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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-07-22
a NEW INDUSTRY.


Establishment Of . Hsctory for MAKING
Porpoase Leather and Oh.
The most considerable event which
has taken place at Hatteras for q long
time has been the establishment Of .
porpoise factory by some Wilmington
capitalists. As regularly organized
industry the business is new to the
country. The fishermen have caught
more or less PROPOSES every winter.
but have never done more than to fry
out from their blubber small quantity
of oil. The new company. however, has
purchased special machinery and inn
ported skilled workmen from Europe,
and proposes to make leather, oil and
fertilizers. No leather has been placed
on the market thus far. That from
young individuals has a curious ..pile"
like velvet and is very beautiful. It
may perhaps be used in upholstering in
place of plush, than which it would be
far more durable. The porpoises APP
pear off the beach nearly every day
and the fishery is prosecuted daily
unless the sea is running too high.
Only the strongest nets would hold
porpoises, and when frightened they
will dart about with inconceivable ra-
pidity and strike against the nets with
great force. They are first impounded
in a very large net and afterward
brought to the beach by a sweep seine
made of the strongest Irvine. 1t is q
strange and exciting scene when sixty
or eighty of these powerful creatures,
each eight or nine feet long, are being
pulled in toward the beach. They
struggle desperately and make a con-
tinual piping sound like the squealing
of rats. Many become entangled in
the net and are drowned, but the ma
iority have to be killed after they are
drawn out of the water. Although the
fishermen persist in calling them fish
they are, of course, true milk-giving
mammalia. The milk is not unpalat-
able, but very rich and with flavor
| like cocoanut milk.
Although the winter has been very
unfavorable a large number of por-
poises have been taken. The season
/ closed in May. The fishermen stay in
their camp on the beach every day
from dawn until sunset, whether any
''fish'' appear or not. They are
warned of their approach by spies sta
toned half mile north and south OF
the camp. The men say that the fish
cry is ''no fun" which means that it is
exceedingly Observation-Disclosures On.
co. Cor. N. Y. Times.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-07-22

M. dessene, at saeeting of the
Socicte Malicale d Amicns, indicated a
certain sign of death. simple and trust
worthy. Alter pricking the s&in. with a
needle the /, sActure remains 0;.en. just
as when pi.ac of leather IS srickcd:
On the living Sedy. even il the blood
does not come to the surface, rs v0nld
happen if the persou were hysterical. the
Pin-pr1ck closes at or &c, and docs NJ
leave the slightest traca
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-07-22
Woman's Facc.

'sWhat furniture can give such finish to
. room, as q tender woman's face" asks
George Elliott. Not any, we arc happy to
tempers the tender expression. The pale,
anxious, bloodless face Of the consumptive,
Dr. the evident sufferings of the dyspeptic,
Induce feelings of sorrow and grief on cur
part and compel us to tell them Of DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery" tbc
sovereign remedy for consumption and
other diseases Of tho respiratory system as
we'll as dyspepsia and other digestive
troubles. Sold everywhere.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-07-22
The Mormors believe ia the n

Testament. but their Interpretation Of
It is singular. St. Paul declares that q
Bishop akould be the husband Of one
wife; bae the Mormcns insist thai he
intended to say that q Bishop SHOULD
be the husbsA:i of at least one wife.
Implying thai # it Is well TO have one,
it must logically be better TO have two.
while perfect Off 'ial efficiency IL At
tanned when q mn has . dozen Or
Chrission On ion.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-07-22
THE MAMMA A KAU.

A Powerful Japanese Rigate That 10 ia
Reso!utionizc Nasal Warfare.
JohMl.Vorthington, Consul at MaltA.
sends 4e she State Department the fol-
lowing description of the Japanese
frigate Ganiwa Kau. Gle says: This
is a remarkable ship, being one of the
latest typ.s of offensive,warfare. She
can affair great speednnd is power
fully arH,ed with two sixteen-inch rifled
cannon fs: long-range fling, fore and
aft, besides six-inch rifled .muzz!c load
ers at the sides of her midship raised
battery. Not being armor-clad, her
great speea.is expected t. keep her at
safe distance from the enemy. all
though able to punish han ut long
range. She sSas built and armed by
Sir William Armstrong in continuation
OF his ideas 81 a fighting cruiser. She
is supposed ito be the fittcst vessel for
the protection.of convoy of aserchant
vessels. Captain Ito. of tkis vessel,
was educated al Annapolis, and ae has
adopted the Nai.ed States uniform for
his Japanese sailxs."
This is thought by naval o&ioeGs to
he the beginning of revolution in
naval warfare. Amor has hccolne so
cumbrous thzt it IS likely to I've .dzs-
earded entirely, 1o- the thicker it -
made the heavier the guns sent against
it. 1t is the story Of the Middle Ages
Over again. As the !avcntion of gun
powder and the more effective weapons
did sway with armor for men, SO may
the Xnproved ri6e-easnoA make IT =
that boats be Iightened and
swifter. and not dcpend on armor fog
Observation-Disclosures Critic.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-07-22

Best Goods arc Put in Smallest Parcels.
The old proverb is certainly true in the
case Of DR.. Pierce's pleasant Purgative
Pellets" which are little, sugar-wrapped
parcels, scarcely larger than mustard seeds,
containing as much cathartic power as is
done up in the biggest, mostrepulsive look
ing pill Unlike the big pills, however,
they are mild and pleasant in their opera
tion-do not produce gripping pains, nor
render the bowels cOstive after using.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-07-22

DELICATE diseases of either sex, however
induced, radically cured. Address, with /,
cents in stamps for book, Worlds Dispen
sary Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-07-22

FoK restoring faded and gray hair to its
original color, use Eal's Hair Remover.
Sufferers from malarial disorders will find
q specific in Ayers Ague Cure. Try it
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-07-22

| II afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
I Thompson's Eye Water Druggistssellit. &c.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-07-22

Talk is chesp-except through tae tele.
phone-Nesc Rrunsacick FredOni0.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-07-22

PLEASE remember that GLRNN,s SULPHUR
Soar presents all the advantages of Sui
phur Baths at a cheap rate. HILLS HAIR
AND WHIsKER Dye, Black or Brown, SOC.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-07-22

MUST your kitchen fire DO Of dissipated
disposition because it goes out every night
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-07-22

BACK PA1-Kicking book agent out O
your uice.-Nerchdnf Tfdceler.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-07-22

PIso's Remedy for Caterrh IL agreeable
b usa II is not liquid or . snuff. 60o.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-07-22

A NEW York paper says tho milk sold I
that city is q white lie."
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-07-22

The best thing yet discovered for sea-
sickness Is port.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-07-22

ssrrcK to It." as the fly paper observed
60 the fly.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-07-22
cATARR RI

Apartclc Is applied into each nostril and agreeable
to use Price 50 by mail 1t druggists Send for
circular. ELY BROTHERS, Druggists. Owego. NIX.
The Butte daily miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1885-18??, 1886-01-01
CONCENTRATIONS.
Low Grade Ores . Specially.

We furnish complete concentration works
Tor their treatment. OF any capacity. from
20 tons per day upward.
Can also furnish experienced men to put
them up andin operation. Upon receipt 81
an average sample Of ore and statement o.
capacity wanted, we will be pleased to Tor
ward estimate OF cost and full particulars.
or. ii desired, will send our mining engineer
toexamine location, etc. "a
Send for Circulars and References.
For the convenience of mining men 10
have established branch office at KAnsas
City, Mo-. Underwriters Building, Sixth and
Wyandotte Streets, Room ~, where con-
sultation can be had with our Mining
Engineer. Address:
gert seett Foundry and Machine Wests. Ri
Fort Scott, Kansas.
A. W. WALBURN, Proprietor. M 81 lin
:. OksrwollMski. Mining Engineer.
:. :. NuTx, 6upeftntenooQt.
The Butte daily miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1885-18??, 1886-01-01
EEisenberg & Bro.
THE MEDAL
CIGAR FACTORY.
No. sat Market Street,
San Francisco

This firm received the medal from the
California State Agricultural Society for
manufacturing the finest Cigars in the
Omitted States. An their brands are the
best to be found in the market and are
guaranteed to give entire satisfaction.
All orders win b promptly filled. Send
for price list or wait for call from agent
before leaving orders elsewhere.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-01
The Flora, Trick.
New York Sun

Somebody claims to have made dis
covery as to the superintendent flowers
presented to actresses on an opening
night. Floral shapes of every imagina-
BILE kind were on show in the lobby
early in the evening. AS the piece
progressed these We're logged down the
aisles and handed to the performers.
The old principle involved in the
stage pageant was being used in new
and deceptive form. Light or ten uni
formed persons are marched round and
round past a window to represent &
long procession. Just so these flower,
were brought into view repeatedly, buf
with an ingenuity that hid the trick
After being accepted by the smiling
actor or actress, and passed behind tn,
scenes the big horseshoe, harp or wha
not, was hastily reconstructed by skillet
hands, to be again presented as a cor
nucopia, pillow, or something else.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-01
Lakes of Solid salt in Asia.
fSir Peter Lumsden's Paper. |


The valley of the lake from which the
Tekke Turkomans from Merry get then
salt is some six miles uare, and is sur
rounded on all sides by steep, almost
precipitous descent, impossible for bag
gage animals, so far as am aware
except by the Merv road, in the north
east corner The level of the lake /
made to be about l, $50 feet above sea
level, which gives il descent OF some
400 feet from the connecting ride, and
of some $50 feet below the general
plateau above The lake itself lies in
the center of the basin, and the supply
of salt in it is apparently unlimited
The bed of the lake is one solid mas
of hard salt, perfectly level, and covere
by only an inch or two of water. tt
ride over it was like riding over ice 0
cement. The bottom was covered witt
slight sediment, but when scrape,
away the pure white salt shone on
below. How deep this deposit may be
it is impossible to say, for no one has
yet got to the bottom of it.
TO the east Of the dividing ridge is the
second lake, from which the Saryks Of
Pom Ideh take their salt The valley
in which this lake is situated is much
the larger of the two. The valley proper
is itself sons fifteen miles in length by
Lbout ten miles in breadth. The descent
to it is precipitous on the north and
west sides only, the eastern and south
eastern end sloping gradually up in .
succession of undulation. The level OF
this lake is apparently lower than that
of the other. ! made it out to be some
800 feet above sea level. The salt in
this lake is not so smooth as in the other,
and did not look so pure. 1t is dug out
in flakes, or strata, generally some foul
inches in thickness, is loaded into bags
and carried OFF on camels for sale with
out further preparation.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-01

Mr. Wilson, in voice shaken by sup
pressed mirth. ''You don't happen TO
remember locking me up in that there
courthouse, do you, Davel'
Dave grew somewhat redder.
"Wal Mr.. Wilson proceeded, steady.
ing his voice with difficulty, there
was. | kicked and ! pounded and
hollered; but nobody come. Wal, Jest
as got to feeling pretty blue, and con-
siderable mad. heard some body talk
ing, and peeped through crack and
saw them" He indicated the elder
couple. "He had some clover and stuff
he'd ben a.picking, and she had her
crocheting."
The humor OF this recollection over
powered him for moment.
wal. was jest agoing to holler at
EN- when 1t sort O. struck me that the
old teller was talking ruther more
usual, and different from common.
They como on till they stood there, jest
under the butternut tree, and Jest put
my ear to that crack. Mebbe you rec
ollect what you was talking about, that
there timer" said Mr.. Wilson, regarding
the pair mildly. II ives considerably
surprised" he went on, addressing the
party in general, when | begun to
gather from what they said that they
was two married couples, in
stead of what they give out
to be- and that them two women want
mother and daughter to no great
extent. And when they went on to say
that that last affair must "a bowed yer,
and it'd be safe enough to be getting
back to business in week or so, andgivt
me to understand, though not meaning
to, Jest what their business was, begun
to think that it was providence, my
! getting shut up in that there corn house
1t didn't take me long, when ! did gel
| out" Mr.. Wilson concluded, with q final
| chuckle, ito get word to Philadelphy
and set things straight"
The faces Of the prisoners, as he
finished, were not pleasant to contem
| plate.
"As to the idee o taking boarders, y
said Mr.. Wilson, regarding his wifi
and daughter with a iovial smile, "
don't know as I've really changed m,
mind on that pint yit!'
When Mr.. Wilson's boarders departed
little later, without, it is needless t
say, having mentioned SO trifing
matter as their board bills, Polly stoot
watching them from the back porch
with Dave beside her. She was still
dazed; she was even too bewildered tt
feel indignant when M. Croffut, catch
ing sight of her, dropped food of im
aginary tears on the officers shoulder
Dave watched her anxiously.
| "You amt sorry he s gone, Polly" h
ventured.
| Sorry. why, Dave BartlettP' erie
Polly, looking shocked.
| Dave hesitated, blushed, and fumblin
in his vest pocket hastily drew forth
little ring carefully wrapped in tissue
paper.
Il was going to ask you to wear this
Polly, before-before the boardel
came" he whispered. "Will you hay
it nowP
III don't know" cried Polly, wit
certain recollections of Miss Kirby float
ing through her mind. But it glittere
on her left hand when she went in, 1
last, to see about the dinner.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-01
HxchanxeI

One variety of seaweed found on the
European coast is known as Lucky Min
news lines. The arms, or fronds, grow
to length Of forty feet. When outer
bark and gelatinous filaments are re-
moved the frond is found to be com
posed of single filament like a thread
OF silk, that grows in a coil, forming a
tube, the edges Of the ilament adher-
ing to each other. This is uncoiled by
the coast people, and when braided ssf
in four-ply cord makes fshiine Of
extraordinary strength. -.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-05-01
Endorsed by The tlarksHIs Tobacco Board d Trade.

To lOb0N 1t may C0nceTD:
The Tobacco Board of Trade of GAINESVILLE takes pleasure in
giving its full endorsement and strong recommendation of Mr. E.
B. Ross Of Montgomery county Tenn the manufactures Of the
Twist gentleman of sterling integrity whose every
regard the goods he offer for sale be relied upon
strictly every particular These brands put up with
from selected Tobaccos from this market and their increasing
popularity evidence of their purity of material and
acure, and Mr. Ross seeks widen the
buton cheery give expression opinion of the man.
and of his pure grades of manufactured Tobacco recommend
them to other sections of the country NJ. II. CLARK;
Secretary Tobacco Board of Trade.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-05-27

&. +. Peek can always bo relied upon
not only to carry in stock the best Of
everything, but 70 secure the Agency for
such articles as have well known merit.
and are popular with the people, thereby
sustaining tn" reputation Of being al
ways enterprising, and ever reliable.
Having secured the Agency for the cce-
brated DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. will sell 1t on positive
guarantee. 1t will surely cure any and
every affection Of Throat, Lungs, ard
Cbert, and 10 show our confidence, We
invite you TO call and get trial bottle
freee
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-05-27
The Kentucky Sa,Idle.llorse

During the past fifty years OF more,
America has successfully established a
new breed of highly valuable horses,
which is now distinguished under the
name Of Trotters Before this. It wns
unknown the world over a. distinct
type: hut at present by coupling its
males and females together, they are a.
sure to produce offspring OF tho same
characteristics AZ themselves. as j. th"
case with the race horse. more particu-
larly recognized as thoroughbred. Again,
though still later. America CONNIE need
forming another distinct equine breed.
which il called 1.-THE Kentucky saddle
horse" because the efforts to create 1t
have been chiefly pursued IN kentucky.
Although such a class il not 50 g"ner-
allv useful "a the tfotter, still It il highly
prizel bv eluestrians. and these are h"w
rapidly increasing in nlimttr through
out our country, as horseback exercise Is
found TO be alike healthful and agreea-
bic. especially to those pursuing seden-
tarv employment7. The origin of this
breed is said to have been a very fine
mare of unknown blood. in Fayette
county. Kentucky. She greatly excelled
in saddle gaits. and her owner stint"i
her about the year 1850 to thorough
bred race horse in her neighborhoo1.
The produce Of these two also eXcelling
in the same gaits. we're then crossed in
various ways. always selecting choice
animals of both sexes for this purpose
They have turned out SO well, and given
such high satisfaction to all using them,
we are informed, that they are fast ba
coming an established breei, and fairly
increasing in number-Tennssaee and
other southern states also lately joining
Kentucky in their production. These
horses are usually fifteen to sixteen
hands high, Of elegant form. styli-h.
fire and harmonious in all points, Bnd
clean in their limbs. They are also
hardy, and with proper usage extra en-
during. They are doeiie, courageous,
proud, and good.tempered il treated
gently, and spoken 10 kindly aud afiec'
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-05-27

W. ID. lIoyt 81 Co., Wholesale and re-.
tail druggists Of Rome, Tia, say; We
have been selling DR.. Kings New Ds
covery, Electric Btters AMI Bucklen'r
handled remedies that sell ~ we'll or
give such universal satisfaction. Th,r'
have been some wonderful cures effected
by these medicines in this city, Several
cases Of pronounced Consumption ha,,
been entirely cured by Ilsc Of few bot
ties Of Dr. Kings New Discovery. taken
in connection with Electric liitters. ",
guarantee them always. Sold by q. T.
pfEk.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-05-27
Most EN,cllcnt

I'D. Atkins, chief Of police knoxville,
Tenn, writes: My family and J are
beneticiates of Your most excellent med
icine, Dr, Kings New Discovery for
consumption having found il to ho all
YOU claim for it, desire t. testify to its
virtue. Ny friends to whom have rec
commended it, praise it at every oppurlu-
nifty"
DR. Kings New Discovery fur consump.
tion isguarantecd to cure coughs, colds,
bronchitis, asthma, Group and every AZ
fcctlon Of the throat. chest and lungs.
Trial bottles free ut Gov. 7. rrrk's dru,,
store. Large size. $l,Oo.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-05-27
IN End lo I.onc Syr.plp..

Edward Shepherd. Of llarisl urs. III
says: " Having received 50 much hcuc
tit from Electric Bittcrs, feel il my du'
ty to let suffering bumau,t, know it.
Have had u running sore on my lcG for
eight years: my doctors tuli me- would
have to have the bone scrtpNl or leg am.
putatcd. used. instead three bottles
of Electric Bittcrs andsrNen boxes Gurk
lens Arnica Salvr. and my lcr Is now
sound and we'll. Electro BITTER, are
sold at fifty cents a hottie, and Guchlrn's
Arnica Salvr at De pei hny 10y q. T..
Peek
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-05-27
From Pomona.
POMONA. FLA, Nav p, 1885

POMONA, FLA, Nav p, 1886.
Editor PALATkA NEWS;
The ice cream and strawberry festival
At Pomona hall, given by the Ladies
Aid Society of Crystal Lake, for the
benefit of Crystal Lake Cemetery Asso.
citation. was a gratifying success. The
net proceeds amounted to nearly $32
The ladies of this enterprising society
may always be depended upon to do
whatever they undertake, thoroughly
and well. Mr.. Chas. A. knowlton gen.
erously gave the use of his commodious
hall for the entertainment. Mr.. Geo. 4.
SIuier, with his usual whole.hearted
generosity, gave lumber for il, while
Messrs. j. {. Hammer, Geo. CASTOR and
r. Plat made six nice tables, which are
To be stored ready for all similar occa.
sions in future.
The musical portion Of the entertain
men,. by little Miss Rosa Hayden. Prof.
and Mrs. o. q. Augir, Mr.. Geo. Bagley,
Mrs. Bagley, Florence and Master Geo.
I,agley, was an important feature Of the
occasion. The performance Of Master
t;eorge was greeted with wild applause.
while Mr.. and Mrs. Bagley were in then
best time and tune.
The elocptionary part was ably per
formed by Miss Lizzie Pas,erfield. who
il always pleasing and instructive. MIR.
tieo. A. Squier, as usual. provided con.
veyance for both lame and lazy.
Crystal Lake Cemetery Association
was organized less than one year ago,
and five acres of land, pleasantly situa,
tel, cleared. well fenced. and tastefully
laid out into single. double and qualru-
Pile lots. a0xl0 feet each. on the direct
road between Welaka and Pomona. and
an Indebtedness Of only So or $50 is
the result Of the frs, years effort,
ppNn\I
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-05-27
Excitement m reTas.

Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity Of Paris, Texas. by the r..
markablo recovery Of Mr. J. T.. toflry,
who was 50 helpless he could not turn in
bed. or raise his head everybody said
he wa dying Of consumption. \ trial
sent him. Finding relief h. bought n
large bottle and a lox of IJr. Kings New
Life Pills by the time hc had taken two
boxes Of Pills and two bo,ilna Of thc Dis-
coyery, he was well and hal gained in
flesh thirty-six pounds.
Trial bottles Of this Great Discovery
for Con. iImptiou free ut q. I. riEk'+. p
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-05-27

BY trying again and keeping up cour-
age many things seemingly impossible
may he attained. Hundreds Of hopeless
cases of Kidney anl Liver complaint
have been cured by Electric BItters, after
every ything else had been tried IN vain.
50. don't think therr i, ~ cure for YOU.
but try Electric BItters, There is no
medicine 50 safe, ST. pure, ami So perfect
a Blood Purifier. Electric Rlttrrs will
cure Dyspepsia, Diabetes and all diseases
of the Kidneys. Invaluable IN affections
of Stomach and ilvrr. AMI u,yrcomc all
Urinary Difficulties. Large bottles only
30 cts n q. +. PTEK'~.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-05-27
Az on CtiileE Srert3.

Mr. i. VI. Norr,a. an old resident Of
Rome. ia. says. that II" had been ladIy
troubled with kinney Complaint for a
great many years and with Eczema for
three ,cars: At times could scarcely
walk aud had tried many rcmedict with
out benefit. until hc began taking Flee
trio Bitters and Amounting his hands
and feet with Burklnn4 Arnica Salye.
This treatment afforded him great relief
and he strongly recommends Electric
Bitter to all who suffer with Kidney
Complaints. or need Blood Purifier.
Sold by g.. /. PEN.