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Died of a Mauyaca Bite.
GIexican Herald.)

A tragic story comes from Troncones,
Misantia, in the State of Vera Cruz, of a
horseback excursion, in which one of the
party was fatally bitten by a snake known
as mauyaca.
The victim, D. Gregorio Flores Fo-
glia, accompanied by party of friends,
had been passing the day in the country,
and was returning to Troncones. In rid
ing through some underground which
reached well up on the horses sides, the
beast ridden by Mr.. Flores Foglia
sprang suddenly into the air and then
stood still, trembling violently. His COM
paniOns, seeing from the riders face that
something was wrong, started to go to
him, but their horses refused to approach,
showing absolute terror. Meantime Mr..
Flores y Foglia, who seemed unable to
speak, fell from his horse, making signs
to his friends in the direction of some
thing in the underbrush, where to their
horror they saw an enormous snake max
ing off through the bushes. The injured
man, who had lost his speech, communi-
Gated to his companions that at the mo-
ment their horses refused to approach the
snake was still wound about his leg, hav-
ing just bitten him. He was removed to
his home, but in spite of everything that
could be done for his relief, he died a few
hours later.
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eyes of those on the Island, as was the
case of n schooner from Calais, Me-,
which several years ago was sighted from
the west-end light. The men were seen
lashed to the rigging, but no assistance
could be rendered them. Their bodies
were found the next morning on the
beach.
STORIES OF SHIPwRECKs.
Little save tragedy is to be learned at
Sable Island, it being the graveyard of
so many noble ships Tales told to me
were all of shipwrecks. impressing upon
me more strongly than it had been before
the cruelty and relentlcssness of the sea.
They told me about the wreck of the
"Brittania," from Bristol, England,
which struck upon the northeast bar
many years ago during a terrible storm.
A life-boat put out to her assistance, but
being obliged to launch it from the north
ern side, it was unable to round the point
and was forced to return.
All the next day the gale ragged so
iercely that no attempt could be made to
save the crew. The Captain, realizing
that his vessel was fast going to pieces,
made raft, on which he placed his wife,
five children, his crew, and, lastly, board
ed himself. But wave breaking over
the raft swept them all off into the in
furiatcd sea. His wife and three of his
little ones sank beneath the waves, The
Captain, with TWO cnlldfen ana -FOUR Oh
the men, reached the raft, upon which
they succeeded in crawling, there to find
that both the children were dead. The
following day a life-bOat was able to
reach them, and they were brought to the
Island in pitiable condition.
1t was q cold and clustering night in
December of the year 1881 on which Mr..
MersOn, who kept the west-end light,
heard Il faint noise at his door. On open
ing it he found the Second Mate Of
French vessel almost dead upon the door
step. So nearly exhausted was he that
the last quarter of a mile he had crawled
upon his hands and knees. His feet, one
Of which was bare, were frozen, and his
hands were cut and bleeding. He could
not speak English, but repeated over and
over again, French ship" at the same
time holding up seven fingers to indicate
that there had been seven men upon the
wrecked vessel.
Leaving his wife to care for the suf-
ferer Mr. Merson summoned the Super
intendent, and the beaches were patroled
to find the rest of the crew; but, although
large black dog was found, who tried
to guide them to his master, the search
was unsuccessful, and they were obliged
to wait till the next morning to continue
the search. Then the Captain was found
dead upon the beach, just above the
water line. where he had been dragged
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The people are all good -natured and
pleasant, and treat the Americans as we'll
as they do any people who might try to
govern them; but what they want to do
Is to have plenty of chance to steal and
murder without being interfered with.
Once | got into little place called Car
men with my company, and stopped there
for the night. i was most Hospitality re-
ceiyed by the agent for RoNas, the great
sugar plantation man. who lives in Paris,
has the only brewing establishment in the
Philippines, and is reputed to be worth
millions. This agent of his was a good
fellow. He smoked good cigars, gave me
n tye-course dinner. the best bed in the
house, and treated me like a brother. A
few weeks ago he had to leave the island
in hurry for Paris, because it was found
out that he was supplying the insurgents
with ammunition, supplies and men, and
also giving them information. The night
L slept in his house, so | learned awhile
afterwards, there was half a battalion OF
FlIpinOs IN the town, I3 rifles in the
house in which | stayed and the next one
to it, and the only reason we were not
jumped was because there were too many
of us. Had the party been smaller my
genial friend, the agent, would have had
me carved up by bolo man before morn
ing. That will give you an idea of the
kind of people they are. \ smile on the
lips and bolo up the sleeve, genial
greeting to the face and slash with a
knife in the back. Yes, sir; it will take
years to stop that sort of thing, but the
insurrectiOn, of course, is over for good.
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SABLE ISLAND.
The Ocean Graveyard of the
North Atlantic.
WEIRD TALES OF SHIPWRECK.
The Life-Saving Crew and Its Heroic
Work.
BY LILLIAN HARROD.

Through the courtesy of the Canadian
Government l was allowed to go upon
one of the Government steamers to Sable
Island on one of her supply trips, which
occur four or FIVE times a year. 1t was
a lovely day when we left Halifax, al
most like bit of Summer, but we were
delayed, and had to stop at several ports
on the way, so it was not until after
dark on the following evening that we
reached our destination.
The next morning was bright and clear,
and after 4 hasty breakfast we started
in the surf boat for the lsland-for the
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angle, is elevated to proper position to
reach the sinking ship. A small string
is attached to the rocket, and on it are
fastened, at short distance from the
rocket, two boards, on which are written
in both French and English the instruc-
tions as to the node of fastening the
string to the mast of the vessel. This
string connects with larger ones, until the
rope needed is reached. An anchor with
the rope attached - firmly driven into
the sand. and the men are rescued by
means of the "Breeches Buoy"
In cases where no assistance can be
given the vessel is dashed upon the sand,
those on board often perishing before the
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In some instances vessels that are
dashed upon this shore sink from sight in
few hours, as did the "Moravfa," while
others, like the "Maritn," are firmly em-
bedded i'll the sand, where they remain for
years. MIR. Merson, who was employed as
keeper of the west-end light for 23 years,
told me that during his term of service 81
wrecks occurred.
Gov. Boutilier has probably done more
in the way of making improvements upon
the Island than any of his predecessors.
II was through his suggestion that shell
ter-houSes were built for the ponies. These
are built of rough boards and inside are
placed racks filled with hay. 1t was also
through his suggestion that two of the
life-boats, which were formerly dragged
to the beach by ponies, were made to
slide down n trestle, which extends from
the boat-house to the shore. The life
boat at the foot of the lake at the south
end has still to be drawn by ponies.
In order to perfect the men in the use
of the boats, the Governor has a special
drill every week, of reaching, launching,
and taking their positions, and once a
month Il rocket-gun drill is given, the flag
staff on the Island serving as the mast of
a ship.
Each man has his own pony, the name
of the owner being written over IS STALL
Its saddle and bride are hung near at
hand, so that the moment the telephone
gives the alarm the men rush to TIE stable,
harness their ponies, mount, and gallop to
the boat which has been assigned to them,
each man endeavoring to be the first there.
Often false alarm is given as Il trial.
The life-bOat rests upon trolley in the
boat-hOuSe; upon each seat is Il lifejacket
ready to be slipped on, and keg of water,
biscuits, and a lantern, for night work,
are kept always in the boat ready for
emergency.
PATRoLING THE BEACH.
Formerly, in foggy weather, it was Gus
tomary to patrol the beach only once
every day, but five years ago it was dis
covered one morning that a wreck had
gone ashore. Had it been known the
night previous they might have been
saved. This led to two patrols daily be-
ing ordered, the first at daylight and the
last as near dark as possible.
Each man is assigned certain portion
of the beach, and upon his return it is
his duty to report to the Superintendent
whether any wreck has been sighted, and
the time of the lighting of either light
house.
Should wreck be discovered, the Su-
perintendent makes an investigation in
order to see whether the life-boat or
rocket-gun can be used, or whether it is
too rough for the use of either. Should
he decide upon using the latter. the
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for safety by his faithful dog. A little
further on, the body of the First Mate
was found. The dog refused to be COM
forted, or to leave his masters grave,
bowling dismally for many weeks, at the
end of which time, giving up all hope of
ever serng his master again, he commit
ted suicide by drowning.
The Winters at Sable Island are not so
severe as upon the mainland, the Island
being situated only about 30 miles from
the Gulf Stream. Life upon the Island
is very monOtOnous, yet the pure, fresh
breezes, and absence of the worry of
business life, make it a spot to which
every person who has once lived there
wishes to return.
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An Officers Experience in the Philippines.

I never saw an enemy all the time 1
was in the Philippines, or, if / did, l
couldn't tell him from a friend. They all
dress alike, and meeting some of them
on the road in their white clothes, looking
as peaceable and as pleasant as possible,
they would pass you smiling and inside
of 10 minutes they might be trying to
carve you up with one of those bOlos with
which they are very expert, or firing
at you from the jungle with rifle which
they had hidden.
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An Explanation =


agents for DR.. Peters Blood Vitalizer? =?
We are so often asked this question that
we print the following explanation: AS
the medicines of DR.. Peter Fahrney are
not to be had at drug stores, for which
the doctor has given important reasons,
he reaches the people with his medicines
through the appointment of local agents.
Among the thousands of agents who are
located all over the United States, and, in
fact, the entire civilized world, nearly all
classes of society are represented. Min
listers, teachers, farmers, mechanics; in
fact, any honest man or woman who is
moved by desire to do good can become
an agent for his remedies. The great ma
jority Of the agents already appointed
are those who have themselves been cured
by his remedies, and are therefore his
most enthusiastic supporters. Full partic-
ulars regarding agency, terms, ETC., can
be promptly had by addressing DIR. Peter
Eahrney, 112-114 S. Hoyne Ave. Chicago,
III.
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sessed the wonderful faculty OF being able
not only to write forcibly upon civil af-
fairs, but also to describe campaigns in
a most graphic manner; therefore, no his
tory of the war of the rebellion written
since his time surpasses in interest the
work which he began and finished while
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1893 Rattlesnakes Killed.

One thousand three hundred and forty
eight rattlesnakes have been killed in
Crawford County, Wis, in the past five
weeks, of which $50 were killed in the
village of Bell Center. The bounty
amounts TO S614
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THE LIFE-sAvING STATION.

In the 18th century this Island was the
home of pirates, whose lawlessness at
tracted the attention of the Government
which in 1902 took possession of the ISL
and, to be used as life-sayiGS station.
The Government expelled the pirates, and
had buildings erected for the use of those
cast upon the beaches. In 1904 Mr. Ed
ward HodgsOn was appointed Superin-
tendent.
Two lighthouses were bnilt, one at
either end. The west end light is 115
feet above the water, and contains q DOW
erful revolving light, which can be seen
for long distance; the east-end light
house is 40 feet above the water line.
and has thick white light.
Shelter-houses have been placed at in
tervals all over the Island and stocked
with ample food supplies, fuel and light
for shipwrecked mariners.
There are three lighthouses upon the
Island, equipped with life-bOats, rocket
gun, and all the apparatus necessary for
saving shipwrecked persons.
The principal settlement is at the main
station, where live Gov. Boutilier and his
family. A carpenter is kept here all the
year round to erect and repair buildings.
In cemetery near the station lie the
bodies of those who have been cast upon
the beaches.
There are at present 48 people on the
Island, made up of the staff and their
families. Eighty head of cattle are kept
for milk, butter and food. The work of
the men consists in moving the grass,
collecting wood, the care of the cattle. pa
trolling the Island, and helping to land
supplies.
The meeting of the st. Lawrence and
the Gulf Stream in this locality forms
eddies whose treacherous currents often
cause the mariner to lose his bearings and
swerve unconsciously from his course. un-
til before he is aware, the vessel is drawn,
despite all resistance, upon the deadly
sand. that surrounds the Island and is
wrecked.
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His Views.
Ynnkers Statesmanl

Patience-What is the sign when
man kisses a girl on the forehead?
Patice-I should say it was Il sign that
he was ratified.
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TESTIMONIALS.
A Few of the Thousands Received Last Year.
Palmer Neb.. IAN % 1890

Palmer, Neb., Jan. %, 1899.
Editor National Tribune: | received the
Greeley books all right. l will say that /
am very well pleased with them. / do not
think | ever invested money that secured
so large an amount of good reading mat
ter in my life. L. j. Dillon.
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Lampasas. TeX.. ian. 4

Lampasas, Tex, Jan. 4, 1893.
Editor National Tribune. Your edition
seems to be perfect counterpart of the
original costly edition of Greeley's "Amer-
lean Conflict" i feel thankful indeed to
get the work in such an easy and cheap
way. / had been looking forward to the
time when / would be able to buy the
work when your grand offer was called to
my attention.
Faithfully yours,
w. II. Webber.
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Show these Offers:
And eight gueSSeS free.

TSuE iMEnIT All COMET IT1 Practically Complete His
Il Rebellion.
Greeley volumes; 143o 144 steel
portraits and 80 views and plans of battles.
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Ovid, Me-, Dec. IA.
Editor National Tribune: Greeley's
American Conflict came to hand, and
don't hesitate to say it is far beyond my
expectations. 1t is in my opinion the
greatest book over published. 1t is print
ed on good, hard paper, in large, clear
type, and is bound neatly, substantially
and ornamentally. Yours truly,
Samuel Garrison.
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North Liberty, Iowa, Jan. 2, 1893.
Editor National Tribune: l have re-
ceived of you The American Conflict, a
history of the late rebellion, written by
Horace Greeley; the most correct of any
thing of the kind that 1 have seen. have
been in battles that he gives descriptions
Of that are wonderfully correct.
A. G. Moreland
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the same secrecy he had required of
 me. Meanwhile the newspapers and the people of Cedar Grove were roast
 ing the police in general and-me in par
 ticular for not catching the burglar
 and murderer. I got the keys of the Kaufman house and lived there alone,
 searching it for three days before I got
 a clew. And what do you suppose it was?
 Il simply found a lot of chewed up
 greenbacks in the empty doghouse in | the back yard! Then I knew that the
 fox terrier was the burglar I sifted | the old straw, waited till the snow was
 gone, and raked over every inch of that 1 yard, loofing for pieces of faded mon ey. l found nearly a hatful of faded, tattered shreds. You can guess the rest. l took the old pistol found beside poor Kaufman and showed it to every paWnbroker in town. I wanted to find who had bought it, for l knew that Kaufman never kept pistol in the house and never carried one. At last l landed in an old junkshop on the West Side and showed the pistol. The Jew recognized it at once. He knew me and made straight story of it. He had sold the gun to a fine-looking old man who wore side whiskers and was very nervous. He told me he wanted to kill a vicious dog init it. explained Shylock. But I knew all I wanted to know.
 But you haven't explained every thing?' objected the lookup man, who was dull.
 You're a fat-head, Denny sneered the captain. Can't you see the dog carried off the money? Well, when the old man couldn't find it and remem- bered that next day was count day at the bank he just bought the old pistol, took shot at Heckburg's house as a blind, and then killed himself with the burglars pistol. And it was slick game too, for it's no disgrace to be killed by burglar, but an embezzler! Why the very hint of it would have | ruined the social prospect of the Kauf- | man ladies forever and the poor old | cashier was all wrapped up in his fam fly.
 "'And what did you get, cap'n?' mar | veled the lockup.
 "Oh, got hundred dollars from the bank for turning in the scraps and keeping still, and from everybody else I | To this day the newspa- pers keep talking about how the Kauf- man murder was never avenged, "- John H. Battery in the Chicago Rec ord- Herald.
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TO TREAT WITH BRIGANDS.
Definite Information Received as to tl

Definite Information Received as to the
 Hiding Place of the Stone Party. Sofia, Bulgaria, Dec 9-According to information received from Salonica, Miss Ellen M. Stone and Madame Tsil- ka, her companion, are concealed in the vicinity of Rilo, about five miles south of DubnitZa, in Bulgarian territory The news was brought by Macedonian, who left there December l. and who furnished precise information regarding the hiding places and the names of the agents supplying food for the brigands and their captives
 It is understood that the information is considered reliable enough to justify the dispatch by the American officials in Turkey of emissaries to treat with the brigands, and that application has already been made to the Turkish gov ernment for the free passage of the emissaries acros the Turkish frontier, which is vigilantly guarded by troops stationed at every hundred yards.
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ANSONIA MAYORS IRoUBLEs.
His Appointment of Tax Collector
 Turned Down,

| Ansonia, Conn, Dec 9-The board of
 aldermen at meeting tonight turned down the appointment of John w. Kel- | ley, as tax collector by a vote of to 1 7 Kelley, who is the state secretary of | the National Machinists' union, took a | prominent part in the political labor | movement that resulted in the election l of Mayor Charters.
 | Four of the eight democrats on the board refused to vote for MT Kelley on the ground that he is a republican, and with the assistance of the four repub- lican members of the board succeeded in turning down his appointment. Four democrats and three labor republicans support the appointment.
 The plan of action which resulted in
 Kelley being turned down was decided
 upon by the straight democrats at
 caucus held last Sunday afternoon. It
 was voted not to support the appoint
 ment of Kelley unless Mayor Charters
 agreed to appoint democrats superin-
 tendent of public works and superin-
 tendent of charities.
 The name of Edwin E. BuswelI, who was named as assistant fire chief last Weeh, WdS WllIluIdWH Dy the mayor, and the name of William Haines sub- stituted. It was alleged by the labor
 men that Buswell worked at Green point, l.. l., while a strike was in pro- gress. Buswell, addressing the board tonight, denied the charges.
 Rev. c. M. Gross, who was appointed to the board of education, declined to serve, and Thomas B. Davidson, repub- lican, received the appointment.
 The names of Martin F. Driscol, who was arrested with Mayor Charters dur ing the Farrel strike charged with con- members of the board of charities, were also withdrawn as it was. discovered that the members of the board have still two years to serve. The res tof the appointments were approved, and they are as follows:
 Corporation counsel, D. T. Walsh; auditors, Emile Zander and w. T. Mercer; police commissioners, Michael Donahue and Jens Nelson: sealer of l weights and measures, John H. McNa- | mara; board of charities, Hugo Zetter- | strom and Harry Darlington; board of | public works, John Cahill, John David l son, Patrick c. Murray, and Elias Sec | conde.
 A number of other appointments were announced this evening, but will not | be voted upon until the next meeting of l the baord which will be held in Janu- |
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Foreign Notes.

London, Dec. 10-A dispatch to the Times from Tokio says that the Japanese govern l ment has convoked meeting of the com. missioners for the purpose of establishing q credit mobllier" with capital of 10000 GOO yen (about $5.000,0 ,000), upon which a dividend of five per cent. is guaranteed for five years. M Soyeda, president of the Bank of Formosa, is to be appointed president of the credit mobilier."
 London, Dec. 9.-R. W. Pearks, chairman of the District railway, when questioned this evening regarding the report, publish ed in the United States, that the British board of trade had decided In favor of Charles T. Yerkes, system of identification for London underground railroads, said that he had received no intimation that Il decision has been rendered.
 Berlin, Dec. 9.-The Statistische Core spondenz says the Russian crop estimate of winter wheat is 1,025,916 tons as against 2,245,5 tons in 1900; summer wheat 395,- 5O4 tons as against 145O63 in 1900; winter rye 5719,324 tons as against 6,313121 tons in 1900, and summer rye 93,S74 tons as againts 7,S6S tons in 1900.
 London, Dec. 9.--Thc Central News re- tracts it's statement from Amsterdam, De cember 6, to the effect that Major Von Tets, who was reported to have been wounded in duel with Prince Henry of Netherlands, had died December ,, saying it was telegraphic error.