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Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-08
Skafinpi Skatino,

Special trains on the Utah Central will
be run to the Hot Springs tomorrow,
(Saturday) leaving the depot at IL 80 a.
m. and 2 p. m. Dancing on the ice.
Brass and string band in attendance. "
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-08

SOME gossip-has started the story that
the Pope is said to dread the approach OF
his seventy-fifth year, because a gypsy
predicted that he would be in peril at
that time: Papal omens received a Sc
we're shock when Plus TX. survived the
twenty-fifth year of his pontifcate. No
Pope had ever "seen the years of Pet !"
and the belief that none ever would, was
perhaps the most widely spread and sol
idly grounded superstition of history.
After the disproof Of that, the prophecies
OF gypsy need not cause much alarm.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-08
1878 Established 1878.

Jos. Baumgarten, the Fashionable
Tailor, calls the public attention to the
fact that he makes a specially OF over
coats, Swallow-tail and Business Suits, at
the lowest prices in this CITY.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-08
SchadnsS

Billiard and Beer Hall is now open to the
public. Only the finest brands of Liquors
and Cigars kept on hand, at 1877 Main st.
w. SCHADE, Proprietor.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-08
Personal.

w. II. Bancroft left for Denver Yesterday
and will be absent about week.
Rev. DR.. Dewitt, with his family. took
this mornings train for Chicago.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-08
The Elk Saloon.

Newly renovated and opened with the
choicest brands of wines, liquors and
cigars. Directly opposite the Theatre.
Everything first class. Give me call.
FRANK MAY, Proprietor
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-08
A Special Agent

Henry Buhring is appointed as special
agent to sell tickets for the u R. K. of P.
Ball, January 18th.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-08
StoYes.! TinHare

Go to P. W. Madsen &-Gos, for stoves,
ranges, and tihwafe So saHdS Al east,
First South street. \
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-08
White House..

For the best meals and rooms go to the
White house. Everything first-class and
low rates.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-08

OF New York, publishes his announce
ment in the daily DEMOCRAT every Satur-
day.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-08
Prof. A, Andre.

Languages and Music, 43 E. I'd South
street. P.O. Box 200. Terms moderate.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-08
+. Auerbach & Bros Great Clearance

Should not be missed by those in search
OF bargains in Dry Goods, Clothing.
Boots and Shoes, Carpets, ETC., etc. It is
sure to pay you.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-08

Coal On and Fluid at Pioneer Lamp
Store, 81 E. First South Street.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-08

Great Reduction in Livery
AT Mark McKimmins' Livery Stable.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-11
The SardIno Industry,

Tho sardino industry has been for the
last forty or fifty years one of the most
important of the west of France, furnish
unemployment to large fleet of fishing
vessels and supporting many thousand
fishermen and their families. Sixty years
ago it was at its best, and the fish were
so numerous during the season that it was
found necessary to reinforce tho regular
fishermen with laborers from the neigh
boring portions of Brittany. Wages
were good and everybody was prosper
GUS and happy. For some years past the
annual supply has been becoming more
and more irregular, causing great anxiety
among the population hitherto support
cd by this mcan', attracting the attcn-
ton of scientists and inducing the
French government to appoint a commits
sion to examine into the subject. The
question which is first naturally asked is,
whence did the sardine come, and why
have its visits of late years been so irrcg-
ular4 Some writers have designated that
part of the ocean called the Mcr dcs Sar-
dasscs, while others have thought that
it occupied, when not seen, parts Of the
deep sea bottom nearer to the coast of
Europe. On these points there is awidc
difference of opinion. The only fact that
seems to be clearly established is that in
the spring it asccnds along the European
coast, following the current, or rather
meeting the current of the Gulf stream,
passing beyond its mild waters in May
and June. Since the change has occurred
it has stopped farther south, compelling
those fishermen who had sufficient
amount OF enterprise to go to seek it on
the coast of Portugal or of Africa, where
it can be had at n low price, but of in
ferior quality. But the affairs of those
who have been depending on the catch
have been constantly going from bad to
worse. Sailors out of employment have
been compelled to seek other means of
existence; packers have been ruined, six
or seven out of every ten doing an OK
ccedmgly bad business, if not failing
entirely. Some sarlncs are still caught,
but the greatly diminished quantity has
caused widespread disaster among both
working and commercial classes. San
Francisco Chronicle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-11
A Lofty Lake,

Green lake has been fifty called the
brightest gem in Colorado's dadem. 1t
is situated three miles from Georgetown
and is 10, 900 feet above the level of the
sea. The road to the lake ut first winds
along the brow of LcavCnworth Noun
tain, and in the fair sunlight the mines,
cabins, flowers, Clear creek, George.
town and the many peaks of the sur
rounding mountains made pleasing
picture as we rode along. After going
almost straight up the mountain for a
short distance Green lake burst upon
our sight, and amid rugged gorgeS,
huge bouldcrs and lofty pines lay spread
before us scene of exquisite lowell
ness. 1t is almost mile long and Just
half as wide, and the water from the
shore looks deeply tinged with dark
green; but get into boat and glide
over it and you find the water clear and
transparent. The rocks on the bottom
are covered with messy deposit.
The marvel is, how did such lake get
hcrel and another wonder is the green
ness from which the lake takes its name.
The basin that holds it is green, the sand
is green, the moss on the rocks is green,
and even the tiny drops that fall from the
oar bear the same uncxplainablc tingc;
but the water is clear, and in its Won
drous depths can be seen buried forest,
with its trees still erect, but petriiicd,
and, instead of swaying to the mountain
breeze, stand silent and cold, as in the
embrace of death.
S nth of the lake is the "Battle field
of the gods" where huge bouldcrs are
thrown around in every concciv lblc
shape, as though hurled there by some
powerful hand. A few rods away is
Clear lake, and its bright, cold water
and white sand are in charming contrast.
-Ddr0H Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-11
Confederate Stationery.

Confederate stationery was thing nc
less unique and characteristic than the
other products of the time. The writing
paper, OF a dingy salmon color, rough
and furry, was ruled with heavy, glaring
blue lines, doubtless on the principle
that the plainncss of the landmarks
should be in proportion to the difficulty
of the way. But with this paper, such
as it was, at $40 quirc, and envelopes
in proportion, it was rcsortcd to only
after every available bit OF paper, every
page of old account books, whether al
ready written on one side or net, and
even the fy-lcaves Of printed volumes,
had been fcIrctcd out and exhausted.
Envelopes were made of scraps of wall
paper and from pictorial pages of old
books-whitc side out--stuck together
in some cases with the gum that exudes
from peach trees. Ink had almost as
many substitutes as coffee, and with
nearly as great variety of results Su-
mac berries, pokcbcrrics, "oak balls" and
green per,immons set with rusty nails
were oftencst used in concocting the
fluids with which we blottcd paper.
We found that black gum roots made
fair corks. One of the very few things,
if not the sole thing, that could be
achieved with dime was to post let
ter. The ten-ccnt stamps, which were
small and blue, bore profile to all APP
pearanccs a compromise between those of
the rival presidents. Atlantic Monthly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-11
Flour from Sweet Potatoes.

Wheat and other grains are likely to
have more or less Of rival in the sweet
potato. A patent has been issued foi Il
process of treating sweet potatoes for
making -four. The object of the inycn-
tion is to produce wholesome and
nutritious article of diet from the sweet
potato--Onc that will not be liable to
become frozen or dccayed, and which
shall embody all the valuable portions of
the potato, especially the starch and
saccharinc matter. The sweet potato is
luxury, and when in its natural state
and out of season, is difficult to get, cx-
ccpt at cxorbitant prices, owing to its
liability to rot and freeze. This inycn-
tion designs so to treat the potato that
the starchy and saccharinc matters, with
quantity of the giutnous portions may
be obtained and readily transported to
any portion of the world as q staple pro-
duct similar to flour; AMI it being
well known fact that chemical changes
which accrue to the liquid portion of the
potato in climates other than where it
grew destroy its natural flavor an essen
tial feature of the process is to quickly
evoporatc such liquids while the potato
is in healthy condition, and reduce it to
flour Or meal which will retain the nat
ugal flavor of the c,culcat. The pro.
duct obtained according to the invention
may be made into puddings pies, cakes,
custards and the like. Milling NmM.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-11

'Thc new stone, the moonstone, which
is obtained in India, is rather popular
now, and has become cheaper lately"
said q New York dealer in precious
stones, to COmmcrciM AdyertiSer re-
porter lie produced u small tray of
moonStoncs, with canoes cut in high re-
lief on their faces. A lustrc that certain
ly did resemble moonlight CLEANED from
the interior of these curious crystalline
bodies. On the tray lay another stone, cut
with similar cameo. But this was Il dark
colrec-colorcd Opaque stone of insignif-
cant appearance. The reporter picked
it up, and a strange glow Of golden
light that seemed TO shine from its very
centre glttcrcd from the various sur
faces, as it was turned around in the
light.
"That, " said the diamond merchant,
"is tiger eye, Il stone that has history
Ns curious rs It's appearance. Ten years
ago it was unknown. Eve years ago it
was worth so to SIS Il carat. Now it
is worth just about as much per pound,
and | have seen II table made of it il
England. 1t is used for umbrella handles
and so forth now. 1t is Gounl on South
African farms and hilsilcs. AT first it
was only picked up in minute fragments,
and was cut in small carbunc,es and
ovals, but now it has been found to be
quite plentiful in certain districts"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-11
Modern Proverbs,

As the odor of the rose outlives its
beauty, even so with vrtuous couple dc
the tender feelings of youth outlve the
decay Of years. e.l
When hunger pinches poverty braves
the storm.
II is better to be innocent than to be
penitcnt.
Works of ark, however grand, sinks
into insigniiicance when compared with
woman, that wonder of creation.
Mules and jackasscs are as apt to kick
at saints as they are to kick at sinners.
He who lays claim to true piety
ought to be vigilant, because the higher
the pinnacle the more fatal will be the
fall.
It is better to live aud die mouse
among mice than a fox in palace. -
Rr W. s. Dopney.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-11
Ammonia In Rain.

Any one may satisfy himself of tho
presence Of ammonia in rain by simply
adding a little suphuric or muriatic
acid to u quantity of rain-watcr, and by
evaporating this nearly to dryness in a
clean porcelain basin. The ammonia re-
mains in the residue, in combination with
the acid employed, and may be detected
either by the addition of little chloride
of platinum, or more simply by little
powdered lime, which separates the am
monia, and thus renders sensible its pc
cuiar pungent smell. Tho sensation
perceived on moistcning the hand with
rain-water, so different from that pro
duced by pure distilled water, and to
which the term ''softncss" is vulgarly
applied, is also due to the carbonate OF
ammonia contained in the former
He6igs Chemistry.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-11
WHOLE NO. 1927.
Loulsiana's Richest Colored Man.

The richest colorcd man in tho United
States probably is Tonic Lafon, quad
room Of creole dcscent--that is to say of
French Louisianian blood. suppose,
says writer in the Chicago Times, tho
best and shortest definition Of the word
creole would 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 come to mean any native of Louisi-
ana, and one even hears occasionally of
creole cattle apd creole oranges. The
lowest estimate Of T. Lafons wealth is
81, 900, 600, and many rate him at double
that amount. lie inherited a moderate
fortune, spcculatcd successfully in real
estate, and passed gradually to the con-
dition of money-lcnder and note broker.
Like most men of that class he can not
be said to BE- popular and the coored
people do not rely upon him as a
political leader. Indeed he is in
politics rather more conserva-
tive than an old-fashioncd white plan
ter and not at all dcsrous of seeing the
colorcd people rule the State. Add
that he is scvcnty-thrcc years old, and
anxious to increase his wealth, and it
will be apparent that he is not force in
politics.
Louis Mathc, French quodroon, is less
wealthy and far more popular. He is
probably worth 5000, 900, lives in a
handsome cottage built residence on Ur-
sulnc street. is a most genial gentleman,
and enjoys life in the most modern Amer
lean style. He acquired nearly all his
wealth, inhcriting 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
happy hopeful nature, liberal to the
churches, and quick to encourage any
rising young man Of his race.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-11
SuperIOrity of American Cloth.

"Amcrican mills" says an expert in
the New York SIN, "havc to follow the
foreign in the matter of styles or pat.
terms, but the best expert in the country
is unable to tell whether p ecc of cloth
is American or British from an cxamina-
tlon of it. The best looms in tho world
arc made in Massachusetts,, and the hest
wcavers are employed in the mills, where
the highest wages for the work are 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
tho high-priccd tailors are beginning to
get suspicious of imported 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 l hope not, if
with it would have to come the low
wages paid to foreign operatives"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-11
CLIPPINGS FOR THE CURIOUS.

The highest pyramid in existence is
$50 feet in height.
TIE tower of Babel is supposed
to have reached the height of 7SO
feet.
A slave could once be bought in
England for about three shillings, when
an OK cost ten pence.
The agate was formerly cut in human
form, and was occasionally worn in tho
hat by gallants. The chrysolitc was sup
posed to possess peculiar virtues,
and to be potent against destinations of
all kinds.
There were no Jews in England frcm
the time of Edward |. to thi days Of
Oliver Cromwell 1t is curious to con-
slider that when Shakespeare drew tho
character Of Shylock he had probably
never seen Jew.
The old miracle play was scene out
of the Bible, or the life Of saint; tho
actors were clcrgymcn and acolytes, and
the theatre was church. This was
when the practice first began, After y
time, in order that more people might
see it, they would have a stage in tho
churchyard and act it there.
Prison reform began under Christian
influence during the reign of the first
(nominally) Christian Emperor of Rome,
Constantinc's legislation (32O A. d.
provided that those accused of crimes
should be examined with promptncsS and
not detained in confnemcnt and those
arrested were to be confined in humane
manner, while their cells were to be fur.
uished with light and ventilation.
The Kaifir, although poygamist,
never ill-treats his wives. But in war
the savage nature prcdominates. All
the female captives are divided among
the warriors, the younger ones being re.
taincd while those who are too old to
work are killed. The price of a girl, or
an "cntombi," as she is called, is from
ten to fifteen cows, sometimes more, ac-
cording to her cOmcllncss. The suitor
can pay Tor his bride on the installment
plan, cow or two at time
A pair of sparrows built their nest on
the end of the walking beam of Uud-
son River steamboat. The boat was fast
at the wharf at the time, anl the eggs
were laid in the nest before she was
ready to go. The old birds were in q
pitilu lutter when thc great beam began
to move up and down, and for a time
they seemed to question the adyisability
of trying to maintain at home in such an
unsteady spot. Finally they became
rcconcilcd, and went on the boat to
New York and back on several trips be-.
fore the little ones were hatchcd.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-11
Electric Agriculture,

An interesting experiment, showing
the influence of electricity on the growth
of roots, has been made in Germany by
Professor Holdcheiss. 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 10 per cent, pota-
toes 25 per ccnt.--as compared With
other parts Of the same field.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-11
JOyp and Noses.

Among the South Sea Islanders the
hose is made to be medium of express
sion of affection and amity. Tribes
swearing everlasting peace seal the COM
pact with a promiscuous rubbing ofnoses
against noses; by the same frlctional
process maidcns dcclam their woes at
parting and joys on reunion with other
maidcns, the action being attended by
so said an eye witness -"thc shedding
of a power of tears" Lovers make their
amatory declarations through their noses,
their courtship being a protractcl series
of rub-rub-rubbing of nose to nose. -
Chambers Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-11
In Case of SuffOcntion.

In cases of sulfocAtiou tho first thing
to do is to remove the cause of suffoca-
ton. If man is found hanging by the
neck, cut tho rope. If he is found
drowning, take him out of the water.
1t 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 tho coroner must do
this. Coroncrs cultivate this belief. 1t
brings a good many bodies under their
cara which woud d otherwise be saved
alive. Troy Times
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-11
Origin of q Famous Song,

In very interesting and otherwise his.
torically accurate article with the caption
"Song and Song Makers" in tho Press,
the writer is mistaken when he says that
the famous song, "Put Me in My Little
Bed" realized its author and publisher,
Charles A. White, some f24, 900. "Put
Me in My Little Bed" was written by
Dexter Smith. Charles A. White fur
nishcd the accompaniment, and the firm
of White, Smith & Perry published it.
| have no doubt that the publishers made
at least the amount stated on its sale, Tor
it jumpcl at once into popular favor.
Dexter Smith had previously written a
song that was very popular, "Ring the
Bell Softly, There's Grape on the Door" "
and experience taught him that "catchy,"
words, simple, lively air and good
title were necessary to make q song pop
ular. The publishing house of which he
was member was just starting in bust
ness, and he was anxious to advance its
interests. lie was looking about him for
theme upon which to base song, and
one summer night, whilst stroling through
the streets of Boston, he passed n house
on the steps of which was a little family
party enjoying the evening breeze. Just
as Mr.. Smith reached the group, n curly
headed little girl put her arms around
the neck of an older sister, and, in a
sleepy voice, said: "Sistcr, put me in
my little bed" The phrase caught the
song-wrtcr's ear, and before he retired
the IDEA was put in worls. Mr. Smith
furnished the music, and White Smith
e Perry ncttcd II snug little sum from its
sale. lc.-Phiadclphia Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-11
lmOn Ponchjng in CDnala.

The unlawful act which the wardcns
most carefully guard against is "driGt-
ing" Ono Or two poachcrs will steal
out at night carrying peculiarly made
net in their canoes. They stretch this
across the head of pool, and it is so
weighted and buoycd that it stands up
right, reaching nearly to the bottom. AS
the current causes the net to drift down
stream, one canoe stays at each end to
keep it straight. There is usually a
white rope at the bottom of the net.
Seeing this, the salmon raise themselves
n little only to be caught by the giIls in
the mcshes. When the shaking of the
net shows that one is caught, the poacher
quickly paddles to the spot, raises the
net, kills the fish with blow on its
head, and throws 1t into the bottom of
the canoe. In this sncaking way nearly
all the salmon in a pool may be nettcd
out in a night If the wardcns happen to
come along in their dug-outs, they try
to seize the net and identify the poach-
ers. Then there may be fight, and
perhaps canoe will be sunk, and
poacher or a warden will get a cold bath.
81. Nicholas.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-11
Loves Seasons.

Loves Seasons.
Springtime love is like the flowers,
Born to blossom and to die,
Smiling through few sweet hours:
All, tell me why'
Summers love Is like tho showers,
Burst with lightning from tho sky;
Wasted soon its passions powers:
All, tell me whys
Autumn's love Is like the gold
That on the forest leaves shall lie;
Quickly fed with speed untold;
Ah, tell me whyf
Winters love Is like the cold
And chilling winds that swiftly fly,
Vanishing DER wood and wold;
All, tell me whyl
Yet Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring,
Are full Of love that shall not die;
For love is of them all the king:
And who cares why'
--lY J, Henderson.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-11
n W anll Fresh,

Reporter Cooking for item) Any
thing new or fresh this morning in the
railroad lincl
Railroad Official Qhoughtfully)-H'm
let me sce-yes, that paint you arc
leaning against is new and fresh. 1t was
only put on this morning = Mao York
Sun,