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MONSTER SAWFISH,
Weighing G25 Pounds. Caught With
Rod and Reel
From the Tropical News.

From the Tropical News.
One of tie most wonderful catches eve-
made with the rod and reel was accom-
pushed by Mr.. n. NJ. George of Danbury.
Conn., on Friday last He was fishing for
tarpon at Niger Head a few miles down
the river, with A. F. Gonzalez as guide
when he got a strike. II did not take long
than the silver king, and Mr. George ST
tied down TO give the fellow battle. The
fish soon came to the surface He was a
monster sawtish and he slashed his saw
about In the water at great rate Mr.
George handled the fish most skillfuIly. and
proved that he is a thorough expert in the
use of rod and reel. The battle lasted one
hour and twenty mirutes, when the saw
fish was brought to the gaff and killed re
measured fourteen feet eight inches in
length and weighed G25 pounds His saw
was forty Inches in length and five in
width. and his hippers measured ffty-six
inches. This gives Mr.. George the record
on the Caloosahatchee for the largest saw
hsh ever caught with rod and reel Mr.
George says he doesn't care TO tackle an
other, and this is the conclusion Of all the
noted experts who have ever played a
sawflsh. This may read like great fish
story TO people who know little Of the great
fishing on the Caloosahatchee river hut
the facts as given are absolutely correct
The gentlemen who come here from all
parts of the world TO catch tarpon are
genuine sportsmen and would scorn TO
have an Incorrect record made of any OF
their catches, which are all made with
rods and reels
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02

dressed in the imposing uniform of his of
flee. He was quite a lad; indeed, when had
formerly known him he was a mere child,
and had been accustomed to consider me
in the light of father.
He entered the room in which we were
seated, more abruptly than was perhaps
consistent with his flial respect: but the
agitation under which he evidently labored
furnished some excuse.
Mother he cried out as soon as he was
ir side the door, have you heard about the
event of last nght?'
The princess, with a gesture full of dig
nifty, drew his attention to my presence
Boris she exclaimed, in voice of re-
proof, you have omitted to pay your re-
spects to the baron
THE young prince blushed, and FASTENED
to make his apologies with that grace
which he inher.ts from his parent.
Say no more 1 commanded: it is easy
to see that you have something of import
ance which you wish to communicate to
your mother With mad2m's permission,
Will withdraw
But this reither of them would hear Of,
both mother and son assuring me that
there was no secret which they would not
thrust t.. my discretion. l know not how
it Is" pursued the amba ssador, extending
bis hands with an air of the most touching
humility, but there appears to be some
thing in my character which inspires conf
dence in ell those with whom 7 come in
contact, ar induces them to intrust me
with their most delicate affairs. in which 1
have really no desire to participate"
To such an observation it was obviously
my duty to make one reply.
The fact is, my dear ambassador, that
they do right 1t is the strictness with
which you guard these condolences of
which you complain that leads people to
presume upon your am!ability."
Having said this, took advantage of the
interruption to make desperate move on
the chessboard- His excellency, affecting
not to note what / had done, continued his
revelations.
1T was then that my young friend pro-
ceeded to disclose the reason for his sud-
den appearance, and to astound us with the
intelligence that he was himself the au-
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CThe end.)
A Cyclone Incident.

From the Texas Sitter.
A stranger was about to register in a
New York hotel when he took off his hat,
disclosing the fact that he was as bald as
a watermelon.
From the west?" asked the clerk.
The man nodded. Then the clerk pointed
to the guests bald head and inquired:
"Indians?"
NO" replied the stranger.
"Mother-in-law?
mo"
BARRIERS preventive?"
mo"
"Cyclone?'
Eyes, by gosh! Pard, yer the first chap
what ever struck it right. Let's liquor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02

grand duchess, who was anxious to know
whether her robe would have been ap-
proved in Paris. But the hour agreed on
for the rendezvous was approaching and
l had to make the best excuse l could
think of to tear myself away from the i'm
per!al lady. You are, Of course, familiar
with her portraits"
l was obliged to confess my ignorance of
the features of the Grand Duchess Olga, of
whom l had never previously heard,
though, of course, l did not say this.
The ambassador glanced at the chess
board for moment, as II meditating
move, before he resumed.
Ah! Well l will not attempt to describe
her 10 you. Boris met me, as we had ar
ranged, in small passage leading out of
the ante-room, and we made our way I'M
observed up a back staircase into the ia
nous haunted gallery. The page on duty
was just leaving as We arrived. He grinned
when he saw Boris, who explained to him
that he had brought me to the pages
room. Fortunately, the other lad was i'm
patient to get down and take part in the
dancing. No sooner had the great clock of
the palace commenced to boom forth the
strokes of midnight than he hastily de-
parted, and Boris and l were left in pos
session of the gallery"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
Statements ReconciIed,
From the Chicago Post.

young woman as a former visitor, and that
was where she made a mistake.
You will have quite romance" pre-
dicted the fortune teller, after the usual
preliminaries. which consist principally OF
the transfer of a sum of money from one
person to another, and in the end You will
marry a light gentleman and ever after
ward live happily with him"
How about the dark one that you said
I was to marry when consulted you last
week. asked the young woman, with very
natural curiosity.
Yves, yes, Of course" answered the for
tune teller. 1T seems a little conflicting
doesn't It? But It's easily explained The
gentleman is dark-compleNioned, but light
hearted"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
PART III.

Il had come armed with my revolver"
the ambassador continued, which 1 had
loaded carefully with'3my own hands.
took advantage of the'interval, while We
We're waiting for the approach of the ap
partition, to make my companion provide
himself with a similar weapon out of the
pages room. Lest our presence in the gal
lery should serve as warning to the
mysterious visitor, and prevent his ap-
proach, we concealed ourselves in this
room, which wasi plunged in profound
darkness. We sat facing the door, which
We had left open, so as to perceive the
passage of any one who should come along
the gallery. u ..
Hall an hour passed in this way with
out anything occurring, 1 began to grow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
THE GHOST OF THE WINTER
PALACE,
By ALLEN UPWARD.

Author Of Secrets of the Courts of Europe
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16

''Some interesting facts" says DR.. d.
G. Brinton in Science, were developed
by Prof. Ranke at the last meeting Of
the German Anthropological Society,
in relation to the relative weights Of
the brain and spinal cord in man. 1t
is well known that man has not the
heaviest brain Of any animal; the
whale and the elephant have heavier.
Nor has he the heaviest in proportion
to his weight; some singing birds. varl
Gus small apes and the mole have pro.
portionately heavier brains. What
Ranke brings out is that the weight Of
the human brain is much greater IN
proportion to the weight Of the spinal
cord than in any other vertebrate; and
this, therefore, constitutes an anatom-
ical distinction Of man, strongly con-
trasting him with all other animal
FORMS"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Wait TIL the Summer Comes.

A good story is told Of small trades
man In a Welsh town. A short time
ago large lake near the town became
frozen over for the first time for many
years, and large numbers Of people
from a neighboring city came over for
the purpose of enjoying some skating
AS this sport was a novelty to the resi-
dents they became also desirous or en-
tering into 1t, and besieged the local
ironmonger for skates.
Incredible as 1t may appear, this in
dividual had never heard Of such ar
ticles, but, disdaining to admit his ig-
norance, replied that he had not any
In stock. Wearied at last, however, by
repeated orders for skates, he remarked
to his wife:
"Mary, we must lay in a stock of
these skates, for, look you, II there's
such a great demand for them now
what will It be in summer when the
tourists conner
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Current Condeneatims.

Polo on trlcycles is the lstest Paris
novelty in sports.
1t Is stated that butter conains forty
times as many microbes a. oleomar-
garine.
Mrs. Scott Siddons recently gave a
dramatic recital in Berlin h the pres
ence of the British ambassador.
According to a recent decision of the
Supreme Court of Kentucky he militia
men of that State are not entitled to
payment for the time spentin the an
nual encampment for instruction and
inspection, on the ground hat in the
meaning Of the law encapment SER
vice is not active service, and not SER
vice Of the State. The consequence of
this decision is that severa companies
of Kentucky militia have disbanded,
and the attendance at the mkt encamp-
ment will probably be small
Turkeys military system makes
trained soldiers of nearly III able-bod-
led men. The standing army numbers
1SO, 900 men and the soldies who have
served six years and passed into the
reserves would raise the forces that
could be placed in the fell to 100000.
The Turkish navy consists of nineteen
ironclads, frfgates and covettes, with
about $50 wooden vesselsstationed at
different points on the coat. Here are
men and ships enough b make a de-
termined resistance, butthe treasury
is in no condition to mdntain them
during long war.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16

In the Boston and Railroad Sta
ton, In Boston, there was formerly .
deaf and dumb bootblack who was q
general favorite with the patrons Of
the road. or course great many peo-
pie talked to him who did not know
that he was totally deaf, but as rule
they quickly discovered his infirmity
and respected 1t. One afternoon Pat
rick Mulcahey, who lived at Wigham,
a station about fifteen miles out, set
tied heavily into the bootblack's chair.
He had no intention of having his boots
blacked; but he had become somewhat
intoxicated while In town, and did not
quite know what he was doing.
When Pat looked down and saw the
bootblack busily engaged In shining his
boots, he made the best of the business
and resolved to conduct himself as II
he had intended from the beginning to
get his boots polished.
Presently Pat remarked, thickly but
nonchalantly, what tonne do the mkt
thrain go to WighamT
The deaf-and-dumb bootblack, Of
course, paid no attention. Pat waited
patiently few moments, and then re-
peated, In louder tone Of voice, and
leaning farther over:
What tonne do the mkt thrain 60 to
Wighamr
The bootblack kept on busily with his
shining" and made no sign Of intelli-
gence. Pat bent low for reply, which
did not come After another half-min-
ute he raised his voice again:
"Oi say to you, down there: What
toime-do-the- = 60 = to
-WighamY
Still the bootblack paid no attention;
but by this time Pats shouts had at
tracted several waiting passengers. Pat
had his hands on the arms of his chair,
and was apparently about to rise and
attempt to chastise the bootblack for
not answering him.
Hold onv one of the passengers call
ed out; that boy is deaf and dumbp'
Pat paused. His wrath was appar-
emily not quite Modified.
"Dif and doomb, is it?" said he. "Dif
and doomb, indade! Well, begorra, If
he be diff and doomb, he naden't be SO
shtuck up about itr'
Shaking his head manacingly, he paid
his fee for the shine, and with his re-
splendent cowhide boots quite out of
keeping with the rest of his attire, he
made his way unsteadily in search of
the Wigham train.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Chinese Quail i'm Maryland.

Frank T. Redwood is interested in
the increase Of wild fowl in this coun-
try, and has an idea that Chinese quail
may be successfully introduced. A
friend brought him six Of these birds
year ago. They were liberated In
Talbot County, and few of In the
woods as naturally as though in China.
But that was the last ever seen of
them. They have disappeared entire
ly, so far as Mr.. Redwood or his friends
have been able to discover. Mr.. Red
wood is still firm In his faith that this
species Of bird will flourish in America,
and to this end has arranged to have
twenty pair brought over from China
and let loose In the woods of Maryland.
Baltimore American.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Home Seekers Excursion.

In order to give everyone an opportu-
nifty to see the Western country and en-
able the home seekers to secure a home
In time to commence work for the season
of 1896, the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railway has arranged to run a series
of four home seekers excursions to vari-
GUS points in the West, Northwest and
Southwest on the following dates: March
10, April and p and May 5, at the low
rate of two dollars more than one fare for
the round trip. Tickets will be good for
return on any Tuesday or Friday within
twenty-one days from date of sale. For
rates, time of trains and further details
apply to any coupon ticket agent in the
East or South, or address #. A. Miller,
Assistant General Passenger Agent, Chi
cago. Ill.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16

Some Claim that Chief Qwo-Ka-Nun
IL 400 Years Old.
Qwo-Ka-Num Is In all probab ility the
oldest living man. He Is certainly 100
years old, and It may be that two
centuries have passed since his birth.
He Is chief OF the Skiquamish, tribe
of Flathead Indians, who paddle their
canoes about the waters and tributaries
Of Puget Sound.
A correspondent found this ancient
chief with his tribe encamped on the
sandy shore of Salmon Bay, an inlet Of
Puget sound. One very old squaw was
being fed some fish soup by another al.
most as helpless.
"She is the fifteenth wife OF Qwo-
Ka-Num." said the guide. Her ancient
husband had evidently outlived the
love of the varieties of life, for nothing
In his surroundings betokened his rank
He was lying doubled up like a jack
knife in a heap of hot sand. A fold Of
blanket was thrown over him, a torn
and dirty shirt partly covered his body
that was all; surely a strange garb
for so celebrated a chief. -
He presented an awful picture of age.
His face was turned upward directly
at the sun. The sun gave him life, but
no sight. He was blind. A shaggy
name of iron gray hair covered his
head. The balls of his eyes had sunken
in the sockets. His body seemed shrunk
to bones, over which was stretched a
skin. The feet and hands looked like
knot growths, such as are seen on old
oaks. His hands and feet were verita-
BILE claws. He did not move. Once In
while a slight inspiration, but no
visible trace of expiration. He seemed
to be thing Of constant sleep.
For twenty years his people have fed
him on soft clans and other sea food,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16

'bunch" of tobacco is inserted between
the rollers and the travelling band. At
the same time wrapper is fed upon
the plate and automatically guided
around the bunch. The ''tucking" and
''pasting" are done while the next cigar
Is being rolled, so that two cigars are
in process Of manufacture at the same
time.
1t Is estimated that all shapes and
qualities Of cigars can be made at a
labor cost of 30 cents per thousand. At
present some cigar-makers get for hand
work as much as $50 per thousand.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16


No letters are published without the
request of the writer. The strictest
confidence is observed. The following
letter represents thousands
81 always enjoyed good health un-
til six months before the birth of my
babe. Then was very weak; my back
ached all the time. My physicians
said / would be all right after the birth
Of the child, but / was not, although
ut that time had the best of care.
The pains in my back were almost UNI
bearable. / had leucorrhea in its
worst form; transformations were pain
full
"Any work or care would entirely
unnerve me. When my babe was IL
months old, friends persuaded me to
take Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Before / had taken one
bottle / felt the effects. My back did
not ache SO badly, and felt stronger.
After taking four bottles I felt well.
My ambition returned, transformations
were painless, leucorrhna entirely
cured, and / could take care of nv
babe and do my homework. I shall
always recommend your Vegetable
Compound for all women, especially
for young mothers. "-MRs. II. L.
GooLD, Oregon, Wis.
If Mrs. Goold had been well before
the birth of her child, subsequent
suffering would have been avoided.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound should always be taken before
and after birth, in order that the
system may Withstand the shock.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16

in the form Of soup. But though he
was sightless, almost incapable Of
movement, he could hear and speak.
He said he saw the first big ship. He
remembered the first powder. Fifty
years ago he was too old to go to the
council of the Tsihalis, but his gray
haired grandson went. He was chief
before the natives possessed iron to
point their arrows with. That was
more than 125 years ago. So Qwo-Ka-
Mum is at least $50 years old.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16

On April and p and May s, tickets
will be sold from principal cities, towns
and villages of the North to all points on
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad In
Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida
and portion Of Kentucky, at one single
fare for the round trip. Tickets will be
good to return within twenty-one days, on
payment of 81 to agent at destination, and
viii allow stop-over at any point on the
south-bound trip. Ask your ticket agent
about 1t, and If he cannot sell you excur-
sion tickets write to @. p. Atmore, Gen
eral Passenger Agent, Louisville KY, or
]. X. Ridgely, N. w. p. A., Chicago. I'll.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Bank

President Isaac LOWS of Sabins, Ohio,
Is highly respected all through that sec,
ton. He has lived in Clinton County
% years, and has been president of the
Ssbins Bank twenty years. He gladly
testt6es to the merit Of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, and what he says Is worthy
attention. All brain workers find
Hoods Sarsaparilla peculiarly adapted
to their needs. It makes pure, rich. red
blood, and from this comes nerve, men
tai, bodily and digestive strength.
~ am glad to say that Hoods Sarsapa-
rills is very good medicine, especially as
blood purifier. 1t has done me good many
times. For several years suffered greatly
with pains Of
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
HoW,a Thai

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
r. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O.
We the undersigned have known +. j. Cheney
for the last 10 years. and believe him perfectly
honorable In all business transactions and fnan-
cially able to carry out any obligations made by
NEST TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
WALDING, KINEAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 7bc
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
A Shower OF Dust at Sea.

A shower of dust fell on the deck of
the ship Scottish Dales when she was
far out at sea off the coast Of the Ar
genuine Republic on voyage which
ended at Tacoma, Wash, last week.
The captain says the dust was very fine
and of light buff color. As the dust
storm blew towards the ship 1t looked
very much like snow. The dust fell
thickly over the deck and rigging Of the
vessel. The captain supposes 1t came
from some volcano In active eruption.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
CIGAR-MAkING MACHINE.
An Invention Which Will Revolution
ize the Industry.

ize the Industry.
A machine which bids fair to revolu-
tionize the cigar-making industry has
been invented at Birmingham, N. Y.
Machines are on exhibition in operation
there now, and are turning out smooth
ly punched and neatly wrapped cigars
at the rate of 5000 per day for each ma
chine. This is about three times as
many as an expert can roll when using
molds.
The machine is of about the size and
appearance Of sewing machine and
is as easily operated. The essential
mechanism consists of metal plate. a
travelling rubber belt and two rubber
rollers. The plate has a beveled or
warped surface of varying sections, on
which cigars of all the approved shapes
can be made by simple adjustment Of
a clamp.
The machine is easily operated. A
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16

In England and Wales the number
Of voters is 2,S62,947 In the counties,
2,159,024 In the boroughs, and 16.S47
In the universities. The figures for
Scotland are: Counties, 357, 1851; Dor
oughs, 271,S33; universities, 1884;
and for Ireland, counties, 617,275; Dor
oughs, 1O7,67S, and universities. 1870.
The total number of voters In the
united kingdom is GALE, 469 out of a
population of 39,11S,OOO.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16

No other part Of our earth except the
Dead Sea, uncovered by water, sinks
to three hundred feet below the level
Of the ocean. But here we have q
rift more than 100 miles long, and from
two to fifteen broad, which falls from
the sea level to as deep as i ,292 feet be-
low 1t at the coast of the Dead Sea,
while the bottom Of the latter is 1900
feet deeper still. s
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
GOLD AT CRIPPLE CREEK.
And the Best Way to Get There j
Over the Santa Ea Roufa

And the Best Way to Get There IL
Over the Santa Fe Route.
The fabulously rich gold mining district
of Cripple Greek, Colo, is attracting hun
dreds of people. BY spring the rush bids
fair to be enormous. That there is an
abundance of gold there is demonstrated
beyond doubt.
To reach Cripple Greek take the Santa
Fe Route from Chicago or Kansas City.
The only standard gauge line direct to
the camp. Through Pullman sleepers and
free chair cars. The Santa Fe lands you
right in the heart Of Cripple Creek.
Inquire of nearest ticket agent, or ad-
dress G. L. Nicholson, G. p. A., A., II. Il
s. #. r. R., Monadnock Block. Chicago.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Neuralgia

In one eye and about my temples, especial
ly at night when ! had been having hard
day Of physical and mental labor. I took
many remedies, but found help only in
Hoods 6arsaparilla, which cured me OF
rheumatism, neuralgia and headache.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has proved itself true
friend. ! also take Hoods Pills to keep
my bowels regular, and like the pills very
much" ISAAC LEWIS, Sabina, Ohio.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16

small city In the
Department Of
Jura, Dec. "a,
1922. At the age
of p he went to
Paris to complete
at the Ecole Nor
male Superieure
the solid studies
began In his ma
tive province.
There he was
made successive
IT, noctnfnn I'm
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16

A person is prematurely old when bald
ness occurs before the forty-ffth year.
Use Halls Hair Remover to keep the
scalp healthy and prevent badness.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16

The Rack, the Thnnbscrsw ana the
Boot
Were old-fashioned instruments Of torture
long since abandoned, but there Il Z tor
mentor who still continues to agonise the
The rheumatism. that inveterats' foe to
daily and nightly comfort, may be conquered
BY the timely and steady use Of HostStter's
neuralgia. bilious, maiarial, bowel. stomach
and nerve complaints.