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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-03-19
The Witching Weed.

Cigars were not known until, about
1915. Previous to that time pipes were
used exclusively.
Chewing had been in vogue to lim-
tied extent for some time, while snuff
ing dates back almost as far as smok-
ing.
The first package sent to Catherine
de Medici was il fine powder. She
found that smelling il in the box affect
ed her similarly to smoking, which led
her to nil one of her smelling bottles
with the dust Her courtisrs adopted
the habit of snufling small portions of
1t up the nostrils, and rs the precious
stun became more plentiful the snuffing
haDlt became more general, until at
last a man or woman was not consid-
cred as in proper form unless they
snutted.
Tho custom became so common In
England that a snuff-box was no longer
sign of rank. Then it was the law
prohibiting the culture of the plant, ex-
cept for medicine. was passed. About
the same time heavy tariff was placed
on the imported article, thereby prac-
tically placing it beyond the reach of
the common herd and giving royalty a
complete monopoly.
Since it first began to be used as a
luxury there have been conflicting opin-
ions in regard to its effects. The ROM
lsh church once forbade its use, and the
Church of England declaimed against
it.
The Wesleys opposed it hotly, and at
one time it was considered so unclean
as to unfit men for membership in tho
Methodist church.
Baptist and Presbyterian ministers
preached against it. and, societies were
organized to oppose tho spread of the
habit, but all to no purpose. Parents
disowned and disinherited their chill
dren because they used it, and husbands
divorced their wives on account of their
having contracted the habit of smok-
ing.
1t is singular that when women get
into the habit Of smoking a pipe they
prefer strong one.
There are few men who have nerve
enough to smoke pipe such as a wo-
man likes when she has become a con-
iirmed smoker. When they first begin
pulling cigars they prefer them very
mild. but it is not long until they want
them black and strong and lots of
them.-Ffttsbarg Dispatch.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-03-19
The Future Novel,

Now that Mr.. HOwells has made an
aehronism popular, the country NAV
look for an Improvement in literature.
The following is a selection from a fu-
ture novel. when Gregory arose,
the sun was brightly shining. The
cold wind and the drifting snow chill
ed him, and taking off his coat to en-
joy the fresh air, he blew his frozen
nose and raked the pcrspiration from
his reeking brow. There was no time
to be lost, and Gregory hurried on
ward. When he reached the river, he
was puzzled. There was no boat in
sight, and he knew not how to cross.
The August sun beat fierccly down.
and standing on the burning sands,
Gregory failed to enjoy himself. After
a while bright idea struck him. He
would cross the ice. He heaved a
sigh of relief when he reached the on
posite shore. The country was beauti-
full. As far as the eve could reach.
there waved the rich grass of the
prairie. Stopping under a large oak
tree whose leaves waved an invitation.
Gregory took an ak from his pocket
and began to chop wood. The coating
of slect flew at every stroke. When
he had kindled fire and broiled an
oyster which he had killed with stick.
be lay down in the cool shade and
sank to sleep. How long he slept he
knew not. He was awakened by a
rainstorm. Rising. he continued his
course over the parched desert. ''-Ar-
kdHSGt0 IraTcter.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-03-19
His Ambition.

Following is the biography of a 10
year-old youngster of this city's public
school, written by himself:
First-When and where were You
born? OF what DESCENT
Second-Whcrr have YOU lived?
Third-How have you spent your
life?
Fourth - What remarkable THINGS
have happened TO you?
Fifth-What should you like to be-
come?
Il WAS born in Kansas City, Jackson
County, Mo; West Central States, u.
S. A.; Western Hemisphere; Tuesday,
Jan. Is. 1873.
IL am English descent. have lived
in Kansas City all my life.
''Once | tumbled down a well, and
was tished out with clothes-line. /
fell down steps two or three times, and
mashed my fingers once when 1 was
little kid. L got in some jam that had
Cayenne pepper in it, and it made ma
dance like-a a wet hen on bot brick.
Il want to become an an geL"-Eaa-
SGS Cjt4 y0swAal
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-03-19
A SpOtter Squelched.

There was time when female spot
ters were employed on some of our
horse car lines, and they finally became
pretty well known to the conductors.
One of these women was in the habit of
riding three or four times day on one
of the cars. and it was observed that
every time fare was paid she put a
white bean in her pocket The con-
ductor finally became annoyed at this
continued surveillance, and determined
to throw up his situation, but before
doing so he procured large bag of
beans, and. watching his Opportunity,
spilled them in the lap of the woman,
with the remark:
Here. madam. these are of more
service to you than they are to me-"
She, of course, reported him at the
office, and he was pulled off," but
that was just what he wanted.-BOston
BUDGET
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-03-19

The proportion of those who attend
public worship to the bulk of the popu-
lation in the following four European
cities is: Berlin 10000, population
1000. 600; Hamburg 5000, population
100000; London 5000, 600, population
1000. 600; Glasgow 500. 900. population
7OU OtM
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-03-19

On Friday morning an Indian killed
a large cougar near Point Defiance
He found Il animal lying on a sand
bar in wait for deer and at the first
shot it jumped distance of thirteen
steps, about forty feet. He shot il four
times before he killed it. He described
the animal as being about two feet
high and six or seven from the tip of
its nose to the end of its tail, and says
it was not full grown, either.-Port-
land Ore0Onidn
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-03-19

The water of small lake near the
mouth of the SutrO Tunnel, in Nevada,
is kept continuously warm by the hot
water which flows into it from the
mines. Recently the mine superin-
tendent sent to Florida for two alliga-
tors. When they arrived at the place
the temperature of the place was II de-
grees below zero and the alligatora
were barely alive. Upon being put in.
to the warm lake. however, they reviy,
Cd and arc now gyoNing rapidly. ~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-03-19

Queen Victoria, according to an of
hclal announcement. has never eaten a
piece of cake.
Less than seventy years ago death
was the penalty for more than 300
crimes in England. -..---- =
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-03-19

Miss Constance Edgar, the grand
daughter of the late Madame Bona
psrte. who is about to become a nun, ia
also great-gysnddaugh'er af Daniel
webster. ~-y q ,~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-03-19
e. q. GRIFFIN

~ ENLIST. Ofce over First National Bank
: II Odice hours isom a. m. to y. m.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-03-19
Winter ViOIets.

You ask me why my eyes arc filled with tears,
Whence meet the violets of the Spring.
You can not tell what thoughts of bygOne
years
Those simple flowers have never failed to
bring.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-06-22
PARK CITY ITEMS.
Mention of Matters in the Big Min
ing Camp of Utah.

The road on this side of the summit
has been fixed up in splendid condition
at last, and passengers over the stage
line appreciate it wonderfully. No one
can complain now.
The town has been billed for a vocal
concert by B. B. Young at the Salt Lake
Theatre next Monday evening. He is
supported by some fine local talent, and
we are led to inquire, "When will he
come to the Park and give those musical
lessons?"
The Catholic and Ontario schools are
still in operation, which causes the young
sters to look with a jealous eye upon their
more fortunate schoolmates of the Con-
gregational and Methodist schools. These
latter pupils are now as ''free as the birds
of the air." where parental restrictions
are not too severe.
A new team is to be organized tonight,
composed of twelve crack shots of the
Ontario mine We understand they are
equipped with the latest improved rifles,
and have been practicing for some time
past with a view of having a friendly con-
test with our city team on the Fourth of
July.
D. F. Condor has built jigger for the
purpose of working his second class ore,
of which he has about sixty tons on the
dump of the Creole. He has located it
beside the mill race of Mr.. Kidder's
where he has an abundance of water and
plenty of room. When he completes
working this ore he intends to prosecute
work upon the Creole and push it ahead
for all there is in it.
The most unconcerned and "don't-
care-a-cuss'' piece of mechanism We have
gazed upon for many day is the Crescent
tramway engine. 1t stands placidly on
the side-track opposite the Dexter
stables, as though it had no other duty
to perform. 1t forcibly reminds us of
some fellows who think that their sole
mission is to hold down dry goods
boxes, beer kegs and sidewalk steps for
fear they will run away. The only differ
ence between these loungers and the en-
CINE is, that the former wouldn't work if
they got employment, while the latter
will work if it is turned loose Oh, a heavy
track.-RecOrd, GOTH.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-06-22
How to Consult DIR. FOote, ST.. by Mail.

DIR. Foote, Senior, author of "Plain
Home Talk, Medical Common Sense, -
ETC., ETC., would say to those who would
like to consult him by mail that they can
have list of questions and circular of
gratuitous advice by addressing Box 414.
Salt Lake City. The doctor has arranged
to have such information supplied in this
way to save time. Receiving such printed
matter the correspondent can describe
his or her case fully and direct it to the
doctor, in New York. DIR. Foote is
successfully treating all forms of chronic
diseases, a speciality to which he has de-
voted thirty years of Study and practice.
Evidences of his success can also be had
by addressing Box Ala, as above, but all
letters of consultation and orders for
remedies should be addressed to DIR. %.
B. Foote, ST., 12O Lexington Avenue.
New York City, n. Y. Consultation free,
An advertisement OF Dr. Foote, ST., in
another place deserves attention.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-06-22
FRISCO AND SILVER REEF.
Newsy Etcms From the soa'hei
Camps of the Territory

The Stormont mill, Silver Reef, keeps
ten pans running constantly.
Stormont disbursed about $4,000 on
their regular pay day-and gladdened
the hearts of their employees to that eX-
tent.
James Mccarthy shipped 100 tons OF
ore to the Stormont mill last week, when
he extracted from Brisacher's Maud
mine.
There is a rumor current that parties
interested in teaching matters here, IN
tend to put up plant to reduce custom
ores.
The Christy mill, Silver Reef, is run
ming regularly, crushing between forty
and forty-five tons of ore every twenty
four hours.
The Silver Reef band is being reor-
ganized with a view to help swell the
din on the Fourth. The bass drum is
being tuned and the brass horns dug up
for the occasion.
Sam Pollock, farmer from Kanarra,
was brought before the justice at Silver
Reef last week for peddling COW grease
without obtaining county license. HIS
fine and costs amounted to 1880
Major H. G. Hill went over to Beaver
CITY last week from Frisco and, it IS said,
made a contract with the mills there to
furnish the Horn Silver mine one mil
lion five hundred thousand feet OF mine
timber.
Bishop Lunt, OF the Cedar stake, made
the revolution from bis range to st.
George and return during the week.
The deputy U. S. Marshal made the
circuit about the same time and acted as
though he was on hot trail.
1t is reported that Daniel Tyler has
been kicked out of the editorial chair OF
the Beaver Utonidn, and will be succeed
ed by H. Emerson, Il progressive young
Utahan. Gradually the moss-backs are
losing their grip, in Beaver county, a
least
Rev. F. Brock preached to good-sized
audience in Frisco last week. and took a
satisfactory collection on behalf of the
Foreign Missionary Society. The rever-
end gentleman believes that God will
take care of those who serve Him, even
if He has to half-ration His angels to do it.
G. G.. st. John and E. NJ. Lund, of Den
yer, Colorado, passed through Silver Reef
en- route for the Canaan Ranch, expecting
ing to consumate q cattle and horse pur-
chase of considerable magnitude. Nego-
tiations were opened with these gentle
men by Mr. r. C.. Lund, while on his
recent trip ast-SOuthern Utah Times
Goth.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-06-22
Musser in a Penitentiarr Muss.

1t is reported about town, from good
authority, that the saddest and maddest
human in the Penitentiary yesterday was
A. Milton Musser, seemingly always in a
muss. Last Thursday one of his faithful
spouses called on the guard with nose
gay and bit of gossip for her forlorn hus-
band. The guard politely informed her
that she could not visit any of the pris-
oners that day; but, no, that wouldn't
do. so she mounted the wall and
met Mr.. Musser in one corner,
where a little Romeo and Juliet
act was carried on for one brief moment.
Seeing that the rules had been slyly
broken, Mr.. Musser was not permitted to
see any of his callers yesterday, including
Hon. John T. Caine and other friends he
claims most meanwhile yet so far. Mr..
James Watson and his associates are
most sociable and orderly, passing most
of the time playing croquet and in read
ing. Jim makes fun for all the boys and
never wears frown.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-06-22
1t Is a Good Play.

Regarding ''The Private Secretary"
which will be presented in this city June
oath and 25th, at the Theatre, by the
Madison Square Theatre Company, from
New York, including W. H. Gillette, NJ
A. Kennedy, and others, the Savannah
(Ga.) Times has this to say:
''It is as much a pleasure to commend a
good play as it is to witness it. The Pri-
Vate Secretary is q good play. 1t is we'll
worth seeing. 1t advertises itself. These
who saw it last night would doubtless like to
see it again. and they would like their friends
to see it. 1t is very funny, but there is
nothing coarse about it. Therein lies one of its
chief charms. The fun begins soon after the
curtain rises on the first act, and it contin-
ues until the end is reached. The Private
Secretary is the character who makes all the
fun, and yet he doesn't seem to enjoy it him
self In fact, he doesn't seem to I,low that
he is the occasion of amusement. He looks
upon himself as pretty badly used individ-
ual. There are two private secretaries-a
genuine one and false one. The false one,
who is gay young spendtbrift about town,
and who has rich uncle who has Just re-
turned from India, upon whom he wishes to
make good impression, personates the true
one. The scene of the main part of the play
is in gentleman's country house where
there are two very pretty girls who under
stand the art of flirting remarkably well.
The false secretary, in order to preserve his
identity, gets the true secretary into good
many amusing positions and laughable
scrapes. The rich uncle takes the genuine
secretary to be his nephew, and as the genu-
inc secretary is very pious and very temper
ate, and as the rich uncle believes in Young
man sowing his wild oats, they do not get on
well together. In fact, their manner of get
ting on is one of the side-splitting features
of the farce. The play is finely mounted.
The Madison Square people, however, always
put their plays on the stage in good shape.
Another thing they look after is that they
select capable people to present their plays.
All the characters in The Private Secretary
are well represented
The sale of seats opened this morning,
and was progressing lively when the re-
porter was at the Theatre.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-06-22
LOCAL J0TS.

The funeral of Mrs. Behrman yesterday
was largely attended.
Peter Scott, for being drunk, was ar
rested and left security.
Tomorrow the Old Folks have their
picnic excursion to Garfield.
John Anderson paid a fine OF $40 in the
Police Court to-day for being drunk and
profane.
Yesterday the canyons were filled with
fishermen. The anglers were many, but
the fish were few.
Charles Mcdonald was arrested on Sat
urday for being drunk, and left 50 Tor his
appearance to-day.
In New York to-day lead is quoted at
$3.50 per hundred, and bar silver at
$1.06H per ounce.
Butte City is soon to be under the gas
light, and Utah coal will be used in the
manufacture of the gas.
The Logan Driving Park Association
will hold races there July oath, consist
ing of trottiug, pacing, running and
match races.
Some editor without the fear of the
Lord in his heart says there is one COM
forting thing about hell-it isn't cold
there in June.
C. T. Symons, of Eighth East street,
was fined So this morning for permitting
a vicious dog to run at large, and which
bit Margaret Goodwin.
Mccormick & Co. to-day received one
car of Hanauer bullion, valued at 81, 400,
and one car of Mayfower ore, valued at
$3.50; total $3.50.
The demoralizing habit of opium
smoking is increasing among the fire.
quenters of Chinatown, and the law
against the practice should be enforced.
The Camas gold mill, says the Wood
River Times, will probably put in four
more five-stamp batteries. Its success is
assured, and the low-grade gold ores of
Wood River will now be reduced IN large
quantities.
A depot for Columbia River salmon
has been established by Mr.. John H.
Freeman at 324 S. Eighth East street,
at which place consignments are received
daily and disposed OF at wholesale and
retail Families can get their fresh fish
at this depot at the lowest rates.
The opening Of the Olympic Gymna-
SUM on Saturday evening was attended
by a large crowd, and all the members
seemed highly pleased with the various
apparatus provided for the club. The
Olympic is on a good basis and will be-
come a favorite resort.
A special dispatch to the DEMOCRAT
this afternoon says: B. j. Stewart, Of
Benjamin, near Payson, Utah, was
struck by lightning and instantly killed
at u 10 p. IN. this afternoon, while sitting
in his carriage, close to his house at Ben.
jamin. The house was also struck by
the same shaft and more or less injured
Five-hundred and foriy-one Mormons
mostly from Scandinavia and Great
Britain, left England Saturday, on board
of the "Wisconsin," bound for beautiful
Zion. When they get here some OF them
will De converted into intelligent Ameri-
can citizens by the fall and deposit solid
vote for the Peoples party, while Others
who have been subject to the imperious
rulings of foreign continental govern
ment all their lives, will commence a
howl and kick against the oppression
and persecution they endure in living
their religion under the freest govern.
ment on Gods earth. They are fit voters
for the canting Peoples party.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-06-22
MEDICAL.
DR.. FOOTE, Seniipf.
MEDICAL.
OF 100 Lexington Avenue, New Iork
Hereby cautions the public NOT 70
Employ or Communicate with a
man styling himself s'Dr. Foot. Jr'"
without making due inquiry.

This man came to Salt Lake City Representa-
himself as the son of DR.. E. B. FOOTE OF New
York, the well known specialist, as abundallI
proved by affidavits. As rumOrS came into S-
Lake City from Dakota and Montana from 50
expose made there, he changed his base al
represented himself as the son of more motel
specialist in New York City than Dr. FL
FooTE, the well known author Mr.. J0HS
TRoW, of the well known Trows DIRECTORY
New York City forty years in the director
business, Ex-Governor FRANK FULLER, OF a-
and the Hon. ADRIAN WAKEMAN, for many year
Postmaster in New York City, also SurveyoFo
the Port, gave their affidavits that there are Nv
other doctors in New York by the name OF tg"
or FO0TE, excepting DR.. E. B. FOOTE, the auil.
OF " Medical Common Sense" etc, and ms ".
sons, DR.. Z. b. FoOTE, Jr., and DR.. HUBEKI j.
FOoTE. The genuine DR.. FOOTE, Jr, VIII heig
after always employ the initials Z. b., Ill de'I,
mating his name. Heretofore he has pee
known not only at home but wherever MS pug
LEGATIONS have been circulated, by the name.
DIR. FOOTE, Jr. Greater care VIII be taken If"I
after, in view of the fact that an unprlhc4.
person has assumed to profit by his anu ~
fathers reputation. ,.5a.
Those desiring further and more dG,at.;,
formation in respect to this matter, VIII Tt,b
1t by addressing Box 414, Salt Lake Clll t' ~
Persons having information OF adyal.aze m
plaintiffs will kindly communicate tne sai'. "a,
J. w. Ivey, with Sutherland McBrIue NJ"
Lake City .,,,.
Those desiring to consult DR.. FoQIE glig -s.
either
DR.. E. B. F00TE, Sr., or DR.. E. B. FOOlt'H'
100 Lexington Ave-, New AO'"
Consultation Free, in person or by le''el'
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-06-22
Are You Ready for the Millennium?

The big Tabernacle was fairly filled
Yesterday afternoon with non-polyg-
amists. Bishop o. f. Whitney spoke for
about an hour without making single
allusion to celestial marriage, and forgot
to mention the unbearable persecution of
the Saints. He took as text the twelve
apostles of old, and likened the present
twelve and their followers in the Mormon
church unto them. He spoke of the
nearing millennium predicted by the pro-
phets and confirmed by the threatening
pestilences, wars, and severe judgments
now visiting this Christian world To
prove the assertion of the nearing close,
he said Gods six days of work of a
thousand years each had expired, and on
the seventh, now at hand, he would rest
and visit the earth with terrible fire.
Mrs. Nellie Pugsley sang a beautiful solo
in an anthem, under direction of Mr..
BeeSleV