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manners and castons of the p.o,.-
I,i..a.es-Indu.triaI
The c1ties and TOWNS m,nna,s ous
toms. farming and farmsteads bu;Idinau
and architecture are much the sana n
Formosa ne in other norts ~ ~ -
There are no hiob pavs worthu ~ ,ha
name. the streets are crooLej aDd a;rtv
and tho bo,saa aro Iou, - ID
but thew are penerallv h,,;lt of red fire,
burned bricks ma ;s tho c.sa In rho delta
country of the mainland Another feat
ure peculiar m Fnrnoaa is that the
houses are NOT tbatcbed. but covered
with t;lss and instead of having plain
fronts ara in r,anvc cases furnished with
an arcade stpn,rted by square columns
of brick. inside of which passers walk
and do their b~argaining. This peculiar
itv is doubtless due to the frequency and
hea riness of the rains, the downfall of
which is said to be as much as 100 inches
and even more Der wear.
The people have all the characteristics
of the Chinese Of the mainland. but on
the whole they do not seen to he either
SO well fed or vigorous. The climate in
the lowlands ia maIarious intermitten
fevers are common. and the complexion
of the inhabitants strikes one as being
somewhat more sallow han ia northern
OF even middle China. Smallpox is an
everyday affair. and i, lightly regarded.
CONSUMPTION is not common. but blood
splitting or bleeding from the lungs is
said to occur frequently and to be due to
the development OF a sort of fuke or
worm in the lungs, the germ of which is
taken in with drinking water and devel-
opcd in some way not clearly under
stood. Curiously enough, this parasite,
according to my informant. is rarely
fatal to the person in whose lungs il has
formed its indus.
The largest domestic animal il the
water buffalo. which NAV be seen on
every uncultivated hillside and river or
canal bank. and always watched by boys
or old men, generally one to each buff
falo. The most common animal is the
Chinese hog, the flesh of which in all
forms. from roast pig to smoked sau-
sages, constitutes the principal animal
food of the average Chinaman. Duck
raising is a great industry on the rivers
and Nnnds. Chickens are abundant. and
their eggs can ALWAYS be had at moder-
ate cost. TURKEYS and geese are also
met with occasionally. but are less com.
mon. Pheasants, plover. SHINE. and
wild ducks. also several kinds of deer.
and the brown bear are found in their
, 1886-09-14

Sharpers have a very clever way of
%concealing a pistol so as to defy a
searcher. Instead of carrying it in the
hip-pocket, they place it under the arm
pit, SO that when standing erect, with
the arms close against the sides, detec-
ton is difficult. A strap passes over
each shoulder, across the back and under
each arm, and is placed in position much
in the same way as a man puts on u
waist-coat. The pistol holder is fastened
to the portion of the strap just under the
arm, and is allowed to swing vertically,
kept steady by the arm when required,
and especially when the searching pro-
cess is going on.-Specidl Officer in
Globe Democrat.
, 1886-09-14

While it is earnestly to be hoped aud
may readily be believed that the Demo
cratic convention will pay no attention
whatever to questions of general politics,
as III no way concerning territorial voters,
there are certain subjects of more than a
merely local importance upon which 1t
would be proper to voice the sentiments
and wishes OF the Democracy of Wyo-
ming. There are a number of such
topics, relating directly or indirectly to
the public welfare, and upon which the
weight of Democratic opinion would un-
hesitatingly incline to the popular side,
hut upon at least five points that opinion
is believed TO be unanimous. These are,
first. Chinese immigration-the necessity
Of enforcing existing laws and of enact
ing further restrictions. or of still more
Effectively ~disposing Of the question by
the abrogation of the most favored ma
lion clause in the Burlingame treaty
second, the urgent need OF the immediate
establishment of additional post offices and
post roads to meet the wants of new set
dement's and Of a rapidly increasing ropu-
lation; third, a careful regard to territorial
interests in the matter of reservations,
which might be reduced without injustice
or wrong to the present occupants aud to
the great advantage of the public: fourth,
a fair representation of the general benefit
10 be derived from a Just administration
of the desert land act, and the inconven-
fence which would result from its repeal.
and fifth, a remonstrance against the ex-
clusion of foreign capital from the right
of property in the stock Of associations or
ganized for mining, milling, railway con
struction and agricultural purposes and
necessarily involving the ownership of
real estate. Some of these questions
more intimately concern the executive,
and others the legislative branch of gov
eminent, but all bear an intimate relation
20 the immediate interest of this territory,
and upon all the Democracy has an imme-
moral, prescriptive right freely and fully
10 speak its mind.
, 1886-09-14

TINS may be an s'oT year in the
states, and therefore unlikely to be mark
I'd by a full turn.on of voters, bnt there
is no such thing in the territories, or.
rather. all the years are of. The issues
between the parties. however, arc of the
highest importance, a fact which should
he considered all the more emphatic in
ssmuch "A they concern the material in
terests of the people instead of the mere
ly political principles of the respective
parties. The leading question in the
choice Of delegates admits Of this simple
statement A Democrat who will half
attend 70 his business can render to his
constituents important service, while
anything q Republican could be expected
to accomplish would accomplish itsclf
The psst shows the truth of the latter as.
s%erton, and the future will amply demon
strate the former.
, 1886-09-14

lHi Democratic county committee has
appointed sept. 23-next Thursday week
for holding primaries in the several
precincts for the election OF delegates to
to the county convection to be held at the
cont hoase in Cheyenne on Thursday,
sept. 30, at half past : O'Clock in the
evening. The Democrats of Laramie
are also summoned 10 meet AT the court
house on SATURDAY. Sept. %. for the pur-
pose OF e%lecting ten delegates to the terri
torial convention to be held at Rewlins,
On the 2nd Of October. The dates fixed
give ample time to secure a full vote and
a fair representation Of the party. which
Is the main thing to be desired and all
,hat is needed TO bring about that harmo.
NOUS action essential TO success.
, 1886-09-14

Notwithstanding tho prominence at.
tanned 10y coca, within n comparatively
recent time, it was in fact introduced
some years ago in France. where it has
rendered most valuable service in thera-
pautics. Professor B%ouchardat considers
the coca as n stimulant to the nervous
and muscular systems, and terms il also
a Substance depargne,' or that which
prevents the rapid waste of tissue, and
thus enables the TO 90 n long
time without food. The leaf contains an
essential oil, which is of an aromatic
odor coupled with the flavor Of the fresh
plant; and the slightly acid and bitter
taste of the leaf is attributed to the pres
ence Of tannin, and to the alkaloid-
somewhat akin 10 a%tropine-so well
known as cocaine a pharmacist
named Balm was the first. or one of the
first. to introduce it into medicine. years
ago, in France. in the form of elixir and
wine useful in prolonged convalescence
and in great prostration of strength.
, 1886-09-14


The Russian popular airs are noticeable
AS are those Of Norway. Finland, and
of Hungary-for being mostly in minor
keys; other European nations having
favored the major modo-the Germans
so much so, indeed, that there are only
2 per cent. of minor tunes among their
volkslieder. That the minor keys lend
themselves readily TO the expression of
either the abandonment of grief or of
JOY, according to the rate of movement
with which they are associated, il n com
monplaco of musical aesthetics. karam-
sin attributed this melancholy in Russian
music to the sufferings of Russia under
the Mongolian yoke; writers of the
school of NJ. Thine would point to the
landscape and climate of the country,
10 the monotony of the forest lands, and
to the wide, drcary plains, now frozen
and now srm-baked. The fact is. how
ever, that the Russian is one of the most
cheerful OF mortals, easily moved to
mirth, and unwilling TO depart from it;
nor is there any reason to believe his
cheerfulness to be a modern develop
ment. The general character of a nation
and the character Of its national music,
have really but little relation; the causes
which lead to the formation OF a national
style being both numerous and complex
in their working.-St. James Gazette.
, 1886-09-14

The amount of matter in solution
annually poured into the gulf of Mexico
by the Mississippi is estimated at 150,-
600, 600 tons, at which rate one foot of
land over the whole basin would be re-
moved in 1000 years. Similar calcula-
tons applied 10 the st. Lawrence, La
Plata, and the Amazon reach the result
that 100 o n per square mile are re-
moved from the American continent
every year. Again, it is calculated that
not less than one cubic mile of earth is
deposited every year in the Atlantic
from America, Africa, Europe and Asia.
New York Sun.
, 1886-09-14

a physician Of large experience re
marked the other day hat when he be-
gan the practice OF medicine he was
worried because people put so little con
fidence in him. and now he was troubled
because they trusted his judgment so
implicitly. lie seemed to think that to
he thought infallible was far moro
hurdensome than To have ones falli-
bility emphasized as in his younger
days He now recognizes the limitations
of medical science.-Boston Advertiser.
, 1886-09-14

Manufactured only by the California
Fig Syrup company, san Francisco. Gal. .
is nature own true laxative. This pleas
ant California liquid fruit remedy may be
had Of W. n. Hunt. Large bottles at
50 cents or n dollar. It is the most
pleasant, prompt and effective remedy
known To cleanse the system, to act on
the liver. kidneys and bowels gently yet
thoroughly; to dispel headaches. colds and
@fevers; to cure constipation, Indigestion
and kindred ills.
, 1886-09-14

The best blood purifier and system reg
ulator ever placed within reach of suffer
ing humanity. truly is Electric Filters.
Inactivity of the liver, biliousness, jaun-
dice. constipation, weak kidneys, or any
disease Of the urinary organs, or whoever
requires an appetizer. tonic, or mild slim
ulant, will ALWAYS find Electric Bitters the
best and only ccr'ain cure known. They
act surely and quickly, every bottle guar.
anteed TO give entire satisfaction or money
refunded. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by
W. n. Hunt.
, 1886-09-14

AT LEAST half a dozen new %counti,s
will have TO be created by the next legis.
lative assembly, 10 meet the general and
imperative demand. and care should be
taken to nominate men who will be- thor
oughly competent to the impartial exc
cution of the difficult task without sacri-
being the rights or interests of any of the
natties concerned.
, 1886-09-14

The country is becoming rich in schools
and colleges. Public Opinion Wash
ingtonl figures out that the distinctively
scientific schools number ". manual
schools, 25j; medical colleges, l55; institu-
tons for the higher education of women,
e3G; Law schools, 81. There are $40 uni
versitics and colleges in the United
States, with 50, 522 STUDENT in attend.
, 1886-09-14

The highest birth ra-e in the United
States is in the south. In Louisiana
there are i4s children born each year to
every 1000 women of child. bearing age,
1866 in Georgia, and 1877 in Texas. In
New England the rate is SO; in the west
about 122.-Chicago Herald.
, 1886-09-14

For oils, salts. pills, and all kinds of bitter.
nause US medicines is the very agreeable
liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs. Re
commended by leading physicians Menu
iactured only by the California Fig Syrup
GO San Francisco. For sale by w. \.
Hunt, 1919 + Idly street.
, 1886-09-14

QUICK RELIEF is Just what Is wanted
in every case of cramp, collie, or diar-
rhoa, Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrh@a Remedy remedy relieves the
pain promptly and is a certain cure. A
dose or two is all that is required for any
ordinary case: recommended, guaranteed
and sold BY w. n. Hunt.
, 1886-09-14

, No BossIsM is tolerated in the Demo
cratic party, and no man can foretell the
result of its convention, but whoever shall
secure the nomination will receive the
support of every Democrat worthy of the
name.
, 1886-09-14

for all bilious disorders
st Patrick's Pills are a splendid family
medicine
st patrick's Pills are the best physic
any one can take
Get. well and keep well by using St
Patrick's Pills
, 1886-09-14

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
be used for children teething. 1t
-oothes the child, soitens the gums. al
lays the pain. cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for diarrhea. Twenty-Five
n bottle.
, 1886-09-14

Tn colored voters ofOmaha have held
a mass meeting for the purpose of selec =
ing a representative to be presented 10 II e
Republican convention, with n request for
his nomination, His chances scarcely
rise to the dignity of a perhaps.
, 1886-09-14

a rivet named Joseph Pulitzer has
been driven into the copper plating of
the Bartholdi statue. in honor of The
New York Worlds effort to fifty mount
thnt figure.
, 1886-09-14

The dies from which the first United
States the so-called Franklin-cents
were cast are now used as paper weights
in a New Haven counting-room.
, 1886-09-14

Vermont is a better place for breeding
horses than the west, because exercise in
our hill pastures and on II uneven
roads affords Il more perfect muscular
development Rutland (Nt.) Herald.
, 1886-09-14
BLACK HILLS STAGE
ANDEXPRESS

Coaches leave Union depot, Cheyenne,
at 6;3" a M, daily, Except Sundays;
touch Chugwater, Fort Laramie. Rawhide
Buttes and Lusk, and connect with the
Chicago x Northwestern railroad at Lusk
and Tor Sundance, Buffalo. Fort Fetter-
man, Fort Mckinney. Douglas. (Wyo.),
Fort Robinson and Chadron in Nebraska,
and Rapid City, Spearfsh and Deadwood,
Oak.
The cheapest and shortest route by
twenty four hours.
The U. S. mail carried. We have first
class eating stations, and our division
agents take all pains to secure the com
fort OF passengers.
F. E. LoNGHuRsr, Agent.
, 1886-09-14

Bargains in ladies gents and children :
boots,. shoes and slippers, nj s. Bon's.
3l5 Sixteenth street,
, 1886-09-14

address of the Democratic territorial com
mittee as containing opportune sugges-
tons, which will apply to all parties
Barls,o's Bndg,t expresses impotence
Tor the battle to commence by the follow.
ing inquiries, not so pertinent now as
when they we've made.
Isn't it about time to start the Repub-
lican machine Tor the fall campaign. or Is
it the intention of the party leaders to
let the ele ;tion 60 by default? 1t ism
our funeral; but If the Republicans are
going to do anything they'd better be up
and at 1t.
Abiding to the massacre OF Chinese at
Rock Springs, the Evanston Eromiaor
says:
rhe year following that stirring event
has been iraught with many blessings TO
Evanston and Almy and their inhabitants.
1t has witnessed the dep arturo from Almy
of the last vestige OF the hated race and q
greatly increased number of white mincrs.
which state of affairs adds more than a
100 per cent to the business and industry
of our sister town. and its influence is very
p%erceptible in the increased volume Of
business Of Evanston, Rock Springs
business men may have much to regret in
the premises. we can t say that Alny and
Evanston have, for the result has been
very beneficial to both towns in more ways
than one.
SPEAKING of the nomination Of candi-
dates for the territorial legislature the
Buffalo EcLo takes occasion to remark
In the naming of these officers at the
forthcoming convention, it is expedient
that none but the very best OF men be
chosen. 1t is not n profitable honor, in
asmuch as the position calls tor a personal
expenditure far IN excess of the salary;
but it is a place that should be filled By
men above serving for their personal gain.
and who will not stoop to trickery and
dishonorable practices in order to reach a
desirable conclusion. A fair knowledge
Of parliamentary rules il essential, and
representatives should possess nerve,
vigor and intelligence. Merit, not per
sonal prejudice, should be the gniding
star of the political horizon.
The Laramie Boomerang declares it.
self straight ont Republican in Ian
guage admitting of no mistake, and
shows a correct understanding Of the OBJ
%iections of party faith in the following:
While there may at times be objection
able nominations made in conventions, IL
is An established rule among all who pre-
tend to be honorable in politics that
those who participate in primaries or in a
nominating convention, thereby pledge
themselves to stand by the nominees of
such convention, as they would expect
their candidates to be supported il nomi
mated. To deny this would be to create
endless confusion and disorder. 1t is not
to be understood that anything unsatis.
factory is anticipated. but merely intend
ed to convey the impression hat in poll
tics the boomerang means straight bust
ness. and will be Republican to the core.
, 1886-09-14

SECRETARY BAyARD is perfectly right
in insisting that the principle involved in
the Cutting case shall be definitely
settled
, 1886-09-14

What mel doau' know am what dey
refuse To let 20 nf.-Rrother Gnrdner.
, 1886-09-14

The tomb of Mordecai and Queen
Esther is still visited by Hebrew pill
grims, and is well preserved in the cen.
ter of the town Of Hamadan. in Persia.
, 1886-09-14

Letter heads, bill heads and note heads
at the Leader Office.
, 1886-09-14
S\oeM sosnis,h is The b,

thousands suffering from Asthma. Con-
sumption. Coughs, etc. Did you ever try
AcISer's English Remedy Ii is the best
preparation known .or ali Lung Troubles
sold On a positive guarantee nj loo. 900
Pcare & McGill, Druggists.
, 1886-09-14

Mining location notices at Lender Office
, 1886-09-14
TERRITORIAL OPINION.

The Sundance Gazette commends the
address of the Democratic territorial com
mittee as containing opportune sugges-
tons, which will apply to all parties
, 1886-09-14
YOUNG MEN
MEN

There a:e many men OF the age ~ 20 to 90 VINO
arc troubled with too frequent excavations ol
the bladder, often accompanied 10y 4 slight
slniirting or burning sensation and a weakening
oil IN" system III a manner the patient cannlj
account for On examining the urinary deposits
q ropy sediment will often lie found, and some.
times small particles of albuiueu will appear OF
tir coipf VIII be OF akin or milk ish hue. again
Changing to a dark and tnrnid appearance.
There are many men who die ot this difficulty,
ignorant of the cause, which II the second stage
OF seminal weakness. Or. Wagner viii gnaran-
Tee u cure in all such cases and u healthy restora.
tion OF Inc genito-urinary orrans, Consultation
Tree. thorough examination and advice. 90 N.
See the Doctors additional advertisement In
the Denver Daily News and ITi~hune-Republi-
can.
, 1886-09-14

ID. &. BAIRD aud A. T.. CAMPBELL, At
turueys -at-Law and Notaries Public, CLey-
second flour. ST hbins 4 Post b bank block
, 1886-09-14

Abiding to the massacre OF Chinese at
Rock Springs, the Evanston Eraminor
, 1886-09-14

REAL ESTATE, LOAN. AND LIVE
STOLk. Ferguson street, Che, enne.
, 1886-09-14

In all its branches by W. ELLIOTT, on Eighteenth
street. one door west OF the old stand. Siugletoot
All kind vi wagon work done first class.
, 1886-09-14

CHEYENNE. WYOMING. operated by the Pa
cifc Hotel Company, Iesses OF all Hotels and Eat
m Pacific Railway Company. Transient rate So. o.
, 1886-09-14

ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Office Della
ware Block, Cheyenne, Wyo.
, 1886-09-14
BUSINESS

INSURANCE, REAL ESTATE AND
LOANS. Land Sep of all kinds, Ranch
dent Insurance in the best companies at the
sou street, Cheyenne Wyo.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21
The Cold Wave at Galveston.

Nothing within the memory of "the
Oldest inhabitant' has thus far been
produced to compare with the wealth
er In Galveston from Friday of last
week to Tuesday of this. The in
tense cold of Friday night covered
the beach with masses of frozen spray
and the bay with sheet of ice from
one to two inches thick. Thousands
of people thronged the wharves on
Saturday attracted by q spectacle
never before seen in this city: the
bay n sheet of ice, and the shipping
presenting the appearance of an Arc
tic exploration outfit caught '.in the
pack" Small craft Of the bay were
caught in the ice on Friday night and
held for more than twenty four
hours Capt jefferson. Of the sloop
Annie, lost his ife-the boat striking
a reef and going down as he was try
ing to make the shore. When found.
the corpse was caught in the rigging
and frozen 10 the mast. The Their
mometer stoodat seven degrees above
zero on the wharf all Friday evening
Ii began to rise Sunday, and on Tues
day morning early q snow storm set
in, the snow falling for the greater
part Of the day. The fan was esti-
mated st three inches-Chnstisn Ad-
vocste, 18th
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-01-21
The Problem Of the colored People.

While on q visit 10 the late Texas
conference at Austin, Rev B. Harris
OF our town visited the eolored con-
ference of the M. Z. Church. which
was also in session, and writes as fol
lows TO the Galveston Advocate as to
his impressions on that occasion;
In company with Drs. Thrall and
Mclean, on Saturday morning,I went
over to tho church whore the confer
ence (colored) OF the N. Z. Church
was being held, TO hear Bishop Eos
ter's address to the class to be ad-
mitted into full connection. The
Bishop spoke for an hour-indeed
when we left he was speaking. He
impressed me as q man OF great force
of character, q powerful and cultiya'
ted mind, of great piety. and, l may
say, q great mana leader OF the
people. The problem OF educating
and training the colored people, and
Of bringing them up to a Christian
and moral standard, compared with
that of the church Of which he is q
bishop, seemed to be the burden of
his address, and, I may say, OF his
heart and mind. He excited my pro-
foundest sympathy by his noble ad-
dress, which at times rose to heights
of genuine eloquence, and I was con-
WINGED that the Northern Church, 30
far as this good Bishop represented
its spirit and aim was sincerely seek
ing the elevation and salvation Of the
colored people. All good men can
but bid them Godspeed in this noble
endeavor, in 80 far as they seek this
one object. The Bishop confessed
that the "problem" was not yet solved,
and that under great embarrassments
they had hitherto prosecuted their
work, and that now the discourage
ments were great and many. These
discouragements did not grow out Of
the attitude of the Southern white
people; indeed, the Bishop called at
tention to the fact that the State had
made most ample provision for the
education of the colored people
equal to that made for the whites.
The discouragements were in the ne
gro himself. We are glad to know
that the Bishop knows and expresses
30 we'll the present sentiment of the
Northern people as to the character
Of the negro and what is needed in
The work Of the church amongst them.
After hearing the Bishop, I could but
feel that all the churches should put
forth more effort and do more than
aver for the negro.