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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28

SUED RY THE CENTRAL TRUST CoMrANi'
Chicago June g7-The Centrai Trust Company OF
New-York began suit in the United states c'reui,
Court at San Francisco. against the caforhla anu
Nevada Railroad Company. for c6l.@o alleged 10 DC
due for interest on bonds issued by the company !"
1884 The complaint recites that on April y" 100, ~
ror,oad company resolved to borrow s. 100000 on the
issue of 5000 bends at $1,000 each, payable June l.
1885,; OF the lot Only SO bonds were Issued me
latter were Endorsed by the trust COMPANY anu 80,
its services the railroad corporal Ion gave Ils o.e
FOR 500 900 paya bic thirty years after date and pear
Ing interest at per cent To cover l,s %, ss,,ni
mortgage to the trust company on al properly; m
cludinr proposed line from OAK and 20 iodl IT. ~
said TAT no interest has been paid on me oonus
action prec.pitated by the sur OF NIX was
smith against the railroad company Wncn wa
iIed on Nay 2s and in which the Circuit Court was
asked 10 declare the bonds held by the centre, rus
ceVer for the road on motion of Smith. and the
Court is now asked to enjon him from aciins an5
longer in that capacity new receiver Is aSNeu' anu
the suit include, foreclosure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28
COMING EXERCISES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The distribution Of diplomas and the closing ex-
erc;ses at Grammar School No. 10. at No. 3f4 East
Fourteenth-st., will take place tomorrow at 1oSo
a.
The annual reception Of the girls department OF
Grammar School No. ~. at No. 231 East Thirty-
seyenth-st will be given at the school on Tuesday
at 10 a m.
There will be commencement exercises in the
girls department of Grammar School No. 49, at
Amsterdam-ave and Nnety-third-st. on Tuesday
at $50 a. m. An interesting programme has been
arranged by Mrs Emma S. I+andrine the principal.
The second graduation exercises of Grammar
School No. lO1, In Matilda,st. Wskeheld. New-York
City will be held on Tuesday at 3l5 p. m
The closing exercises in Grammar School No. 20,
OF No 207 East Seventyffth-st., will take place on
Wednesday at p m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28
THE THICKNESS OF A CORAL REEF.


An attempt is now being made, under the auspices
Of the ROYAL Society 10 ascertain the actual thick
ness Of a coral reef. An expedition has started
from sydney in Her Majestys ship Penguin, in or
der TO make a deep boring at Funafuti, one OF the
Ellice Islands The idea was started five or six
wears ago by Professor Sollas. OF Dublin and after
discussion at meetings OF the British Association
was brougiI. before the Government Grant Com
mittee of the Royal Society last year by whom II
was referred the council OF that society. This
body made application TO the Admiralty. who per-
mitied Her Majesty's ship Penguin. now engaged In
surveying IT. those seas. to convey the members OF
the expedition and their apparatus thither from
sydney. and assist them during the progress OF
The work The Government OF New South Wales,
on being approached by Professor Stuart OF the
University az Sydney, and other OF science In
that place have loaned TO the expedition all the
planf'' nece ssary for boring and their skilled
workmen. contributing TO the payment OF their
wages and m every way cordially cooperating. A
sum Of over nine hundred pounds has been fur
nshcd by the Royal Society from the Government
Grant and other sources Professor Sollas. with the
other members OF the expedition, IL now on his way
on board the Penguin 10 Funafuti 1t is intended
TO make boring into the atoll to depth OF not less
than 1000 feet and TO collect all the information
possible about the growth and history OF a coral
reef on this subject the exam nation, II no III for
tune await the expedition. can hardly fail TO throw
much light and TO help In clearing up eontro-
versy which has been waged for some time az
to whether Darwin was right or wrong IN attribu,-
ing atos and barrier reefs to tho subsdence OF an
area wh!'ch coral was growing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28
GOSSIP ABOUT SPEAKER REED.
q WasllinRton Times

Reed will be renomnated to Congress from
his district by acclamaton.' said politician
has consented to come back to Washington.
and 1t is well that he has There will be
particularly Mt work here for him 10 do. Tho
battle for sound money will fought here we'll
as that for the revision OF the tariff. They are
head like those OF Reed TO preside over the House
The unanimous vote OF thanks that was given him
on the last adjournment shows that whatever dis
pleasure may have resulted from his earlier occu-
pancy OF the Speakers chair has vanished from the
hearts OF the Democrats and some OF the members
OF his own party Reed will, In the House. fec-
expressed them In the recent nomination and az
they will express them In the election and by doing
this ne is bound to rise in the esteem OF his coun-
trymen."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28
ST LOUIS AND SAN FRANCISCO SOLD.

St Louis. June 27-At noon to-day tire St LOUIS
and San Francisco Railroad was sold under de-
cree of force csure issued by the Federal Court.
There was only one bidder L. c. Henderson, OF New
York counsel for the Reorganization Committee.
The purchase price was fixed at $4,000. and these
we're Mr. Henderson's figures on Monday a tempo
ar organizatlon of the new company will be ef-
fecfed ID B. Robinson has been selected for presi-
dent and the headquarters will remain In St Louis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28
RATES TO THE G. A. r. ENCAMPMENT.

Chicago June 27.-Commander-.n-Chief Walker OF
the Grand Army OF the Republic urges department
commanders TO ascertain at once the number OF
corlredes who will attend the National encampment
at ST Paul Mimi. September 2 and H. ms lnior-
nation should be sent to c. w. Horr. cnairman &C,
commodatior COMMITTEE St Paul. Ire w esterh
Passenger Association and the Contra franc ass9
citation have named cent-a-me rate FOR their terr-
tory The half fare of Buffalo Will be equivalent
10 about one cent a mile. The Southern Passenger
Association has named half-fare rate and fron,
the Pacific coast the rate VIII Dc mai ihTc' ~"
tickets will be limited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28
THE OPENING OF FOUNTAIN PARK I'M

Plainfeld " j.. June TThe formal opening OF
the new Mountain Park Inn. on a spur OF the
Watching Mountains overlooking this city, took
place tonight The large verandas and the OBJ
servatory on the roof Of the building were filled by
representative people from Newark New-York and
Brooklyn and many people OF I'ainfield society
were there The interior decora tons were In green
and pink and there flowers In profusion. The
hotel was lighted magnifcently by electricity. and
the scene. as me moon rose over the valley, was
enchanting Dancing began at 3 O'Clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28
THE 9TH REGIMENT IN A NEW HOME.

1.-THE 9th Regiment moved yesterday from us od
"building In West Twenty -sxth-st. to its new ar"
mory in Fourteenth-st.. near Slxth-ave'' WHICH,
though not yet completed. can be used unoer CERTAIN
restrictions.
The regiment assembled at p. m in the oi1
building and then proceeded in heavy marcnlrs
order TO the new armory. II was UNDER inc c On
mand OF Colonel Seward. and 600 men were IN INC
The line Of march to Eighth ave; tnenSr ~
Fourteenth-st TO Seventh-ave., and nearly 70 oixth
ave A large crowd OF people gathered aohs '"e
route and appauded the regiment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28

Providence r. l., June 27.-At a meeting OF the
stockho ders OF the Providence and Springfield Rail-
road Company held to-day In this city, the lease 10
the New England Railroad Company was ratineu
terrell into by the Springfield road and the New fork
New Haven AMI Hartford Railroad Company, WIN
per cent payable scmi-annual.y, and the former
one at 6 per cent. II expires July l. l9os.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28

AS new electric lights, and General McLewees
iarters are dazzngly white. General Terry. tne
surgeon General, has had the hospital quarters e
arged and removed to the coolest Spot on me
rounds near the quarters of Major I1ttamon. tne
)os surgeon and within easy call OF the apolneciry
ont on ali Sides there evidences or protftSs
nd Improvement and General McAlpn. In speaking
u the camp said that 1t had never been IN such goou
-onditcn as II is to-day
THE CALL TO MESS.
Tho men rested yesterday until mess call. when
hey answered with promptness born OF a heai'hE
appctite and sat down to n toothsome meal IN 'he
great mess hal, which has also been enlarged ana
improved Thirty-fve minutes before sunset the
first cal for parade sounded. and few minutes
alter the men marched out upon the parade grou"u'
The cavalry forming the right, the battahoh Oh
the left with the S.h In the centre Coone Chauhcey
was In command There were not many visitors III
Camp 10 see the first parade. but those VINO were
there were charmed with the picture ~
After parade the went 20 their tehts, La!
of then, pov,ces IN the art OF sleeping oetWse
hiankets Others veteran campaigners iAehts pc,
an 20 twinkle in the streets, the sound OF song anu
Emusic was heard tent flaps were drawn. out no' 80
closely AZ 10 drown the sound OF the CHIPS tnat
IN the night the breeze from the nortn cariisu VII.
notes of a Gospel hymn from the u VI. - a. zen.
c,ose nv and except for the tramp OF ine Sei.,ie
and The oca sonal challenge, no one wouu thik 'S
men were assembled in the city OF tents 70 stuuy .e
art ~ war The buzz and hum or the camp bicns
less az the hours advanced The men were ured
and glad 10 sleep and when the buge sounded taps
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28
Athena RLE.

ALREMARLE.
J. c. Pegram. Providence.
Miss a. y. W. PeSram'
Providence.
7 hitkin. New-York:
{ Mortimer, England.
G. /. Crehow. L'osion.
BARRETT.
G. Mendel. Cincinnati.
O. r. Smith. Buffalo.
Il II. Todd. New YORK.
p !. James & wife, fonkers.
]. ". Goodenonsh. Brook
H. w. Shaw. New-York.
BARTHOLDI.
T A. Snow & wife. Chicago.
NJ II. Toitin. New Jersey.
W. r. Fitzwilllam. Chicago.
J. W. Horner. Sheffield. Eng
II. Eufragra. Denver.
c. Echratt. Trenton.
BREVOoRT.
A. Il. Johnson. Washing
ton. u,.
Lakewood.
/ y. Adams. Buffalo.
Miss Paterson. Buffalo.
]. Miley. Lakewood.
BROADWAY CENTRAL
w. T.. Davenpor. & wife
J. f. Cummings & family,
Syracuse.
G.. NJ. Davids & family
Langsford. Eng.
Mrs. O. W. Sh -idon & fam
lily. Chicago.
s. j. Cooper &, wife. Port
land. Nc.
BUCKINGHAM.
Mrs. J. +. Hale. New-York
g. Thalmann. New-York.
A. II. Morton & wife. Will
Jamestown. Mss.
& l.. Bennett. New-York.
= II. Stevens. Dunkirk.
j. p. Heating & wife. Phil
adelphia.
GILSEY.
]. c. Eckel. Chicago.
e. Gildsig. Copenhagen.
S. Frank & wife. Missis'
sippl. wi,
r Willis e. wife. Philadel
phia.
F. Glassup. London.
GRAND.
" II Harris. Boston.
A. J. Mclnnes & WIFE NOT
" JON" /. Ncttleton, Kansa
CITY. ".
Mrs. F. Harris. Cleveland
ID q. Devoir. West Point
GRAND UNION.
J. Lentz & wife. Boston;
/. J.. Walden e wife hlds'
field. Conn.
I Brady e. wife. Bos'ch.
7 Foster & wife. Troy;
F. ]. Clark & wife hu'
= r Sutton. Dover. y. ).
HOFFMAN.
F. Phalr. SPOKANE.
A NJ Marks. Camhriige.
]. T. Whit. G.rmanluW,,'''
II. c. smvth. New, y orr,
s c. Pairlee. san Franc'sc'
T. s. Phipps. Fittsbu s.
HOLLAND.
d. E. Gardner. London.
Colonel blanchard x WE
New York.
NJ. X. Mcmillan. Buffalo.
/. r. Mcmillan. Buffalo.
W. Uayse. Buffalo:
G. d. Hayes. Buffalo.
IMPERIAL.
G.. W. Elder. Bay Shore.
A. G.. Bagiey. Chicago.
II. A. Sheldon, Buffalo.
II. G.. Finley. Waterbury,
f. r. Marshall. Philadel
phia-
". F. Foley. Port Henry
". Y.
MARLBOROUGH.
G.. Wagner. Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28
THE SCOTTISH DALES WRECKED.

London. June E.-Adviccs received here say that
the British ship Scottish Daes Captain McCarthJ,
from Tacoma April 2s for Port PRS. South Aus
tralia has been wrecked the Island OF Vatea.
in the Pacific Ocean. Her crew have arrived at
Suva, FIJI Islands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28

Oke. Va.
c. c. Merrill g. wife. Chi
cago.
J. l.. Cunningham. Mis.is-
sippi.
R. VI. Tyler. Washington.
METROPOLE.
p. Q. McCrscker. Rochester.
F. l.. Rip.ey. Duluth.
Il. s. Hopkins. Denver.
W. +. Perry. Bridgetcn.
J. J. Elliott. Princeton.
c. y. Hegi. San Francisco.
MURRAY HILL.
A. T. Stevens. Albany.
+. A. Clark & wife. chicago.
o. O. Staples. Washington.
r. s. Parker. Washington.
+. :. Chamberlain, New
Britain.
). Ii. Hastings. Chicago.
NETHERLAND.
]. ID. Rose, Chicago.
W. r. Hill. Mt. Morris. III.
Il. NJ. Myer1 & wife.
Rochester.
J. Manning. Syracuse.
G. J. Baldwin. New-York.
l.. l.. Babura & wife. Buff
falo.
Congressman p. II. Hit G.
wife. Illinois.
NORMANDIE.
Mrs. q. Taylor. St. Louis.
Miss Taylor. St. Louis.
II. r. Oxnard. Nebraska
:. Blackstone. Paris.
+. p. Earl. IT,. Lawrence
vile. y. J.
L. Keis * wife. Baltimore.
PLAZA.
Miss Mile McAdam. New
York.
Miss McAdam. New-York.
II. 7. Waxsen. Indianapolis.
S. J. Bloomingdale, New
York.
G. w. spiegel. Saratoga
Springs.
! c. w. Porter. Montclair,
y. J.
ST. CLOUD.
I II. ]. Knapp. Auburn.
+. G.. Elliott. Boston.
II. W. Wheeler e. wife.
New-Haven.
6. r. James e. wife. Phila-
delphla.
c. c. Rosewater. Omaha.
w. 7. Hicks New York.
ST. JAMES.
J. Dickson & wife. Philadel-
phia.
) s. Collins & wife, Philadel-
phla.
Ms. \: Empls. Wilmington.
Il. II. Jones q wife. Troy.
W. W. Smith & wife. Troy.
T. g. Phipps. Pittsburg.
SAVOY.
A. r. Davis e. wife. Phila-
delphia.
Miss Davis & maid. Phila-
delphia.
Mrs. Pigott. Boston.
Miss Plgott. Boston.
J. Pigott. Boston.
Mrs. jenkins. Philadelphia
sTURTEvANT.
5. W. Keisler. Dayton.
+. T. Lewis, Chicago.
. d. V. Mccarthy. Cortland.
y. Y.
A. Vines. Clenfuegos.
J. Thomas. London.
ID. II. ST. Clair. New-Or-
leans.
VENDOME.
J. w. Eveling. New-York.
c. Nixon & wife. Phllade,-
phia.
.uolsoa 'poomqoO a SIN
c. Howard & wife. Buffalo.
T. Rilbrile. New-Haven.
+. Bedford. Boston.
WESTMINSTER.
Mrs d. Disney. Cincinnati.
VI. Espino. Caracas.
. Mrs y. Galpln. Somerville,
Mass.
r. B. Turner. Boston.
W. Boyd. Baltimore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28

Adiutan. General McAlpin has issued an order
convenng court-m for the trial OF Lieutenant
Arthur c. Clayton Of the list Regiment F Inc roar
consists OF BrgaderGenerai LOUIS r itZsS It,
Coskry Butt and Major Charles +. Roe. The cour'
will meet at camp on Thursday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28
STATE TROOPS IN CAMP.
a BRILLIANT MARTIAL ARRAY IN TIL
TENTED CITY AT PEEKsKILL
SQUADRON A. THE sTH REGIMENT AND THE Isl
PROVISIONAL BATTALION ON THE
GROUNDS AT THE FIRING OF THE
OPENING SALUTE.

The State Camp at Peekskill. the trainins sc"ov
n, the National Guard OF the State OF New-fork
where efficient officers put the finishing touches on
the military education Of the men, and where 'he',
"a an abundance of such practice as cannot be haa
An the armories was opehed yesterday for the M
teenth annual camp OF the State troops The people
Of the State of New-York are Indebted 10 the he
c,h,,can marty for the benefits Of the State camp
ana many guards,nen who know its value and who
can best appreciate the good which has been cone
by IL should know that it was created by Repuph-
can Legislature. that Alonzo p. Cornell Repuoh-
can Governor was Its first friend. and that Re-
publican adjutant general. General Frederick Town
.end was its first commander. The camps greatest
,,-oores. has bee, made under Republican admins
tnat,ons and its present remarkably fine condition.
which shows Improvement all sides over last
vear when the camp was considered perfect. is due
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28

The Rev Dr. Charles De W. Bridgrnah' chap,a"
of the sth Regiment, will conduct rehgou'
In camp to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28

Lieutenant c. R. Meen. 42d Separate company,
who was detailed as assistant Instructor OF euaiu
duty will not be able to go to camp or aeSo9ht .,
business engagements. His place Will be hlieu III
few DAYS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28

In the march from Roa Hook to camp there were
two CAPTAINS Bridgman. One was the chapaln Oh
the sth and the other. his son. Captain ohver b.
Bidgman, of Troop l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28

YEAR The teachers are also permit,.eh, nv maxi
themselves OF the benefits OF TINS ns" rsr annum
mum ~ ,atns ~ he mentioned that IN foot.
nose Lord RSnscs d, is si te family Who hsy
steps OF Other csnol in princely fashion SID"
its foundation. ifty-hve years ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
noARn OLE CONTROL MEETING.

BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING,
A meeting OF the Board OF Control OF tne JONI
Traffic Association has been called for Iuesoay'
heen invited 10 i3lp the association will be present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28
Qrarurrs.

DR W. G. NOwELI--summer Iu'0''"s
~ city. Address III East s2t St
HERMAN pRIsIER A. NJ. LIZ l., ',SrIOT during
IL FAST GOTH ST-PRINATF lNsl 's,,den,s fa
Snn,m.r sucres.ful experience IN prepailhs Imam
College Classlcs Mathematics French anu 49,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28
CHESTS AT THE LEADING HOTELS.

c. ". Vines * wife. Roam
oke. Va.
c. c. Merrill e. wife. Chi
cago.
J. T.. Cunningham. Mis.is-
sippi.
r. w. Tyler. Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28

dwight SCHOOL,
IL. II West i31 St, 9Th Ave
nth year begins September 30 Fifteen instruction.
Small classes New building ab0ra large gymna-
siurh. For catalogue. address ARTHUR WILLIAMS
Yale). Principal Building open Throughout, summer 9a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28

COLLEGIATE SCHOOL. Founded 1893.
~ Boys prepared for College Scientific School and for
business Primary department Well equipped syn,.
nssum Reopens September 20 L. c. MYGATT A. b.
Head Master.
2ll-2i3 WEST SEVENTY SEVENTH STREET.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28
Grhool AQeMrles.

School Assatlss.
o>oJ>o>~~>~~~N>~N~NNScSSS'N scrscI
WERGCAN AND FOREIGN TEACHERS o,srnesss
"A supplies Professors Teachers I"'I assoy TO
&c 10 chi eyes schools and Families. npps SQUARE
Mrs. N J. YOUNG FULTON. ) oho -
n. ,,,.u Coyptrprs Teachers Agency :npp,,e,,s asa
NI $500 tutor. teachers governesses ETC. IN sss Sc
schools carefully recommended w o.-----
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28

T. A. Snow & wife. chicago
NJ. II. Toitin. New Jersey.
W. r. Fitzwilllam. Chicago
J. W. Horner. Sheffield. Eng
III. Eufragra. Denver.
&. Echratt. Trenton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-28

BERKELEY SCHOOL. 20 West 44th st-The new ,.v,.
- ter for 90. giving description the hre,rrs
armory gymnasium Berkeley oval Oval Cottage Cboard-
ing department. and the system Of training en-
ployed In the school, Will he upon anniicario, "a
J. CLARK READ. Registrar. Office hours iii Juns 80
70 3. 49, ' w.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-06
Bridgewater Center.

Mrs. Emma Morse has returned tC
her home in Chateauguay.
Will Cowdrv is at work for r. y.
Perkins.
Alonzo Baker, wife and daughte,
Marion of Barnard have been in
town several days.
l.. L. Weymouth, who was re-
Gently kicked by Il horse, has not
been able to do much work for Il
while.
George DALEY has returned to his
home in Lebanon.
Mrs. Fred Lampherc, who has
been spending Il few weeks with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Webb,
has returned to her home i'll Que
chez.
Mr.. DENNIS is very sick at this
writing.
There was quite Il gathering here
Memorial day; the scholars spoke
pieces and there was also music and
Il short address given by Bezalccl
Wood.
MIR. l.. II. Spaulding and wife
and Miss Ada Kennedy are spend
ing 4 few days in Langrovc.
There is quite large attendance
at the meetings Saturday nights ut
Erwin Stones. Last Saturday night
four rose for prayers and it is hoped
that more will follow.
Elton Fuller, who has been stop
ping at Emerson Chasc'S, has re-
turned to his home in Woodstock.
Mrs. l.. =. Perkins has been visit
ing Il few days with friends and rel
ativcs IN East Barnard.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-06
l{calitiful Butterflies.

There is in the village of Welles-
Icy" says the Boston Transcript, "a
rarely beautiful collection of butter,
flies and moths, many thousands i'll
number, brought together and owned
by tho Denton brothers and repre-
senting Il world wide membership
of tho Lepidoptera family. Words
are almost inadequate to describe
tho color effects in this collection.
Native butterflies and moths, with
their Respondent beauty Australian
butterflies of iridcsccnt coloring,
changing with every light; Chinese
moths, with lAlo amber wings, spot
ted with deop orange; East Indian
butterflies, warm with gold or dash
ed with flcokS of snow; butterflies
and moths from Central and South
America. cleaning with exquisite
shades of opal and mother of pearl
or rich with radiant purple-all
these furnish II wonderful feast of
color which we'll repays visit to
the collection. William Denton,
tho father of these collectors, was
we'll known geologist of the last gen.
Grafton.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-06
NEWS OF THE STATE.


Michael Kingdonncy had both
ewes blown out and his head horn
bly, disfgurcd last week Friday after
noon while tamping apowder charge
at Whcclock n Dawlcy's quarry at
Montpelier. Michael Malone. II
spectator. had Il stone blown through
his cheek.
Masonic week at Burlington be-
gins June s. The annual conclaNc
of the Grand Commandcry Will be
held June 9, II. L. Sir Silss W..
Cummings Grand commanders. pre-
siding.
Pensions have been granted Yer
montcrs as follows: Original. James
Evcrson, Jr., Rutland; Anthony
Burton, Cuttingsvillc; increase. Ira
Quimby, West Concord; Edwin
Horton, Chittendcn; Charles w. A..
Putnam. Randolph; reissue. Thorn
as Williams, Iydeville; Morrillo
NJ. Whipplc, Bethel.
Charles Lamogcs, Il barber of
Montpelier, went into the shed to
split wood Saturday afternoon. but,
changing his mind, tied a rope
around his neck and jumped from a
sawhorsc. He was almost dead
when cut down, but revived. Fam
iIv troubles were the cause.
Miss Elizabeth Stark died in Man
chester. y. H., Sunday, So years
old. She was the last lineal de-
sccndant of Gen. John Stark. who
commanded the Americans at Ben
nington.
Stiles Mcmillan of st. Albans will
celebrate his tooth birthday annivcr-
sary July 10. He has been invited
to spend the day as the guest of Pres
idcnt Cleveland at the White house.
When the president was boy Mr.
Mcmillan used to take care of him.
\ delegation OF 10 from st. Adams
and vicinity will accompany the cen
tenarian to Washington. Probably
Mr.. Mcmillan is the only living per-
son who saw George and Martha
Washington.
L. Prendergrass, I.3-year-ol(
Proctor boy, who has been at work
in the quarrlcs about two weeks. hac
his lett hand badly manglcd by the
premature explosion of Il dynamite
cartridge one day last week.
Walter I.oomis Sessions, the ca
Congressman, who died suddenly of
heart disease at Jamestown, \. v,
last week Wednesday, was native
of Brandon, where he was born in
1920, and was the father of Edith
Sessions Upper, the well known
WRITER.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-06
Kissing In Iceland.

When you visit Il family in Ice.
land, you must kiss each member,
according TO his ago or rank, be.
ginning with the highest and de-
scending to tho lowest, not even ex-
cepting the servants. On taking
leave tho order is reversed. You
first kiss the servants, then the chill
dron and lastly the master and mis-
tress. Both at meeting and parting
MI aiTcctionato kiss on tho mouth
without distinction of rank, ago or
sex is the only mode of salutation
known in Iceland. Chicago Record.