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A WONDERFUL DUCK.
Provided With skates for Winter
Travelling.

Provided With Skates for Winter
Travelling.
There is a. remarkable duck in the
Philadelphia Zoo lake, which will prob
ably prove the only one of its class that
ever has been discovered. 1t is a large,
snow-white bird, whose plumage is so
luxuriant that it would fill a good-sized
pillow. It's wings, when spread out,
cover an area of feet inches by 3 feet.
The wings are very peculiar, being
jointed close to the body. This enables
it to bend them in such way as to form
tent. In terrible winter storms in its
native land it finds this very useful.
Those who watched this wonderful
duck noticed that a peculiar growth
was forming on its feet AS the weather
grew cooler the growth grew more and
more pronounced. 1t appeared to be a
thick cartilagenous substance, which
gradually extended. 1t looked like an
other toe, and it was thought at first
that the bird was going to be mall
formed. But instead of stopping when
the growth reached the size Of the other
tees it kept right on. 1t grew to be
about six inches long, and the end of it
took curious turn. Instead of turning
down like a claw it curled up and round
in a picturesque loop. Then it gradu-
ally hardened. The duck had skates on.
The peculiar formation was just like
the "skees'' Of the Norsemen.
More than probable the ''skees" were
actually patterned after this growth.
These skates were invaluable to the
duck in his native land. where ice and
snow, with. heavy crust, cover the face
of the earth and the deep. Travel by
swimming was largely tied up by this
ice Waddling afoot was slow and
tedious, so kind nature provided a bet
ter and quicker way-skating. All the
duck had to do was to spread out his
immense wings, stand firmly on his
skates, and, whiz, he would go spinning
over the surface of snow and ice at a
high rate of speed.
With the approach of warmer
weather these skates" fall off and the
feet are similar to those of any other
duck.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
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ABYSSINIAN WAR.
News From the Frontier States That
the situation is Unchanged.

MASSOWAH, March 15.-A telegram
from the frontier states that the situ-
alton is unchanged. The army of EN-
peror Menelik has not moved since the
battle of Adowah Adigrat which is
occupied by the Italians, will, in the
event of a siege, be able to hold out for
more than a month. Stragglers and a
number of troops who were wounded at
the battle of Adowah continue to arrive
at the Italian camp.
The main body of the Dervishes is
advancing toward Kassala, where a
great Italian caravan was expected to
arrive to-day.
MENELIK'S PEACE PROPOSAL.
ROME, March 15.-The "Italie'' de-
MES the statement published in the
"Tribuna'' that Emperor Menelik's
proposals for peace included demands
that King Humbert shall send him an
autograph request for peace; that Adj
graf be Immediately evacuated; that
the Italians withdraw to the frontiers
fixed by the treaty of Ucciali and agree
TO erect no fortresses, and that Italy
shall not accept offers of alliance out
side the colony of Erythrea- The ''Tri-
buna" also said that Menelik would
agree to oppose the Dervishes.
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A MINERS ROUGH EXPERIENCE.
Caught in a Binding Snowstorm in
the San Diego Mountains.

the San Diego Mountains.
SAN DIEGO, March 15.-During the
recent storm a miner named ]. ]. Green
had an experience in the mountains of
San Diego County that sounds incred-
ibIe. coming from country that is
supposed to semi-tropical
Green was on his way from San Fe-
lpe. on the edge of the desert, to Ju-
liam. some twenty miles, and was over
taken by a binding snowstorm while on
the trail The trail was soon obliter-
ated. and Green lost his bearings.
Then for six days he wandered among
the mountains, the familiar face of
which had been completely changed so
that he could not tell where to 60. He
had the wide stretch of desert on one
side to show him the directions, but
though he kept on the road toward Ju-
liam. as he thought, he saw no sign Of
civilization.
The snowfall increased to such an ex-
tent that Green had great difficulty in
travelling. often making his way
through three feet of snow. He for
tunately had a little food with him,
which he increased by shooting a rab-
bit or two.
After DdIII1HS dIlLloSl d wen "A'AA - -
elements, he ran across a familiar MIL
that showed him where he was. AL
most exhausted, he dragged himself
five miles further, and reached Julian
III a famished condition
Green said that from several places
on the mountain where he was wading
through snowdrifts he could see the
desert and make out the long waves OF
heat arising. At point between hlm
and the desert the tender young grass
was sprouting unharmed by the cold.
He suffered intensely from cold, and
will require some weeks to fully recover
from his triD
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tack, even if unsuccessful, would aid
the insurgents materially in obtaining
belligerent rights.
OFFERS TO CHICAGO CAVALRY
TROOPS.
CHOCAGO, March 15.-A morning
paper says: Senior George Gomez, said
Chicago on a secret mission to aid
Cuban independence. According to all
reports, offers have been made preyi-
ously, and are now being renewed to
both private troops and individuals in
Chicago to get them to go and fight
for Cuban liberty.
Two months ago the Black Hussars,
a crack cavalry company, were select
ed for a most flattering offer from the
insurgents. The Black Hussars were
offered as a troop 81 900 apiece to go
to Cuba and fight on the insurgent
side. Their horses, arms and uniforms
were to be purchased from them by the
Cuban Government, and would be at
their disposal during the term of fight
ing. In case of success attending the
patriot cause pensions We're to be given
to the survivors and to the families of
those killed
number of the members Of the
Plack HusSarS were we'll in favor of
the proposed expedition. Headed by
their Captain, Thomas S. Quincy, they
came out plainly in favor of the scheme.
Then the majority, headed by cooler
and wiser heads in the troop, suddenly
asserted itself. Captain Quincy was
relieved from command in the middle
Of his term of office, and Samuel B.
Foster, attorney for the Chicago and
Grand Trunk Railroad, was selected
in his place. Mr.. Foster, although alb
sent from the city at the time, was
known to favor moderate and cool
headed action, and was opposed to ac-
cepting the offer of the Cuban Govern
ment Since the election of Captain
Foster the majority against the pro-
posed expedition has held the reins of
government in the troop, and all efforts
of the warlike minority have been
laughed to scorn.
But the contagion has spread to the
sister troop, the Chicago Hussars,
and many of that body are now con-
sidering similar offers to those made
individually to the Black Hussars
1t was at this point of affairs that
Senior Gomez arrived in town. He ar
rived in Chicago on Wednesday night,
and is still here, although his wherea-
friends. Since his arrival the talk
among the more warlike of the Hus-
sars about Cuba has broken out afresh.
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a Postmaster commits suicide.

KANSAS CITY (Mo), March 15.-
Frank Mapes, Postmaster of Kansas
City, Kan, committed suicide at 10
O'Clock this morning By blowing his
brains out with a revolver The act
was committed in his home just as
some friends whom he had sent after
arrived at the door. Inspectors Sutton
and Reed had just completed an exami-
nation of his accounts, and found a de-
ficiency of $4,000. Mapes had held the
office for three years. He made no state
ment as to what he had done with the
money
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LA FIESTA DIsAPPRoVED.
Resolution Passed by the Methodist
Conference at Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, March 15.-The con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, now ir session here. does
rot approve of La Fiesta, especially
that feature of the carnival called "all
fools night" The opposition of the
conference to this ungodly revelry was
voiced in the following resolution intro
duced by Rev. E. j. Harper, and unani-
mously adopted.
Whereas, knowledge has come to us
of the details of La Fiesta called ''all
fools night which are very injurious
and immoral in their influence upon our
boys and girls,
Resolved, That we, Los Angeles Dis
trict Conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South, in session assem-
bled, protest against La Fiesta as now
conducted particularly this most OBJ
jectionable feature.
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Postoffice Destroyed bx Fire.

CHICAGO, March 15.-The South
Chicago Postoffice was destroyed by
fire this afternoon. The fixtures be-
longing to the Government were valued
at $4,000. No value has yet been
placed upon the stamps, books and mail
matter, none of which was recovered.
Living in apartments over the Post
office were three families, who lost
their household effects. An adjoining
building occupied by four families was
also destroyed. The total loss is about
$24 900, mostly insured.
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Salvation Army.

NEW YORK, March 15.-The feature
of to-day's all day rally of the Saliva
tion Army held at their headquarters,
Memorial Hall, brought about the con-
version of twenty persons and the ac-
cession to the army of Francis E. Clark,
President of the United Societies of
the Christian Endeavor Union, who re-
sides in Boston. Announcement was
made by Commander Carleton that
Commissioner and Mrs. Booth Tucker.
who have been appointed to take charge
of the army in this country, will prob
ably arrive here on the 2Sth instant.
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BEEF PRODUCTS.
The German Government Makes a
Large Reduction in the Duties.


Large Reduction In the Duties.
WASHINGTON, March 15.-Secre-
tary Morton is in receipt of advices
from the Secretary of State inclosing a
communication from the United States
Embassy at Berlin together with an
official copy of the publication of the
Imperial Home Office.
These documents relate to German
duties on fresh or simply prepared beef
including cooked, smoked, salted or
picked beef imported in hermetically
sealed vessels from countries with
which the most favored nation treaty
exists.
According to the decree of the Bundles
rath, reported in the official publication
in question, the duty on this class of
goods has been reduced from 60 to 20
marks per 100 kilogrammes.
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National saengetfest.

PITTSBURG, March 15.-The entries
for the 2Sth National Saengerfest which
is to be held in Pittsburg in June have
closed with III societies on the list Sec
retary C. Saam has not received COM
plete roster of the individual singers,
but making a fair estimate, there will
be about 1900 singers. This guaran-
tees that the Pittsburg fest will be one
of the largest ever held. At the fest
held in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1893, there
were but seventy-six societies repre-
sented
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Gods American Volunteers.

NEW YORK, March 15.-The First
regular meeting of Gods American
Volunteers, Ballington Booths new re-
ligious organization, was held tonight
in Cooper Union. The hall was crowded
to the doors. The Booths were pre-
vented from attending by the storm.
The principal speech was made by Patty
Watkins, the well-known singer.
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ELKS' REST DEDICATED.
dwelling of the Monument at Mount
ain View Cemetery.

OAKLAND, March 15.-Elks from
many forests gathered ait Mountain
View Cemetery this afternoon to wit
ness and take part in the unveiling of
the monument and the dedication of
the Elks' Rest. The delegates were
from Sacramento, San Jose, Stockton,
Tacoma, Fairhaven, San Diego, New
York, st. Louis, Hartford, Cincinnati,
Minneapolis and elsewhere, and the
ceremonies were very impressive. Fred
erick Warde, the well-known tragedian,
delivered the eulogy, and Thomas j.
Clunie of Sacramento the grafton. Both
gentlemen were listened to in silence,
and the falling rain drove but few away
from the scene.
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Fffer Accepts.

BLOOMINGTON Qn), March 10
Ex-Governor Fifer announced yesterday
that he had decided to accept the po-
sition of National Republican Commit
teeman from Illinois, to which he was
elected by the State Committee early in
the week. The announcement was
made at the close of a long conference
between the Ex-Governor and DR..
Jameson, Chairman of the State Com
nittea
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In the Realms of the car.

The city of Nesswish, in Russian Po-
land, belongs to Prince Radziwill. Two
lakes, one within the city and the other
near it, also belong to him. This sum-
luer, when the heat was greatest, almost
unbearabie, the Prince suddenly issued
a proclamation forbidding fishing and
bathing in these waters, the only ones
for miles around. The servant of a
yddge. nevertheless, went in swimming,
and was Immediately shot by the
guards placed by the Prince. Add to this
that the Prince and his tool are in no
danger from the wheels of justice, and
you have one picture Of the state of lib
erty and law within the realms of the
Car.
SEND THE WEEKLY UNION TO YOUR
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DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
A Coachman Kills Woman Who Re-
fused His Attentions, Then Suicides. .

SENECA FALLS On. Y.), March 15.-
a terrible double tragedy occurred this
morning which caused great excitement
in this village. Thomas Pelkilton. a
coachman, shot Miss Minnie Mansell, a
domestic, at the residence of Edward
Mynderse in the northern part of the
town.
Pelkilton had lately been paying at
tentions to the young woman, who was
highly respected, and she refused to re-
ceive them from him, as he was con-
sidered a disreputable character. Yes
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Struck by a Falling Tree.

UKIAH, March 15.-A woodchopper
named Antonio Fugazzi was fatally in
jured yesterday afternoon at ranch
ten miles south of this city, being struck
by a falling tree. HIS right leg was
broken in two places and his left leg
fractured
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Missourians Favor Mckinley.

ST. LOUIS, March 15.-In twelve
counties in Missouri yesterday Repub-
lican conventions were held to select
delegates to State and Congressional
conventions. Ten conventions passed
resolutions favoring Mckinley for Pres
ident, and one was non-committal In
Caldwell County no instructions We're
given, but poll of the delegates showed
90 for Mckinley, for Lincoln and 2
for Reed. The coinage question was
generally ignored
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brick building at the corner of Clay
bourne avenue and Hines street, caus-
ing a loss of $4,000, distributed among
August Graft, a photograph enlarger,
Marshall Fields shirt manufactory and
M A Kelsey, a manufactures of fly
nets. The origin is unknown.
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Returned False Rent Ynnchers.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Chief
Postoffice Inspector Wheeler received a
telegram announcing the arrest of Will
lam Clarity, Postmaster, and Robert ].
Montgan, late Postmaster, at Purcell,
Indian Territory, for returning false
rent vouchers. Bonds were furnished in
81 900 each.
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terday she refused to ride in a cutter
with him, and since then he had been
drinking considerably. This morning
he went to the Mynderse house, and,
after shooting Miss Mansell twice in the
head, blew his own brains out in the
barn.
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MYRTLE CASTILLO.
Police Unable to Locate the Rum
away Girl.

away Girl.
SANTA CRUZ, March 15-The father
and brother of Myrtle CASTILLO, the girl
who ran away from Santa Cruz on
March 9th, are in distress over the in
ability of the police and the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Chill
dren to locate her. There is no doubt
that the girl went away with Mrs. Lule
Hampton, who, with Harry Hampton,
were here for some time, pretending to
be stranded actors. They We're accom-
panied by y. NJ. Curtis. who Hampton
introduced as a bookkeeeper in the show
business. The two women went away
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ACTED IN SELF DEFENSE.
The NiChOlSOnS Claim That the Killing Of
RoOp and COnOVer Mas JuStlhable.
All Blame for the Tragedy Fixed Upon
the Deceased.

The Conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South at Los Angeles
Passes a Resolution Disappearing OF
the La Fiesta Carnival, Especially
That Feature Called 'sAll Fools
Night" Which is characterized as
Degrading to the Morals of Youth.
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FATAL MISUNDERSTANDING.
Spanish Troops Engage in Battle, Each
Side Thinking the Other Rebels,
Resulting in Twelve Being Killed and
Many Wounded.

The Steamer Bermuda, Laden With
Arms and Ammunition, Sails From
New York, the Munitions of War
Believed to be Undoubtedly for the
Cuban Insurgents-Offers Made to
Chicago Cavalry Troops to Go and
Fight for Cuban Liberty.
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together by rail, and the men remained
here until last Saturday, when they
left by steamer.
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Eire AZ (hicapo.

CHICAGO, March 15.-Fire at 1:30
this morning destroyed the five-story
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tack, even if unsuccessful, would aid
the insurgents materially in obtaining
belligerent rights.
OFFERS TO CHICAGO CAVALRY
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-01-12
tunity.

One day, as she was working in the garden, the knight came walking along and sat himself down on a bench. He was tired, for he had just returned from. a toilsome campaign. So present. ly his eyes closed, and he fell asleep.
 The old witch, who had been watch ing him, went to bed of poppies, and, gathering some poppy seed in her hand, erept up to the knight. She scattered the poppy seed over his eyes to make him sleep the sounder, and then she took an aspen branch and struck him On the breast over his heart. At once his breast opened, so that you could look in and see his heart as it lay there and beat. Then the old witch laughed an evil laugh, stretched out her bony arm, and with her hooked fingers drew out the knights heart so quietly that he never even stirred. Next she took hare's heart which she kept hidden upon her cloak, put it into the breast, and closed up the opening. Creeping away on tip-toe, she hid herself behind clump of bushes to see the effect of her wicked work.
 The knight was not long in finding out the change the hare's heart was
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 HARE. z. TALE
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Once upon time, on an island in a wide river, there stood great square castle surrounded by strong ram part. At each corner was a tower, and from these many flags waved in the wind. A bridge connected the island with the river bank; and on bridge and tower and rampant hun dred sentinels kept guard and called to one another with hoarse voices.
 In this castle lived knight, a brave and famous fighter. Whenever he re- turned from victory, great wagons la- den with booty rumbled over the bridge into the castle; the trumpets along the battlements blew Fanfara! Fanfara! and the people shook.
 There were deep dungeons beneath the castle, and in them many prisoners were shut up. Every day these prison CTS were let out to work, some to keep the ramparts in repair, others to dig in the castle garden. Among them was an old woman who was a sorceress. She had sworn to be revenged on the knight for his ill-treatment of her, and waited year after year for her oppor- tuniby.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-01-12

Give my old self back to me and send me forth man again
 As he prayed he seemed to awake from dream. He ran down to his chamber, buckled on his armor, leaped upon his horse and rode out at the castle gate. His soldiers shouted as he came and sounded the trumpets The knight sspurred his horse and dashed forward with fury. But in his secret heart he was afraid; and when his men pressed after him and gallantIy engaged the enemy his fear grew and grew, and he turned and fled.
 The unhappy knight did not live long after this. During the winter he tried to warm his limbs by the big fireside of his castle, but they shiyered and shook all the time. When spring came he would open his window to the sunshine and fresh air; and one day D swallow that had built its nest under the caves of the roof came sweeping by and brushed the knights face with it's wing. As if struck by lightning, the poor man fell down upon the ground and in q short while died.
 All his men mourned for their mas ter; for they knew that nothing but
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-01-12

loved their deep paying as he followed them through the forest after the wild boar. But now he quaked from head to heel and fled out of the garden for his life.
 At length body of his enemies took heart and came to besiege him in his castle. The knights soldiers eyed their master and waited for him to give the word and lead them forth. They could not understand why he delayed. But he-whose heart had used to swell at the sound-when he heard the clash of arms, the shouts of men. and the tramp of horses hoofs, fed up and up to the topmost chamber of his castle. And from there he looked down upon the enemy's force. And when he remembered his deeds in times past, his campaigns and combats and vic tories, he fell on his knees and clasped his hands together and cried out aloud:
 "Oh, God give me back my courage; give me the old strength and vigor of heart. Already my men have taken the field, and I, who used to lead them, now peer out upon the enemy like q girl, through the highest loophole.
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W0MAN's BROWNING GLORY.
How to Bring the Hair to It's High
 est Point of Beauty.
What to Do aud What to Avoid-Darh Locks and Golden Presses Require Diff ferent Treatment Hints for Every
 Shade--Never Use Dyes.
TcoPYR1cnr. 1896. 1


 Much has been written concerning the treatment of the hair; but unfortunate. ly the same treatment has been advised for all hair, indiscriminately, which is great mistake.
 For example, constant and frequent brushing of the hair tends to darken it; and washing it with white of egg, though strengthening, has the same effect, and should not be used by those with light hair. This effect is due to the fact that brushing brings out the natural oil. Persons with black or dark hair, especially if it is dry and wiry, could not use better strengthening, for the egg nourishes the roots and makes the hair smooth and glossy. In deed, those possessing the kind of hair just described should give it a great deal of brushing. Before retiring shake out the hair, part it through the middle, and brush each side evenly and care fully, so as not to tear it. Give at least 30 strokes to each side and brush up from the neck and off from the temples 1t may be well to suggest that the brush used should have long bristles not too close together; short, closely strung hristles are sure to tear the hair. To cleanse the scalp, take the whites of two eggs and rub them thoroughly into