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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-02-03
A Light-Giving Mexican Insect.

AT n recent meeting of the Academy
OF Sciences ut Paris II plate half filed
with water, in which were half q dozen
insects about an inch in length, which
shonc like diamonds, although the room
was filled with sunshine, was passed
around among the members. These in
sects had been brought from Mexico,
where they are TO be found in the for
ests. The scientific name is the pyro-
phorc; and, as n had ever been seen
before in Europe, they created quito q
sensation. The light resembles that of
n glow-worm or FREELY, although as
much more brilliant and intense rs an
clcctric-light surpasscs q wax taper in
its power Of illumination. When the
light begins to fade it can be made as
brilliant as before by shaking the in
sect or dipping it in water. 1t is said
the Indians of Mexico use them for a
light at NIGHT, and Il few will suffice to
illuminate IN entire room. When they
are walking at night they put one on
each foot so that they can be sure of
their way, and also that they do not
step on any vcnomous snake or reptile,
with which the tropical forests abound.
The Mexican ladies buy them of the In
dams and inclosc them in a transparent
bag, which they wear in their hair or at
the neck. The effect is very beautiful,
especially when several are worn; and,
rs the Indians sell them for a few cents
a dozen, they are within the reach of
every fair one They are fed on sugar.
cane, and if well taken care of will live
a long time! One placed upon q page
will enable it to be read with ease In
the darkest night Sctenttfc american.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-02-03
On His Tonguo. End.

Col. Tzxletop has a wretched memory.
He Is very much puzzled to remember
tho simplest thing that Is told him.
what Is the name of that patent
medicine Col. Witherspoon told mo to
get for my liver?" he asked his wife.
II can't remember the namo 90 a
my life"
II can't either. My memory Is getting
worse and worse every day. Let mo
see. had II on the end of MY tongue q
minute ago"
Little Johnny spoke mp and said:
stick out your tongue, pa, and let
me see Il Perhaps that name IL on 1t
yet"-Tezas S0linas.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-02-03

Among the young men of title and
fortune who may be said to be coming
on for the next London season is Sir
Henry Alfred Doughty Tichborne, who
will in May next be of age. The youth
full Baronet is now in his goth year,
having been born in May, 1865. The
necessity of defending his property
against the celebrated 1fchborne Claim
ant has entailed upon his trustees tho
enormous expenditure of G120,000. His
estates are in Hampshire, Lincolnshire,
norsetshire, and Buckinghamshire, and
represent between 11,000 and 10000
acres. There are in addition, London
properties, bringing up the gross ront
roll to &2S,000 q year.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-02-03
A Desperate Thought.

what II there is no Godi' The dreadful
thought
Then instantly my share OF mortal main '
Pressed heavier on my heart. Like some great
spot
Rocking with tears and bloodshed, greed and
gain,
This sorrow-laden world scomcd made In
vain,
And but q CHASTITY jest, mans anguished lot.
universe contracted on my sight,
Down to the limits of n prison pen
It's one dark door, an opening in tho sod.
1hunB my arms up h~eavonward In alright.
or sudden madness menaced me-nnd then
/ cried aloud, 'There is, there is a Godl"
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-02-03

1t may interest the fair wearcrs of seal
sacques to know how many big, round,
liquid eyes have been shut by the cruel
lance of commerce in inc North Atlantic
this year. OF the Dundee fleet OF steam
ers eve went 10 Newfoundland and
captured 1880 seals, as against 34,329
last year. -Four ships went to Greenland
and slaughtered 1880, as against
17,1i9 last year.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-02-03

A Boston chemist has discovered a
way Of extracting an essential oil from
onions, with which tears can be pro-
duced at pleasure. Ono drop of this oil
on q handkerchief will produce n copious
flood. The oil bids fair to have a large
sale.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-02-03

Tea was introduced into Scotland by
the Duke Of York in 1928.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-02-03

Mile, do Iosseps is her fathers conf
dental secretary.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1886-08-28
Minneapolis Celtic Association.

Articles of incorporation Of the Min
neapolic Celtic association we're filed
wiah the secretary of state Wednesday,
They are ''to more perfectly unite the
Irish American residents of the city Of
Minneapolis and vicinity, to bring them
together in closer personal relations, TO
promote their social standing, general
welfare and interests, and to provide for
the erection OF suitable building to be
used for such purpose as the associa-
ton my direct" Capital stock $780,
600, divided in shares of $40 each, The
officers are as follows; President, Mich
ael w. Nash; first vice president, John
Norton; second vice president, Michael
Walsh; third vice president, Felix Tray
nor; secretary, Roger Vail; treasurer,
J It. Tobin; directors, John W, Ryan,
Matthew Walsh, John Lally, John
O'Donnell, D. f. Collins, w. j. Nc
Cam, Martin Ring, James Cullen james
Doherty.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1886-08-28
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.

Astrologers are about to pick out a
wife for the emperor OF China.
John Speedy, opposite the Panorama,
Fifth street, keeps the best line of wall
papers for the least money.
Blaine's friends say he will go into
the Maine canvass Oh the side of the
Prohibitionists.
Priester. the Tailor, No. 10 South
Second street, Minneapolis. Merchant
tailoring. perfect fits.
The best unlaundried shirts in the
city for 50 cents at O, I. SWEET, %
University avenue southeast.
The Prussian wheat yield will be IS
per cent Of an average crop; rye. 81;
barley, 81, and oats, 10l.
Keep dry during the fall rains by
buying your rubber coats and umbrel-
las at O. Z. SWEET, % University ave-
nue. southeast.
Mrs. j. A. MacCarthy is displaying
an elegant line of millinery at her store,
PA Nicollet avenue. Please call and
examine her stock.
Among the finest Of the window
decorations in this city we notice that
of the old reliable druggists, A. Il.
Rose & Co., 2O8 Central avenue.
Prof. G. E. Stowe, husband of Har-
riet Beecher Stowe, died at Hartford,
Conn.,, aged eighty-four.
A. H. Rose & Co., druggists, POS
Central avenue, say that if they cannot
fill your demand for anything you may
want i'll their line they will not growl
if you do cross the bridge.
Commencing Sunday, Aug %, the
Chicago trains Of the Wisconsin Cen
trail will leave as follows: Minneapolis,
1880 and 500 p. ~; st. Paul at 1:30 and
$40 p. N. The arriving time will re-
main unchanged.
When you visit Chicago remember
Kavanaugh's hotel, 222 and 226 South
Clark street, opposite post Office. The
gentlemanly proprietor, Mr.. Kava-
naugh, thoroughly understands his
business and hos always an eye to the
interests of his patrons.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1886-08-28

Astrologers are about to pick out a
wife for the emperor OF China.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1886-08-28

The Head Millers' association has
adopted some elaborate resolutions ex-
tending thanks for favors received i'll
connection with their Winnipeg excur-
sion. The individuals and corporations
remembered are: The Manitoba COM
pany and G. II. Warren, II. G. Nc
Micken, of Winnipeg, G. S. Hunton,
Porter, the employees of the Canadian
Pacific, the Ogilvie Milling company,
Mcmillan Bros, the Hudson Bay COM
pauy, Lieut.. Gov. Atkins and lady,
Consul Taylor, citizens Of Winnipeg,
G. S. Campbell, Nels Munson, j. q.
Hen1er, Geo. r. Smith and ths N ORTIZ
western Miller.
An unusual robbery occurred at the
Milwaukee depot Monday night, when
some unknown person took large
trunk filled with valuable wardrobe
and containing several hundred dollars
in money, and loaded it upon the
limited express. The trunk had been
transferred from the st. Louis depot to
the Milwaukee,. When the owner
called for his trunk it was missing, and
the duplicate of his check was round
on the floor. The railroad people at
Chicago we're advised by telegraph OF
the robbery and the trunk was re-
turned. Unfortunately the thief had
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1886-08-28

barn last week, four were found to be
diseased the next day. Mules do not
seem to be affected by the epidemic
The company is experiencing a good
deal Of difficulty in finding animals
enough to work its cars, and has agents
out looking them up. Its said that a
man employed at one Of the barns has
developed symptoms Of genuine case
of pinkeye, and that his life is de-
SPARED Of.
Articles of incorporation Of the Boys
Home OF Minneapolis were filed Tues
day in the Office of the register Of deeds.
The object of this association is to es-
tablish home and asylum for desti-
tute boys and homeless boys; to aid,
assist and care for the sick, homeless
and destitute boys Of Minnesota. The
location of the home is to be in Min
neapolis. Every one owning one or
more shares of capital stock is a mem
Der Of the corporation. The capital
stock is divided into 10000 shares OF
81 each. The names of those who form
the corporation at present are: E. N.
Fishbladt, M. D., w. Elmer Hubbard,
M. D., Henry Ritterstone, William
Robert Ebell, Eben B. Collins, all OF
Minneapolis. The government is to be
vested in a board of directors, TO be
elected from the stockholders. The an
nual meeting occurs the second
Wednesday Of September, 1887. The
present officers are: President and
treasurer, DR.. Fishbladt; secretary,
DR.. Hubbard.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1886-08-28
Hennepin County Catholic Building and
Loan Association.

Loan ASS0ClaClOu.
Window hall was literally packed
Thursday night, August 10, at the
meeting Of the Hennepin County Cath
Building and Loan Association. The
principle business before the meeting
was the election of officers and resulted
as follows:
President-John Lally.
First Vice-President--J E. Moran.
Second Vice President-A. F. Boran.
Secretary-J. G. Scallen-
Treasurer-Wm. McMullen.
Attorney. R.. Corrigan.
Steward-Jas. SWeeny.
Only one member for the board Of
managers was elected and that was Mr..
John Ryan. Of course the great inter
est centered in the contest for attorney
and resulted in the election of j. r.
Corrigan, Esq, by a considerable ma
jority. The vote po]led showed that
both Mr.. Corrigan, and his opponent,
MIR. Kenny were popular.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1886-08-28

The Helena & Wickes branch of the
Northern Pacific is to be Immediately
extended into the Boulder valley and be-
yond.
Mr.. Labouchere and a number of
other Radical members want to raise
the question of land purchase by means
o. separate amendment to the adj
dress.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1886-08-28
PERSONAL.
Miss Mary Mccarthy, of Dubuque
Iowa, is sojourning in Minneapolis.

Miss Mary Mccarthy, of Dubuque,
Iowa, is sojourling in Minneapolis.
Judge and Mrs. J. L. Macdonald, of
Shakopee visited the Minneapolis Ex-
position Monday.
Isaac Baker, Esq, of Crookston, came
down to the city last week to undergo
a surgical operation by Dr.. j. H. Dunn.
Mrs. j. 3. Koran, who has been MAX
ing her home at White Bear Lake dur
ing the summer months, has gone east
for brief visit among friends.
Miss Annie Conroy, White Bear
Lake, has been visiting friends in the
city during the past week. She is the
guest of Miss Kittie Koran, 1923 Third
avenue south.
Mr.. J. j. Maggie has returned to the
city after an absence of four weeks in
Elmira, n. Y, where he was called
through the serious illness of his
mother. Mrs. Maggie has recovered
from her illness.
Mr. David Spillane and wife, of Ma
zeppa, Mimi, are among the visitors
who have been attracted to Mime
apolis during the past week to witness
the opening of our great Exposition
building. Mr.. and Mrs. Spillane re.
turned to their home Friday.
Mrs. P. Donnelly and the Misses
Jennie and Carrie Mclean returned
last Monday from Big Lake, where
they have been for the past two weeks.
Most of this time was spent in fishing,
and it is said that one of the largest re-
frigerator cars Of the Northern Pacific
railroad was needed to bring to Mime
apolis the amount of fish that they sue
ceeded in capturing.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1886-08-28

The Minneapolis postotfice authori-
ties have advertised for bids for carry
ing the mails to and from the trains.
The contract, when let, is without any
specified limitation, but new contract
is necessitated by the fact that mails
are now coming in over the new Wis
consin Central, and the mails from the
Minneapolis & St. Louis road have to
be handled BY the government. The
railroads carrying mails are required to
deliver them at terminal points. The
Minneapolis s. St. Louis road has made
St. Paul it's terminal point, and this
transfer of;mails will have to be here
after done by the government. The
local authorities hope that those hav-
ing the awardinHsof the contract will
require such a Vehicle for the transporta-
zion of the mails as the Importance of
the Office requires.
The outbreak of pinkeye among the
horses of the street railway company,
recently mentioned in TIE IRISH
STANDARD, is assuming serious pro-
portions. In the stables at Eighteenth
avenue north and Washington, ninety
four horses are reported down with the
disease, and five have died. The stables
at Monroe and p; ghteenth avenue con-
tain about twenty sick horses, and
about half that number at the UniVer-
sity avenue barn. OF fourteen new
horses put in the Eighteenth avenue
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-03-20

Washington, March l6.-The secrcta-
ry Of the interior rendered q decision
in the ex-parte case of James Britton,
reversing the decision Of the commits
sioner of the general land Office of No
vember ~, 1885, which held that under
section 226l Of the revised statutes a
person is entitled to but one pre-emp-
ton right, he could not, after perfecting
one pre-emption right, be permitted to
commute homestead entry into cash
entry under section 230l Of the revised
states, as this would be equivalent to a
second exercise of the same right. In
respect to the interest involved this
decision is regarded by land official as
the most important public land decision
made by the interior department il
many years.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-03-20
Wreck of the Steamer Oregon.

The Cunard Steamer Oregon, from
Liverpool, was wrecked by collision
with an unknown schooner, just outside
Of New York City, at 4:30 o'clock on the
l4th inst. More than 500 passengers
were on board when the collision took
place, all of whom were saved by being
transferred to other vessels near at
hand at the time. The schooner is be-
lieved to have instantly disappeared
beneath the waves with all on board, as
she was not subsequently seen. The
Oregon was one Uf the finest steamers
afoat, and was valued at 81 100000. Her
cargo was valued at $250,000, and tie
value of the personal effects of the pas
sengers is estimated at $l5O.OO0. making
the total loss 81 100000. The disaster
also involves the loss Of 59S bags of
mail. Both vessel and carge were in
sured abroad.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-03-20
Telephone Extension.

Wcare in receipt Of letter from Mr.
Paul Rewman, Of Doadwood, general
manager Of the Black Hills Telephone
company, announcing his intention of
extending the telephone line from the
Eta mine via Custer City and Hot
Springs to Buffalo Gap. Mr.. Rewman
will be in this place in few days for
the purpose of securing subscriptions to
the stock Of the company, and arrang
ing for a telephone exchange at this
point This is q matter that is Of much
importance to our town. aid should
meet with the highest encouragement
from all our citizens.
We recommend the calling Of meet
ing Of the citizens at once, in view ol
the furtherance Of this very important
enterprise.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-03-20
Feldspar Deposits.

The vast deposits of feldspar by which
Custer City is surrounded for excellence
of quality and enormous magnitude, is
in the expressed opinion of all visitors
unequalled in America. 1t is Justly
claimed that nowhere in the United
States has this product been found, pos
sessing the rare qualities of the spar of
this district. White as alabaster, free
dom from mica or other foreign sub
stances which tend to difficulty in its
manufacture, it is especially valuable
in the manufacture of the finer quality
of wares, and which will at no distant
day constitute the basis of a very i'm
portant industry in this country. The
character Of this valuable spar, being of
the order known as albite, differing
from ,he common spar, in containing
soda instead of potash, and in its ex-
ceeding whteness, can be utilized in
the manufacture Of wares much superior
to anv hitherto manufactured in this
country, and equaling the celebrated
wares imported from China.
The scarcity of this commodity in the
east and its inferior quality as compared
with the spar here, will no doubt result
in attracting early attention to this dis
trict, and the present large demand for
wares, which would be largely aug,
mented in the production Of wares OF
superior quality, be ample inducemen'
for investment in this new and promis
| ing field.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-03-20
"Miss Matte Witcher, we'll kno,

"Miss Matte Witcher, we'll know
and Greatly admired Custer lady, We
married Wednesday evening, Our Gus
ter co espond t endeavored to COM
mi te the name of the happy bride
m. but stormy weather pre"en:c;;
i.telligibIe communication by wire"
1t is scarcely necessary to say that the
above is taken from the Deadwood
Times, which in its extreme anxiety to
get there first, seldom waits for events
to transpire before dishing them up for
its readers. In the above instance, as
usual, the Times is prematurely pre-.
vious, as no such person is known in
Custer. Reliable news items will al.
ways be found in the local columns OF
the CHRONICLE, to which, for the pur-
pose Of avoiding the future publication
of canards, the Times is respectfully
referred.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-03-20
Tin 4! Tin! Tin

Tin is the ruling topic. On the street,
in the club room, at the hotels, and
every place where men do congregate IL
is the prevailing theme. High up In
the surrounding mountains, down In the
deep canons, out on the picturesque
parks, men are in pursuit of it. Daily
discoveries add to the intensity OF the
bewildering excitement. Letters from
abroad indicating the assured arrival OF
capital for investment in tin properties
acts as an incentive to increased activity
in securing locations. Railroad connec-
ton is lost sight of; division and adj
mission is wholly forgotten, and the
opening of the great Sioux reservation
has by mutual consent been relegated
70 the misty realms of utter oblivion
Tin is the one important subject which
commands attention, and for which all
other topics must silently succumb. To
give space for the publicity Of the end
less promising discoveries that are being
made in this district, would require
much more space than We have at our
command, and we can therefore only
notice an occasional discovery of more
than ordinary prominence. 1t is no
longer a question Of the existence of tin
in this district, nor is it question as 10
quanty or quality these facts having
been definitely settled beyond the sha-
dow of doubt during the past winter.
The near future will disclose events Of
much import to this community. The
investment of large sums, and the in
auguration of enterprises of moment are
assured. The sun Of our prosperity that
has been in the past so dimly apparent,
will soon break forth in all its super
lative grandeur and brilliant effulgence.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-03-20
r. r. Operations Resumed.

Active operations on the grade be.
tween Buffalo Gap and Rapid City have
recently been inaugerated, 37S men and
more than 200 teams being now en-
ployed, and the number is being
constantly increased by squads of
laborers arriving by eastern trains The
big rock cut at Lame Johnny creek, il
is claimed, will be completed in time to
prevent delay. The ties will be all
delivered during this month, ana track
laying, it is stated, will be commenced
by the first of April. Supt. Zach Shrop
has three hour shifts at work on the
big cut on Lame Johnny, who work
through sunshine and rain, and the
Republican reflects the anonymous
statement that Rapid will hear the toot
of the whistle on the first day of June,
where of course the grandest celebra-
ton ever witnessed outside of the Black
Hills will doubtless transpire. If this
railroad ever reaches the Black Hills.
the earth will fairly tremble.
and the people Of the adjacent
valleys will stare wonderingly
about them in their effort to determine
whether or not the effects of the earth
quake was apparent in any other direc-
ton. Make as much fuss over it as you
like gentlemen. just now we have our
eyes turned in another direction which
presents a more attractive view 10 Gus
ter eyes, and which we promise to tell
you all about in due time.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-03-20
Another Hotel Scheme.

Rapid City has been for the past year
or two inaugerating and perfecting ar
rangements for the best hotel in Oak ota
More than year ago long protracted
effort was kept up to secure the erection
of $4,000 hotel, which finally was an
nounced through the credulous Journal
of the place to be assured, and its early
completion fully guaranteed. Later on
another project was inaugurated, which
was to result in the erection of the
Hotel de Floormann at cost which has
been variously estimated bv our ex-
changes at from 100000 to half mil
lion, which, Notwithstanding the assur-
ance of Rapidites being entirely willing
to stake large sums upon the issue of its
early consummation, has proved base
less and ETHEREAL. Now comes the an
nouncement of another hotel undertak-
ing in which $4,000 is to be involved,
and for which the sum of $50, 900 has been
pledged by the leading citizens. 1t
would appear that the chances were
more favorable for success in this latter
enterprise. but it i, scarcely time to
pronounce upon it, and We will there
fore await further developments before
prociaiming it as one of the assured
events of Rapids future. The new fea-
ture is to be styled the Harney House,
Hotel Harney, or Harvey Hotel, all OF
which names being applied to it by the
papers. We do not claim it to be i'm
portant as to which should be finally
agreed upon so long as they retain the
name of Harney, which, being sug'
ge.tive of mines, would be well to re.
tain as a mute reminder of the very
important fact OF the existence Of mines
in the distance, which might in the
absence of some such pointer be lost tc
the contemplation of eastern visitors
Yes, by all means let the name be pre-
fixed by the name of Harvey, the affis
is unimportant and without Significance
We would therefore suggest in view o
the apparent indecision in reference t.
the name that it be dubbed the Harne,
Hashery.