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Daily camera., 1897-08-11
boy whipped ny. Owls.

An Illinois boy went hunting one day
and in a patch of woodland he saw a
large owl perched high up in a tree
Owls are not good to eat, and they are
useful to the farmer in catching mice
that infest the barn, but this boy, like
most boys, only thirsted to kill some
thing; so he fired, and brought down
the owl. He ran to pick up the owl, sup
posing it to be dead, but it was only
slightly disabled, and promptly fastened
its talons into the flesh of his right
hand. This was bad enough, but pres
emily there came another OWL apparent
ly the mate of the first one, and the two
birds proceeded to give the young. hunt
er such thrashing as he will never
have again in his lifetime. Indeed, he
had to fight with all his strength to
reach the spot where he had left his gun.
Securing that, he beat off the owls,
which finally took fight. Tattered, torn
and bleeding, the boy had no energy left
to pursue them, or even to reload his
gun. He staggered to the nearest house,
had his wounds dressed and went home,
empty-handed, butwiser. Golden Days.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
FOUND IN A FISH.
Curious Fact About the "Murray
COde OF Australia.

There is a large fish found in the
rivers of western Australia known as
the Murray Cod" This fsh-which is
delicious for the tablets remarkable
for its size, sometimes weighing as
much as $50 pounds; but the strangest
thing about it is the fact that it car
ries around photograph inside its
body. At least the natives say that it
is a photograph, and certainly it looks
Like one.
When the Murray cod is cut open
bladder is seen, extending along the
backbone from just behind the gills to
the fatty part of the tail. In a 30
pound fish the bladder is about ~
inches long and an inch or more in
width. Within this is film, or thin
membrane, through which runs deli
cate tracery composed of multitude
of little red lines, interlacing like the
frost work on window pane in win
ter. This film can be peeled off and
spread upon sheet of paper or piece
of cloth, to which it readily adheres.
1t then forms very pretty picture.
Sometimes it looks like bit of
pressed seaweed: sometimes it seems to
portray a miniature landscape with
dark forest backgrounds; but in most
cases it presents surprisingly distinct
outline of a single tree, the Australian
gum tree, species of eucalyptus.
To explain this singular fact the alb
origines have an ingenious theory.
They say that the picture thus i'm
printed on the membrane represents
the tree which overshadows the pool
where the big fish made it's haunt-in
short, that it is real photograph.
Fanciful as the notion seems. it gains
a certain plausibility from the known
habits of the fish, which is extremely
solitary and exclusive in it's ways The
Murray cod, really does make its home
in some forest-shadowed pool, to which
it always returns after its excursions
abroad for food or exercise. leading :
curiously hermit-like existence; it will
allow no other member of its species to
intrude upon its domain. Here the sui
len creature spends its life. year in and
year out; it never changes its resi-
dence. Here it grows from significant
minnowhood until it becomes king
among fishes, as big and heavy as a
well-developed man, andfor the greater
part of each day the shadow of its ia
vorite tree falls upon its Shiny back.
It is little wonder, therefore, that the
untutored but imaginative savages, ,puz-
zled by the lifelike picture which they
find in the bladder, conclude that the
familiar scene has become photo
graphed in the creatures very sub
stance.-N. Y. Journal
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Colorado Springs Flower Carnival.


The citizens of Colorado Springs are
making a special effort to give more
magnificent and attractive entertainment
than ever presented at any of the August
fetes in the past. although those who
have attended in recent years were more
than satisfied.
The Gulf Road is making Il special
effort for still larger turnout on this
occasion, and the attractions are such
that the result in not doubtful.
The condensed program is as follows:
Tuesday, August II, horse show, 2 p. M;
musical festival, p. m, Wednesday,
August IS, Military Day. Sham battle
and field maneuvers by Seventh Regi-
ment U. S. A. and Colorado National
Guard, p. m band concert a: Sp. m.by
Seventh Regiment and other crack
bands; distinguished soloists. Thursday,
August 10, Flower Parade Day. PARADE
at 2:3o p. m. will include decorated
equipages, floats, all the troops, bA:.le of
flowers, etc. Grand masque ball at 9 p. NJ.
The Gulf Road will sell tickets rom
all stations at half rate, one fare for the
round trip on August l6 and IS with re-
turn limit August IL; and IN a. dltion to
this will sell from Boulder for morning
train Of Thursday, August Io at thc very
low rate Of s. co, such tickets being good
Tor return pass ge only n Angus Io or
20. Please cali on the Guf agent for
other particulars. The Cult service to
and from Colorado Springs is unsur-
passed. B l.. WINCHELL,
General Passenger Agent. Denver.
P. S-Anc the track is as smooth as oil.
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Desert RattIesnaaes.

In the sand wastes of southern Cali
fornia two varieties of ofrattlesnakes are
found. The larger ones, called "tiger
rattlers," sometimes attain length of
four feet, but it is said that they are
sluggish, and far less dangerous than a
smaller variety named the side
winder." This name comes from the
snakes habit of moving sidewise, as
well as advancing in the ordinary man.
ner. 1t is also called the horned rattle
snake" on account of the horn-lilke pro-
tuberances over its eyes. 1t seldom ex-
ceeds foot and half in length, but
it's motions are very quick, andit has the
reputation Of being "vicious. YOUTH 8
Companion.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
A NlCARAGUAN HEROINE.
How n Soldiers Daughter Defeated
Capt. Nelson's Forces.

How n Soldiers Daughter Defeated
Capt. Nelson's Forces.
It is we'll known that Lord Nelson,
the hero of Trafalgar, had but one
eye, and it is commonly supposed that
he lost it in the ordinary fortunes of
war. Such, however, is not the truth, if
the story current in Nicaragua may be
believed. In 1850 England sent out an
expedition to enforce; her claims to Ger
tain lands adjoining the isthmus. The
point of attack was Fort San Carlos at
San Juan del Norte. Two hundred
sailors and marines under the leader
ship of Capt. Nelson were landed. The
cowardly garrison of Spanish soldiers
deserted the commandant, but he re-
fused to leave. His daughter, Donna
Rafaela Mora. a girl of 10, remained by
his side and determined to do all she
could for her father and for her coun-
try She took up her position behind
an embrasure. seized a gun and When
the party advanced fired directly Al
their leader. He fell, his eye pierced by
bullet. His followers were instantly
thrown into CONFUSION, ana the gaFF|-
son. seeingits opportunity and inspired
By this young heroine. returned to duty
and succeeded in driving the English
fcrces back to their boats.
Donna Rafaela Mora was decorated
by the king of Spain, commissioned g
colonel in the royal service and pen
stoned for life.
Nelson's biographers merely state
that he was repulsed at Fort San Car
los. and claim that he lost his eye in
Corsica. The foregoing story has how
ever, been considered authentic, and by
reason of it Gen. Martinez, the grahd
son of Donna Rafaela, was sufficiently
popular to be elected president of the
republic in 1857 by grateful people
Brooklyn Eagle
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Italian PAPER.

The manufacture of paper, cardboard
and kindred articles is Becoming in
Italy an important and growing indus
try, the annual exports amounting to
So, 900, an increase of so per cent. in
white and packing paper within five
years, and of 25 per cent in cardboard.
Piedmont, Liguria, Lombardy and Ven
eta are the principal centers of this
manufacture, but there are number
of mills at other points. There are now
about 45o paper mills, employing some
10000 horsepower, and 10000 hands,
over so of the establishments manufac-
turing wood pulp-Detroit Free Press.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
Ice-Breaking shtps.

Vice Admiral Makarow, of the Rus
sian navy, has been studying the con-
structionanduseo Of powerful ice-break-
ing ships. AT recent meeting of the
Imperial Geographical society at St.
Petersburg, he expressed his belief
that with two such ships, each of 10000
horsepower, acting together, a line of
free water communication could, be
kept open in winter to the port of St.
Petersburg, and he added that they
could even force their way through
the glacial ocean if the thickness of the
ice did not exceed 12 feet. = Youths
Companion.
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A Touch Of Sentiment.

I like my wife when she calls nre Dear.
Her own" and "A Precious Boy"
And Dove" is feast to my yearning ear,
And pet" is sound of joy.
But the tuuchingest words her tongue can
speak
Are those that she whispers when
She presses her lips against my cheek
And murmurs: II want a tent"
Il. A W. Bulletin.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
THE DAILY CAMERA.
A Suitable Eistin ction.

A Suitable Distfnc cttOn.
DO you think that lawyer under
stands his business?"
Certainly. He is getting rich"
81 thought you had expressed some
doubts
mo. | have always given him credit
for understanding his business, al
though have sometimes thought he
didn't know much about his profes~
n."-Washington Star.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
No Suicide Allowed,

81 wish you would get me q. couple Of
packets of cigarettes said the con-
dennned murderer to the Jail warden.
Can't do it" replied the officer.
The law must be allowed to take it's
course e.''-Harlem Life.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
Fate.

II hear you have fitted up a little
cottage of your owm and are going to
get married next month";" exclaimed
Jones, gayly.
No; my fiancee has thrown me over
for another man." hopelessly sighed
Brown. "IIe has a tandem. ."-Brooklyn
Eagle.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
Defined.

Bennie-What's conversationalist?
.Jennie-Oh, it's a man that doesn't
have to stop talking when he hasn't
got anything more to say.-Philadel-
phia Press
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
Notice to Prosp.ctors and Leasers.

Will give bond and lease on claims
I5o 20 1000 feet on land on Middle
Boulder creek belonging to the under
signed. For terms, conditions etc, ad-
dress, GEORGE ROGERS,
IS Tabor Block, Denver, Colo.
ROGERS & Co.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11

First class horse shoeng and wagon
and carriage repairing of all kinds
promptly attended to by practical ex-
perienced wolkmen at SIN. Wylam's.
Io45 18th street.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
This Comes from England.

"Do not put your feet on the cush-
ions" is an injunction frequently read
in a railway carriage; ''or you will
dirty your boots" was found added the
other day by awitty traveller. .-TitrBits.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
dressed"
Life's EDitOme.

There was a man in our town
Invested all his health.
With madly avaricious aim,
To win the goal of wealth.;
And when the same he had attained,
With all his might and main,
He vainly 1avished all his wealth
To. get his health again.
Richmond Dispatch
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
Resulfs Needed.

"John, dear" said the poets wife,
81 wish you'd write poem that'll buy
three pounds of beef; and We'll need
a sonnet for ham; an ode for sack of
flour; lyric for lard, and a quatrain
for box OF matches. There, believe
that's all this morning."-Atlanta Con-
stitution.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
The sam of Our Virtues.

Miss GuslI--Count, | don't see what
Europeans can find to admire so much
in us Americans.
The Count--Why, you're as good as
gold-N. Y. Tribune.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
A slight Drawback.

He-I fancy men believe in friend
ship rather more than women do.
She-Possibly, but the great trouble
is it's generally their own friendship
they believe in.-Brooklyn Life.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
At the Old Stand.

The reliable and expert jeweler and
watch and jewelry repairer, c. P. Pettin
gill, will always be found at the old stand
ready and anxious to serve his old time
friends and customers.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
Family Recipes.

Mrs. Hayseed (reading from the med
ical nac)-Portland cement and
skinned milk make an excellent paint.
Mr.. IIayseed lin the dairy business)
Paint? CIT out! 1t makes cream
y. Y. Weekly.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
Don't Miss This Ono.

Special excursion to Mantou ard re.
turn via the Gulf road on the occasion
of the meeting OF Red Men. Ask the
Gulf agent about the rates and train ar
rangements if you have not seen the
bills. .a
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
Good Reason.

$50 you've lost your cook p
"Yes, she went last week"
What was the trouble?"
''She said my new bonnet made her
look perfect fright Y. Journal.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
A Slow Boy.

II hear, Grumpy, that your hired man
is down with slow fever
"Of course he is. He's too internal
slow to catch amy other kind. De
troit Free Press.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
Only Two Kinds.

Young Lady (hurriedly)--I want
novel something popular.
Book Clerk (briskly) Yes, miss.
What sort-wicked or vapid?-N. Y.
Weekly.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
Lost. June 9th, 1897.

One sorrel horse, bl anded A w. on left
shoulder $500 reward for return Of
same to LYONS GOLDEN RULE STORE,
Lyons, Colo.
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Deductions.
|, honifs,oIne

Isabel didn't marry q hondsome
man" ~ "a tE ~ u
Glow do you know?"
''She had such q quiet wedding"
Chicago Record. l
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
Popular Memories.

The praise we speak of heroes old,
OF each who glory wins,
Shows death, like charity, may fold
A multitude of sins
Chica go Journal.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
Light IN the Darkness.

He--Is there anything l can do for
you to make life brighter? ,-
She-Ye es, Tom; turn down the gas
Yonkere Statesman. @ r. ~s
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Notice.

All ca,ds of thanks will be charged
for al rate OF five cents line.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
Jealousy,

Did Miss Gildenbat enjoy the play
very muoh?"
"Not much, I'm afraid replied Miss
Cayenne.
''She was very lavishly dressed"
"Yes. [ think that fact is what inter
tered with her enjoyment. She noticed
that the audience persisted in looking
at the actors instead of her. Wash
ington Star.
Daily camera., 1897-08-11
Mlstress-Didn't you smell this stew

Mistress-Didn't you smell this stew
burning?
Bridget-Yes'm.
Mistress-Well, goodness gracious!
why didn't you take it off?
Bridget couldn't reach it from
here, mum. Ne arrum's not tin foot
long.-N. Y. Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-09
Destructive Tornado.

Many Buildings Destroyed---Two In
Farmers Family KuIed and Others
wounded 49, Great Damage TO Rail-
roads.
Lowry, Mimi, was wrecked by tor
nado Tuesday, every house IN the town
being damaged Seven dwelling houses,
depot, church, elevator and butcher shop
were entirely destroyed. From Lowry the
storm continued in a northeastern direc-
tion to the farm of Robert Peacock, where
1t made a clean sweep of all the buildings.
Mis-. Peacock, her daughter Nettie and a
boy named Robert MACEDONIAN were in the
house, which was carried about 20 rods
All were injured, but will probably recover
The next point Of injury in the path of the
storm was Thomas Andrews house
where the family took refuge in the cellar
and escaped with bruises. All his farm
buildings, including a new brick house,
are a tota wreck
From there the cyclone moved about due
east of sam Morrow's farm where it left
death in its path. The family were pre-
pairing to enter the cellar when the storm
struck, sweeping every vestige of the
building from the foundations, carrying
the inmates several rods back in the
direction from which the storm came All
the other buildings were likewise scattered
to the four winds. OF the family OF seven,
sam Morrow died an hour afterward,
being horribly bruised and mangled, and a
nine-years-old daughter. Annie, was found
dead by the rescuing party. Other mem
bera OF the family are IN serious condi-
ton, two or three having broken bones.
At Lowry the depot was splintered into
a thousand pieces which were stuck into
a marsh near by like quilts In a porcupine.
The storm paralyzed railroad traffic at ST.
Cloud. 1t came so suddenly and ragged SO
hereby that many trains ran into washouts
without having any intimatiOn of danger.
There was a bad wreck on the Great
Northern eight miles west of ST. Cloud,
where an extra freight with an engine and
20 cars were ditched Charles Washburn
of ST. Cloud was killed and Engineer Peter
was injured Washburn was riding in
box car with II other men returning from
Fergus Falls So far only eight have been
accounted for 1t is feared the other three
have been killed The Great Northern
flyer was held all night between two wash
outs, and work train took the passengers
back to 81. Cloud,
Hector, Mimi, is under water about
foot, and damage TO the amount of $4,000
has been done there The Straight river
at Fairbolt rose 20 feet Tuesday night and
yesterday IL was within TWO feet OF the
danger line and still rising number of
railroad and wagon bridges are gone A
freight train on the Chicago. Milwaukee
and s. Paul road was wrecked near Fair
bot and two OF the crew were killed.
Crops have been damaged and large
amount of live stock killed Reports Of
washouts, floods and toruadoes are being
received al Duluth aImos, hourly Every
railroad in Minnesota mas had some dam
age to the tracks and rolling stock The
damage viii probably exceed 1000 00u
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-09

1t has been fairly wei proved that
Roman London lies buried about Il feet
below the level of Cneapslde. and deeper
even than that Is buried the earlier Lon
don of the Briton. In nearly all parts Of
the city there have been discovered tesse-
lated pavements. Roman tombs lamps
vases, sandals KEYS, ornaments. weapons
coins, and statues of the ancient Roman
gods a little over century ago when
deep sections were made for the sewers IL
Lombard street the lowest stratum con
sisted Of tesselated pavements many col
ored dice were lying scattered about. and
above that was a thick LAYER OF wood
ashes. as Of the de pris of charred wooden
buildings In building the exchange the
workmen came on a gravel pit full of oys-
ter shells, cattle bones, old sandals, and
shattered pottery Two pavements were
dug up under the French church IL Tread
needle street, and other pavements have
been cut through in several parts of the
city Authorities on the subject state that
the soil seems to have risen over Roman
London at the rate of nearly foot IL a
century -PeGrS0u y WeckI..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-09
An Aged student.

student named borysik has Just passed
the final examination at " arsaw university
qualifying nm t. practice "a a doctor Of
medicln7 in Russia borvsik was born in
1922 and was educated at ~uvalk Higher
Grade school with Il view 70 becoming a
medical man. After passing his matrlcula-
ton lack OF funds prevented MIN from at
once proceeding TO the university, and he
was compelled 10 work as a tutor for %
years IN order to save enough money 10
enable him TO continue his studies. At the
end of that time he presented himself at
Warsaw Medical academy and passed the
entrance examination with distinction
Before he could begin his studies the Polish
rebellion of 1863 broke out and borysik
who was now 4 years of age, threw him
self into the movement with all the euthusi-
assn Of a youthful revolutionist The re
volt was suppressed and h0rysik was exiled
to Siberia where for 30 years he under
went hard labor IN the silver mines In
1888 he received a free pardon and re
turned 10 Warsaw In spite of his age and
the hardships he had endured, borysik had
lost none Of his enthusiasm for medical
work, and took up his studies where he had
left them of IN 1868 After a two wears
course this remarkable man has now. at the
age of - years, passed the final medical
examination with honors and will begin to
practice in Warsaw London Lancet.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-09
Modern Proverbs.

1t Is the slavish feeling that derrades the
slave
A base ambition makes the man that
cherlshes it base
Great wealth and nigh station never
make happy man.
II we cannot get what we like. let US ike
what we can get
There never was such a being as a per
fectlv reconciled enemy.
Let no man have false modesty 1t is a
thing to be despised
Duty and right 20 hand in hand They
must stand or fall together
Never let ridicule interfere with your
ideas of what Is right
Economy Is a virtue that consists more
III selection than IN saving
Nothing hurts man more than 10 seem
small and ignoble III his own ewes
Laughter Is an enemy to malice, d foe to
scandal, and friend to virtue
No one can debase you but yourself
SANDER never can rot you of manhood
Truth is one Of the first virtues. but il is
better to let 1t remain silent than to speak
1t IN i'll nature.
While you are taking care that your
neighbor does not cheat you, be you also
careful that you do not cheat your neigh
Dor Nebraska state Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-09

As the kerosene emulsion is of such vari-
Gus uses It will be well for readers to take
especial pains TO keep il on hand for the
daily emergencies happening on every
farm. 1t is made in this way: Slice thiuly
one pound OF common soap and dissolve 1t
in boiling water. Add TO it twice as much
kerosene as water and put it into jar, in
which IL Is beaten and churned until the
mixture is like a smooth cream When
cold It is white Jelly, and is thus stored
for use. Take sufficient quantity and
dilute 1t with three to five times its bulk of
water, hot or cold, and shake it or churu it
until thoroughly well mixed This is
sprayed or poured or spread in any con
venient way on whatever is desired to be
freed from all kinds of insect parasites,
either on animals or plants. 1t Is one of
the best things for lambs or sheep, and the
worst for the ticks if used in a thorough
manner COimUH'S Rural World
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-09
NOTICE.

y ESTATE OF GEORGE DOWLEY
The undersigned having been appointed 10y the
Hon. Probate Court for the District of Marlboro
Commissioners 20 receive. examine and adjust
all claims and demands of all persons against the
estate Of George :. bOwiev. late of BrattiebOro
m said district, deceased, and ali claims exhibited
In offset thereto, and having given notice as re-
quired by law of the times and place Of our meet
lngs TO examine and adjust such claims and de
mands, which meetings have already been held
This Is 10 give notice that said court has ex-
tended the time within which creditors may pre-
sent their claims against said estate and claims
that may be- exhibited In offset thereto until the
9TH of January next.
We therefore hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purpose aforesaid at the Vermont
National Bank IN Brattleboro, on Saturday. the
2,th day OF August next, and on Saturday the
2,th day OF November next from 10 o'clock IN the
forenoon until O'Clock IN the afternoon on each
OF said days
Dated at Brattleboro in said district this 3Oth
day Of June, A. ID. 1897 p
W. S. NEWTON, ,,..
G. c. AVERILL. commissioners
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o,TATE OF VERMONT YarIporo -

= The Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested in the estate OF HAIR
RIET y MORGAN, tate of Newfaue 10 said dis
trlct, deceased, Greeting
Whereas Mllou Davidson Administrator up
OF the estate OF Harriet y. Morgan. late Of New
fame IN said district. deceased. mas filed his pc
ttlou tins court setting forth that the sale Of
the whole OF the real estate Oi said deceased will
he beneficial 10 the heirs and oil persons Interest
ed therein. and praying for license 70 sell the
same, ana al the same time filed 10 this court
what purports 10 be- the consent M writing Of all
the heirs residing 10 this state TO such sale
WhereupOn IL Is ordered that tine same he heard
az special session OF SAID court 20 be- held at the
Probate office IN Brattleporo on the cath Of July
4. D. ls4,. when and where yOu may be- heard
10 the premises, u you See cause
- A. !. SCHWENK. Register