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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17
The Bonanza Boss. /"

A Paris paper says: Who is the rich
est man in the world is no longer an
enigma ! 1T was only fit that Paris
should this year number among her
guests Mr.. John William Mackay, of
Virginia City, United States, and that
its Exposition should be visited by the
most powerful representative ON record
of the kingdom of gold and silver. Born
in Dublin in 1886, Mr.. Mackay went to
America when quite q youth, and was
first employed in a large ship-building
house in New York. Toward the end Of
1852, soon after the discovery Of gold,
he sailed for California in vessel built
by his late employer, and reached there
in winter of that year. Having natural
inclination for everything connected
with mining. be Immediately adopted it
as profession, meeting with all the
hardships and ups and downs that are
part and parcel of it's wages. Commenc-
ing his career in Sierra county, where
he remained several years, he at length
made " raise, and started for Virginia
City. Here bis funds ran out, and he
worked for some time timbering the
Mexican mine at 81 day. AS a charac-
teristic of the man, it is stated that
about this period Mr.. Mackay was FREE
quently saying that if he could only get
together ss25, 900, to make the declining
years Of his dear mother comfortable,
his greatest ambition in life would be
attained. Beset by various changes of
fortune he ultimately, in 1868, became
associated with Mr.. T. M. Walker, and
to this firm was added, in 1866, Messrs.
Flood and O'Brien; remaining SO until
1858, when Mr.. Walker retiring, Mr..
Fair replaced him. The stupendous
wealth Of these four enterprising men
then became manifest. They having Sc
cured the Hale and Norcross, one of the
Bonanza mines, were enabled to procure
others, finally purchasing the Consoli-
dated Virginia ground for about $50, 600.
Further acquisitions of territory resulted
in their obtaining that marvellous deposit
of ore known as the Comstock lode.
With their constantly increasing capi-
tai, and the active and incessant efforts
made by Mr.. Mackay and his partners,
the wonderful Bonanza mines were
eventually opened to the astonished
world. Mr.. Mackay has three .eights of
the profit derived from them, and yearly
adds to his overfowing exchequer the
almost fabulous sum Of go, 900, 900 francs
($12, 900, ,000.) This is calculated to
bring him in exactly 125 francs ($25) per
minute 1900 francs {$$1 {$1, 500 an hour,
and $3.50, 900 francs ($36, ,000) q day.
Little over ~ years Of age, Mr.. Mackay
is still in the prime of life, has hand
some, commanding face, splendid ply
sique, and fine presence, and, whether
among his miners, in the society of the
elite, or in the bosom of his friends and
family, we view in the 'sBoss of the
/" Big Bonanza all those attributes
which go to make up the thorough man
and the courtly gentleman. :
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17
Sardines.

The sardine fisheries have supported
many families for generations. The
chief supply originally came from off
Sardinia, whence they take their name,
but for long time they were mainly
caught on the coast of Brittany. Sar-
dimes are usually abundant in French
waters in this season, and the catch will
be larger than in any previous year. A
sardine feet consists of vessels from
eight to ten tons each, with crew of
from six to twelve persons, and goes six
to nine miles from land. The bait con-
sisting of eggs and fish. cut up, is scat
tered on the water. The sardines are
taken with gill nets. A few are salted
on board, but the bulk are carried on
shore. Their heads are cut off, and
they are well wished and sprinkled with
salt. After drying, they are arranged In
frames, in almost perpendicular rows,
and immersed again and again in the
best boiling olive oil. When sufficient
" cured they are packed in the small TIN
boxes by wcmen and children, after
which men fill the boxes up with fresh
oil and solder them tight. The work is
not complete, however, for before fit for
the table the fish require cooking. To
this end they are placed in a covered
kettle and boiled from half an hour to an
hour, according to their size. After dry
ing, labelling, and placing In wooden
cases tley are ready for shipment. The
American sardine, or menhaden, is taken
in large quantities on the coast OF New
Jersey and put up in oil.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17
To Get Rid Of House Pests.

Hot alum water is a recent ,sugges-
ton as an insecticide. It viii destroy
red and black ants, cockroaches, spiders,
chinch bugs, and all the crawling pests
which infest our houses. /. Take two.
pounds Of alum and dissolve it in three
or four quarts Of boiling water; let it
stand on the fire till the alum disappears;
then apply it with a brush, while nearly
boiling hot, to every joint and crevice IN
your closets, bedsteads, pantry shelves,
and the like. Brush the crevices IN the
floor Of the skirting or mop boards, If
YOU suspect that they harbor vermir1.:
If. in whitewashing q ceiling, plenty OF
alum is added to the lime, it will also
serve to keep insects at distance.
Cockroaches will flee the paint which
has been washed in cool alum water:
Sugar barrels and boxes can be freed
from ants by drawing a chalk mark
inst around, the edge Of the top Of them.
The mark must be unbroken, or they
will creep over it; but a continuous
chalk mark half an inch in width Will
set their depredations at naught. Pow
dered alum or beraxwill keep the chinch
bug at a respectable distance, and
travellers should always carry q pack
age in their hand bags, to scatter over
and under their pillows, in places where
they have reason to suspect the pres
ence of such bed-fellows.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17
The Gar and Sea Nettles.

y A correspondent at Fortress Monroe,
Va, says: Apropos of fish, the most
remarkable iehthyol ogical specimen /
ever beheld abound in these waters,
and is called the gar gar, I
should say, from its form, color and
place of abode. 1t has a small round
bodyand pointed head, exactly like an
eel, but with the addition Of rombie scales.
and tiny fins near the odd little termi-
nus which no doubt it considers first
class tail, utxwhich bears about as close
resemblance to our idea Of caudal
appendage as does the rear of a locomo-
tive. It is of the genus Lepidostens,
with numerous cousins in the pike faTni-
", and its principal peculiarly consists
in muscle, for strength and activity sof
which it excels any trained acrobat.
Startled by the motion of passing
ship. it viii dart out Of the water ike a
flash. skimming above the surface with
gigantic leaps and lightning rapidity,
touching nothing for rods, but sustained
bv sheer force Of its.o own muscular con-
tortions. and looking exactly like a
brown snake scudding. through the
Among 0tnef WONDERS OF t16 aoep ake
the sea nettles that occasionally swarm
in the. surf 70 the great discomfort Of
bathefs. They are sort of marine crea-
lures Of polxpus nature, that look Like
an innocent little wad of moss clinging
to d sea-weed. They seem to possess
not only life but intelligence, however,
for they always make straight for the
exposed parts-the hands, feet, face or
neck-and their sting, though not gem
orally serious, is similar in effect and
appearance to scald.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17

The following are the most important
clauses of the law for the suppression of
tramps which has been passed by the
New Hampshire Legislature:
"Any person going about from place
to place, begging and asking or subsist-
ing upon charity, shall be taken and
deemed to be a tramp, and shall be-
punished by imprisonment at hard labor,
in the State prison not more than fifteen
months. 4ga. 4as' 4
'sAny tramp who shall enter any
dwelling house, or kindle any fire in the
highway, or on the land of another with
out the consent of the owner or occu-
pant thereof, or shall be found carry
ing any firearm or other dangerous
weapon, or shall threaten to do any in
jury to any person, or to the real or
personal estate of another, shall be
punished by imprisonment at hard labor
in the State prison not more than two
years.
ssAny tramp who shall wilfully and
maliciously do any injury to any person,
or to the real or personal estate of
another, shall be punished by imprison-
ment at hard labor IN the State prison
not more than five years.
'sAny act of beggary or vagrancy by
any person not resident of this State
shall be evidence that the person COM
mitting the same is tramp within
the meaning of this act. =
Any person upon a view Of any
offence described Ia this act may appre-
hend the offender and take him before
Justice of the peace for examination,
and on his conviction shall be entitled
to a reward of ten dollars therefore, to
be paid by the county.
.fThis act shall not apply to any
female or minor under the age Of seven
teen years, nor to any blind person.
Upon the passage of this act the
Secretary OF State shall cause printed
copies of this act to be sent to the several
town and city clerks, who shall cause
the same to be posted in at least six
conspicuous places, three Of which shall
be on the public highway.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17

Chaparal mine thet wouldn't crawled
on their hands an knees to watch one
hour at his bedside, an thought it one
o. the brightest kind o. honors- you can
bet yer life an thet Yes, sir, Dandy
Ferguson is king in this yer country.
He can hev anything or do anything he
likes. We'd send him to Congress eff
he'd go, but he won't. We've got him
here, though, an I guess he'll never
leave. I wish / was one o'them poetry
writer's; I'd write the bulliest poem
about Dandy Ferguson you ever read,
you hear me? Yes, he's married. Got
married after he came out. Talk about
weddin'si That was weddin': every
body got an invite, an everybody piled
in to see the gamest man in the State
tie to the. gamest woman on Gods foot
stool. Who was she Why, Maggie
Hildreth, of course. Who else'd it be,
I'd Like to know? What became of
Harry Miller2 Well, thet's purity good.
Miller, ye see, came out all right, an
you bet he didn't rest till he'd begged
Bill Slocum's pardon fur leavin' him in
the shaft as he. did; but Bill wouldn't
have it; said thet Miller'd balanced ac-
counts by savin' the life o. Dandy Fer
guson, the man thet saved him. But
thet's played. You want to know what's
become of him. Well SAY, look here,
mister, don't like to own it, but Tn
the cuss-I'm Harry Miller. Interdooce
ye to Dandy Ferguson ? OF course /
will, an you'll never git an Introduction
to gamer man, or one it's more honor
able 70 know. An, mister, Ell ye ever
tell about the Chapparal shaft, an how
Dandy Ferguson stood by thet win lass
in the red hot histin' works, jest throw
it in somewhere thet he's better'n four
kings in this camp-itn top off the story
fust rate, an, besides, you bet it's no
more'n the solid truth"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17
The Last Chinese Porcelain.

Edward King writes in the Boston
journal Three centuries suficed to COM
plete the ruin OF Chinese porcelain maxi
ing. The workmen we're apparently
paralyzed. Their arms lost their cum
ming; secrets of color disappeared. There
is god of porcelains in China; he must
feel sad at times. This god was a poor
workman in dim ages past, but work
man of signal talent, and every year he
bro dght forth some beautiful work which
won him renown. But just as he was at
the height Of his glory he became SO
enraged or was so filed with despair,
because an experiment. which he was
making in the burning Of two vases
seemed certain to fail, that he threw
himself headlong into his own furnace,
and he and his talant were speedily lost
to the world. His friend, however,
brought the story to the ears of the en-
peror. That potentate expressed his
profound grief, but at the same time,
having an eye to business, told the
friends to rake out the furnace and see
if the unhappy artists experiment nad
really been unsuccessful. Lo ard be-
holdt when this was done there appear
ed two vases Of such lustrous beauty
that all concluded that success had
crowned the workman's efforts, and the
sorrowing emperor canonized the dead
man. and built him a noble temple.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17

Mr.. Sieborat, of Dresden, has been
experimenting with view to find some
cheap substance that would prevent
ladies clothing from burnsilg with flame.
Weak solutions of alum were not satis-
factory. but a five per cent. solution of
phosphate of ammonia proved quite
successful; the impregnated clothes did
not burn with fame, but we're merely
destroyed by carbonization. Lastly, a
solution containing Ave per cent. phos-
phate of ammonia was tried on linen and
wooden stuffs. Here, too, there was no
burning. The stuffs treated with phos-
phate Of ammonia did not even burn
when they had been vigorously rubbed
with gunpowder. The powder flashed,
but left the stuffs unconsumed. The
clothes lose their incombustibility, how
ever, by getting wet or being washed.
It is q disadvantage, too, that they can
only be worn in certain places.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17
. Battle with Life. g

Bear thee up brayely,
Strong heart and true;
Meet thy woes gravely,
Strive with them tool
Let them not win from thee
Tears Of regret,
Such were a sin from thee,
Hope for good yet !
Rouse then from dropping.
Care-laden soul;
Mournfully STOPPING
Meath grief's controll
Far DER the gloom that lies,
Shrouding the earth,
Bright from eternal skies
Show us thy worth.
Nerve thee yet stron ger,
Resolute mind
Let care no longer
Heavily bind,
Rise on thy eagle wings
Gloriously fee!
Till from material things
Pure thou shalt be.
Bear ye up bravely
Soul and mind tool
Droop not SO gravely
Bold heart and true
Clear rays Of streaming light
Shine through the gloom,
Gods love is beaming bright
Fen round the tomb.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17
nha ,aws q Miaa;as;nn; forb;d 4

The laws of Mississippi forbid the
marriage of q widow and her fasher-in-
law. Therefore Alfred Boyce, aged so,
aad Mary Boyce, aged 10, were COM
PEELED to cd to Illinois to have the cere-
mony performed. He is sickly, and may
die soon. His father is alive, at the age
Of 80, and Mary says she would as lief
marry him, she likes the family 80 well.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17

The Oldest man has been gathered to
his fathers. He was German, living
in Geluhausen, and was 148 years old
when he died. His life had been pro-
tracted struggle with poverty. He left
two sons, sixteen grandchildren and 348
great-grandchildren to mourn his loss.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17
TIMELY TOPICS.

Three dray loads of silver dollars were
lately drawn to the United States treas
ury in San Francisco. The entire value
was only $3OO, 600.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17

The Japanese government, which is
making rapid strides towards modern
civilization, has just awakened to the
necessity of preserving its forests, and
stringent regulasi ions have been passed,
which shall not only hinder the too
rapid destruction Of the forests, but
increase the area covered by woodlands
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17

The store of man who doesn't adver-
tise looks as lonely as sprinkling cart
on wet day. DAME lsonUS5ye Sentinel.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17

A man is training dogs to play base
ball. They will be known as the K-nine.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17

A huge temperance fete was held re-
Gently in the Crystal Palace, London,
under the auspices of the Band of Hope
Union, which embraces about 5000
societies, and membership of nearly
SOC, 1000. 1t is estimated that $4,000
persons attended the fete, and cricket
matsh end a balloon race were among
the attractions.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17

The little republic of Switzerland has
an army of 100, 600, organized in eight
divisions. There are "a, 900 infantry. 49,
500 artillery, $500 engineers, 2, 700 sani-
tary force, and 1000 cavalry. Besides
this, which is called the elite army, there
is q landwehr of 80, 600 men. What Swift
zerland does with all this military force
does not appear.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17

A bread fruit tree is now acclimated
and in healthy bearing in the capital
grounds at Sacramento, Cal. The fruit
has the shape of a pear, four inches long
and three in diameter. 1t has canta-
loupe favor. The milky juice of this
tree makes the toughest meat tender if
stepped in it for ten minuses. In Bar
BADGES it is usual to hang meat and
fowls in the branches, where the vapor
of the trees effects the same purpose.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17

Under the new liquor law in Missis-
sippi every saloon-keeper is required to
buy of the State auditor book of cou-
pons, and everybody who takes drink
is handed one of these coupons, which
The State receives for taxes at one cent
each. If he pays for two drinks he re-
ceiyes an. orange-colored coupon good
for two cents, if five drinks, blue cou-
pom good for five cents.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1878-08-17

These figures show how London has
grown in the twenty years since the first
oroat ovoositian.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-02-14

velopment than any similar society in
the South. Travis and adjoining coun-
ties have profted not less than one
million dollars by the Capital Fair,
yet comparatively few persons have
given il material support. Its burdens
are borne by . small body of generous
individuals, who have sacrificed time,
labor and means to secure q common
benefit TO all our.people. We appeal
to our business men and citizens gen.
orally To come to the support of
the superintendent, who is author
lied to solicit aid IN this matter. It
will double the attractions of this ia
vorite resort and increase the value Of
all future shows. Not only are stock
men and pleasure-seekers interested, but
all persons desiring the prosperity of
this section are Immediately concerned,
and should take pride in sustaining an
Institution which has already produced
SO many good results. The Austin fair
aad turf rank first in the confidence
aud hopes of the States exhibition and
turfmen. The city Of Austin has had
many recent evideHces that it is the
favorite city with Texas, and il only
true to ourselves, united and generous
in our enterprises, the triumphs Of the
future are certain. Let liberal aid
be given to the Capital State Fair As
ISOLATION.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-02-14
TelephOnies from Round Rock.
Business-nothin1 extra.

Telephonies from Round Rock.
Business-nothing extra.
Cotton receipts are becoming lighter
daily.
Drummers - crop heavy; prospect
for them not very encouraging.
Odd Fellows-lots of them passed
through here on their way to Austin.
Judge Harris, of Georgetown, moved
to this place and opened the Central
Hotel.
Mayor Forbes has resigned and Mr..
T. W. Smith has been elected mayor
pro TEN.
-Four thousand sacks of salt have
been laid here by the International, to
be sold at 81 so.
Yesterday was q poor day for street
sprinkling wagons, out good day for
the horses that draw them.
Capt. Morrow, 9 former merchant In
this town, returned yesterday from
Cedar Bayou on visit to his family.
Central railroad officers, it Is ru-
mored, aye about to build tap from
Manor to this town. II they will push
it through quickly there are millions
(of pounds of freight) In it. This is
the nearest and most convenient point
for the up country trade.
Roller skating was the event last Sat
urday evening. There WAS lots of fun
tor sll, but particularly for the spects-
tors. We understand that the hall will
need repairs as q number of our citi-
zens ''sat down" too often for the
good of the floor. The dose will be
repeated next Saturday evening.
On Tuesday, the fifth instant, Mr..
WigRington's house caught fire from
an unprotected pipe and was entirely
consumed. There were plenty Of citi-
zens on the ground few minutes af-
ter the alarm was given, and they
managed to save all the furniture and
clothing. II there had been a hook
and ladder truck and water two-thirds
Of the house might have been saved.
Tramp, tramp, tramp, the tramps are
tramping. Had a young specimen of
the numerous tribe of "King Lazy"
He was about fifteen years old, of Irish
parentage and came from New York.
He beat bis way by sea and land and
was anxious to visit San Antonio. We
were sorry to part with him, but dil
not wish to deprive our friends in San
Antonio of the pleasure of his COM
pany.
FATHER GRUNDY.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-02-14
A sau,p,e Rattle for TRIAL.

If you are troubled with headache,
dullness, incapacity to keep the mind
on any subject, dizzy, sleepy, or ner-
ious feelings, gloomy forebodings, ir-
ritability of temper, or bad taste in
the mouth, unsteady appetite, choking
sensation in the throat, pain in the side
or about the shoulders, coldness of ex-
tremities, etc., or in fact any SYMPTOMS
of liver complaint, biliousness, con
stipation of the bowels, OF dyspepsia,
go . your druggists, Morley Bros. and
get bottle of DR.. Sherman's Prickly
Ash Bitters. No spirit is used in their
manufacture except a pure article of
holland Gin. Ladies, in particular,
will find them peculiarly adapted to
their wants in all ages and conditions
of life. The label tells all they con-
tain, consequently physicians do not
hesitate to prescribe them. Sample
bottles fer trial Doc. Regular size 81.
6md
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-02-14
The stepping stone to Health.

The acquisition of vital energy Is the
stepping stone to health. When the
system lacks vitality the various or
gans flag in their duty, become chroni-
cslly irregular, aud disease is eventual
ly instituted. To prevent this unhaP-
py state Of things, the debilitated sys-
tenn should be built up by the use Of
that :nimitsble tonic. Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, which invigorates the d.
gestive organs and insures the thor
ough conversion of food into blood OF
a nourishing quality, from whence ev-
cry muscle, nerve and fiber acquire IN
wonted supplies of vigor, and the
whole system experiences the beneficial
effect. Appetite returns, the system is
refreshed by healthful slumber, the
nerves grow strong and calm, the de-
spondency begotten of chronic indi-
ees'ion and an uncertain state of health
disappears, and tina. ssllow appearance
of the skin peculiar to habitual invs-
lids, and persons deficient in vital en-
ergy, is replaced by a more becoming
tinge.