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Evening star., 1898-04-23
Ducks XIII a Muskrat,
From the Chicago POST


A large Pekin duck, owned by Frank
Lewis of New Hampton, n. Y, which has
Matched out an early brood of ducklines.
took them out on the Waikiki for a first
lesson in the art of swimming. They had
gone but a short distance from the shore
when muskrat seized one of the duck
ings by the leg. The squawk of fright
which 1t gave II was being drawn be-
meath the water attracted the attention of
the mother duck, and few quick move-
ments of her feet brought her to the spot
In time to seize the muskrat by the tall
The muskrat, surprised by the attack. re-
leased its grip on the duckling and turned
on the big duck. The thick feathers OF
the duck protected II from the muskrat's
teeth, and its attacks produced SO little ef-
rect that the duck did not release, her hoId
on the muskrats tall
The splashing of the water made by the
combatants attracted the attention OF "a
big drake which was swimming near ana
IL came up and assailed the muskrat with
vicious blows of its strong beak. The rst
struggled desperately to escape but the
DUCK held ii fast and the drake rainad
blows upon II until ii ceased to struggle
Inc duck towed II ashore and both birds
pecked at 1t until they made sure Ar was
ueao. linen the mother duck collected her
brood. and the swimming lesson was re.
sumed as If nothing had happened. The hts
drake, however, kept near as II ready 70
De or service IL the ducklings needed Yur.
ther protection.
Evening star., 1898-04-23

A notable retirement from the NAVY De-
partment has occurred in the case of Capt.
Royal b. Bradford. chief of the eouip-
ment division. Although he has not held
mis- present Office long and by custom is
entitled to nearly three years Of further
service there. he has become so impatient
TO Join in active service that he yesterday
addressed the following letter to the Prasi-
dent: Il respectfully tender my resigna-
ton as chief of the bureau OF equipment
of the Navy Department. 1t has been a
great pleasure to serve during your ad-
ministration In my pending capacity and
beg to express my thanks for the honor
conferred upon me by your appointment
to such responsible office. This resigna-
ton is rendered only that 1 may ask for
active service afioat"
Captain Bradford addressed similar
letter to Secretary Long with the addition
of a request to have a command of sn
active warship. The resignation will be
accepted and by virtue of his rank, as well
as to mark the high regard entertained
for him by the administration. Captain
Bradford will be given one Of the best of
the available ships in the navy.
Evening star., 1898-04-23

TO obtain timely advice, or to regulate the
course OF education with reference to .pe-
cial requirements of each chill.
1t was further suggested fha- vision
should be trained in schools 10y the Use Of
dlilcult test-objects set at proper distances:
IT being only work upon near obi .cis that
Is ever injurious to the eyes. while work
upon Instant objects must always be .. Tho
KIND by which the faculty exercised IS like
~ also TO be improved. 1t was maintained d
that sight might be permitted TO AXE its
p!ace among the physical qualities hat are
hlade the basis of competition, and that
prizes might be awarded for excellence. 1T
seems certain that there are positions in
HE in which the power to see a.,utalv
might De quite as valuable as, or zen more
Naluape than. the power to run swiftly:
ana there seems no valid reason why the
recognition which is given daily to the lat
ter should not be extended also to the for
mer.' " "
Evening star., 1898-04-23
TRAINING THE EYESIGHT,
Its Acuteness Can BE Improved by
Systematic Attention.

Its Acuteness Can BE Improved by
Systematic Attention.
From the Literary Digest
1t is the opinion of Brudenell Carter, the
eminent English surgeon, that the average
acuteness Of human eyesight can be very
greatly improved by systematic training.
In a paper read before the London Society
Of Arts on February %, he urged parents
ard teachers not to regard sight ''as
power or faculty which may be trusted to
take care of ITSELF" but to train it sys-
tematically by the aid of appropriate OBJ
5ects, and to test its quality from time to
time. as is now done in the case of railway
employees. In commenting On this address
the Hospital, March 5, says:
Travellers have told marvellous stories
about the sight Of many savage tribes, and,
although some Of these stories may be
ceived with incredulity, while others are
explicable by the greater clearness of the
atmosphere in the countries where they oc-
CURED, yet there seems no sufficient ground
for doubtirg that the visual function, like
every other, is capable OF being improved
by judicious exercise, and especially by
such exercise as is afforded by the neces-
sity Of reliance upon it's faIntest iudica-
tions. There is no reasonable doubt that
the Siberian Tartar who when locking at
Jupiter, told Arago that he had seen The
big star swallow little one and spit il out
again had really seen, with his unllied
eyes. an occuitation of the third satellite
Sir H. Truman Wood. In discussing at the
Society of Arts, spoke Of Englisiman
who could see some Of the double stars;
but it must be remembered that tie Eng
lishman could easily know what stars were
double. and could, perhaps, fancy that he
saw their peculiarity: while tEe Tartar
could have had no knowledge of the very
existence of the satellite ii he mad not
seen it.
Mr.. Carter maintained that the haiti. of
seeing as much as possible, Of earnest Wis.,
ual attention to the details of the environ
ments. would certainly have the effect Of
Increasing the activity Of the visual func-
tion, and also in all probability of prolnot-
Ing the growth of finer fibers in the retina,
by the aid Of which smaller images could
be appreciated. He gave reasons fJr be-
lieving that the vision of town-bren children
is less acute than that of the couutry-breJ;
the former seeing chiefly large objects,
such as houses and omnibuses, Under large
visual angles; the latter habitually attend
Ing to smaller or more distant objects end
using the eyes under smaller visual angles.
The general moral of the discourse was
that all school teachers should be instruct
ed to test the vision Of new pupils and to
record the fact in a register. at The same
time calling attention Of parents to cases
OF manifest defect, end thus enabling them
Evening star., 1898-04-23
Written for The Evening Star.
Nelson at Trafalgar.


.Tn sink those English dogs
Said Gravna to his hogs
On board the Trinidad of Cape Trafalgar,
When Nelson and his fleet
The Spaniards came to meet
To have q little brush with the ''hidalser."
The Victory turned the day
'Gainst the Spanish-French array,
With Collingwood aboard the Royal Sovereign,
And sank and drove the dons
BY the fire Of Nelson's guns
From the seas in which the towards had bee
hOverin'.
British bulldogs growing mad
Sank Santissima Trinidad,
Willie Gravina ran away and left his vessel,
Just as Spanish will run
When the fighting has begun
And yield to Yankee arms their Morro Castle.
kiss me, Hardy!' said the hero
Without reproach fear o,
As he breathed his last mid victory and glory,
Shot through the epaulct
BY a sneaking sea-cadet
OF Frenchman up aloft. so goes the story.
Like that victor Of the seas
Whose signal the breeze
Floated out in splendid bravery and beauty,
The United States today
Has the same bold words to say
She expects that every man will do his duty
-DAV7D GRAHAM ADEE
Evening star., 1898-04-23
Mr.. schermerhorn,. Oner.

Secretary Long has been notified by Mr..
F. Augustus Schermerhorn of New York
that he will give his steam launch Free
Lance to the government for nothing This
patriotic gift has been acknowledged by
Secretary Lcng in letter expressing the
thanks of the Navy Department. The
Free Lance is an exceptionally good yacht
for naval purposes. and she has already
ernment desires to purchase. She Is l3O
feet long, and is said to be very fast. This
is the first outright gift Of ship to the
navy, and 1t Is in rather marked contrast
with the terms of acquisition OF other
steam yachts, tugs, etc.
Evening star., 1898-04-23
INSTRUCTIONS TO COLLECTORS.
Directed to Give Notice of the Cuban
Blockade.

Secretary Gage has telegraphed all col
lectors of customs on the Atlantic. gulf
and Pacific seaboard that all ports on the
north coast of Cuba from Cardenas to Ba-
hia Honda, which include Havana and Ma
tanzas, and also Cienfuegos on the south
coast had been blockaded by the United
States. Collectors were instructed to COM
municate this notification in writing to all
foreign consuls In their respective districts
and TO the masters Of all vessels applying
for .clearances to the blockaded port or
porss in the vicinity.
The instructions will prevent loss to ship
pers and ship owners. and at the same time
simplify the work of the blockading squad
ron. Collectors were also instructed to
telegraph the names of all Spanish vessels
in their districts. but it is believed that few
now remain in American ports.
Evening star., 1898-04-23
$500 A MONTH.

This rate applies to all patients and all diseases
includes ali medicines visits to office. examination
and treatment. This rate entities every patient
Doctor Cow'len's personal attention. and In all
eases Of Deafn, - Doctor McCoy's almost NIL
rlculous treatment for the deaf 1t secures Tor
each applicant the most modern scientific and cur
atiye treatment known tn medicine in cases OF
catarrhal nature rheumatism. Kidney diseases and
Skin diseases given the careful attention In
fact everything is done that is possible for these
physciars DO in every desiring trea atment.
The moderate fee Of 81 does not detract in any
manner from the value OF the attention given
Evening star., 1898-04-23
TRIAL TREATMENT FREE.

That all may have adequate and correct Idea
of the Mccoy treatment the wonderful results of
which attracting the atteEtion of the whole
country. Doctor Cowden has generously arranged
for limited time to give to all applicants on
their first visit Trial Tres -ment Free. This IS
purely for educational PURPOSES. In a few years
this treatment will be in general adoption 10y the
profession AID il IS the desire of its dscoverers
that it he and noted by many people
possible in the offices of the National Practice
which I,cctor Mccoy has instituted in Washington.
Don't wait for friend TO get cured. but call
and have free trial in your case.
Evening star., 1898-04-23
WAR BILLS INTRODUCED,
Proposed Increase of Medical Officer
In the Army.

The following war bills" have been in
troduced in the House:
BY Representative Skinner of North Car
Olina, imposing a tax of So on every
purchase or sale Tade through any stock
exchange, broker or speculative person
By Representative Bell of Colorado, au-
thorizing the Secretary of War to fur
nish books of military instructions pub
fshed by the War Department to the or
ganized militia of the United States.
The House committee on military af-
fairs has favorably reported to the House
bill to increase the number of medical
officers in the army by adding fifteen as
slstant surgeons with the rank of first
lieutenant, and authorizing the surgeon
general OF the army. with the approval of
the Secretary Of War, to appoint as MANY
contract surgeons in emergencies as may
DC necessary, at not exceeding $3.50 per
month.
Evening star., 1898-04-23
Testing iA1mor Plate.

At Indian Head yesterday a trial was
made Of a turret, plate representing the
armor of the battle ship Kearsarxe. The
plate varied from fifteen to seventeen
inches in thickness ard was attacked by
two shots from f2lnch gun, the first at
a velocity of 1872 feet per second pene-
trating thirteen inches and second at
1.7sO getting through the plate. but not
the backing. AS a result the government
accepted 519 tons Of the armor.
Evening star., 1898-04-23
American warship Sixbtea

BELFAST, April 23.-A foreign gunboat
passed east Of Inistrahull Island on the
north coast Of Ireland. at O'Clock this
morning. 1t is believed to be an American.
Evening star., 1898-04-23
50 ~"
BREAKS Up
COLDS

seVenty-seven 10 but one Of Dr. Hun.
PHREYS' SPECIFICS. There are sb Others ,u,,
as good. Here are a few:
NO. CURES pp,c,,s
1-FEVERS. Congestion, Infiammat tions o.c
2-WORMS, Worm Fever, Worm Collie o,c
3-TEErHING, Collie. Crying wakefulness. pc
4-DIARRHoEA. Of children or adults Ok.
s-NEURALGIA, Toothache, Faceache o3c
e-HEADACHE. Sick Headache. vertigo.. sc.
10-DYSPEPsIA, Indigestion. Weak Stomach y.
13-CROUP, LARYNGITIs. Hoarsepess 2,c
E-SALT RHEUM. Erysipelas. Eruptions. 25c.
15-RHEUMArIsM Rheumatic Pains pc
16-MALARIA, Chills. Fever and Acue &c.
|"-"hoofiNG COUGH H-.--............. 25c.
<'-nipNEi DiSEAsfs. ................... 25c.
DEBILITY a a.
At all druggists sent prepaid
SPECIFIC MANUAL to be found at drurrists o6
sent free. TELLS ALL. :
Humphreys Medicine Company New Yors. n
Evening star., 1898-04-23
THERE lsA CLASS NE PEMnl, E

Who injured by the of coffee. Recently
there has been placed in all the grocery stores
preparation called GRAIN-O, made Of pure
grains. that takes the place Of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives IL without Distress and
but few can { IL IL from coffee. 1t does not cost
over y as mIeh. Children may drink it with great
benefit Is cls: and rs cts. per package. Try It
Ask for GRAIN-O, tals 6m-2
Evening star., 1898-04-23
Recital oiehceled.

The announcement Is made that the con-
cert to be given at the Columbia rheater
tomorrow evening BY fhe Ysaye-Marteau-
Gerardy- La chaume combination is cancel
ed. Those who secured seats may have the
MANS in E. F. Drop & Sons.
Evening star., 1898-04-23
COucheS.

Well-made Couches. upholstered in cor
duny, fringe all round. Worth GA AG
S8.25 ....................... pNeUO
Finely finished BcN Couch. upholstered
in good quality tapestry. Worth GO zR
$12 ................. pSs 10
Fine Tufted Ccuches. uphcister- @M RM
ed in corduroy. Worth S1i.25... QYeSW
Handsome Box Couch. upholstered i'm
hest quality figured velour. ST z EfN
Beautiful Couch, tufted. upholstered in
haf hnr hE%fes Wer,h Selssr sss hi'ea with S17.SO
All Hair-flled Couch. tufted and up-
hSlstered Masts s.s in figured velour S12-zS
Elegant. fine Tufted Leather Couch.
sss s:s' NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in4n"sany iiame worm $3.50
Very handsome Couch mahogany frame
M,ned t~sted s,s leather all hair. SAD so
Evening star., 1898-04-23
Claims Seventeen sirpnture.

Mr. Bryan said that out of about a hum
dred druggists who had held contracts be-
fore about seventeen had signed the new
ones He laughed at the idea that the drug
gists would have the telephones taken out
but while the conversation was going on
there was call over the wire for Mr.
Bryan The talk which followed was be-
which the latter stated he could not Got
along without the free calls, and If ha
could not have them he did not want the
telephone. He wished 1t taken out he said
Evening star., 1898-04-23
Book Cases.

One Mahogany Finish Book
case finely made. Worth GnM 5R
!, Nice Oak Bookcase, with Snn zR
double glass doors. Worth SIS D Il ue/S
Handsome Mahogany Finish Bookcase.
double glass doors. Worth q e NG
One CHARTERED Oak Bookcase, double glass
doors. two drawers below. COX SfO
worth SIS. 90. U............... pZWeOV
Evening star., 1898-04-23
Morris Chairs.

MOTHS Chairs. I'm oak or ma
n,eahy nnish.hne velour cush- CO DE-
hh. Worth $l2.Oo. QSsZS
Good Polished CHARTERED Oak Morris
NxIr. mn. velour cushion. @1n DE-
'N'Ah Sic-"os. ~ " u eSg1
Polished Chartered Oak Morris Chair.
Staw Ws,, ttet; sa, fne mn velour cushion. Gn2 g6D
Mahogany Frame Claw-feet Norris Chair.
nnished nf In silk velour. Worth Sn@ S6h
Evening star., 1898-04-23

We have thousands Of other articles that
IL is impossible to mention. rAEI p..
TABLES. T A Bot ETTES FANCY
CHAIRS. ROCKERS. etc
One OF the best lines Of REFRIGERA-
TORS and ICE BONES In town-a marnifi.
cent assortment of BAEI CARRIAGES and
GO-CARTS. All have been reduced fully
one-third and in many instances more.
Evening star., 1898-04-23
China Closets,

Large OAK Chiffonier. great co ne
bargain, drawers. Worth Sl2 OSeZa
One Fine Polished Oak Chiffonier. 3 larc
box. Sa waPth s,rd' s1ea daaNefs and hat SlO.7s
One White Enamel Chiffon
SIS. SIS WIN mirror TOP: worth Sl LOS
One White Enamel Chifonier, large an,
mirror % tap. Sla"ss worth aha s2a' sst box Sl4.5(
One Mahogany Chiffonier.
swell front. large mirror COs En-
Worth $40. .......... 0ZZsSy
Large Mahogany Chiffonier
sss'l :sS...'''.. front: mirror top. worth S32.5C
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-06-06
PROBATE COURT.

Mary E.. KenistOn estate, Greensboro
Nathan Remission appointed executor, L. A
Jackson and j. A. Vance appraisers and
commissioners.
Julia A. Worth, insane, Holland. License
granted guardian to invest funds in certain
real estate.
Walter D. Crane estate, Newport. Exec
utor's inventory returned and accepted.
Clarissa w. Taylor estate, Glover. Ap-
praisers' inventory returned and accepted.
Franklin E. Batchelder estate, Derby
On application Winnie S. Bates appointed
administrators.
John M. Hazel q Co., insolvent debtors,
Newport. Petition of creditors filed ask
ing to have said Hazel & Co. adjudged in
solvent debtors, and they are adjudged SO
on their written consent.
Charles w. Cade estate, Derby. Executor
applies for license to sell real estate, with
consent of sole legatee. License granted.
Josiah Shedd estate, Derby. Admins
tratr1x' account settled. Decree of distri-
button made.
Job w. Allen estate, Craftsbury. On ap-
plication, HI. Ell. and j. E. Allen appointed
administrators, Amory Dawson and E. L.
Hastings appointed appraisers and commits
sioners.
Bessie Mae Aldrich, minor, Bloomington.
Inventory of guardian returned and ac-
cepted.
Sumner Blodgett estate, Glover. Admin
1strator makes application to sell real es-
tate. License granted.
Young minors, Albany. Guardian set
ties his account.
Patience Gray, non com1pos, Holland.
Adjudged mentally incompetent and F. III.
Robbins appointed guardian.
James @. Moore estate, Morgan. License
granted to sell real estate.
Sarah B. Wiley estate, Derby. Anmin-
traitor presents his account. Referred to
June Goth, 1898.
Jesse Barrows estate, Irasburgh. Execu-
tor settles his account. Decree of distribu-
tion made.
Mary McCroy estate, Craftsbury. Lii
cense granted to sell real estate.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-06-06
BATTLE OFF SANTIAGO.

1t is reported that the blockading
fleet off Santiago shelled the forts
guarding the harbor last week. The
following is an unofficial account of
the engagement:
The American squadron, augmented
by the torpedo boat Porter, the auxil-
iary cruiser st. Paul, and, the protect
ed cruiser New Orleans, (formerly the
Amazonas), approached the entrance
to the harbor of Santiago. Inside the
entrance to the harbor was seen one
of the warships of Cervera's feet,
stripped for action. AS the American
feet drew near the New Orleans was
detached and steamed forward ahead
of the Iowa, Texas and Massachusetts.
One of the forts opened fire on her
directing their fire at the battery on
the Punta Gorda, within the harbor
and to the westward of the position
occupied by the Spanish ship. The
latter (the Colon) replied to the fire
and Immediately became target for
all the American ships engaged in the
battle. She retired behind protect
ing headland and was not seen again
during the engagement.
The Iowa, directed by Capt. Evans,
the Massachusetts, Capt. F. ]. Higgin-
son, Texas, Capt. J. w. Phillips, and
the New Orleans, Capt. W. M. Folger,
kept up their terrific fire against the
MORO, Socopa and Punta Gorda forts
for some time, their projectiles, of
enormous size, doing tremendous
damage to the defences of the harbor.
The masonry on Socapa and MORO
was battered almost into dust, and
the Spanish artillerymen and infantry
could be plainly seen flying to safety
behind the neighboring hills. After
seeking the protection Of a jutting
headland, the Spanish warships con-
tinued to fire projectiles over the hills
toward the fleet, but they had no
range-not even direction-to their
shots, and the shells fell harmlessly
into the sea. The damage done to the
American fleet cannot be learned, but
it is not thought any person was killed
If, indeed, any one was wounded.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-06-06

Hon. Henry F. Field, in letter to the
Republican, announces that he will not
again be candidate for state treasurer.
This should insure the nomination of
Hon. John L. Macon, as it is admitted
that he is the peer of any man named
for this office. He is the candidate
from the east side Of the state, which
has not had this important state office
for eight years. In all fairness the
west side is no more entitled to the
office, than the east side is to the
governorship. 1t now seems proba-
able that there will be a change in all
the state Offices this year. 1t is the
off year and the changes should be
made when they will not effect the
republican vote as might be the case
in presidential year, if there was hot
contest over these ofices.-Republica
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-06-06

thousands, and always well. This di-
vision of Congressmen's duties is not
to be despised. 1t is often of as much
benefit to his state and country as a
fowery speech or the framing of a
revenue measure. All admit Gen.
CIRCUITS preeminent strength in this
direction. Those who know Judge
Read best realized that he would be
weak there. just now, with war on,
and so much that needs attention to
secure our deserts at Washingto n, it
would be serious error, as we view
it, to make a change. While we be-
lieve in routine in offico as "a princi-
pal, we want to be sure that we are
not sacrificing anything when a
change is made. All things consid-
cred, we would be doing that if Gen.
Grout were replaced this year by
Judge Read.-Randolph Herald.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-06-06

1t is noticed that many American
tourists are leaving France and Ger
many and going to England, and still
larger numbers are returning to this
country. In ordinary years the drift
of Americans would be strongly in
the other direction. The unfriendli-
ness of the press and people of the
continental European countries for
Americans is causing the change. The
American visitors to those nations
their country maligned and them
selves insulted, and, naturally, get
out as quickly as possible and go to
some place where they can get better
treatment. The exodns of American
tourists from France and Germany
and the loss of American trade by
those countries are calling out plants
from their hotel keepers, merchants
and exporters which are beginning to
have an educative effect on the news
papers of Paris, Berlin and the smaller
cities of their locality, and the anti
American expressions of press and
public have diminished somewhat of
late. Their lost American trade,
however, will probably not be recov-
cred until long after the war ends.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-06-06

usual courtesy of fare one way will
be given by the several railroads in
the State. The Republican Commit
tee are as follows:
A. Dawson, chairman, Craftsbury; !;
Ira A. Shattuck, secretary, Hardwick; !;
F. D. Hale, Lunenburgh, Charles O..
Robbins Brattleboro, J. F. Mead Ran
dolph, F. G. Rowland Barre, F. A.
Walker Ludlow.
Towns will be entitled to represen-
tation as follows:
Orleans County 8, Barton
6, Bloomington 8, Charleston 3, Gov
entry 2, Craftsbury 8, Derby 5, Glover
8, Greensboro 8, Holland 2, Irasburgh
8, Jay 2, Lowell 8, Morgan 2, Newport
5, Troy 4, Westfield 2, Westmore 2
total Be.
Caledonia County y.-Barnet 4, Burke
8, Danville 8, Groton 8, Hardwick 5,
Kirby 2, Lyndon 4, Newark 2, Peach
am 8, Ryegate 3. Sheffield 2, St.Johns-
bury 10, Stannard 1, Sutton 2, Walden
2, Waterford 2, Wheelock-- 2-total 53.
Essex County.-Bloomield 2, Bright
on 8, Brunswick 1, Canaan 2, Concord
8, East Haven 1, CRANKY 1, Guildhall
1, Lexington 1, Lunenburgh 8, Maid
stone 1, Norton 2, Victory 1--total %.