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Mohave County miner., 1884-03-02
TIle SOudan.

Many people are at present, pug zled over the "Soudan," of wDict they hear so much in the recent re ports from Egypt, They are not qAite sure if it would betray an un- pardonable amount of ignorance fol them to confess to a general kind ot unacquantance with what this Sou dan IS and how far it extends. Would it give these Leople-who, by the way, need not be ashamed to confess their ignorance-anY kind of satis- factory information to tell them Son dan is the name given by the Egyp- tians to all their dependent empire stretching from the Third Cataract for an indefinite distance toward the lakes, and from the Red Sea to the Western border of Dartour? This emplre comprises much of Nubla, all Sennaar. all KerdOfan and all Dor four. It is said to be about LOCO, GOO square miles, or as large as India. This vast extent of million of square miles is sad to be inhabited by 12.000,00O people, most Of Mus sulmans ana many of these of ex- ceptional ferocity, faHaticisln and darIng.-LondUn News.
Mohave County miner., 1884-03-02

speed that the capital at disposal ad-
 mits of. The means by which the
 reduction is being brought about
 are, first, the improvement of the
 construction of these portions of a
 colliery plant; and second, the sub
 stitution of steel for iron. By the
 use of steel plates for coal tubs, re-
 markedly light vehicles are produced. In one colliery where this change has been carried out by the gradual substitution of steel tubs for the old wooden ones, the ratio of the dead to the total weight has been reduced from 69 to 40 per cent. The old drawing cages are being rapidly re- placed by improved steel constrnc tions. These differ somewhat from existing types, and they certainly the maximum of strength and rigidity with the minimum of weight. Some recent accidents have again raised attention to the question of safety catches on cages. Much ingenuity has been fruitlessly ex- pended upon the mechanical de- vices for preventing the fatal conse- lnences Of broken rope, if we are 10 judge from the great number Of ,ontrivances proposed, and the fact hat none have been commonly ldopted.-Minipg and Scientific Press.
Mohave County miner., 1884-03-02

So faI, no Chicago maiden has. been abducted. The william never. pursues her. He fears to undertake. the carrying out of such a feat of- such colossal proportions. And he. knows the Chicago girl would at. once and Tn a quiet pronounced manner put her foot down on any such proposition. That settles it t- Chicago Telegraph.
Mohave County miner., 1884-03-02
Where Precious Stones are Found in the United
 States.

OoOI So huDS udS cOulTlOuC0' to "The Mineral Resources of th
 United States" published by th'
 Government, an article on American gems and precious stones. Sys tenatic mining for gems and pre- clous stones Is carried on only d Paris, Me-, and Stony Point, N. c. but they are gathered on the surface in many places, as sapphires in Mon tana, moss agate in Colorado and agate at Lake Superior.
 Some 8S different minerals occur in the United States which have been used as gems. Twelve of these occur in tue United States only Diamonds are not mined in this country, although they have occasion ally been found at number oflocal itios. A large diamond was found at Manchester, opposite Richmond, Va, by laborer employed in grad ing one of the streets. It was an octahedron and weighed after it was cut over 10 carats. It was worth S50O0 before cutting.
 The principal localities for sap phires and rubies are in New Mex ico, Arizona and Southern Colorado, where they occur In the sand, often on ant-hills. Garnets occur in the same region, about S5.000 worth of cut stones beng annually produced.
 It Is estimated that the value of the tourmalines taken from Mount Mica, Me-; is between $50,OO0 and $65,O00. Tourmallne and hiddenite are regularly mlned at Stony Point, N. C., some S7,500 worth having al ready been sold.
 Rock crystal is gathered and cut i'll large quantities, the sale at differ ent localities probably amounting to $40,000 annually. Much of it is cut for jewelry, as Lake George or Cape May diamonds. The clear crystal for optical purposes is almost entire ly Brazilian, as the good maternal fonnd here rarely reaches the proper channels.
 Although agates are abundant here, nearly all the Polish speci- mems sold in America have been pol ished in Germany, having originally come from Brazil and Uruguay Moss agates, however, are collected here in large quantities, although the cutting is done abroad.
 The sunstone and meonstone from Pennsylvania and Virginia are of good quality, although as yet used but little.
 The American turquoise is of much l .tere5t, but 1t is not much Il d ty jewellers. It is frequently blue when found, but soon turns green ou ex posture.
 Jet occurs in Colorado and Texas, and will probably soon be utilized in the arts. The bowenite of Rhode Island and williamsite of Pennsyl- i vania are used as a substitute for iade.-Springfeld Republican.
Mohave County miner., 1884-03-02
Pa was a policeman

My dear boy" said a lady to a. precoeious youth of sixteen, 'does your father design you to tread the, intricate and thorny paths of a pro fession, the straight and narrow ways. of the ministry or revel ln the fowery fields of hterature?" No, marm; dad says he's agoin' to set me to work in the tater-feld.
Mohave County miner., 1884-03-02
EGhartOU7n.

Khartoum is the chief city as vel
 as the capital of the Soudan country
 claimed by Egypt. It is located on
 the peninsula formed by the junction
 of the Blue and the White Nile. The
 water i'll tEe river IS about one thou
 sand four hundred feet above the
 level of the sea.
 There is an extensive quay on the
 blnks of the river where the prlnci-
 pal commerce of a country of all India naturally centers. The prov
 inces of the Soudan are not commer
 cial to any great extent, but these great rivers bring to this point a great number of ships, and you see along the margin of the beautiful rlver long lines ot vessels and masts. which give life and the appearance of civilization. The principal pro- ductiors are ivory, hides, senna, gum arabic and beeswax It will be seen that all these productions are nat ural. and not the result of industry or cultivation. The inhabitants of that vast country are notOriously indolect, and someone has sad that bees are the only industrious crea- lures in that whole country.
 A great portion of the city lies so low, that at high water it is flood ed, which renders it unhealthy, but it is believed that some day remedy for that evil will be provided. The gardens around the city are expen- sive and contain long rows of date palms, many of which are half a centnty old and have become very valuable. The views of the city from the opposite side of the rlver is very line. The grove of palm trees shad- Ing the numerous buildings, ard their dark green foliage contrasting with the bri ght c01ors of the numer- ous buildings, makes view that is captivating to behold; but tue nearer vIew of the city destroys the romance for 1t is dirty and vile. This is not one of the ancient cities ot those great valleys. It was founded by Mohammed Ali in 1923, and the slave trade gathered here, and the city increased in population very rapidly and in 1859 it had 10000 peo- pie.
 The inhabitants are a strange of all co1ors, consisting of Egyptians, Berbers, Arabs, Turks, Jews, Europeans and blacks. The part of the town consists of mnd built huts, but quite recently number of modern buildings have beer erected which look substantial and imposing, especially the palace Of the Governor, which is of fine faced stone.
 The city Is the center of the cara van trade from the interior of Africa, which is a reliable trade and great source of wealth to the city, but the slave trade has been a source of great profit aAd many thousands of poor slaves have been brought to his market, and from here sent to Ill the slave markets Tn the world.
 The city is 1,500 miles from Cairo, md the voyage down the river is long md tedious.
Mohave County miner., 1884-03-02
INFORMATION FOR GIN
 HAZEN.
4 Few of the Weather Signs
 of the Russian EOujiks.

A Russian admirer of Gen. Hagen the weather prophet and author O. essays on tornadoes, hen coops, um brellas and hogs, wishes to inform the chief of the signal service o. some of the weather signs of the Russian moujiks, who have for one thousand years studied the meteoro logleal significance of mice, cats Holsters, fish, dogs, swallows, swans geese, ducks, roosters, smoke and acorns:
 If sparrows are busy about theil nests or fly in focks the weather will be clear and fair.
 If swans fly southward quite late in the season, say at the end of Sep tember, the fall will be long and pro- longed.
 If swallows fly near the ground there will be windy or rainy wea- ther.
 If chicks seek shelter the weather will be wet.
 If chickens and other fowls pick their feathers, there will ke cloudy and damp weather
 If, during severe frosts, roosters crow very early, the weather will 'ecome moderate and very warm.
 When ducks bathe and quack there surely will be rain, and when they are quiet there will be a thunder storm.
 If geese battle it will rain.
 If cat searches for a warm place there will be cold weather. If cat scratches door, table or other ob jrct with it's claws there will be windy and snowy weather.
 If dogs roll n winter there will be snow; If m the summer there will be ram.
 If mice make their nests above the ground in ricks the fall will be rainy and prolonged. If they make their nests under ricks upon the ground the spring will be fair. Ifthey make their nests before the crop is reape3 rainy weather will begin in August and the fall will bo bad.
 Fish appear on the surface of water before rain and go to tho bot tom before a strong wind.
 Lobsters crawl on the banks before rainy weather.
 If oak lands grow plentiful the following winter will be severe and the summer fruitful.
 If smoke sinks to the ground when there is no wind, in winter It will snow and in summer 1t will rain. II some rises even during bad weather, far weather will follow.
 If at sunset there are no clouds, the next day will be fair; if the sun sets in clouds, the next day will be cloudy and perhaps rainy. If the setting sun is red, the next day there will be a strong wind.
 If the horns of the new moon are long and sharp, then in winter the whole month will be cold, ard in summer fair.
 If the moon looks pale it will rain; if clear and bright, there will be fair weather.
 If fog lies on the ground there will be fair weather; if it rises in the evening the next day will be very warm.
 If the first thunder is heard from the south, during the coming summer there will be m any thunder storms. If 1t thunders Tn winter, there will be strong wind.
 If there are red clouds before sun rise the day will be very windy.
 If a person lets the new moon shine on his or her pocketbook, he or she will not have a single penny dur ing the whole month.
Mohave County miner., 1884-03-02
4 NOVEL.
A moon, a sky, A mountain high,
 A Io1n.

A moon, a sky; A mountain high,
 A lane; Some trees, some grass A youth, a lass, X cane, A smile, and sighs,- And dropping eyes,.
 AlackI An arm, a waist. A squeeze in haste,
 A smack. A church, an aisle, Some folks in style,.
 Aside; A VOW, a band, A bridegroom, and
 A bride, A tenement, Top floor, cheap rehss
 Not all; Ten children gay. Who love to play,
 And bawl.
 New York Mercury,
Mohave County miner., 1884-03-02
Cigarette S5ssOking.

There has been introduced into the New York Assembly bill which prohibits the sale of cigarettes or tobacco to minors under 16 years of age. A law to that effect already
Mohave County miner., 1884-03-02

A lady who read that 'it IS lucky to pick up a horseshoe" picked uR one in a blacksmith shop. The sud denness with which she dropped It showed that it was not lucky.
Mohave County miner., 1884-03-02

A Frenchman claims to have in vented a paper which is incombus- tible. Let some of our esssyists get hold of it, and they will make it dry enough to burn.
Mohave County miner., 1884-03-02

Naomi, the daughter of Enoch, de clarod that she would not marry any ore who was not ''just perfect" and she d1d not get a husband until she was 5S0 years old.
Mohave County miner., 1884-03-02

It is said that women share adyeR sity better than prosperity,
Mohave County miner., 1884-03-02

Entered at the postoftce in Mineral Park aa Second-claes matter.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-08-05
Killed by Lightning.

Drake, Mo-, July 2S.-[Specisl. Dur.
ing a heavy thunder Storm last night, VIM
P. Cooper, a well-to do and highly respec.
ted farmer, living on the Springfield road
two and half miles east OF Owensyille, in
this county, was instantly killed by light.
ming while standing In his own house. The
bolt struck and demolished the chimney,
and passed through the ceiling, making a
hole similar to one made by a 32-calibre
revolver, struck the clock on the mantle
piece and shattered il. Mrs. Cooper who
was severely shocked, soon recovered and
found her husband lying on the floor dead.
Two or three slight red marks extending
down the left side of the head and neck
was the only visibly evidence of injury to
the deceased.
Mr.. Cooper was born and brought up in
this county and at the time of his death,
was about thirty-two years of age. He
leaves a wife and two young children who
have the sympathy of the community.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-08-05

There is a feeling in various portions
Of the United States IN favor of the
total abolition of fences. 1t is stated
that the cost of the maintenance of
fences annually in this country is not
far short of SS0,0OO.O0O. a pretty
snug sum if it might be saved to the
farmers. 1t is estimated that there
are 5000, 900 miles of fencing in all
in this nation.
In feeding potatoes or roots to stock
it should be borne in mind that such
food is not perfect. Although, add
ing bulk, which is necessary, some
thing more concentrated, such as
meal, bran and oil cake should be
given. For cows hay should also be
allowed plentifully. Root crops are
used more for dietary purposes than
for their actual feeding value.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-08-05

The Sedalia convention did nobly,
though we feel safe in asserting that
large majority of the democrats of
the Sixth district desired the renomi-
nation of Mr.. Cosgrove. The choice
of the convention, Hon. JnO. L.
Heard, is splendid choice. He has
been lifelong democrat and is one
of the ablest and most promising
men iu this district. He has ably
represented his constituents in both
branches of the legislature during
many terms, and was selected to rep
resent Missouri last winter at Wash
ington topush forward her war claims,
and satisfactorily accomplished the end
desired. Mr.. Heard is a gentleman
of whom the democracy of the Sixth
district may well feel proud.-Tipton
Record.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-08-05
The Secret of Living.

Scovill's Sarsaparilla, of Blood and Liver
Syrup, will cure Scrofulous, Taint, Rheum-
atism, White Swelling, Gout, Goitre, Con-
sumption, Bronchitis, Nervous Debility,
Malaria and all diseases arising from an
impure condition of the blood. Certificates
can be presented from many leading ply
sicians, ministers, and heads of families
throughout the land, endorsing it in the
highest terms. We are constantly in re-
ceipt of certificates of cures from the most
reliable sources. and we recommend it as
the best known remedy for the cure OF the
above diseases.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-08-05
Crow as a Diet.

Butler Weekly Times.
While crow as crow is not a very
palatable diet, yet when it is dished
out and prescribed as healthful we
ike to see it swallowed without
grimace and with show of relish.
The Sedalia Democrat made a bitter
personal fight upon John T. Heard,
candidate for congress from the Sixth
district, yet when he was nominated
they took an honorable stand and
came out boldly to his support. The
Democrat did perfectly right. in this,
for there are principles underlying the
democratic party which are of far
more importance than petit personal
differences, and besides there is not a
better democrat in the state of Mis-
souri, than John I. Heard.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-08-05
The Last Rites.

BonvilIe, July 31.-[Special. THE fu-
neral of Mr.. John G. Gross, whose death
was noticed in the Bazoo to-day, took
place this afternoon at three O'Clock. Mr..
Gross was a member of the Uniformed Pa
triarchs, /. o. o. F., the A. o. u. w. and
the Turner's, all of which organizations
turned out to the funeral, the Odd Fellows
place from the family residence on Sixth
street 10 Walnut Grove cemetery and was
largely attended, deceased being a prom
inent citizen of Boonville for many years.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-08-05
independence Water Works.

Independence, Mo-, July 31.-[Special ]
The board of aldermen at a special maet-
ing tonight, passed an ordinance extend
ing the time Of the contractors for the COM
pletion OF the water works, to September
lst. 1t is expected the first test of the
works will occur about next Wednesd ".
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-08-05
Every Woman in the Land

owes it to herself and her family to take
care of her health. When she finds her
health failing, and debility and weakness
undermines her strength, her safest and
best remedy is Kidney Wort. 1t builds up
the general health, keeps the secretory
system in perfect order, regulates the Kid
neys and Bowels, and enables these i'm
portant organs to perform their natural
functions in throwing off the accumulated
impurities of the body.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-08-05

Having been overrun with orders for
our fence, we have been working through
harvest to get ahead so we can eli orders
at any time and we are now ready to take
orders for immediate delivery. Farmers
wanting fence to put up so as to Craze
their stubble cannot find better or cheaper
fence. All wanting to make tight fence
out of barbed wire can use our two-foot
fence and not set no extra post. Come and
see as and leave your orders at once.
7-22 3w HAHN & STURTEvANT.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-08-05
Died on the Way.

A young man by the name Of F. E.
Miller, died on the train at 4:10 yesterday
and was taken to McLaughlin's undertak-
ing rooms where the remains were pre-
pared and shipped TO his home in Fl.
Wayne, Indiana, last night. He had been
to Fort Worth, Texas, for his health, hav.
ing been afflicted with consumption. As be
did not improve In health bis friends
thought it advisable to take him home. he
died on the way. he was % years Of age
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-08-05

Everything points to the nomina-
ton Of Jno. S. Marmaduke, at the
state convention for governor. Gen.
Marmaduke will make strong race
and most excellent executive.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-08-05
Mrs. DR.. walton's Periodical Tea

Mother Walton has prescribed this valu-
able medicine for great many years in
her private practice. 1t has proved an un-
failing specific in the treatment of the
many disorders to which the female consti-
tuition is subject. 1t is sure Gu. for the
notify troubles that so many women
suffer. Sold by r. B. Hostetler, or mailed
on receipt of price, so cents.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-08-05

Young Men, Middle Aged Men and
all men who suffer from early indiscretions
will find Aliens Brain Food the most pow.
full invigorant ever introduced; once re-
stored by it there is no relapse. Try il !;
it never fails 81 j; for Sat- druggists,
or by mail from ]. 81. Allen, 315 First Ave,
New York city.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-08-05
Horsford's Acid Phosphate a
Valuable Remedy for Gravel

DR.. T. II. Newland, Jr, ST. Louis, Mo-,
says: 81 have used il in diseases Of the
urinary organs, such as gravel, and partic-
ularly spermatorrhoea, with very good re-
suits, and think il 8 very valuable remedy
in those diseases
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-08-05
ADelcate and Wholesome Aroma

sgreeably unlike the rank perfume of an
ordinary essence, is perceptible to those
who inhale the odor OF SOZODOET. a
chemically pure botanic ..adjunct of the
toilet, which hnds the greatest favor in
those refined circles where personal. come
illness and the graces which elevate the
tone Of society are held in deserved esteem.
Besides arresting the decay of neglected or
abused teeth, and removing tartar and
other impurities which causes them to be.
come dim and Jus. 'eless it pur;6es the
breath and remedies canker in mouth.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-08-05
Perfect Sight.

As thousands can testify, there Ii nom.
ing so much to be desired as perfect sight,
and perfect sight can only be obtained by
using perfect spectacles. c. G. Taylor, our
home opticiaD, exercises grestskill and pa.
thence In fitting those needing spectacles
with care and comfort TO the wesrer,
(I2-lldfl
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-08-05
John T. Heard.
Butler Weekly Times.

Butler weekly IlAeS.
Hon. John L. Heard was nomi-
mated for congress by the democrats
of the Sixth congressional district on
the 3S9th ballot. The convention
was at deadlock for several days,
when the resolution was adopted to
drop the hindmost man on each sue
cessive tenth ballot.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-08-05

The present season seems to be the
hardest in many years upon children
and especially babes, parents can not
exercise too much care therefore In
looking after their welfare aud the
sanitary condition of their premises.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-08-05
Married.

St. Louis, July 31.-[Speciall Mr..
Carl Kammeyer, the electrician who put in
operation the Sedslia electric lights, was
to-day married to Mrs. j. Howard at the
brides residence on Pine street in this city,
Rev. Campbell officiating.