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Natural Gas Wells In Nevada.

Moses Hasbrook, who has been for
some two months engaged at fishing
near the north end Of Pyramid Lake,
says the Virginia (Nev.) Enterprise tells
of a discovery recently made by him.
self and two other fishermen which
may yet prove valuable. They had
been out on the lake fishing one even
ing and remained until about nine
o'clock, when it began to blow heavily
and grow uncomfortably cold. They
ran their boat to shore and having
blankets and provisions with them,
sought shelter in the lee of large hill,
building fire and making camp in a
little valley or basin. During the night
their camp fire spread into the grass
and brush covering the bottoms of the
valley and burned streak two or
three rods in width to quite a dis
lance from the camp. They observed
the fire soon after it started, but know
ing it could do harm did not take the
trouble TO turn out of their blankets for
the purpose of extinguishing it. Some
time towards two o'clock in the morn
ing, Mr.. Hasbrook says he was awak-
ened by great cutlery from his COM
panions and much to his astonishment,
found all about him as light as day. In
a moment he saw that the light came
from several jets of flame from five TO
twelve feet in height. All proceeded to
the spot and found no less than nine of
these jets within a circle of about five
rods. The gas was found to proceed
from little blowholes from half an
inch to an inch in diameter and seemed
in no way different from such holes as
are usually seen on the deserts. The
gas jet shot up with good deal of force
and made sort of cracking noise. The
upper part of the flames presented, a
yellowish appearance and were from
one to three feet in width, while down
toward the ground, where the jets were
narrow, the flame passed from yellow to
a greenish hue. They left the jets
burning when they broke up camp the
next morning. These natural gas
springs are on the opposite side of the
lake from that on which the fisherman
have their cabins. Mr.. Hasbrook says
that the day before he left he and sew
eral others crossed the lake and found
the wells still burning the same as they
had left them. On this last trip Piute
Indian went with them. The red man
exhibited no surprise at what he saw,
but lighting a stick he went some rods
further up the valley and touched off,
dozen or more jets that were fed from
holes upon and around little hillock.
Mr.. Hasbrook says though they searched
for an hour or two they could find no
indications of petroleum, nor was there
any smell of petroleum about the burn
ing gas.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-11-25

Father Malo, who has been for
many years Catholic missionary amono
the ahorigines of Oregon. confirms the
oft-repeated assertion that the Indian
must go down before the white man.
All the congregations he established or
saw established during his twenty-one
years OF work are still in existence. but
IN many cases with reduced numbers
lnsensibly the Indians seem to die away
when they come in contact with the
white man. They cannot bring them
selves to work as he works. The hunt
g-ground and the fishery alone appear
to agree with them. Yet, saws the
Father, they are very bright and quick
IN learning book matters as well as
trade matters. But what they learn at
school they are apt to forget almost as
quickly as they learned it, especially
when they return to their nomadic
state
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-11-25

d = q = III
An Illinois man protects iii tyse.
from rabbits with mounds made ii IA
following manner:
choose for the time Of MAKING
them when the soil is a little wet. M
muddy, but waxy. l much prefer i dsg
on which there is slight freeze. quar-.
ry out a square yard Of the thinly frozen
soil around the stem of the tree; the
ground being slightly CONCEALED on tie
surface, this is easily and rapidly done,
and the operation removes all weeds.
grass and !clods. The soil around the
stem is then made very loose, after
which | firm it.. by treading il down
solid. Another portion Of the upper
soil is removed near the tree, which
again disposes of all trash, and from
this [ get the soil to make my mound
This | begin with a broad base, saw
two feet, am careful to tramp down
well every few spadefuls. In this
way / proceed until the mound
is ten or twelve inches high sloping
steeply in the shape in which it is too
frequently left. / then take away the
outer and lower part all round By
plunging the spade IN perpendicularys
about six inches from the stem, Of tho
tree. This leaves q. ball standing
around the stem Of the tree, the sur
plus soil being thrown aside. NextI
humble myself and, with my hands
mold this ball into a pointed or oval
shape at the top and pound It with ny
list until is very compact and smooth
A." | have been very tedious, probably
to those who do not need my sdvice
but / do feel sorry for those who have
nice young trees ruined BY 'varminss. Y
The aggregate loss in the West every
winter from this cause is enormous.
Ny object is to give those help who
think they have tried mounds in vain.
Don't give up this plan mounds formed
n this way. will work. There j. soa
md on many farms the material for
are not at hand. Remove all
in spring" M Es.da vi
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-11-25

France, once proved h erse,f-.. VI
heroine. A common sewer !. esl
depth had been opened for ran y great
opening beng covered at nigbt s "a re
some planking; but those Il y IL With
OF the operations neglected. ! eaargs
any lights near, to warn y place
OF the danger in their max ahaSlares
men returning home sfror a fOu
stepped on the planks 4, IN. Np,k
ing frail and rotten, r yr,sn %,
under their weight. and p Ss.s Wy
them to the bottom. 1t was s sssp i.
before any one became awara u Rne
had happened; and when I'm Nnas
gathered round, no man il ~ people
was daring enough to respond q Ssp N
frantic entreaties Of the wives J. Y We
entombed men by descending ths = *s sle
and loathsome depth. Pres ..ss aOwl
fragile-lookfng girl Of seyentasr y,
ping to the front. said dtiietlr. ssI. sssp:
down and try to save thepocr s al 60
and Creatures calling themselves ~
were not ashamed to stand bvI s IA We Y :
Catharine Vasseur let down ~ ona zee
valiant but fearful mission ms u aef
sued few long minutes Of anr;o, a y. ea-
pense before the signal to,hsnl ~ s s
felt and two still breathing bnt ~
scious men We're, with the gallant 81
brought to the surface. Mich exh.sdss.l1
as the effort had lefs her. tbe Ia sssu
maiden only stayed to gain breas IS' y ]
tore descending again, regardless oi r. n
FISK sne ran-,a iiiR N,si lleasa me
This second venture nearly nrov.a
fatal. Upon reaching the bottom n 4
sewer, and fastening rope aronn 4 o .ao
PROSTATE form, Catherine felt 8 N oue
she were being strangled by an ;rr' M
BILE hand. Unfortunately, tie NM -
round her own waist had become X
fastened, - and when,t after Icrnn; i.
along the dripping, clammy wall NJ
hand touched it, she had not stranass
sufficient to pull it down. Dazad :.
she was, she still had Her wits abo,,t n. Z
and loosing her long hair, twisted M, NJ
luxuriant tresses with the rope. IN
rope was hauled up, and the, horr;ssS
crowd beheld the inanimate form Fl M
brave young girl swinging by her has.
and to all appearance dead. Fresh i,
and prompt administration Of st;mr.
lants brought her to consciousness and
the happiness Of knowing that, il shs
had failed in saving all, her brave q.
beavers had restored three of the Bread.
winners to their families. - anbsry
Journal. sss} ffsa 9.Ef ~
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-11-25
Feeding Horses.

Horses can work well and remain in
good condition on corn and oats ground
together, with straw for coarse fodder.
There seems to be a prevalent opinion
among farmers that hay is necessary
to the health and condition of horses.
even If they have sufficient allowance
OF grain, but this is quite erroneous.
The corn and oats ground together
furnish an excellent and well-balanced
ration Tor horses, but is, of course. too
concentrated to feed alone. Wheat
straw contains no injurious elements.
out is not sufficiently nutritious to feed
alone; yet is as healthy as hay to furnish
bulk in the ration. The corn and oats
1ed with the straw will compensate its
deficiencies and constitute whole
some, well-balancedr ration.
Corn and oats of equal weight should
be ground together-and ground fine.
Twelve pounds of the mixed meal. fed
upon fifteen to eighteen pounds of cnt
wheat straw. will be fair daily ration
Tor horse of $50 pounds weight, with
moderate work, given in three leeds.
wheat straw, cut short, weighs five to
hve and a half pounds per bushel, SO
that four pounds of meal would be
mixed with one bushel of straw. Let
the straw be moistened slightly so that
the meal will adhere to it and then the
horse must eat the straw with the meal
But care should be taken not to make
It too wet. as the horse is likely to swa,-
low it without sufficient mastication.
VI course, II the horse is to have severe
work the quantity of meal must be in
creased.-Ndtional Lice Stock Journal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-11-25

The pretty sweetheart Of ? Peons
pugilist was the Goddess Of Liberty n I, I
political procession. He set out TO WAA
on the sidewalk abreast OF the car on
which she rode, and whip every mn
who made any disrespectful commeass
on Ter. He knocked down five 0ffehu,,
ers in the course of as many blocks, sna4
then, attempting to chastise aparty y
four, got sound drubbing. y
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-11-25

"A ten-year-old boy was overtaken
ny train on railroad bridge at Port
land, Oregon. There was no room to
stand aside, and the gorge below was
very deep. Seeing a cross beam fifteen
feet underneath, he leaped for it.
grasped it with his arms, and hunp there
until rescued with noosed rope.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-11-25

Victor Newcomb, who retires from
the Presidency of the Louisville, Nash
vile q Great Southern Railway, De-
cem6er l, to seek rest under an impend-
ing danger OF blindness, is only thirty
SIX 81 years old, and is accounted worth
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-11-25

y, In Dodge County, Georgia, a Mrs.
wright has made twenty yards of silk.
having herself raised the trees, attended
TO the worms, and woven the silk into
cloth. ~ '''
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-11-25

james Ludlow, of Bergen, n. :,
recently took q trip to ONEIDA on : ~ y
it to his daughter. He is 1OS yeaIs z
age, and is a hale and hearty old gen
tleman. He still saws wood, milks cows
and attends generally to outdoor ana''s'
His faculties are all preserved.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-11-25

those rare compliments for both eye
and ear that always swell the boys vo-
cabulary. Z" an autumn Pastor
al" by William Il. Gibson, IN Harpef's
Ma1azi1le. \
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-11-25

Prescribing an overdose of opium,
with the expectation that q. part sof 4
will be spilled when it is administered
to the patient, ID a novel system Of smed,
ical practice. But such seems to be re
method of certain New York physician,
who was recently arrested on charge
OF malpractice. He prescribed Ten
drops of opium tinctnre to be givenD y
young infant, y, The child mother was
told by the druggist that the dose was
excessive, and $50 she gave only seseh
drops, but death resulted. The doctor
explained that he expected several drops
would be spilled when the medicine WS
administered, and, moreover, that q
told the mother to give strong cohees =
the child fell into a doze, II
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-11-25

Alexander Outlaw, Of Laurenss
County, Ga, is SO years Of age, but ~,
take his place daily among the coNsn
pickers. In a single day recently y
picked one hundred and ten pounds.
He has been married four times, ana ns
youngest child is now only i've years
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-11-25

Arizona prospectors give felicitous
names to new mining localities. The
latest Is Bloodsucker district.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-11-25

The Criminal Lam MAGAZINE says:
. A long winded lawyer lately defended
a criminal unst1ccessfully and during
the trial the Judge received the follow
ing note: The prisoner humbly praE
that the time occupied by the plea q
the counsel for the defense be counted
in his sentence.,n AEa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-13
Judge Fields Presidential Prospects


Judge Hastings and Mr.. Mhoen, two very
prominent democrats from California, registered
at the Ebbitt, described the democratic situation
about as follows "Judge Field can carry Cali
fornia by ten thousand majority against any
candidate the republicans can name. California
is democratic when the party is united, and IL
would be united with will on Field. The coast
Is enthusiastic for him. Five OF the six oregon
delegates to Cincinnati were elected as Staunch
Field men and the sixth Is understood to be for
him. There were no instructions there for TIL
den, because the people are for Field, and none
for Field because his friends do not want to an
tagoniZe I1lden; but the delegation Is for Field
strong and all over. California will follow with
a Field delegation, but probably without IN
structions, and for the same reason. We believe
ences In the democratic party from Maine to
California. He is hard-money man. clean clear
OF all facttous fights, neither Tammany nor anti
Tammany, and could carry New York. He
is the Westernmost OF western men, and Will
De acceptable to the west. He was determin-
ed Union man, and lead in the fight to hold
Calllornia from breaking away; but he never
he was born. We suppose on that coast that
he Is especially strong In the south. He began
as early as 1866 to subject the vicious legislation
OF the reconstruction period to the coastitu-
tional test. The test oath decision rendered
then not less than his recent election law"
and jury case opinions exhibit the breadth
and Jacksonian nature OF his craftsmanship.
IHe SoutH kuo"S Wudu IL OWES W ulln ana VIII
not be slow to pay the debt California has
never failed him. When he was last a candi-
date she rolled up phenomenal majority for
him. She has not forgotten that he was one of
those who planted her institutions; that to
him she owes her liberal exemption law her
mining laws. and many of the wholesome con-
ditions under which the young commonwealth
grew to her present proportions. If the elec-
toral votes OF the Pacific coast are needed for
the election OF the democratic candidate, let
Judge Field be nominated, and he will get
them. California will send a straight-out
Field delegation to Cincinnati"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-13
Society Notes.

The Secretary Of State entertained a distin
guished company on the Tallapoosa to-day. He
invited the President and family, the members OF
The Cabinet and others, to meet the diplomatic
corps, and enjoy with them an excursion to
Mount Vernon. There We're many regrets that
SO many OF the diplomats are absent. NJ adame
Outrey, who is irreslstably charming at such
parties, had to decline the invitation, owing TO
other engagements. Baron Meyer, who Is also
very agreeable, was missed. The Baron went
to New York to meet the Austrian Archduke
and accompany him to Niagara. A fine ban
quet was served on the TallapooSa, and the Ma.
rine band furnished the music. Among other
patriotic airs played by the band was Widows
new national anthem, so, God. Preserve the
Union which elcited the highest commenda-
ton. Among the distinguished guests On the
excursion were Mr.. and Mrs HoWells, who ar1,
now guests at the White House.
Several OF the wives OF members OF the
Cabinet received yesterday. MIS-. Evarts aud
her daughter We're at home, as were Mrs. Sner-
man and the daughters Of Secretary SchuTz.
Mrs. Key is absent, as well as Mrs. Ramsey.
e,family OF secretary Thompson did not Re.
Give.
Last evening the President. accompanied by
his wife and their guests took a sail down the
moon.
Aristarchi Bey and his popular secretary, Mr..
Rustem. leave here On the 25th. They viii not
sail for Europe before June. Mr.. Baltazn the
second secretary OF the Turkish legation, will
remain IN New York for the present. He mar
dren.
The Corcoran building has lately lost. but
only temporarily, let us hope two of the emil
nent artists who have had studios there-Mr.
Healey and Mr. E. +. Andrews both OF whom
will with their respective wives spend the sum.
mer in Europe. Mrs. Andrews has now returned
here to spend few dayS.-Secretary Ram
sey's wife has gone to Minnesota and probably
Will not return here until next autumn.-MiSs
FlOrentine Marriott, the organist of Calvary M,
+. church in Baltimore was married In that
church last evening to Dr. John D. Blake, OF
Mathews county, Va. The bride is the youngest
daughter of the late b. B. Marriott who at the
time OF his death was much esteemed clerk In
the Treasury dpnartment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-13
Wall Street To-day.

NEW YORK. May lathe Post, In its financial
article to-day, says: AT the stock exchange
there is an absence of ex citement and the vol
ume OF business is not large. The market for
speculative shares was strong at the opening
then was heavy during the first hour aud a
half, then became strong, and has SO continued
up TO the time we write The leading stocks
have been the coal shares-Erie, Pacific Mail
Wabash. Iron Mountain. Houston and Texas
Lake Shore, Western Union and st. Louis and
San Francisco. Government bonds are = lower
for the s0-S1.S and the AIS. Railroad bonds are
strong except for those subject TO speculation.
which latter are somewhat large. The money
market is very easy with per cent the ruling
on L, 8. bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-13
The Funeral Of Hon. Geo. Brown.

TORONTO ONT. May lathe remains OF the
late Hon. George Brown were conveyed TO their
last resting place in the Metropolis, yesterday
afternoon, and were followed by an immense
concourse or people, the senators and members
OF the Dominion Parliament, the members OF
the ontario legislature, the mayor and corpora
ton, the board OF trade, the corn and stock ex-
changes, the II. Andrews and CaledOnian So
cieties, OF which the deceased was member as
well as several other societies. attended In
body. The streets through which the cortege
passed were denseiy packed with spectators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-13
The Markets.

do. deferred, ~; DO; consols. 64,, do, second
ssrlf Efforts ties ss NORTH cSP0Da SKIES Old IS
VIRGINIA ten forty coupons IS bid today. ,,,,-.
IL Is-l6. Flour fairly active and firm. Wheat,
southern easier; western steady and iirm-southern
reds e DO amber I5s red Mo- Mss
l.4haI. iik; AUGUST. / lOai l9s teaber;
yellow easier; western dun but frm-southern
white, So; do. yellow, So western mixed spot. 50
% oais frnl@southern. 46a47; western white, I5a45
do: miaed, 4ia4S; pennsyiysnis. 45 asaa6 .6 kye
pscted IssooA Sssys steady. saiO. Petroleum dull
and G5cbsnUes 8iofee quiet-Ro cargoes, ordi-
RsFy WGystp to 1 rs6s an aad
Receipts-fonr ,2s5 b. Nrrels: wheat cat 81 S.s
bushels; corn, Z. .S53 bushels hes o. c SSg "a T
Si SSniIn,ents. wheat, 36. 6s2 bus, bushels; corn,
13S. 395 bushels. xox. :.
NEW YORK. May l3.-stocls firm! Money; Money!
as: Exchange. long, 1851; short. 4SS.
NEW YORK. May ls Flour d.a. Wheat q"ie'
LONDON. May IS, 1880 .. ln.-Consols, We
for money and 50 5-l6 for the account. b. D.
bonds. AZ per cents, 1l0z. eI coupon. Atlantic
Gates, ~; Atlantic and Great Western seconds.
SSh New Jersey Central consos, lO7: Erie. 3s4;
Pennsylvania Central s3x, ex dividend. Readips.
25h. New York Central. 1905.
NEW YORK MARKETS THIS AFTERNOON.
York today at ?; M. as reported Sy Lewis John,
gsr cents: .o$; New Jersey Central. Ss; Ohio and
SON Hannibal and St Joseph, 27a: Lake Shore.
lS23f' f & Northwest ssf; Iron Mountain; L tlsS; 81
Kansas and Texas. s2S " o TELEGRAPH. a1Shi issES;:
C. e. and l. c., IL Pacific Mail, S5sZ-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-13
METHODIST CONFERENCES.
Necrcaaries lsl.es.A

CINCINNATI May lathe Methodist GEN.
eral conference elected to-day two MISSION
ary secretaries by ballot In the same manner as
ior bishops The nrst ballot resulted In the
choice OF Rev. Dr. J. NJ. Reid the present in
cumoent, and Rev. c. III. Fowler
ballot was then taken for a CORE spending
secretary OF the Church Extension Society, the
candidates being Rev. A. y. kynelt. the present
Incumbent, and Rev. Homer Eason. The re
suit will be announced at the next session OF
the conference
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-13
Powder Mill Exn.o,tou and Fire.

P0TTsvnIE. Pa, May l3.-The Mahoniag
powder miu near Ashland exploded this MORN
Ing at 1880 o'clock, killing Elwood Benseman
and injuring five Others. IL Is not known
whether any more have been killed or not, as
the mill is on lire and cannot be approached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-13

MAGGIE MITCHELLs HUSBAND ARRESTED. -
Henry 7. Paddock, husband OF Maggie Mitchell,
on judgment OF the superior court for about
5000, In favor OF Alex. Calhoun. OF Hartford
He is locked up at Holyoke, and has given no.
tice that he desires 10 take the poor debtors
oath
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-13

MONTPELIER, VI, May 13.-The delegates OF
the greenback labor party OF the state, num-
oerfng about fifty, met in Mosaic Hall, al noon,
10 appoint delegates TO the national convention,
at chicago. on june 9. Gen. Geo. j. Stannare
or Burlington, chairman OF the state CON-
mlttee, was made permanent chairman. The
convention, after appointing the usual commit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-13
Ex-senator Bayard Sinking.

WILMINGTON, DEL, May 13.-Ex-Senator
James A. Bayard is much weaker to-day, and
apparently sinking rapidly. lie resists the
efforts OF his attendants TO give him nour1sh-
ment, and 1t is feared that without an effort on
his part to rally life can be prolonged but few
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-13
The District in Congress.
NEW MUNICIPAL CODE.

AT last nights session of the House the con-
sideration Of the municipal code for the Dis
trict was finished, with the exception of the
clause relative to the appointmentof the police
force. Mr.. Aldrich. Of K. l., offered an amend
ment that .5 per cent OF the force shall have
served In the army Or navy, which the CommiS-
siOnerS desire to strike out. The tax and license
features Of the bill will next be considered. Mr.
ToWnsbend, OF Illinois, having authority to
offer substitute therefor. committee OF the
citizens of the District-Messrs. S. V. Niles.
John A. Baker, E. q. Davis. j. l.. Barbour, W.
III. Clagett and w. g. MetZerott-were heard by
the District committee in favor OF the Town
int
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-13

LoRILLARD's IRoQUoIs Wins A RAcE.-The
race for the Newmarket two-year-old plate
came OF at the Newmarket second spring meet
ing, In England yesterday, and was won by Mr..
p. Lorillards brown colt Iroquos. The second
place was secured by Mr. Lefevre's bay colt Her
man, and the third place by the Duke OF SC.
Adams bay colt Kuhleborn. Iroquois won in
a canter by fourteen lengths. The betting at
the start was two TO one against him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-13

GEN. MACARTHUR, the late postmaster of Chi
cago. convicted before the U. S. district court
there OF embeZzling public funds is in this city
making application TO the President for pardon.