man riding a bicycle
On ahead.p
"NO," said the woman; ''but saw
a young man on the road SPELL ago
who was sittin' on the ground mend.
In umbrellas"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-01-10
SOLDIERS COLUMN
PERRY VILE.

Did the McCooks and Sheridan Interfere
with Buells PlansP
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-01-10
A W0man's Capacity.

The power of love, and the posi-
bility of a woman's intellect, are both
exemplified in the case of naval officer
who has devoted several years to an
important and complex invention.
His girl-wife, through sheer determ-
ination to be his chief confidsnts, has
acquired rs thorough knowledge of
the invention AS he possesses himself,
and has him come to her with every
trial and attempt, able to be symps-
thetio and Intelligent throughout.
Men who sneer at feminine minds
should see this wise man lean ON that
little wife Of his.
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convenient supposition that the Ma
tion at large should bear one half and
that the States and Territories, togeth-
er with the counties and towns, should
bear the balance, the General Govern.
ment would be compelled to appro-
printe annually 800, 900, 900. This
would not represent very considera.
BILE additional burden, for now three.
fourths OF that amount Is expended by
the Postal Department on highways.
OF the remaining s2j, 200, 900 largo
share, say $40, 900, 900, could be wiped
out by employing regular army forcei
on the roads in those sections whera
their presence is required As n rule,
il may be said, no less than 30, 900
men, who now find army life irksomo
because Of its idle monotony, could be
employed to good account on the nigh.
ways.
The majority ot the State Govern
ments, as well ns the counties and
townships, 10 is believed, could also
provide for tine expense which they
would be expected to bear that the tax
burden would not be greatly increased
during the period of construction.
Moreover, the expense could be made
even less onerous by the employment
OF the thousands of criminals in each
commonwealth, and at the same time
remove from free labor an objection
able class of competitors. New York
World.
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iolloWeu py .ne SON NJ. COL Moore com
III ni,hs a ,ns. ~, ,p''te'y W, - !iL' Wnu
e,op, ,ne oJ', and hd, n,,u , w, ~ suPbor. hNes
,ha ~, y, ,i, 10y ,,i'er we h'eu on 10
on ~ vi M, .ne ip.u ~ % uhu IVIhe9 nue' lne
oJ'n ~, n,eu w. W 'ne i,gn, OF tne ioau;
and ai,,t oI "e u, ,Ii l
ahu % hDou. cIo.k snarp skitmlshlng took
a.s,a ~ ~, III s.,, i,i ",u M ,,o'i tne anu
,fIa III. VI. , ...,V" o"' i's"t were hhoWh
:" oe "o'y ens"seu'
Our skirmishers drove the rebel pickets TO
The crest Of the hill where the road crosses
The hill to- Perryville. A scattering artillery
hre told about o'clock A. IN. that troops
were arriving and taking position on our
leit. We recognized Col Webster's 9sth
ohio, and noted their position to our left.
and drove the rebels in our front back be-
yond the spring on our left center and to the
left Of Perryvile which enabled us TO get
water, a thing we had not been able to get
since about p. m. the day before.
AS we came back and reached the brow OF
the hill where the road crosses ! counted IL
OF the Missourians lying side by side, each
one shot above the eyes Their comrades
said they had all been killed while crawl
ing down through the woods advancing tie
lines shail never forget the brok, Ger
man one spoke and the remarks Poor
Shake, he's dead too"
Our regiment took position on the crest OF
the hill on the right OF the road: About
noon the heavy artillery firing and continu-
Gus musketry on our left told that Alex.
McCook's Corps were having hot fight.
About 2o'clock p. m. the rebels said to
be Hardee's Division. advanced on our
front Barnetts battery, double shotted
with canister and the regiment poured the
musketry into them Tor all they were worth
When the rebs reached the edge OF the
cornheld In our front they halted at the
renee; then, after fe W minutes, broke to
the rear.
during the time our regiment was engag..
ed, Col Dan McCnok was going up and
oown the line cheering the boys. Gen .Sher-
or ~ Ieet TO my rear and left, and talked
with Col. Dan McCook and Capt. Barnett.
sheridan right leg was excited and ire
quently he rested heavy on the stirrup to
stop the buck ague, as thought Later
on II all LETT him and he seemed calm.
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TOMB OF A PRIME MINISTER.

their hair close-cropped. The Saka-
lavas wear their hair in four great
knots, like bath buns, or else in a
myriad OF small, tight braids,
The natives OF Madagascar are es-
sentially gregarious. All over the
island are clusters OF grass houses. An
isolated dwelling Is indeed q rarity.
Villages of 100 people are the smallest,
and from this size tho towns vary all
the way up to Antonanarivo, the eapi-
tai city. with icyulstioA NJ 400. 900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-01-10

announced after the manner of town
crier in the open space at the centre
OF the village. Then the father of the
bride steps forward and asks all the
inhabitants of the village why he
should not give his daughter in mar
riage to this man, repeating all the
titles. Then he goes down through
the list of promises and asks why he
should not take such son-in-law who
will make such promises. These ques-
tions are much like that one in our
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-01-10
MADAGASCAR.
PEOPLE AND WAYS OF THE BIG
ISLAND.
The Two Leading Tribes Dress and
Diet of the Natives Peculiar
Marriage Customs -"Biood
Brothership."

~ EW people realize the vast
II. area of Madagascar, says a
writer in the San Francisco
Chronicle. II is the largest
island in the world, counting Austria
liza among the continents Its great
est length is 400 miller, with an aver
age width of $50 miles, and the popu-
lation is variously estimated at from
1000, 900 TO l,250.00O. The general
name 6f the inhabitants is Malagasy.
but they are divided into at least
forty-hvc tribes. II is y popular idea
that the Malagasys are Africans, as n
matter of fact they are Malays, and
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-01-10

marriage service when the officiating
clergyman asks il any one knows why
these two should not he joined to.
gether. These public proc 'dings
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-01-10

MY N MEMORAN-
DUN, written each
day after getting in.
to camp. shows
that on Tuesday,
Oct. 7, 1852. we
broke camp on the
fork OF Salt River,
called Beach Fork,
at ct h | g h g m
Church. We march
ed till about 10
o'clock at night,
and camped on the
right OF the road.
Our brigade was In
the advance. That
night IL was rumor-
ed that we would
have the advance
next day at day
flight.
: Our regiment, the
SD Ohio, moved
rat Dns,tzai, -.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1894-10-20
REGISTRATION NOTICE.

NYOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
A4 that the Books for Registra-
ton of voters of Osceola, Precinct No
4, for the general election to be held
on Tuesday, November, 9th, for the
election of State, County and Town
ship officers, will close on Saturday,
October, Goth, 1894, at 8 o'clock P. M.
All persons whose names are not on
the Register at that time, will be bar
red from voting at the coming cleo
ton for State, County and Township
officers.
JOHN WINNEN,
Registry Agent, Osceola, Precinct
No. 4, White Pine County.
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REGISTRATION NOTICE.

wvOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN
An that the Books for Registra-
ton of VI ters of Ely precinct No. 1
for the general election to be held on
Tuesday November 9th, 1894, for the
election of State, County and Town
ship officers will close on Saturday,
October Goth, 1894 at 9.o'clock P. NJ.
All persons whose name are not on
the Register at that time will be bar
red from voting at the coming cleo
ton for State, Comfy and Township
officers.
JOHN WEBER, J. P,
and ex-officio Registry agent Ely pre-
cinct No. l White Pine County.
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REGISTRATION NOTICE.

NYOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
IN that the Books for Registra-
ton of voters of Cherry Creek, Pre-
clint No. 3, for the general election to
be held on Tuesday, October Goth,
1894, for the election of State, County
and Township officers will close on
Saturday, October, Goth, 1894 at 8
o'clock P. M. All persons whose names
are not on the Register at that time
will be barred from voting at the COM
ing election, for State, County and
Township officers.
p. III. CANNON, J. P,
And ex-oficio Registry Agent, Cherry
Creek, Precinct No. 3, White Pine
County.
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REGISTRATION notice.

wYOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
An that the Books for Registra-
ton of voters of Hamilton Precinct
No. 2 for the general election to be
held on Tuesday November 9th, 1894,
for the election of State, County and
Township officers, will close on Satur-
day, October 20, 1894, at 9 o'clock P. M.
All persons whose name are not on the
Register at that time will be barred
from voting at the coming election for
State, County and Township officers.
FL. BUSH, j. P,
And ex-officio Registry Agent, Ham
ilton, Precinct No. 2, White Pine
County.
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REGISTRATION NOTICE.
Ky Office rs HEREBY GIVEN

wv Office rs HEREBY GIVEN
An that the Books for Registra-
ton of voters of Newark, Precinct
No. Z, for the general election to be
held on Tuesday, November 9th, 1894
for the election of State, County and
Township officers, will close on Satur-
day, October Goth, at 8 o'clock P. M.
All persons who names are not on the
Register at that time, will be barred
from voting at the coming election, for
State, County and Township officers.
THos. ROBINSON,
Register Agent, Newark, Precinct
No. Z, White Pine County.
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BARTINE AND CLEVELAND

On Tuesday evening of this week
the citizens of Ely, regardless of their
political faith turned out en-masse to
hear ex-congressman Bartine and Hon.
A. G. Cleveland discuss the political
issues of the day from Republican
view of the situation. Not in the
life of the small town of Ely has there
been such demonstration, and such
enthusiasm manifested on the part of
her citizens and people in the vicinity
on an occasion of this kind.
At 8 o'clock the meeting was called
to order by DR.. M. J. Davis, chairman
of the RepublicanCounty Central Com
mittee who made few well chosen re-
marks, and introduced Hon. A. G.
Cleveland, the Republican candidate
for Governor Mr.. Cleveland was
greeted with that warm, friendly feel
ing that is due one of our most reput-
ed and honored citizens. During the
course of Mr.. Clevelands remarks lie
referred to his long residence in White
Pine County where he has spent the
best years of his life, laboring with
us for the best interests of the county
and State, giving an account of his
political career, how he had labored to
accomplish the building of a railroad
from the Eastern to the Western bound
airy Of the State, and how he had to
temporarily suspend operations on ac-
count of the great panic of last year
which paralyzed business all over the
country and made it impossible to pro-
coed further at the present time. He
asked the support of the people stating
that it would assist him in this great
undertaking, and thus enable hin to
ultimately complete the construction
of the railroad, which would be of i'm
mense benefit to the people of Nevada.
Mr.. Cleveland also discussed the sill
yer and tariff questions, but owing to
his physical condition was unable to
speak but few minutes, his long
ride through Lincoln county, then TO
Osceola and this place, together with a
severe cold that he had contracted,
made it impossible for him to speak
longer. During the entire course of
Mr.. Clevelands address there was the
most marked attention given and great
enthusiasm manifested, showing con-
clusively that the people of Ely are
in accord with the ideas expressed by
Cleve.
Mr.. Bartine was next introduced,
and made a most excellent speech
He discussed the monetary question
from 1873 down to the present time
and handled the subject in a mastery
manner. The tariff was taken up
next and fully presented. His speech
was well received and deep interest
manifested; his plain straight forward
manner Of dealing with all the ques-
tions of the day captured his hearers
and brought to his support many, who
before his address were inclined to re-
gard him with suspicion. Messrs
Bartine and Cleveland accompanied
by Mr.. A. d. Campton and j. HI. Mar
riott, left for Hamilton on Wednesday
morning we'll pleased with their recep-
ton and their many friends here wish
them success.
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NEW TODAY.
Statement of the Indebtedness Of
the Estate of Patrick Flagan de-
ceased.

Statement of the Indebtedness o,
the Estate Of Patrick Flagsn de.
ceased.
YIN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
"A the State of Nevada, in and for
the County of White Pine.
In the matter of the !
Estate of Patrick Final amount
Flanagan, deceased.
A. G. Cleveland, administrator in
account with the Estate of Patrick
Flanagan, deceased.
To proceeds of the in
terest of deceased in co e.o 90
636 head of cattle at Wa 'fo'oo'
$15 per head
To proceeds of sale of
the interest of the de- @, o,o 40
ceased in all other psr- W. CIV w.
sonal property.
To proceeds of sale of
the interest of the de- e1so 40
deceased in all of the %''o'0o'
Real Estate.
To cash collected from
Rutherford, due to the $4,000.
deceased.
To cash collected from
G. Johnson. to due the $40,
deceased.
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REGISTRATION NOTICE.

NYOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
IN that the Books for Registra-
ton of voters of Aurum, Precinct No.
8 for the general election to be held
on Tues lay, November 9th, for the
election of State, County and Town
ship officers, will close on Saturday,
October Goth 1894, at 9 o'clock P. M.
All persons whose names are not on
the Register at that time, will be bar
red from voting at the coming election
for State, County and Township officers.
SIMON DAVIS,
Register Agent, Aurum, Precinct, No
5, White Pine County.
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$114,37.
$4,000.
S12, 492,87.

BY expenses of administration, and
which are payable in full, and in cash;
and which are preferred claims against
said Estate, and which were necessar-
ily incident to the administration
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To cash collected from
A. G. Cleveland, due to
the deceased.
December 3rd, 1886;
to steers sold.
~ II
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REGISTRATION NOTICE

NYOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN
IN that the Books for Registra-
ton of voters of White River, Precinct
No. 6, for the general election to be
held on Tuesday, November 9th, for
the election of State, County and
Township officers will close on Satur-
day, October Goth, 1894, at 8 o'clock
P. M. All persons whose names are
not on the Register at that time will
be barred from voting at the coming
election, for State, County and Town
ship officers.
N. EAGER,
Register Agent, White River, Precinct
No. 6, White Pine County.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

GAL ADVERTISEMENTS in this paper
must hereafter be paid in advance. This
course is made necessary to guard
against loss, inconvenience and annoy
ance in collecting the only source of
revenue we can look for to carry on
business these dull times.