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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-26
MONEY FOR INTERIOR.
Secretary Hitchcock Appears Before
Appropriations Committees.

The Secretary Of the Interior and the
first assistant secretary spent sometime yes
terday at the Capitol presenting statements
of the needs Of the department to the ap-
preparations committees In this connec-
ton an episode of recent history in the de-
partments is said to have much signifi-
canoe. Matters pertaining to the execution
of the business of the department should
according to the Secretary, be made known
to the Office Of the Secretary and to the
Secretary personally, and when it becomes
necessary for other departments to be
communicated with or matters of depart
mental moment brought to the attention of
Congress such communications should al
ways come from the Secretary, Mr. Hitch
cock holds
Immediately after the converting Of Con-
gress, it is said the Secretary was consid-
erably embarrassed by the hasty and un-
authorized action of the then commissioner
of pensions Mr.. Ware, in recommending
the cutting off of forty-odd clerks of the
pension bureau, who were detailed for
other duties in other branches of the de-
mendations directly to Congress. without
consulting the Secretary, it is said, and as
a result the Secretary was put to some an
noyance in explaining his attitude in the
premises. The clerks affected by Mr..
Wares recommendation are absolutely nee
essary to the proper conduct of business,
the Secretary stated Despite the expert
ence of Mr.. Ware and the publicity given
the matter at that time, however. Mr.. #. II.
Newell. thief engineer of the reclamation
service the geological survey, has re-
Gently lde some recommendations to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-26
INTERMENT PRIVATE.
Funeral Services Over Remains of
Perry Benjamin Pierce.

In the Church of the Epiphany at 2
o'clock yesterday funeral services were
held over the remains of Perry Benjamin
Pierce, late examiner of the patent office,
who died Monday at his home, 1921 29tf
street northwest, after a short illness.
Rev. Dr. r. ii. McKim officiated at the
services.
The pallbearers We're: Lewis ]. Davis,
Col. Geo. Truesdell. VIM. p. Titcomp, John
Arms, Adds ID. Merritt, BENZ. w. Pond,
members of the vestry of Epiphany Church.
The interment. which was private, was In
Rock Creek cemetery.
Mr.. Pierce was native of Canton, st.
Lawrence county, n. Y, and was appoint
ed an assistant examiner in the patent Of
fee in October, 1874. He was made a prn-
cipal examiner in 1883, and was placed In
charge of the division which has to do
with the examination of patents relating to
sewing machines and similar productions.
He was prominent In scientific circles, be-
ing member of the American AnthropolOg-
zeal Society and other organizations and an
intimate friend of several of the best known
local scientists.
He was registrar of the vestry of Epiphany
Church for many years, and was in
many ways an active church worker.
His wife. Mrs. Susan Walker Pierce, and
two children-a son, Talbot E. Pierce of
Syracuse. N. Y, and a daughter, Mary W.
Pierce of this city-survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-26
J. F. GIBSON DEAD.
Funeral Tomorrow From His Late
Residence.

Mr.. John F. Gibson, for nearly half
century a resident of this city. died yester-
day at his home. 927 l street northwest,
at the age of sixty-fve years. The funeral
will take place from his late residence to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock. 1nterment
will be in Glenwood cemetery, with Masonic
honors The burial service will be conduct
ed by Rev. j. H. Bradford, chaplain of the
Grand Army of the Republic.
Mr.. Gibson was born in Somerton, Ohio,
December 10, 1899. He received his early
training in the public schools of that state
and later studied medicine. The outbreak
of the civil war, however, interrupted his
plans and he enlisted in Company F, 10Th
Ohio Volunteers. He served as a private
for some time and afterward made
hospital steward. His knowledge of medi-
cine made him a valuable acquisition to
this branch of the service, and he continued
in the position until the close of the war.
In the latter sixties he came to this city,
was given appointment In the govern
ment service and assigned to the surgeon
generals office of the War Department,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-26
DEMAND FOR ALLIGATOR SKINS.
Nearly 100000 Saurian Hides Annual
ly Tanned in the United States.
r,m the Scientific American

Fr,m the Scientific American.
Occasional attempts to utilize the corr
aceous epidermis of alligators in leather
manufacture have been made for over one
hundred years more, but not with much
success until about 1855, when this novel
leather became somewhat fashionable and
considerable demand developed. The mar
ket however, was not long continued and
after few thousand hides had been ship
ped from the gulf states the demand ended
During the civil war another raid was
made upon these saurians to supply shoe
material, and they were again slaughtered
in thousands, but with the cessation of
hostilities and the restoration of free COM
merce in shoe material. the alligators were
again left to repose for a period.
This rest, however, was only temporary
for about 1869 tickle fashion again called
for the leather for manufacturing into
fancy slippers, boots, travelling bags belts,
card cases, music rolls, and SO forth An
immense demand was soon created for Ii,
resulting in the slaughter of many thou
sands of the animals every year. giving
employment to hundreds of men. The de-
mand soon exhausted the productive capac-
ltg or our country, and large numbers Of
skins were imported from Mexico and Gem
trail America. The consumption of this
leather at present is greater than ever be-
fore, and owing to the large importations
the market price is somewhat less than a
Few years ago. The output of the tanner
les of the United States approximates $780,
600 skins annually. worth about $4,000. 1t
is characteristic of all aquatic leather
indeed, of all leathers-that they are Gu
riously checkered in oblong divisions.
known as scales or bosses separated
by intersecting grooves. and varying in size
and character from the rough, horn-like
scutes on the back to the smooth, pliabe
markings on other parts of the body, giving
the skin that peculiar effect which makes
it so popular for leather purposes.
There are several distinct varieties OF ALL
gator skins ON the market, the most import
ant being the Floridian, Louisanian and
Mexican; each differs from the others in
certain we'll defined characteristics, and
owing to these differences each variety has
it's special uses
OF the $4,000 skins used each year in the
United States probably So per cent are fur
nfshed, by Mexico and Central America, %
per cent by Florida. 20 per cent by Louis
lana and the remaining per cent by the
other gulf states. The South American
United States
The quantity of ailigators has greatly de-
creased in all the southern states. and 1t
seems only question of few years when
it will be impossible to obtain the hides at
a price that will justify their general en-
ployment. Thousands of the animals have
been slaughtered merely for sport. no use
whatever being made of them. 1t is esti-
mated that the number in Florida and
Louisiana at present Is less than 20 per
cent OF what 1t was twenty years ago. This
decrease is attributed largely to the shoot
ing of them In wanton sport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-26
Two Women Burned Near Boyd's.

specinl Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BoYD'S, Md, January 26.-Mrs. Loretta
McAtee, mother of ex-County Commits
sioner Eugene A. McAtee. was severely
burned at her home one mile from here
while passing an alright wood stove this
morning about IL o'clock. In some way
her dress caught fire and she was quickly
enveloped In f1ame4 Her daughter Fannie
rushed TO her assistance. and was also soon
on fire and badly burned. Every vestlge OF
clothing was burned from Mrs. McAtee.
She is a well-known woman here and in
her eighties. The condition of either can
not be told at this time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-26
NATHAN B. SCOTT REELECTED.
Chosen u. s. Senator for West Virginia
by MAJORITY of Fifty-Five.

A dispatch from Charleston, w. Va, states
that the state senate and the house of dele
gates met in joint session today and de-
clared the result of the ballotng for Unit
ed States senator in separate houses to be
the election of Nathan Bay Scott as mem
Der of the United States Senate for six
years beginning March 4 next. Scott re-
ceived SO votes, to q cast for John T. Nc
Graw.
The preliminary contest for Senator Scott's
return involved the election of state SEN
ators two years ago, to serve four years.
These senators We're classified as hold
overs" since their terms would not expire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-26

Congress relating to the irrigation service
without the knowledge of the Secretary.
On becoming acquainted with the action of
Mr.. Newell the Secretary wrote him a let
ter reprimanding him for his action and at
the same time Mr.. Hitchcock took occasion
TO state that IN the future division and bu-
reau chiefs will be expected and required
to transact their business through the of
flee of the Secretary. If this system is
not rigidly adhered to 1t cannot be expect
ed, 1t is stated. that discipline can be main
tanned in the department or that the Sec
rotary can keep himself properly informed
of the progress of the departments BUSH
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-26

ator. There were then three republican
competitors for the senatorship - Henry
Schmulbaugh of Wheeling, j. 7. Caldwell OF
Hembington and Senator Scott, who asked
for reelection. The fight was a warm one
from the beginning, but closed with Senator
Scott an easy winner The result showed
that of the republican state senators chosen
all but two were favorable to him.
Both his competitors subsequently with
drew leaving Senator Scott clear field for
the campaign of 1894. There was never any
doubt of the choice of republican legisla-
ture in West Virginia last fall, although no
one believed the majority on joint ballot
would be so overwhelming. Senator Scott
was chosen six years ago by a majority of
but one vote. His election yesterday was
by a majority of fifty-five on
joint ballot. an average of one vote from
every county in the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-26

which position he held at the time of hSs
death He had charge of all the hospital
records for all the wars from 1872 up to
the present time.
For many years Mr.. Gibson was promi-
nently identified with Grand Army matters
in this city. He was a member of Meade
Post. G.. A. r., and was always a conspicu-
Gus figure at annual encampments. He was
also active churchman, and at the time
of his death was leading member of the
First Congregational Church, 10th and G.
streets northwest. Mr.. Gibson was mem
Der of the Masonic Veterans Association
and National Lodge. No. H. F. A. A. M.
National Lodge will conduct the services
at the grave. The list of pallbearers will
be selected from those who have been close
ly associated with him, principally from the
G. A. r.. the Masonic order and the War
Department. His wife, Mrs. Minnie A.
Gibson, and one son, DR.. Frank E. Gibson,
survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-26
$4,000 Fire at Stockton. N. ].

STOCKTON, N. j., January 26-Eleven
dwelling houses and a department store
were destroyed by fire during the night,
entailing loss of $4,000. The flames.
driven by high wind, could not be check
ed owing to the water in the pipes being
frozen. Aid was sent from Lambertville
and Trenton, but the firemen could do little
good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-26
CONGRESSMAN In TOWN
Senator'S.

The Hamilton
ALDRICH. N. W.. R. 1.-THE Arlington
ALGER. RUSSELL A., Mich. .14O1 10th ST.
ALLEE, ]. FRANK. Dell. The Highlands
ALLISON, VIM b.. Iowa. The Arlington
ANKENY. LEVI, Wash. THE Highlands
BACON. A. o., Georgia. ..1757 Oregon ave.
BAILEY, JOS W., 1868 N st.
BALL. L. HEISLER, Del......The Portland
BARD. THOMAS r., Cal. The Normandie
BATE, WILLIAM B.. Tenn. -. The Ebbitt
BERRY. JAS. H.. Ark....The Metropolitan
BEVERIDGE, A. j.. Ind.......The Portland
BLACKBURN. J: s. G.. KY. ::17o2 10th St.
BuRNHAM. H. E., N. H.: The Richmond
BURTON. JOS. r.. Kans....T The Hamilton
CARMACK, E. W., Tenn. The Ebbitt
CLAPP. MOSES E.. MINI. The Cairo
CLAIR, VIM. A. Mont. lois Mass. ave.
CLARKE, JAMES p. Ark. The Riggs
CLAY ALEXANDER s., Ga.....The Riggs
CoCKRELL, FRANCIS NJ, Mo. 1918 ST.
CULBERsON. C. A. Tex. The Normandie
CULLOM. SHELBY NJ. Ill. !. 1413 Mass. av:
DANIEL, JOHN W.. va.1340 Columbia road
b bEpEw caAuNcE1 ~ ADAMS NH Mn road
DIETRICH CHAs H.. NobrTh Arlington
DILLINGHAM. WIN. p. VT. The Cochran
DoLLIvER. J: P. Iowa. .lAi5 Mass. ave.
DUBOIS, Fred T. Idaho. .:....... .2ol0 st.
ELKINS. S. B.. w. va............1 1925 X st.
FAIRBANKs. CHAS. W.. Ind. 1900 Mass
FOSTER. ApDIsoN G., Wash: :. :21ll st.
FOSTER, MURPHY j., La.....The Cochran
FULTON, CHAS. w. Greg. The Portland
GALLLNGER. J. r., n H...Ths RICHMOND edmond
GIBSON, PARIS, Mont. The Cochran
GoRMAN. ARTHUR p. Md; 1882 K st.
HALE. EUGENE. Maine. :..... 1901 i6th St
HANSBROUGH, H. c.. N. Dak..1155 Q st.
HAWLEY JOS. R. Conn. 1716 N st.
HEYBuRN, W. B.. Idaho. The Normandle
HOPKINS. ALBERT J., nl....New Willard
KEARNs. THOMAS. Utah. The Raleigh
KITTREDGE. A. B.. S. Oak The Shoreham
h hSHH r AsBuRY c. $: cThe Cochran
LONG, CHESTER l., Kans. 1865 Mass. ave.
McCOMAS. LOUIS E.. Md. 1928 K st.
McCREARY JAMES B. Ky Y. The 1s. co sa, az
McENERY, s. D.. La......The Metropolitan
MARTIN. THOMAS s, Va. The Gordon
MILLARD; JOS H., Neb The Ne New Wil na,9
MONEY, H. D., Miss: The METROPOLITAN
MORGAN. ]. T.. Ala .315 John Marshall pi.
NELSON, KNUTE, MINI. $40 p Capitol st.
OVERMANN. LEE S, N. The Cochran
PENROSE. BOISE, Pa. The New Willard
PERKINS. GEO. c., Cal. .stoneleigh Court
PLATT, ORvILLE H, Conn The Arlington
PLATT. THOMAS c.. N. Y....New Willard
PROCTOR, REDFIELD. Vt: 1885 St
QUARLES, JOS. ", Wis. The Normandie
SCOTT. N. B., w. Va....The New Willard
SIMMONS, F. Mel. N. C........ The Ebbitt
SMOOT. REED, Utah. ...........The Raleigh
SPOONER. JOHN c. Wis. HOO 18th
STONE. VIM j., Mo..........The Highlands
TALIAFERRO, ]. P, Fla. The Arlington
TELLER. HENRY M. Colo. The Riggs
TILLMAN, B. r., S. C........... The Colonial
Wy Z
WETMORE. GEO. p. R. L. 1900 K ST.
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AT Wilson, Kan. Thursday, City Marshal
Tillman shot and killed Postmaster Samuel
Hutchinson who is also editor of paper
and then committed suicide. Several days
ago Tillman whipped Hutchinson's boy and
Hutchinson scored the marshal In his
paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-26

THAYER, J. R., Mass......The Normandie
THOMAS. ". AUDREY. Ohio. The Raleigh
TH9MAS G g. g., N The Tosm RisTs
TOWNSEND, c. r. Mich. The Bliss bldg
u1SsfPIERM6oP, 9; W: Ala:stonsleigh Court
VAN DUzER. 6. B.. Ney: The New Willard
voLsTE,AND2; A J.; MINI II 2sl Mass SIS; ave: ne:
XRE nH p io b.; N Tho Dewey eYH
WADsWORTH, j. w, N Y.........i7Ss K
WALLACE. MINOR, Ark. The Metropolitan
WANGER, TRYING. Pa. 1917 vt ave-
WARNock, W. R., Ohio The Highlands
WATSON, JAS. E.. Ind........ The Portland
WEBBER, A: r., Ohio. Driscoil
WEIssE. c. H., wis..............The Dewey
WILEY, VIM H., N. J......The Highlands
WILEY. A. A., Ala................522 9th st.
W VII son " W. N; aas De, Dewsy
WILLIAMSON. JOHN N. Greg. 1917 N ST.
WILLIAMS, J. r., Ill. 1856 Del. ave. ne.
WlLLIA M s. Miss. The ne Mstropolitan
WooDYARD. H. G, W. Va. The Bancroft
WRIGHT, C. F., Pa. The New Willard
Y DUNG n g. Mich. .........The H Hamilton ,n
ZENOR. WILLIAM T.. Ind. .213 N. Cap.
Delegates.
DEGETAU, F., Porto Rico. .......1 1851 P st.
KALANIANAOLE. ]. K. Hawaii.1445 Mass
MCGUIRE, B. s., Okla. The Raleigh
RODEY, BERNARD s., N. Mex..The Riggs
WILSON, JAS. F., Ariz. The Dewey
Officers of the House.
ALEXANDER MCDOWELL. Clerk Dewey
HENRY CASSON, S'gt-at-arms. 33 st. n W
FRANK b. LYONS. Doorkeeper. The Logan
JOSEPH c. McELROY, P. M. PA A St Sc
II. N. COUDEN. Chaplain. 1910 Col road
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Resignation of Baptist Pastor.

Rev. John A. Wray resigned, last even
ing as pastor of the First Baptist Church
at a congregational meeting held in the
church. His resignation was accepted, TAX
ing effect then. Mr.. Wray conducted the
prayer meeting services last evening He
has been in charge of the First Baptist
Church since last spring, coming to this
city from Nashville Tenn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-26

M1ETiN; :. W; S. 5 ~: :Ths prl 1
M MHnaE AP W Tad The RIGS R ss
MILLER, ]. M, Kansas. ...... 1918 18th st.
MINOR. EDWARD s.. wis., 40 D st; Sc.
MooN No A. "" Tenn ~ 9Th st. nW
MORGAN RG srEPHEN oai 10 Del Del" ave. w. ne
MORRELL. EDWARD. Pa: l70l K st.
NEEDHAM. JAMES c.. Cal.The Normandie
NoRR1s, GEO. W. Neb. .2o2 Del. ave Hs ne. e,
oLMsTEAD, M. E.. The Arlington
oTJEN, THEOBOLD. Wis., The Dewey
OVERSTREET, JESSE. Ind..The Portland
PADGETT. L. P, Miss. The Riggs
PAIM PALM R H. II. w. " Pa....The A hf ssen
PARKER. R. WAYNE. N ]. 1923 R. 1. ave.
PATTERSON. G. b, N. C.rhe Metropolitan
PATNE sGREo E. r. YThe No4msnd is
PEARRE GEO. A.. Nd: 1.-The Grafton
PE RI JAS. B., N Y'..-.d7os q 81;
P PIERS Er r: A. Tenn nex NJ The Ebbtt
PORTER, H. KIRKE. Pa. 21 Lafayette 50.
POU, E. w. N. C............... The Riggs
POWERS. L.. Vt: The New Willard
PRINCE, GEO. W.. Il......... .s11S 18th st.
PUJO. A p, La. Cochran
s RA HHE H; T. H. The p nriscoll
REEDER, W. A. Kans. .2o2 A st. Sc.
REID. c. G, Ark. .........The Metropolitan
RHEA. JNO. s.. Ky. The Raleigh
RICHARDSON. VIM. Ala. The Riggs
RIDER. ]. F., N. Y.......1739 Corcoran st.
RIXEY. JNO. F., Va. .1700 18th ST.
RoBB. EDWARD. Mo.........Th varnum
ROBERTS. F. W.. Mass........2e24 14th st.
M fOOo
ROBINSON, J. NJ. Ind The Dr!scoll
ROBINSON. j. T.. Ark: ......... The Ebbitt
RoDENBERG. w. A.. Ill.,: The Dewey
R RuPPER JACOB H.YThe New " Wil axe
RUSSELL, GORDON. Texas. The varnum
RYAMs "; ~; \. s g Mstrano Cairo
s sc4pr GA TowNsEaD NYhg Rsnsy
SHACKLEFORD, D. W., Mo. The Driscoll
sHERLEY, sWAGER. KY. New willard
sHEPPARD. MoRRIs. Tex. The he Normandie
SHIRAS. GEO. Pa......... stoneleigh Court
s sIiiL I JOSEPH c.. Pa: 1874 I $.
sLAYpEN. J. l.. Texas. 1881 st. u NV. ":
SLEMP, CAMPBELL. Va. The Ebbitt
SMALL. JOHN A., N. C.......1s23 10Th st.
SMITH ". A.. Mich The New Nv WiEapa
SMITH. GEO: j.. Ky.......The New Willard
SMITH SMITH sAM st w. Mich The Bu naa Eisgs
SMITH, GEO. W.. Ill. .1313 Columbia Road
SMITH, w. R.. Texas.........The Fredonia
SMITH WAITER l., Iowa. The Hamilton
sNAPP, II. NJ. III; The Cairo
SOUTHALL. r. c.. va...........i325 G ST.
sOUTHALL r. G.. The Metropolitan
soUTHARD, JAS. H.. Ohio. The Hamilion
SOUTHWICk. G. N, N. Y..The Normandie
SPALDING. B: F., N. D. .s2l N. C. ave. Sc.
SPARKMAN. 8. NJ. Fla. The Metropolitan
SPERRY, N. D.. Conn.,. The Buckingham
SPIGHT. THOMAS, Miss. The Varnum
STAFFORD. WIN. H. Wis. The Cochran
STANLEY. A. o.. Ky..........T The Colonial
sTEENERsoN. H. MINI. The Colonial
STERLING, JNO A., Ill. The Cairo
STEVENS. FRED c., MINI. Postal Tel. bldg
SULLIVAN, J. A.. Mass..173o Corccran st.
SULLIVAN. T D.. N. Y........The Regent
SULLOWAY, C. A., N. pa N.J.ave.s.e.
SuLZER. WM. N. Y...........131 B st. sc.
SWANSON. CLAUDE A.. Va. .1710 10th ST
TATE, r. c.. Ga. The National
TAWNEY. JAMES A.. MINI. 80. The Riggs
TAYLOR. q. W.. Ala..........l0l3 r Ut. NV.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1905-01-06
Cnrrr Your own PILLOW.

Many people when away from home
find it difficult to sleep well in a
strange bed and arise in The morning
with n sense Of having passed a decld-
eddy unsatisfactory night. An old rail-
way official, who ought to know, says
the trouble is all in the pillow. It's
the pillow first, last and always. He
has slept in many lands and under all
imaginable conditions and years ago
came TO the conclusion that with ones
own pillow at hand 1t mattered little
about the bed. On an extended tour he
always takes his pillow with him,
slowing it carefully at the bottom Of
the trunk for future reference. IF 1
could start life over again" he says, ~
would learn to sleep without a pillow
1.-THE only proper way, but the art must
be acquired during childhood. The
next best thing is your own pillow
wherever possible. Try it and be con-
Observation-Disclosures Record.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1905-01-06
WAITS IN AUSTRALIA.
The State Finds Them Good HOmeH
and Has No OrphannRe.

The State finds Them Good Homes
and Has No OrphRnnge.
Australia is a coHtlnent without an
orphanagc. a country without an or
plan. Each waif IS taken to a rccelv-
ing house where it is cared for till a
country home is found. Tic local vol
unteer societies canvass their neigh
borhoods and send to the children's
committee of the destitute board the
names OF any families they have
found where children may be placed.
The children's committee selects the
home which it judges is best adapted
to the development Of the child in
question.
No child is placed in a family so
poor that the child might suffer. The
foster parent receives a sum averaging
$1.25 per week for the care of the
child and for proper clothing. When of
school age the child must be sent to
school. The local volunteer committee
looks after its care aud culture, and
Jealous neighbors often assist in watch
ing the growth and education of these
happy children.
When the child is fourteen years old
he begins TO work. His earnings are
placed in the Postal Savings bank, and
at tie age OF seventeen or eighteen he
goes out into the world an independent
man. The state, at an expense of less
than $40 n year. has raised a man or
woman TO contribute TO its wealth and
prevented the manufacture of a crimi-
nal and the expense of courts, prisons
and reformatories.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1905-01-06

A we'll known naturalist tells of an
experience in the uebrides last sum
mer. 1--WE saw great numbers of eels
actually leaving the sea and ascending
a small clear stream which formed the
outlet to a shallow !och," he writes.
''They varied In size from mere
threads to specimens weighing two to
three pounds each. The migration con.
tinued for a whole week. and one day
we succeeded in capturing half n score
about fifty yards away from high tide
mark. These were offered TO a high
land shepherd, who, with a shrug and
a grimace. said, Och, sir, I would
llefer eat snakes"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1905-01-06

One Of the chief men in the early his
tory Of Weston, Mass, was Francis
Fullam. commonly known as Squire
Fullam. lie was Justice Of the peace
and one Of the pillars OF the church
and ON Sundays always sat with his
eyes fixed upon the minister as II con
scious Of being a worthy example to
the rest OF the congregation. One Sab
bath morning during Parson Wood
wards sermon an old cOlOred woman
In the gallery fell asleep and tumbled
of the bench 10 the floor. making a
loud noise. Squire Fullam. who was
rather deaf. knew that something IN
usual had occurred. and. feeling the
dignity Of Ibis position as justice Of the
peace. be rose to his feet and called
out:
stop. reverend sirr'
Mr. Woodward ceased speaking. and
the old squire said In stentorian tones:
''If any one has discharged n gun in
This meeting house, LET him be brought
before me tomorrow morning at 0
O'Clock"
Some n explained TO him the cause
OF the disturbance, ana he added;
"If what / thought had happened.
what ! said WAS right. Proceed, rever-
end SIR"
Thereupon Mr.. Woodward resumed
bis discourse. and the service proceed.
cd as usual.