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The Florida agriculturist., 1879-03-19
The Gentleman Who Had a Nice
Little Servant Girl.

r. An Italian gentleman with a nice
little income had nice little servant
girl who said to him one morning,
10. If you please, won't you give me
f1a anc TO buyso lottery ticket with
L dreamed last night that Al ,144 was
going to draw the capital prize, and
/ want to buy that number"
He gave the girl three francs, and
next day, on happening to look at the
report of the drawing, saw that No.
41,l44 had drawn the capital prize OF
518,653.S5 lire, or to speak more ac-
curately 100000.
Returning quietly to the house he
concealed his emotion, and said to
the servant girl, Susan, l have long
observed with appreciation your piety,
beauty, modesty, skill in the art OF
cookery, and other qualities calcul-
ated to adorn the highest situation.
Be mine. Let me lead you to the
hymeneal altar. No delay. just as
you are" :.
Honest Injun ? said the blushing
virgin. :,
@You bet! 1 swear by yonder sill.
yer spoon, that tips with beauty all
the fruit pie top"
"Then count me in, and regard me
here in the light of your turtle dove" "
Hasten, then, Susan put on your
bonnet and shawl, aud let us take a
walk around the block to the old
friar's cell, where we shall be made
one"
In few minutes the bride-elect re-
turned clad in a red shawl, with a
black velvet bonnet trimmed Victor
ia regia. In a few minutes more the
ceremony had been performed, and
the twain were one. They returned
to the house, where the husband
carelessly took up the paper, and SAID,
with a well counterfeited start OF sur
prise: e
"Darling everything is bright for
us upon our wedding day. You re-
member the ticket in the lottery that
you dreamed about, and | gave you
:hree francs to buy? Where is it,
my ownest ?"
go, 1 didn't buy it. l spent the
money for this duck of bonnet"
The Florida agriculturist., 1879-03-19
Why the Rabbit Has a Short Tail.


ITO appreciate the following story
it will be necessary for the reader to
draw upon his Imagination to the ex-
tent of conceiving an old negro man,
with the little folks gathered around
him after supper, when he is not too
much exhausted by his daily TOLL
"Dah Do you hear chil'en ?
What dat?'
Children" OIL pap, dat ar no.
thin but pup bark'n'."
The Father" he !! Chilcn,
do yer want to know how come dogs
ter bark and der rabbits to hab
short tails ?"
Children (altogether and greatly
The Florida agriculturist., 1879-03-19

and, by means of his fringe, begins
building an additional story to his
house. This he does by depositing
veryfne particles OF carbonate OF lime,
till tbey at last form a substance thin
as silver paper and exceedingly fragile ).
then he adds more and more, till at
last the new shell is at least as hard
as the old shell. When oysters are
growing in their shells they must be
handled very carefully, as the new
growth of shell will cut like broken
glass, and wound on the finger from
an oyster shell is often very trouble
some.-Fra,ak Batcktdn0's Letters.
The Florida agriculturist., 1879-03-19
A Cheap Marriage.

While western justice sat
warming his feet by the stove, and
his nose by cigar, a stranger en-
tered and presently enquired:
Judge, how much will you charge
me to read over about fifteen lines of
printed matter from book l have ?"
Why can't you read them? (" re-
piled his honor.
I can, but I want to hear how the
lines sound when read aloud. I'll
give you quarter to read them to
me-"
Gail right" replied the justice, II
can't earn two shillings any quicker" "
A woman opened the door at that
moment, and the stranger put down
the book ON the desk, clasped her
hand and said;
Begin at the pencil mark there,
and read slowly"
His honor's chin dropped exactly
eighteen inches by dry measure as he
saw that the reading matter, was the
usual form Of marriage, but he didn't
back down from his word. 1t was
the cheapest marriage he ever attend
ed, and he didn't half enjoy the
chuckles Of bride and groom, as they
went out.
The Florida agriculturist., 1879-03-19
THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURST.
excited).-" Yes, pap, Tell us wight

excited).-" Yes, pap. Tell us wight
now"
Father begins: Long time ago
der dogs use ter whistle, an der rab-
bits der use' ter have long tails; but
der dogs, dey mighty proud and
kinder imposin' like. Well, der dogs
an rabbits USE to talk like folks in
dem olden days. One Mr.. Dog went
an imposed on Buddy Rabbit, cause
he bigger'n Buddy Rabbit; an den
Buddy Rabbit he made up his min
ter get even wild Mr.. Dog, ct he
live.
Gone day Buddy Rabbit was
gwine long der road a-thinkin', when
he looks an see Mr.. Dog settin' up
benin a big oak tree, des a-whistlin'
away. Den Buddy Rabbit say ::
Hello! Buddy Dog An Mr.. Dog
answer: Good mornin', Buddy Rab-
Bit Den Buddy Rabbit say: Bud
dy Dog, you is mighty fine whistler.
1 do b'lieve l could fix your whistle
so dat all der ladies would say you
got der best whistle of any gemman
in dis town.
"Mr. Dog say: How, Buddy
Rabbit ? Eff you will des fix my
whistle, I'll do anythin' you want me
ter do
Buddy Rabbit say Well, Bud
dy Dog, l can fix your whistle so it
will be de best whistle in dis town,
sho' 1t gwine ter bite you at FUSS
but, eff you want me ter, I'll fix it.
$50 Buddy Rabbit run his ham in
his pocket an pulled out his knife,
an tell Mr.. Dog ter hold wight still,
while he splits boff sides OF his mouf
back. Den he say: Nov, Buddy
Dog, don't you whistle tell get to
dat big tree way down yoner, so l
can hear eff your whistle is better
When Buddy Rabbit get to der tree,
Mr. Dog try ter whistle, an his
whistle done spilled so he can't whis-
tie good bit. An Mr.. Dog gwine
ter get mighty mad, but Buddy Rab-
bit say quickly; "Ah ! Buddy Dog,
l see 'zactly what's der matter. l
done split your mouf back jes' fur
enough to split your present whistle,
an not quite fur enough ter get to
der good whistle. Jes hold wight
still once more, while l split it back
ies little bit furder.' Den, when
Buddy Rabbit done split Mr.. Dogs
mouf way back, he ran down der
road, den tell Buddy Dog ter whis-
tie; but when poor Mr.. Dog try ter
whistle. his whistle. done gone, an
he say sGr-r-r grr-r bout, wouf,'
an growl an bark all der time, in
stead of whistlin'. So 1T make Mr.,
Dog SO mad, cause Buddy Rabbit
done split his fine voice an whistle,
an make him growl an bark, he take
after Buddy Rabbit with all his
might, to kill him. Mr.. Dog an
Buddy Rabbit run. An jest as Bud
dy Rabbit jumped into der briar-
patch, Mr.. Dog catch him by his
long tail an bite it short Off; an
from dat day ter dis Mr.. Dog he
whistle no more, but bark with his
big mout, an Buddy Rabbit he been
had short tail.-Zadepe1ade,at.
The Florida agriculturist., 1879-03-19

A GooD LISTENER. = Reverend
gentleman: "Well, Tim, did you leave
the letter at the squire's?" Tim; l
did your riv'rence. l b'lieve they're
havin' dinner company to-day" Rev
erend gentleman (angrily) NV nat
business have you to be listening
about? How often have l told you
-" Tim: "Plaze your riv'rence,
only listened with my nose"
The Florida agriculturist., 1879-03-19

"It isn't loud praying which counts
with the LoFd-sos raaAseA-=-as-4.l wing
four full quarts for every gallon,
says an Arkansas circuit rider.
The Florida agriculturist., 1879-03-19

@ An extra copy of the AGR1-
CULTURIsr for year, to every one
who will send us five paid yearly
subscriptions.
The Florida agriculturist., 1879-03-19

We can only devote limited
space for advertising. Those who
apply first will get the benefit.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27

The Reno Gazette says: The ninth re-
hdarsal Of the Department of Music of
BiAhop whitaker's School for Girls passed
of very pleasantly and satisfactorily last
evening. Everything went of smoothly
and orderly, and showed that the whole
manaNgement was guided by a wise and
firm Wand. We cannot comment on all
the pieces and performers, although much
that ist eommendatory could be said of
each. sThe overture 'd'Oberon' was a
fine ouartette, and was finely rendered.
"Robin Adair." a piano and violin duet
between the Misses Mannheim, was we'll
done. Miss Gussie, with patience and
practice. will make an excellent violinist.
...CachouclNa Caprice, by Miss Lou Boards
lee. was wspl rendered, and showed that
young lady to be an accompilshed per-
formar-
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27
THE PURIM BALL.
Preparing for that Interesting
Event-The Prizes to be Given.

Preparing for that Interesting
Event-Thc Prizes to be Given.
Hebrew circles in Eureka are just now
agitated by preparations for the masque
ball to be given at the Opera House on
Purim night, which falls on the 9th Of
March, and which promises to eclipse any
previous ball that has ever taken place in
our town. Some magnificent and costly
costumes are in course Of manufacture,
and additional zest has been given the
affair by the promise Of a prize to the lady
and gentleman who shall appear in the
most original and best assumed character.
The lady will receive a handsome enameled
gold watch, and the gentleman "a diamond
pin. The prizes are now on exhibition at
Mr.. STEERS jewelry store, and he will
cheerfully exhibit them to any who may
call. A full band has been engaged to fur
nish music, and the committee, consisting
Of Messrs. Ben. C. Levy, L. Banner, M. ].
Franklin, Sol. Ashim and D. Lesser, are
making every possible preparation to d
to its success. Purim day is generally OBJ
served something after the manner OF New
Year, and is celebrated in homo of Queen
Esther, who rescued her people from the
oppression of Hannah through her inter-
curse with King Ahasuerus. The follow
ing reference is made to it in the ninth
chapter Of Esther:
Therefore the Jews OF all the villages,
that dwelt in the unwalled towns, made
the fourteenth day Of the month Adar q
day of gladness and ~fcasting, and a good
day, and OF sending portions to one an
other"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27

over the silent Way.

After suffering untold ogonies, which he
bore with a heroism worthy Of a martyr.
Fred. James has at last succumbed to that
grim destroyer, whose supremacy We all
shall. sooner or later. acknowledge. and
tonight the stars will loas ddwn on one
more grave that shall d. our hillside ccn.
etery. Scarcely more than a boy in years.
yts ne had experienced vicissitudes well
calculated to sadden the heart and life Of
any man. He may moi have been perfect.
meme Of us are, but an angels pitying tear
will blot ont the evil. if there was aught evil,
and nothing but the many good qualities
of a heart that was naturally kind and
gentle will be remembered by those who
knew him best, and by his generous com
rades in the Albion and other mines.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27
FLUE DUST.
Scraps from the Notebook of The
SentineI's Reporter.

SentineI's Reporter.
Petty thieving is on the increase in Eureka.
The X X are cutting out for their 300
foot station.
A special meeting of the Miners Union
was held last night.
Fred. James will be buried at 2 O'Clock
this afternoon.
The best evidence of the near approach
OF spring is the return OF the flies.
Eureka's legal talent was out in full
force at the opening of Court yesterday.
Work on the Catholic Church at Ruby
Hill is progressing finely, and it is now
under roof.
Among the departures this morning was
Mrs. j.. E. Platter, who goes on avist to Cal
~iforuia.
Rufus Fuller has located the Paul Pry
mine. 1t is situated on Adams Hill, near
the Lone Pine mine.
Travel on the Eureka & Palisade Rail-
road, and by the stage lines, continues to
be light.
George Nelson has lost his COW and calf,
and is willing to pay a liberal reward for
the afore said. See advertisement.
Superintendent Everts left for Oakland
this morning, and will be absent about two
weeks.
The trial Of Gregory Ford, charged with
disturbing the peace, will take place before
Justice Cromer at IL o'clock tomorrow.
Capt. John f. Platter was appointed foro-
man OF the Grand Jury yesterday, and
Max Oberfelder was elected secretary.
How is it, that there is SO little horse
back riding this spring by the ladies ?
Other years this was not the style.
Mr.. John L. Walker, who was badly
loaded. and confined to his room for some
time, is getting around again.
A scrimmage occurred at the depot last
evening, between the hackmen and the
hotel runners. We did not learn which
got the best Of it.
Several prisoners, who are subject to in
dictment, were before the Grand Jury yes
terday. A more villainous looking set we
have rarely seen.
Desert land entries were filed in the Land
Office yesterday by Daniel Bonelli, Of Lin
coin county, and N. Phillips, OF Elko
county.
Charley Stolz, who has been in tho en-
ploy Of Mr.. W. II. Clark, goes to Corinne,
Utah, this morning, on business for Mr..
Farmer.
During the present fine weather, the
hammer and saw can be heard from morn
ing till night, making many needed and
valuable improvements about town.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27
VI 3sTONE
A Miners Opinion Of an Arizona
Camp.


A letter has been received by o Ruby
Hill miner, from Tombstone District,
Arizona, from which we have been kindly
permitted to make the following extract !:
am at last in a land OF sunshine, where
winters storms never howl. Although here
but six days, l nave seen enough Of the
mines to be convinced that it is one Of the
best camps on the American Continent.
Bodie is but an infant compared to what
this camp will be one year from to-day. 1t
lies rs miles southeast from Tusocn, and
five miles east Of the San Pedro river, the
south fork Of the ella. The ores are
quartz and gray carbonate, about one-half
milling, the balance smelling. The ore is
Of high grade. and experts pronounce it
worth 5000 per ton, but l should put it at
a less figure. Some Of the finest top veins
/ have ever seen are to be found here, and
run all the way from one to ten feet in
width. The formation is porphyry, gran
tie and limestone. As promising as the
camp is, it is the slowest place l have
ever struck. There are only three small
stores, three saloons, one butche rshop,
two observation-disclosures, n clearinghouse,
one feed stable, and an assay Office. The
town is a curious one and 100 tents greet
the eye of the stranger.
The weather here now is about like Oc-
tober in Nevada, warm days and cool
nights.
IL this camp was located in Nevada there
Would be 10000 people here, but capital
and populations seems to avoid this Terri
kfarv
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27
r.t Us Vote On 1t.

Now, SAYS TIE Virginia Chronicle" that
there is a fair prospect that the President
will veto the l,Anti-chinese bill, the pro-
posed law Of SENATOR Cassidy, to provide
for an expression Of opinion on the Chi
nese question at tshe next general election
in this State, should be promptly passed
by the Legislature we are perpetuaily
misrepresented at he East IN respect to
this subject, all OF she papers and speakers
saving that it is mott the property-holding
class, but only the feaiiawags ana hood
lums of the West whD oppose Chinese i'm
migration. Even the maudiin poet Joa-
quin Miller has the t4udacity to write to
the New York "TribunAe," saying that it is
not the decent people Af the Pacific Coast
who are in a~ntagonisaA with d The
only way to Offset this afd bring the truth
boldly out, is to take a vote on the ques-
ton Of immigration or no Immigration.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27

The following business was transacted
in this Court yesterday:
Clark VS.. McGarry - Cause dismissed
and bondsmen exonerated.
Remington & Co. VS.. Price & Davis
Mining Co.--Appearance entered for de-
PENDANTS.
Rameris va. r. Sadler-Defendant al
lowed to amend complaint, and plaintiff
has until Saturday next to file answer.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27

1t is understood, says the Reno "Ga-
zette," that a number Of the chief citizens
of Reno are taking steps to induce the tai
ented young orator, Hugh j. NOLAN, to
come and deliver his celebrated lecture on
1.-THE Irish in America" in Reno. This is
q worthy undertaking, for Mr.. NOLAN is q
graceful and polished speaker, and is thor
oughly familiar with his subject. Let him
be invited by all means.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27

Mr.. E. E. Phillips, Superintendent Of
the Enterprise Mining and Irrigating Com
pany, whose property is located in Dia-
mond district, is in town. He says that the
tunnel of the company is now in a distance
Of 200 feet, and that all the requisite ma
chinery has been purchased, and other
preparations made to push the work for
ward with vigor and dispatch. His faith
in the ultimate success Of the company's
scheme is simply sublime.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27

Mr.. James Middlemas, better known as
'sUncle Jimmy" has retired from the firm
Of Ed. Dean & Co., and will hereafter de-
vote his attention to some manufacturing
business. In whatever pursuit he may
engage he will carry with him the we'll
wishes of the numerous friends he has
made since his advent among us.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27

Doctor Darrah, says the Reno State
':Journal." an old citizen Of washoe coun-
ty. died Saturday afternoon at the County
Poor House. Darrah was q very good
dentist, and . man we'll read in politics.
Whisky impaired his health and useful
ness, and opium degenersted him. gradu-
ally undermining his mental powers snd
robbing his system Of healthful life. He
might have made life . success. Nature
signs.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27
An ErrOr.H

Fred. German claims that Van injustice
was done him in the article referfYpg to
the arrest Of Gregory Ford, and explained
the matter satisfactorily. We knew moth
ing OF the merits of the case, and did not
even know who made the arrest. 1t APP
pears that a charge has been hanging
against Ford for some months. We have
no desire to do Mr.. German or anybody
else an injustice, and SO cheerfully make
the correction.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27
CRUMBS.

Democratic Members Take q DE.
cided stand-The Central Pacific
TO be Made n Scapegoat.
Especial to the Eureka Daily sentinel.l
CARSON, February &c, 1879.
In the Senate, the Central Pacific bill
was referred to the Railroad Committee.
The maximum rate is fixed at four cents
per tom per mile. 1t will probably pass on
Friday or Saturday.
Steve Gage is holding forth tonight in
the Assembly Chamber on freishts and
fares.
The Democratic members last night
pledged themselves to a man to stand by
the WOODBURY. and Lewis bills. 1t seems
evident, however, that the local bill will not
pass. The Central Pacific is to be made
the scapegoat for all the railroad sins in
this State.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27

By reference to our advertising columns
i3will be seen hat the firm Of Ed. Dean
4 Co. have dissolved partnership, Mr..
James Middlemas retiring. Ed. has won
an excellent reputation in his line, and
will continue to receive, as he has always
received. the patronage Of the public.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27

We are in receipt OF cards Of invitation
to the reception Of Mr.. and Mrs. DR.. Nc
Allister. nee Miss Maggie e. Donnelly.
In this case distance did not lend enchant-
ment. and could we have annihilated space
would have added one more to the list Of
callers.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27

The Austin Rereills says that the Alex
ander Company. at Grantsville, ncoun
tered q rich body Of suiphuret ore on
Thursday last in the south lower tunnel,
q quantity Of which has been forwarded to
San Francisco. This find in the Alexander
may be regarded as valuable, as it 10 below
water level and at . greater depth than
heretofore worked, being, we believe,
something over 800 feet below the surface.
The mill is said to be doing good work.
Altogether the outlook for the Alexander
is good.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27

Among the many business changes soon
10 be made in Eureka, we learn that Mr..
Tom Haley will take the old-established
meat market OF Fred Barnes, on North
Main street. Mr.. Barnes retires from the
business with a fortune, and will hereafter
reside ON his ranch.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27
STATE AND xEIsHBoRmooD.
Condensed Items Cleaned from On
Exchanges.
Mhooping cough is prevalent In Reno.

whooping cough is prevalent In Reno.
Peach trees in the vicinity OF Frank
town, Washoe county, are in bloom.
Carson society is scandalized by the fact
that s. Scoville had his watch stolen at q
recent church fair in that place.
Major Jack Stratman was unanimously
elected Chief Engineer Of the Bodie Fire
Department, q few days since.
1t is said that q sufficient quantity OF
cocoons was raised in Utah county, U. t.,
last season, to make 500 yards Of silk.
The editor Of the Bodie STANDARD"
makes the following double shot "We
have never seen Daggett ; and If Deacon
Parkinson can get 81 votes to his two, for
good looks, we never wan to-"
The material for a paper to be published
in Paradise by J. J.. Hill 4 Co., proprie-
tors of the "Silver State" has been pur-
chased in San Francisco, and will be i'm
mediately forwarded to its destination.
According to the Virginia 'Stage" WASH
ington's birthday was celebrated on the
Comstock by the Emmett and Washington
Guards p~arading, and the Gold Hill News
~suspending publication.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27

The friends Of Uncle George Davis will
be glad to hear that his last hours were
soothed by the presence Of those who con-
tributed all in their power to mitigate his
snnerings. He was buried in the Odd
Fellows cemetery. Among those who de-
serve MENTION for acts Of kindness, none
are more deserving than Mrs. Hall. wife Of
NJ. d. H. Hall. Of the International Ho-
tel. who has been unremitting in her At
tentions to the interests Of the family Of
the deceased.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27
The Gambling Bill.

Carson dispatches state that the bill
making gambling licenses payable monthly
instead Of quarterly, charging 500 for the
first month, SIS for the second, and allow
ing games to be played on the first floor,
passed the Senate yesterday. There is
little doubt but that the bill will become q
law.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27
Information Wanted.

INFORMATION Is WANTED OF WILLIAM
WHITFORD, y native of England, who has
been working in the Consolidated Company's
mines. When last seen, was at his cabin on
Ruby Hill on Thursday, February 18th, since
which time he has not been seen or heard of
by any one who knew him. Information Of him
will be thankfully received by W. J. CRABB.
on Ruby Hill. feb25 1w$
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27

A Hearing I'm h U. .. Land ONCE.
The final arguments in the case Of Thos.
Short vs.. Maurice d. Healey, involving
the title to u tract of land in Ruby Valley,
was heard in the U. 8. Land Office yester-
day afternoon before the Register and Re-
ceiver.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27

Below we give another conundrum. We
are authorized to offer ahandsome chrome
to any one who sees the point: Advantage
Of partnership-It makes all business
transactions leagueal. Dissolution rem
ders il ubiquitous.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27

wells. Fargo Il Co.'S letter I.ist.
The following letters were received ct Wells.
Fargo h Co.'S Once last evening and not
delivered
ALafee Miss Camilla Floyd
Alberto Chevierra Mrs M L Ferrari
John A Steele Miss Flora shaw
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-27

The following appointments Of money
paid into the County Treasury from Janu-
airy 9th to February 18th, nave been made
by the County Auditor and Treasurer