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Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18
Loulslana's Richest Colored Man.

The richest colored man in the United States probably is Tonic Lafon, quad room of creole descent-that is to say of Freq Leuisianian blood. I suppose, says ster in the Chicago Times, the besti hortest definition of the word creole 6uld be "colony-born, and it originally meant person of pure French or Spanish blood, but born in one of the colonies. Extended gradually by use, it has cometo mean any native of Louisi- ana, and one even hears occasionally oi creole cattle ard creole oranges. The lowest estimate of T. Lafon's wealth is $1, 900, 900, and many rate him at double that amount. He inherited a moderate fortpDc, speeulated successfully in real estate, and passed gradually to the corfs dition of money-lender and note broker Like most men of that class he can not be said to b, popular, and the colored people do not rely upon him as a political leader. Indeed he is in politics rather more conserva tive than an old-fashioned white plan ter, and not at all desirous of seeing the colored people rule the State. Add t at he is seventy thrcc years old, and anxious to increase his wealth, and it will be apparent that he is not a force in politics.
 Louis Mathc, French quadroon, is less wealthy and far more popular. He is probably worth $2Oo, 1000, lives in a handsome cottage built residence on Ur- suline street, is a most genial gentleman, and enjoys life in the most modern Amer ican style. He acquired nearly all his wealth, inheriting but little; began by keeping feed store, and grew gradually into real estate broker. Socially, he stands very high, and on the street is rated as good as any gentleman in the city of any color. He is of rather hapgT, hopeful nature, liberal to the chuapaell, and quick to encourage any rising young man of his race.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18

The new king of Uganda, Central A. rica, has inaugurated reign of terror, taking life and propcrtly according to his whim. The missionaries have discovered plots against their lives, and the king has isolated them, commanding all natives to keep away from their premises. The native Christians, who have become a large band, are in constant fear of de>th, and yet there are inquirers who are anx- ious to be baptized and bear persecution. Mir. Mackay wrote that the mission aries had been seriously considering how they might escape from Uganda, but could hardly sec any possibility of get ting away undiscovered.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18
HUMOROUS.
acc.-Misers.

A close racc.-Misers.
 A sound conclusion.-A dying echo.
 A leading man-A policeman with prisoner, Is housewife shooing flies black smith or Q shoemaker9
 Why is there nothing like lcather9 Be- cause it is the sole support of man.
 Certain climes do not agree with int men. For example, Alpine climbs.
 ELs1E.-No. dear, you cannot raise . crop of canarics by planting bird seed.
 Very thin ice will support man in S, m ncr-that is, if he is an ice dealer.
 No wonder the Prince of Wales is a trifle wild. His wife keeps eighty dogs.
 The crow is not complaining animal. When it opens its mouth it is usually for caws.
 St. Nicholas tells of dog that can count. But it can't equal cat in run ming up column.
 q am but passing away my time," quoth Adolphus as he handed his watch to the pawnbroker.
 What is more pathetic than to sec the simple faith with which bald headed man will buy an infalliblc hair restora- tive from bald-headed barber.
 "Bees," says scientific authority, Undoubtedly remember man," and a man undoubtedly remembers bee, if he ever makes his professional acquaint- ance.
 "The doctor said he'd put mo on my feet again in two weeks" "Wcll, didn't he do itg' "IIc did, indeed. I had to sell my horse and buggy to foot the billp
 "The reaches in this house arc re- markably vcrsatic," said an actor at . hotel table, picking up a biscuit. 'T notice that they appear in different rolls every morning."
 "My daughter, you ought to have some aim in lifc," said father 10 his thoughtlcss 1e-ycar-old. "oh, am go- ing to, papa" was the enthusiastic re- ply. q have got my beau already"
 A four-ycar-old youngstcr who was compelled to say please when asking for any hing at the table was given set of toy dishes. He laid them out on table to play with, saying: ''Now this is nice, cos there will be no plcascs at this table
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18
In Case of SuffOcation.

In cases of suffocation the first thing to do is to remove the cause of suffoca- tion. If a man is found hanging by the neck, cut the rope. If he is found drowning, take him out of the water. It ought not to be necessary to say this, but the truth is that the first impulse of the majority of people when man is found hanging by the neck is to call the police and notify the coroner. Many otherwise intelligent people believe that they have no right to cut man down who is found hanging by the neck They believe that the coroner must dc this. Coroners cultivate this belief. Ii brings good many bodies under their care which would otherwise be saved sliYc,--Trey 1Yn<s
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18
Superiority of American Cloth.

"American mills" says an expert in the New York Sun, "have to follow the foreign in the matter of styles or pat terms, but the best expert in the country is unable to tell whether a ece of cloth is American or British from an examina- ton of it. The best looms in the world are made in Massachusetts, and the best weavers are moloyed in the mills, where tho highest wages for the work arc paid. If there is any difference between the best American product and the best for eign, it is in favor of the American, and all the manufacturers are coming to see it. The foreign manufacturer is begin ming to cut the quality of goods-in fact, in order to meet our prices, and some of the high-priced tailors arc beginning to get suspicious of import. d goods. The American manufacturer cannot yet compete in price without the aid of a tariff; but the time when he can do even that may come, though I hope not, if with it would have to come the low wages paid to foreign operat. ves."
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18
H WtO Keep Coo.

If one would be cool and comfortable when others are suffering and complain ing, and yet meet the same conditions of surrounding atmosphere, the only possi' ble way to q is not to think at all about the circurl lance but to keep the mind upon other affairs, and on no account to allow one's self to fret or worry in the least. The mon Ut the mind is calm and cool the body will follow suit, and the temperature will fall to degree that will surprise the opposite neighbor who is still fretting and worrying and think ing how hot it is, and wondering what Dante meant by putting his inmost hell into the middle of q cake of ice. - Haypers 1a.ar.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18
The Importatlon of Weeds.

Americans inform JUS that about 220 species of weeds have been imported into their country, mostly from the British Islands. In 1887 there were said to be only 137. The common plantain is known among the Indians as the Eng lishman's foot" as though following the steps of the white settlers. The common yellow toadfax was, it is said, intro duccd by Mir. Ranstead as Q garden flower, and is now known as the Ran stead weed. In 178S it had overrun tho pastures in the inhabited parts of Penn sylvania, and was tho cause of bitter complaints. Chickweed is said to have been introduced as bird-seed, and the Scotch thistle arrived in a bedtick filled with thistle-down. Feathers being cheap the bed of down was replaced by feathers, and the former thrown by the waysidc. The seed soon found con- genial home. There is a troublesome American water weed, however (Ana- charis alsinastruna), which has avenged our transatlantic cousins threefold, by choking our ponds, rivers and canals. Another little intruder from the Cape (azo!la pinnata) may be troublesome. It is charming little aquatic, and most in- teresting under the microscope. Some one had thrown handful of it on a pond we wot of, where the common duck weed (emna) fourished; but azolla quickly monopolized the whole surface and crowded out the duckweed.- Chambers Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18
EyeIess Animals.

Mir. Graber has recently described, in the transactions of the Vienna academy, the results of observations indicating that eyeless animals arc sensible to light. In box divided into compartments, and each furnished with two openings, he distributed equally number of earth worms. One of the openings in each compartment he obscured or concealed, and exposed the box to the light, exam ming the worms from time to time, and adding new ones every four hours. By repeated observations he found they showed decided tendency to withdraw to the darker parts of the compartments, only forty out of total of 25O remain ing in the light. He also studied the in- huence Of different rays upon them, and fourd them susceptible to the different coIors. When the openings were covered with blue and red glass they manifested marked preference for the red Iigbt- sein<s.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18

There is tree in Mexico called the oily cocoa. Its seed is almost entirely composed of fatty substance which has sometimes been used in making soap. A quantity of this seed was recently shipped to Europe, and Stuttgart baker has successfully used the oil as a substitute for lard in making bread and cake. The seeds contain 12 per cent. more actual grease than ordinary pork lard, and can be kept for months without spelling. There is said to be fortune awaiting the man who will go down to Mexico and develop this business.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18
Electric Agriculture.

An interesting experiment, showing the influence of electricity on the growth of roots, has been made in Germany by Professor Holdefle1ss. Plates of copper were thrust upright into the earth and connected by wires with similarly placed zinc plates about 100 feet distant-an electric battery being thus formed, with the earth between the copper and zinc in the circuit. Both potatoes and beets planted between such plates gave an in- creased yield-beets 15 per cent, pota- toes 25 per cent.-as compared with other parts of the came field.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18
Chewing Gum by the Ton.

A day or two ago my wayward feet carried my body into the suburbs and to a chewing gum factory. There l got some idea of an industry that thrivcs on penny sales and the remorselcss energy of American jaws. In the place 1 saw half dozen blocks of marble gum, or petroleum wax. Each weighed about one hundred pounds, and was almost like pure pentelican stone, dear to the old sculptor's heart and hand. And it was absolutely clean and odorless. A few weeks ago the staff laid in one of the huge tanks near the oil wells of Pennsylvania-a dirty, greenish-b brown fluid, with the consistency of bad mud, and the bad smell of glue factory. Then it was crude oil; but since then it has been in turmoil, and through Stirring times," and chemical processes. From it had been extracted a lot of kerosene, almost as much naphtha, not a little bcnzine. plenty of tar, and a lot of valuable but technically named affairs that are out of reach. Anyway, the gum wax was left, and it was in that saw, clean as an ideal farmers bed chamber, and as odorless as a civil service reform CTS record. Before it became the chew ing gum of our friends it had to be melted, favored, sweetened, and ''put up'' in fanciful array. Then the one hundred pound block would appear in 5000 penny cakes, and I am told that about 500 of these one hundred pound blocks are used in each week of the his- tory of Columbia, ''the gem of the ocean," etc. It's tough-the fact, not the gum. Clere7and Plaindealer.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18

The magistrates of Landshut, in Silesia must have a curious idea of human longevity. They publish notice in the German papers calling on the peasant, Jacob Sgl of Unterglaim, born on July 1, 1749, to appear in person be- fore the Court of Landshut not later than January go, 1887. The not co states that he disappeared on the 10th of December, 1924, and has given no sign of his whereabouts since.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18
Growth.

 How would grows Not like the vine Though beautiful ard full of grace, Close clinging to its resting place, Where leaf and blossom intertwine. For tendris break when winds are high, The best supports in time, will fail, And what can weak, vine strength avail When bruised and torn on earth lief But like the tree, oh tall and fair, With roots deep reaching through the
 ground,
 With branches far around, Drawing all good from earth and afr. Drawing all good that may give Of my abundance friendly aid To all who seek my pleasant shade, Or in my screening branches live; That when this term of life is past, And am severed from the ground, My growth may also firm be found That much of good will life outlast.
 -Luura Gurldnd Carr.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18

Mt. Vernon does not "pay." The last annual report of the Regents says that during the year, 15, 907 visitors exclu- elusive of excursion parties came to tho grounds, from whose fares, the associa- ton derived an income of $6, 408. AS. The x on excursionists increased this sum to the extent of $6S1.65. The gross receipts from all sources for the year were $s, ,O35.1 and the cxpendi- lures were over $1O, 900, leaving Q de, 6cit of about 5000. George w. Childs came to the rescue with check for $500,
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18

Spain can boast of four living queens and five kings. The former are cx- Queen Isabella H., the Regent Maria Christine, widow of Alfonso XII. i; Bcatrix d'Este, wife of John III., who "abdicated" in favor of his son Don Carlos, and Marguerita, wife of Don Carlos. Tic kings are Alfonso KILL; Francis dAssisi, the husband of Isabella; :; John III., Don Carlos, and lastly, the half-forgotten cx-King Amadeus l.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18
Origin of a Famous Song.

In very interesting and otherwise his torically accurate article with the caption "Song and Song Makers" in the Press, the writer is mistaken when he says that the famous song, "Put Me in My Little Bed,n realized its author. and publisher, Charles A. White, some $24,OOO. "Put Me in My Little Bed' was written by Dexter Smith. Charles A. White fur nished the accompaniment, and the firm of White, Smith & Perry published it.. I have no doubt that the publishers made at least the amount stated on it's sale, tol it jumped at once into popular favor.
 Dexter Smith had previously written a song that was very popular, 'Ring tho Bell Softly, There's Grape on the Door, J and experience taught him that "catchy," words, a simple, lively air and good title were necessary to make song pop ular. The publishing house of which he was member was just starting in busi- ness, and he was anxious to advance it. interests. He was looking about him fol theme upon which to base a song, anc one summer night, whilst strolling through the streets of Boston, he passed house on the steps of which was little family party enjoying the evening breeze. Just as Mir. Smith reached the group, a curly. headed little girl put her arms around the neck of an older sister, and, in a sleepy voice, said: ''Sister, put me ir my little bed." The phrase caught the song-writers ear, and before he retired the idea was put in words. Mir. Smitl furnished the music, and White, Smitl & Perry netted snug little sum from its sale.-Philadellohia Preas.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18

The Boot and Shoe Recorder says that the number of animals from which the chamois skins arc taken which are killed in year does not exceed while tens of thousands of chamois skins are put upon the trad, yearly, and wonders what is the matter. The Recorder should be aware that q great many sheep wear chamois skins.
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18

Steamers from some of the Southern ports bring to New York 60,00O to TO- 900 big watermelons per trip. The frcightagc is cents a melon. Last sea-. son one company received $2S, 900 for watermelon freight, and carried nearly 600, 900 of these juicy and "lucious univalycs O
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18
Loves SoasOns.

 Springtime love is like the flowers, Born to blossom and to die, Smiling through few sweet hours: Ah, tell me whys Summers love is like the showers, Burst with lightning from the sky; Wasted soon its pass. .on's powers: Ah, tell me whys Autumn's love is like the gold That on the forest leaves shall lie, Quickly fled with speed untold: Abs tell me whyl Winters love is like the cold And chilling winds that swiftly Vanishing der wood and wold: Ah, tell me whyi Yet Summer, Au umn, Winter, Spring, Are full of love tha. shall not die; For love is of them all the king: And who cares whys
 ". J. Henderson,
Connecticut western news., 1886-08-18
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-01-17
PACIFIC COAST ITEMS.

J. F. Shaeffer of Gridley has
sold to Marion Biggs Jr. Of Biggs,
his six-year-old Brigadier stallion
Happy Jim.
Jacob Saltan of Spanishtown was
shot and instantly killed Wednes-
day by the accidental discharge of
a shotgun, while he was getting
over fence.
The Labor Bureau at Portland ,
Or, between Monday and Thurs
day evenings of last week received
$50 applications for work, 1877 OF
them from women.
An old couple named Noteworthy,
hailing from New Hampshire, are
searching the State for their son,
John S, Noteworthy, who came
here twenty-five years ago. He
first settled in Placer county, but
has not been heard from for
years.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-01-17
ALL SORTS.

At A. Bergman Children s
Overcoats, 81 80 each.
Mems all Wool Shaker Socks 81 30
per doz, at A. Bergmans.
ID. D. cures dyspepsia. Sold
by w. H. Chedic, Druggist.
Mems listers and Oyercoats
81 80 each, at A. Bergmans
Bilousness cured by D, D. D..
Sold at Chedic's Drug Store.
Sick headache cured at Chedics
Drug Store by D. D. D. j,1O: I'm
Get your candies at reduced
prices at No. So opposite the
Mint. tt
Scarlet Flannel Shirts and Draw
ers 50 90 per set, at A. Berg
mans.
Fresh, fue, Grst-class candies at
reduced prices at No. S. opposite
the Mint. tt.
In the Presbyterian Church this
morning, Rev. Isaac White, for
merly of Grayson, CAL, will preach
for the pastor.
Feund-A gold earring the
owner can receive the same by prov
ing property and paying for this ad-
vertisement, Apply at this office.
The Enterprise calls attention to
the fact that this has been a hard
Winter for cattle. 1t has also been
a hard season for lots of other peo-
Pile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blumenthai went
below last evening. Mrs. Blumen-
thai will devote several months in
San Francisco to the cultivation
OF her voice.
French and common candies
from the best makers in San Fran
cisco on sale at reduced rates dur
ing the holidays, at No. SIS oppo-
site the Mint. tt
It is now said that Beck has
been able to stand up so strongly
in the silver fight because he has
been braced up with Felsen beer
sold at Dake's Temple Saloon.
If the boy who smashed in our
editorial window yesterday with
stone will call at the office, we will
tell him where We can smash an
other window in the same way.
The last Century contains a de-
llghtful biographical sketch and
frontispiece portrait of Verdi, with
a fac smile of the original score
of the miserere scene of Trovatore.
For sale at Cagwin & Noteware s.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-01-17
Cure OF fleurisy.
80 Main St., Gloucester, Mass,
April 16. 1885.

April 16. 1885.
Allcock's Porous Plasters have
been used in our family for the last
three of four years with very bene-
fetal results. Previous to that time
[ had been subject to attacks OF a
severe pain in my left side. Hot
cloths and liniments afforded tenn
porary relief, but after while the
pain always returned. In the Fall
Of 1880, after very severe attack,
| was advised by a friend to try
Allcock's Porous plasters on my
side. which greatly benefited me.
After that [ tried several kinds OF
plasters to see which was best, and
finally decided that Allcock suited
my case the best. [ have worn
them on my side ever since, and
never been troubled with the pain
except when left them off a few
days. We always keep supply in
the house, and whenever a pain
seizes any of US, in any part Of the
body we just apply an Allcock's
Plaster and can most heartily re-
commend them.
JAMES PETTIGREw.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-01-17
Plumbing

j. H. McGuirk the plumber,
is now situated in the Opera
House block and all jobs of tin
ming and plumbing intrusted to
his care will be attended to in a
workmanlike manner, and you
don't have to mortgage your
house to pay for it.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-01-17

Just arrived at E. B. Rails
store and now on exhibition, new
assortment of crockery and China
ware of the following brands:
Minten, Wedswood, Carlsbad; Co.
poland, Royal Worcester, Crown
Derby; also fancy glassware as fol
lows: Advinturim, Incrusta Vi
trina, fancy colored glassware of
all shades: also fancy lamps and
chandeliers, punch bowls, cups and
saucers, decanters, water sets, lem
onade sets, toilet sets, vans, silver
plated mugs, casters, knives and
forks, spoons and tea sets; all Of
which are offered at EXTREMITY low
prices
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-01-17
Artistic shOemakiMg,

Go to G.. Motta first class boot
maker, there is nothing difficult for
him in his line Of business and you
will get perfect fit regardless of
shape. Shop in Carson Exchauge
block. j15, Ina
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-01-17
STOCKS

Morning Board.
$50 Hale & Norcross-2 ~
500 Savage-I0c
800 Chollar
2o5 Potosi-3355c
500 Gould & Curry-S0c
1875 Best & Belchcr-9Oc
100 Con. Cal. & Va.-2 10
100 Union Sic
So Sierra Nevada-50c
$50 Mexican-40c
$50 Ophir-70c
285 Crown Point-75e
81 Yellow Jacket 90c
720 Bodice so
100 Mono-3 so
205 Navajo Soc
1155 Peer-l0c
50 Holmes-1'1s
1850 Peerless-2Oc
$50 Croker i5c
So Utah-50c
100 Overman-15c
49, Andes -30c
IS Eureka Con.-1 05
$40 Bulwer-55c
Silver King-S9b
AFTERNOON BOARD.
$50 Hale & Norcross-2 10
% Savage Zoe
SIS Chollar-45c
400 Potosi-35c
655 Gould & Curry-75c
5a2 Best & Belcher-90c
$50 Con. Cal. & Va.-2 10
AS Union-30c
2N5 Sierra Neyada-45c
600 Mexican-30c
$50 Ophir-65c
IS Crown Point-75
250 Yellow Jacket-95c
415 Alta-15c
155 Bodie-1 20
$50 Mono-3 IS
800 Navajo-30c
451 Peer-10c
700 Peerless-20c
AS Holmes-10
295 Syndicate
700 Con. Pacifc-5Oc
65 Alpha-30c
$50 Belcher-1 10
Is OvermaD-15c
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-01-17
OLC0VICH BROTHERS.

a steady stream Of Goods of all kinds
IVA has been pouring into our Store
for the past two months, until every nook
and corner is now filled with CHOICE
for. this season Of the year.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-01-17
Last NIGHTS MEETING.
8 Large and Enthusiastic Meet
Ing OF Citizens.


The gathering at the Court
room last night was SO large
that many were unable to obtain
admittance. After the meeting
was called to order, a series OF
well considered resolutions were
read, pledging the signers not to
employ Chinese labor in any
form. There were several stirring
speeches made by citizens, and
committees appointed to canvass
the city for signatures. The SEN
timent was unanimous for the
object of the meeting and the
ball has been started rolling In
excellent shape. The meeting ad-
iourned to meet again next Sat
urday evening. The lateness OF
the hour prevents fuller report