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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-04-08
JOHN VAN BUREN,.
How He Came to Pull His Father, the
President, Out o: Bed.

How He Came to Pull His Father, the
President, Out o: Bed.
While his father was President young
John Van Buren, visited England, and,
rs the son of the President of the
United States, he received great atten-
ton. He dined with the Queen who,
was then young girl. where his supe-
rior grace of manners, fine converse
tional powers, and witticisms made
him appear to greater advantage than
the titled fiunkeys who were around
her Majesty. He attended one of
the balls at Buckingham Palace and
danced with her. and the story was
told that her Majesty became very
sweet on him. 1t was this incident
that gave him the cognomen of prince
John" There was another story in
circulation about him which illustrates
his want of special reverence for his
father. The old gentleman and John
had a habit of living in bed late in the
morning. Finally one day the former
said to his son that reform must be
nstituted-that both must rise earlier.
The hopeful agreed, and suggested
that the first one who got up should 90
o the room of the other and pull him
out of bed :. This was agreed to. John
was out all the following night on a
bum and did not reach home till
next morning about five. He went to
his fathers room and took hold of him
!or the purpose of pulling him out of
bed. The old man protested against
icing disturbed, saying he had not had
sufficient sleep. ''Look here, gov
ernor. it was. your own proposition that
we should institute reform in regard
10 lying in bed SO late. Here am up
at your request, and You won't fulfill
your part of the agreement. Remem-
Der, the one who got up first was to
pull the other ont of bed. So now get
up or Ill pull you out Tell it not in
Gath! This young scamp made the
President of the United States get up in
spite of himself. After seeing the old
gentleman dress himself the rascal
sneaked to his own room and was soon
in his bed asleep. The story got out by
John telling it on his father to a lot of
boon companions. John afterward
became q famous lawyer and politician.
He was one of the most eloquent speak
ers ever heard.-Cleuelaad LeGdes.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-04-08
1T DIDN'T WORK.
A Little Game in Which the Dealer Has
GOOd-Sized Percentages.

A little Game in Which the Dealer Has
GOod-Sized Percentage.
A young man from st. Louis read in
the papers that there was an infallible
way to get ahead of the monte fiend.
When" said the journal he consulted,
1.-the gambler lays down the three cards
and offers to wager that you can't pick
up designated card, pick up all three
at one sweep and you have him sure. !"
Impressed with the infallibility of this
rule, the young man from St. Louis lay
around till he found a Chicago gambler
who was inviting any adventurous soul,
who would bet five dollars, to pick the
jack out of the three cards that formed
his working capital. The young man
said he didn't bet no five dollars, but if
the gambler had any money he had a
iifty-dollar bill that would talk. The
bet was made and the gambler threw
the cards. Now you bet fifty dollars
l can't pick up the jack" said the st.
Louisan, with smile of confidence.
That's me-" laconically replied the
gambler. ..Then. here she goes re-
piled the st. Louisan, as he took up all
three cards at once.
Il guess that's my money" said the
gambler, impassively, there's no jack
at all, there!' There wasn't either,
and he took the money.
:. on see. sonny" he added, there's
big percentage in favor of the dealer
in this here game. "-Tsras Siftings.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-04-08
THE DAIRY.

The great trouble n dairying ia
the multiplicity of theories and the
floods of advice offered by shallow
persons who are not practical dairy
meD.-Boston Post.
New York reports the exports of
butter since May 1, 1885, at 11.57O.975
pounds. while the exports for the year
previous give an aggregate of 1898, 1874
pounds, showing quite falling off for
1885. A still larger falling off is eN-
pected in the exports of cheese from
New York, which since May l, 1885,
give total of 71,02l,99S pounds, as
against S5, 500, 0S6 pounds for the year
previous.
We once had man in our employ
who made it his business daily to card
and brush his cows as thoroughly as he
did the horses. This was performed
voluntarily. and as result the work of
milking was far more pleasant. the
milk was certainly cleaner, and the
cows in better health and spirits. On
a number of occasions this man was
sent to do other work and the milking
performed by another, who considered
A handsome Durham bull was placed
in a Stanchion between two of the cows,
and resented the neglect of cleaning
so forcibly that it was impossible to
milk the cows on either side of him
until all had been cleaned. Tribune
and Farmer.
The Maryland Farmer takes strong
ground in favor of feeding cattle in
yards and sheds instead of letting them
roam over large pastures, which must
be fenced at great expense. 1t is SO
much cheaper for farmer to fence in
his own stock than to fence out all the
stock of his neighbors; and then an
acre will yield three or four times as
much cattle food if it is cultivated and
the crops cut instead of being gnawcd
off by tranping animals. The cost of
fences is usually more than the value
of the animals pastured, and some
times more than the land inclosed.
Cattle that are kept rather close, and
are handled often, are also tanner, and
less breachy than those which run at
large, and are often compelled to
shirk Cor their supply of food.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-04-08
STARTLING FIGURES.
Why Dairymen Must Improve the Feeding
of Their Cows.

why Oatrymen MUST Improve the Feedins
of Their Cows.
If dairymen would study the census
more they would see more clearly the
necessity for their own profit, of
doing something both in the way of
breeding and feeding to improve their
COWS. The census tells lis that the
cows in New York yield an average of
402 gallons of milk year, or 1926 lbs.
In Pennsylvania the yield is 322 gal
Ions, or 1855 lbs; in Michigan the
Weld is 225 gallons, or 1852 lbs; in
Wisconsin the yield is 267 gallons. or
2,136 lbs; in Minnesota the yield is PIG
gallons, or 1,723 lbs. At the rate of 10
lbs. of milk to one of cheese the aver
age per cow in New York would be 32i
lbs. q year; at 10 cents per pound
worth S32.lO. In Pennsylvania the
cheese value of the milk is 265 lbs.
worth S26.60; in Wisconsin 213
lbs. worth S21.3O; in Minnesota
172 lbs. worth S17.20. Reckoning
the 25 lbs of milk to che of butter we
have as the average yearly butter value
of the milk per cow in New York 12S
% lbs. worth at % cents a pound
$50. 16; in Pennsylvania we have LOG
lbs. of butter per COW worth $3.50;
in Michigan we have LOG 2-S lbs. OF but
ter per cow worth S26.66; in Wiscon-
sin we have 85s lbs. of butter per
COW worth $21.20; in Minnesota We
have So lbs. of butter per cow worth
Sl7.06. We think the census of 1890
will show decided gain on these fig
u:es, but they indicate very clearly
that the average farmer in all these
States has a very low estimate of a COW
and as a just result she returns him
all his estimate is worth, He neither
breeds her nor feeds her for profit, ant
AS a natural result she yields him but
little if any profit. -Hoards Dairyman.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-04-08
GRAPE MILCEW.
EHectual Remedies for the Treatment Of
Two Vine Diseases.

EfectuaI Remedies for tho Treatment Of
Two Vine Diseases.
Prof. Riley furnishes the results Of
some of the Investigations which have
been made for destroying grape mil
dew. After pointing out the difference
between the two most common forms
of mildcw, which require unlike treat
ment, he gives the following remedy
which promises success in the treat
ment of the downy mildew fPeronos-
poray, which usually shows itself on
the under side of the leaves in the form
of small patch of whitish down, the
tissues afterward becoming scorched
and turning brown as if sun-burnt. The
under side is finely sprayed with the
ordinary milk-kerosene emulsion in
connection with two to five per cent.
of carbolic acid and the same quantity
of glycerine, diluted with from twenty
to fifty parts of water to one of the
emulsions. But a more effectual rene
dy is Stacked lime and sulphate of cop
per, applied in June. This preparation
is made by dissolying pound of sui
phate of copper in a gallon OF water.
Then, in a separate vessel, apply
quart or little more of water to two
pounds of unslacked lime, and mix the
contents of the two vessels together,
making a blush thin paste. Mix
thoroughly, and apply lightly to the
leavcs-not the fruit-with small
broom. Sulphur for this form of mil
dew has proved failure. 1t is devel-
Oped most in wet weather.
The other form, or pOwdery mildew,
fourishes most in dry weather. 1t is ex-
hibited chiefly on the upper side of the
leaf, producing white powdery APP
pearance, which is much less consricu-
Gus on the lower surface. This form is
less injurious TO our native grapes than
to the European grape and its hybrids.
Sulphur is the most efficient remedy,
and Prof. Riley indorses the mode.
adopted by William Saunders, of w ash
ington, who uses weak solution of
lime and sulphur obtained by pouring
water on lump lime. and adding one
fourth as much sulphur This is
sprayed on the vines. The porsdcry
nildew is the Unciassia spira,is. and in
IS conidial form it is known az Oidiana
suckeri.-Country Gentleman.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-04-08

youngster, with fluffy curls all over
his head, and the mothers voice
never sounds sweeter to me than when
she is grooming some quaint lullaby
to soothe her child to sleep. Chicago
,TOurnHE
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-04-08

The word pulpit" like 'ferry-
ooat' and "outlandish ~omen," oc-
.urs once in the Bible. 1t was Ezra
that was in the Chicago Times.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-04-08
Sample Street Greetings.

WEI. how are you?"
Well. How are yous"
''Well. How are the folks?"
~ Well. How are yours?"
Well. Cold enough?"
Well, / should smile"
~ Well, SO long"
Well. goodbye" Cncinnati Com
1lercidL G0zeffe
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-04-08

The American Catholics are {.
establish a university at Washington.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21
XnnO Howard.

The great California Golden Age Hair
Reproducer and Tonic is demonstrating
the fact that hair can be grown ON the
baldest head. Not week passes but
some resident of our city calls our atten-
tion to the fact that where he was once
bald he has by the use OF the Golden
Age found new growth of hair. The
Golden Age is prepared from California
roots and herbs, with one exception,
which is q native production of England.
The above reward of $500 will be paid
for any nitrate of silver, sugar of lead,
sulphur, or other poisonous substances
that can be found in this truly wonder
full article. II contains no oils, and has
none of the Objectionable features OF
other preparations, thereby making a
perfect dressing for the hair for ladies
The California Golden Age eradicates
all dandruff, stops the hair from falling
out, cures all diseases Of the scalp, and
gives immediate relief IN cases of nerv-
ous headaches. 1t is prepared and put
up exclusively by S. Brown & Co., and
bears their signature on every wrapper.
The great success of this article has
caused inscriptions parties to put up
and offer for sale to the public vile imi-
tations, some calling it Golden Era and
similar names. The genuine article is
named in large letters on the face of the
wrapper and label California Golden
Age" and the public are cautioned
against taking any other if good results
are desired. They also manufacture
the wonderful California Sea Foam, for
shampooing the head. These articles
can be Obtained OF druggists or at their
factory, 2l3 South Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21
PersonaI MenIIon.

j. w. Scott, of the Santa Monica Ho-
tel, was in the city yesterday.
As soon as the railroads get in work
ing order Councilman Albert Brown will
take an extended trip through Oregon
and Washington Territory.
The name of DIR. Cougar, Of Pasadena,
is published in the Merchant, of San
Francisco, as A. l.. Cougar. If the
Merchant will publish his name as o. IL,
Cougar it will be as nearly right as is at
tainable.
Ivar A. Weld, of Cahu eaga, was in
the city yesterday to procure tanks for
storing and separating the oil and water
from his flowing well. He reports 4!
inches of rain for Monday and Monday
night.
Officer Gilbert was one of the most
Efficient men on the river front the morn.
ing of the food. He worked like a
beaver from the first inception of the
trouble until late in the afternoon, TAX
ing no time even to eat.
Mr.. Henry Haskins, whose ranch is
west Of Compton, was in the city yester.
day. He says that the country west
and north of that place has not been
much disturbed by the food, but that
- the south and east it is thoroughly
inundated. He found the roads in
pretty fair condition until he reached
Washington Garden.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21

Bishop and his very able support gave
"Strictly Business" at the Grand lasi
night. The piece is brim full of thor
oughly healthy and hilarious fun. Bish
op ranks up in the highest grades
of his profession. He plays the American
Drummer, with his American Hog, and
his own monumental cheek splendidly
Miss Anna Boyle as the Countess
Ora Oranof was all that could
be desired in charming figure and face,
fine voice thoroughly well modulated and
spirited and distinguished style of acting
qnite befitting the noble role to which she
was cast. The Princess Vera of Miss
Lizzie Francis was also a very artistic
b:. of acting. This young lady has a
very sweet, clear voice, a figure of re-
markable grace although rather petite,
and her face is quite bewitching.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21

TansiIl's Punch Cigars at =. o. Cigar Store.
Go to DR.. Baldwin, dentist. widney Block.
Some new rooms now ready at Iron Bnl-
phur Springs.
Our 2o-the best cigar in town for cents
10 N. Spring street
Go to the Pony Stable, IA N. Main street,
for stylish turnout cheap.
Smoke "Our 2g"-only to be had nj Chas.
Ruthard's, rs N. Spring st.
Have you seen Charley2 Why. you can
see him at the Elntracht
Dr. Williams. specialist in diseases of the
head, throat and chest.
DIR. Henley's Celery, Beef and Iron cures
dyspepsia and indigestion.
The only show case mandatory in South
ern California Is at Is North Main street.
You have pump that needs repairing
call at sterns Manufacturing Company's
corner Date and Chavez streets.
Say, Harry, have you smok ed "Our %" yeti
II You aint, yust 40 to Rnthard's and buy
one for cents-ls n Spring street.
Before completing your arrangements ia
10 East, call at the U, p. Excursion Bureau
g. Charles Hotel. First excursion February
10th,
hamburger htehk, Win hhrtonci hhihu
aourkront, swine fieisch, Limburger cheese,
&c. &c, can be had at lunch at the Elm
traoht counter all hours of the day. Bruno
wifth Is the manager OF lunches.
What's that you're smoking Willie, old
boyY That's one OF Chas. Kuthard's Letter
Brand. II cant be beat. Try one.
Dr. Henley's Celery, Beef and Iron cures
neuralgia and nervous headaches.
sterns' Manufacturing Cos, corner Date
and Chavez streets, Is the place to buy pull
leys, shafting, pumps, cylinders, ETC.; also a
general line Cfboth wood and iron work.
A carload OF the celebrated Tony Faust
beer has arrived at the Eintracht from 81.
Louis and will be on tap until further no
tice, This Is confessedly the finest beer
made In the United States.
Yesterdays flood having damaged line
of goods in our warehouse on Alameda
street. we shall offer the same at nominal
prices tD close them out, as soon as we can
get them ready for inspection.
Our demand for Anheuser beer is unpre-
cedented. We have lowered over all other
competitors Notice the signs, taste the
beer aud do not forget TO call FOR "Anheuser
Busch" only. The ono agency Is at No. CD
North Spring street.
The Regulator Windmill is the best. Call
at sterns' Manufacturing Cos, corner Date
manufacturers OF wine and water tanks.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21

Are important problems, the former de-
pending greatly upon the latter. Every
one is familiar with the healthy prop
critics of fruit, and no one can afford to
be sick and miserable while the pleasant
concentrated liquid fruit remedy. Syrup
of Figs may be had of our enterprising
druggist, G. +. Heinzeman, agent.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21

A mass meeting of all citizens inter
ested in the growth of our manufactur
ing interests will be held under the au
spices of the manufacturers Association
IN their rooms in old Masonic Hall
Spring street, opposite the court house
at s P. NJ. sharp, Thursday, January
2lst. The City Council, also the Zen
zero and City Surveyor, will be present
to discuss the best method of perma
nently locating and utilizing the zapja
water of this city as motive power fol
manufacturing industries without i'm
pairing its usefulness for irrigating pur
poses. A cordial invitation is extended
to all citizens who can be present.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21
Notice to Creditors
OF the Estate of zebulon sheetz. deceased

Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
administrator of the estate of said deceased
to the creditors of and all persons havine
claims OF any kind against the said de
ceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after the firsl
publication OF this notice, to the under
signed, administrator, at his home neal
Tustin City, in the county Of Los Angeles
State of California, the same being the
place for the transaction OF business Of said
estate.
Dated January goth, 1856
LEWIS +. SHEETZ,
j2l 4w Administrator OF Zebulon sheetz
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21
BETTER Than she Expected.

"Your letter received. In reply au
happy to say that Parker's Hair Balsam
did much more for me than You said il
would, or than l expected. My haii
has not only stopped falling out but the
bald spots are all covered, and all my
hair has grown thicker, softer and more
lively than ii was before my sickness !
year ago. Thank you again aud again.
Mr.. r. w. T., West Flfty-third street
New York.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21
Charge Dismissed.

Yesterday afternoon Justice Ranney
dismissed the charge Of robbery against
Thomas Neuner. 1t was frivolous
charge in the first place, and no testi-
mony was introduced that justified the
holding of young Neuner. As the
HERALD before stated, the young man
bears an excellent reputation, and so
ridiculous charge could not be sus-
tained against him.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21
LOST

HORSE ASfRAY-A BROWN HORSE
III with star on head, came to my place
January ~, 1886. The owner can get same
on Seventh street and Vernon avenue by
paying for advertiser mt and feed. HAU'
TER, corner Seventh street and Vernon
avenue. t2l lw
II sT-sATURDAY EVENING. A BROWN
IL IRISH SETTER PUP; long black
frinaed ears; five months old. Return to
BARTLETT BROS Nadeau Block, and re-
ceive reward. jl2tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21
LacnI Hys Notes.

The Pasadena stage came in on time
yesterday.
The Los Angeles river was readily
fordable at all points yesterday.
On account of the storm the proposed
mass meeting of the Manufacturers As
sociation tonight is postponed one
week.
The Wells, Fargo 4 Co.'S Express will
forward stuff by steamer until the rail-
road is repaired. 1t is probable that the
mail will be ordered sent the same way.
Charles L. Cruz is loser by the food
to the amount OF $500. He had some
household goods stored at R. Laughlin s
and they were swept off by the raging
torrent.
Yesterday afternoon f. II. Steele,
foreman Of the Vigilance Hook and Lad
der Company, was united in marriage
with Miss Nellie Bailey, of England.
Justice Ranney performed the ceremony
The Second street cable road is in a
badly demoralized condition. The trouble
is mainly at the Spring street terminus,
where they were obliged to grade the
street so low and where such floods
accumulate from so many quarters.
One of those worst of parasites, who
live on the earnings of fallen women,
fell out with the poor deluded girl who
supports him and gave her a terrible
beating at her den on Los Angeles street
yesterday afternoon. Her face was ter.
ribly bruised. He escaped.
The HERALD acknowledges the receipt
of complimentary tickets to grand con
cert under the direction of Prof. Stamm,
to be given for the purpose of raising
means to defray the expenses of furnish
ing the Cathedral school building
Madame Perlet, j. Bond Francisco,
Oscar Kellogg, Prof. Lenzberg, Mr.. and
Mrs. +. B. Tanning, the Misses Chap
man and Professors Ransom and Arevalor
supported by a full orchestra will ap-
pear. The concert will be given at the
Grand Opera House January oath at
Pm. See notice in the HERALD of to-
day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21
rae excitement Not over.

The rush at II. d. Godfrey's drug store
still continues on account of persons atfllet-
ed with Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis
and Consumption, TO procure a bottle OF
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs,
which Is sold on guarantee and Is giving
entire satisfaction II Is a standard family
remedy. Price so cents and 81, Trial size
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21
Tne aer,nnine Of sickness.

Never trihe with what are called small
ailments. II you feel inert, with bit
ter or bad taste in the mouth, loss o
appetite, bowels costive, take at onc'
Simmons Liver Regulator. For th'
miserias Of dyspepsia, the Regulator is I
certain and speedy cure.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21
Caution,

We would caution the Public to beware o
Dealers offering Kemps Balsam at less thar
regular Price 80 cents and 81, as oftentlme
limitations or Inferior articles are sold as,kl'
genuine in order to enable them TO sci
cheaply. H. D. Godfrey, Nadeau Hall, 1
our agent for Los Angeles. Sample bottl'
given TO you free,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21
san aernardsno Rainfnii.

san BERNARDINo. January l6, 1856.
EDIroR HERALDi Believing that IL
will interest you to compare the rainfall
here with that Of your own locality, l
send you the enclosed.
am, very respectfully,
SYDNEY p. WAITE.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21
Notice of Intention.


Notice Is hereby given that II is the inten-
tion OF the Council of the City of Los Ange-
les TO change aud establish the grade of the
north line of Rock street, from Fort street
TO Bueua Vista street as follows:
At the intersection of the north line of
Rock street with Fort street the grade shall
be as now established, 1900 feet above the
datum plane.
At the intersection OF the north line OF
Rock street with Buena Vista street the
plane,
All persons interested are hereby notified
to file their objections, II any they have,
with the Clerk OF the Council, within ten
days of tne first publication Of this notice
BY order of the Council OF the city OF Los
Angeles at its meeting Of January 10Th, A.
ID. 1856.
W. w. ROBINSON,
Clerk OF the Council of the City of Los An.
geles.
Los Angeles, January 2oth, 1886 j2l lot
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21

The Los Angeles cellars contain moi
less than $500, 600 gallons, Or half the
wine in the State.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21

Ad Rdusedm in Congress the question one
can see
Debated, whether silver or gold in use
shall be.
Don't ask me which advocate, but take ad
vice In this
II Adams Clothing Houseyou try, you never
will go amiss,
You will find the prices low enough-sales
men OF courteous mien,
The House is on South Spring street, the
number is fifteen;
We have a great variety, look through our
stock. 1 guess
II once you only trade with us. our house
you'll never pass.
u, ADAMS CLOTHING HOUSE,
Is South Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21

FOR DYSPEPSIA aud Liver Complain
you have a printed guarantee on every bot
tie of Shilohs Vitalizer. 1t never falls tc
cure. Sold by @. +. Heinzeman, l22 T. Main
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-01-21

There is bad break ia Main street in
front of the u. S. Hotel. A lantern
guards the place at night.