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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-09-06
Skill of Ancient BnIllers.

A personal inspection of tho pyramids
of Egypt, made by quarry owner who
spent some time recently on the Nile, has
led him TO the conclusion that the old
Egyptians We're better builders than those
of the present day, He states that there
are bloclls of stone in the pyramids which
weigh three or four times as much as the
obelisk on the embankment. He saw a
a stone whose estimated weight wes $50
tons. But then the builders of the pyra-
mids counted human labor lightly. They
had great masses of subjects upon whom
to draw, and most Of their work was
done by sheer manual labor and force.
There are stones in the pyramids ttity
feet in length which fit SO closely to-
gether that penknife may be run over
the surface without discovering the break
between them. They are not laid with
mortar, either. There is no machinery
SO perfect that ir win make two surfaces
thirty feet In length which will meet to-
gether in unison as these stones in the
pyramids meet. 1t is supposed that they
were rubbed backward and forward upon
each other until the surfaces were as
simulated. Iron.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-09-06
Mr.. Depew's After Dinner Speech.

DcPeW AAtoT DinutT SIteeCns
1t is o'clock now. We are in Del
monico's, and Mr.. Depew is at the center
Of long table ON the raised dais at the
end of the room.
Suppose we remain and see how the
speech is prepared that we shall read to-
morrow in all the morning papers, and
which will convulse with laughter this
evening roomful of lucky guests. The
half hours play has done more to dissi-
pate the fatigue of the day than any tonic
that was ever brewed. Now that every
thing is quiet the preparation is begun.
The subject Of the speech is carefully
considered AMI the points which are to
be made are fixed in logical order III tho
speakers mind.
"Are no notes to be made" you ask.
No. In after dinner speeches Mr.. De-
pew has long since given up that prac-
tee as n rule. "IIe trusts to his feet for
the language and with feet so we'll
trained by years of practice behind din
ner tables he seldom trusts in vain. He
smiles as something occurs TO him. We
will smile tonight when we hear that
brilliant idea clothed in words. ''All my
speeches are not prepared SO hastily"
explains the orator. when l have set
oration to deliver, as do have three or
four times year, carefully write down
my exact language. No, don't dictate
it, fort the choicest expressions can never
be formed except at the point of your
own pen. On those occasions ] read up
on the subject with great thoroughrIess,
digest the mass of matter with great
care, and then generally write the
speech at two sittings. In such efforts
find that pat expressions come to me in
church sometimes, sometimes in my bed
chamber, at the office or in talking with
a friend. Aspeech of that sort is not the
work of half an hour, but of weeks or
even months. "-Benjamin Northrop.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-09-06
A Prediction Concerning Gladstone.

The golden wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gladstone, which was celebrated recently,
recalls a reminiscence of the day, now
more than. half a century distant, when
Mrs. Gladstone first saw her future hus-
band. 1t was at a dinner party in Lon
don, where the younger Miss Glynne's
attention was directed by an eminent
statesman who was by her side to tall,
handsome young member of parliament
who sat opposite. do you see that
young mana" said he, s.note him well
and mark my words. If his life is spared
he will one day be prime minister" Miss
Glynne naturally took keen note of Mr..
Gladstone, but they did not speak, nor
was it until some time afterward that
she made his acquaintance in Italy. The
prediction, however, has been thrice full.
filled, and Mrs. Gladstone will probably
have the qualification of seeing it fulfilled
the fourth time before long.-Home
Journal
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-09-06
Cod Fishing as a Sport,

A Traveller on Cape Breton Island says
that cod fishing is anything bit an ex-
hilarating sport. He thinks the following
is a very good imitation of it.: Attach a
thirty pound dumb bell to thin line,
about 100 feet in length, and throw it
overheard. Pay out line until the bottom
has been touched, wait minute on two,
and then pull up the line as rapidly as
possible until the dumb bell has reached
the gunwale Of the boat. At this stage
of the proceedings drop dumb bell and
all into the water again, and repeat the
process ad libitum. BE sure to get your
self thoroughly wet from the line, or
wear malodoreus, second hand oilskins.
and have your hands blistered in as many
places as convenient. Meanwhile imagine
that You are excited over something, and
the whole performance will closely re-
semble cod fishing. Chicago News.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-09-06
A Bigger Telescope Still.

Infinite space is something the human
mind cannot comprehend. It is unthink-
able, but the marvellous discoveries by
the Lick telescope help little to expand
the mental vision. Now that the great
telescope has been thoroughly tested it
is time to plan one still larger. While
the Clarks are in the prime of life
the work should be accomplished. The
government Of the United States ought
to undertake the expense of the great ex-
pertinent. The next glass should be at
least four feet In diameter, and five, II
glass disks Of that size can be secured.
The next generation maynot be able to
construct such a glass. We are conf
dent that the Clarks can do it. But
there are such things as lost'arts, and the
art of making exceptionally great tele7
scope lenses can be lost. Rochester Dem
Ocrat
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-09-06
Revival Among the Japanese.

Rev. DR.. Harris, of San Francisco, who
has just returned from visit to the
japanese Methodist mission in Honolulu,
informs The Chronicle that an active re-
vival is in progress there among the
Japanese, and says the converts do not
consider themselves at all safe till they
are baptized. The moment this is done
they are all right. One Of them, instead
of eating his communion bread, asked
that it might be sent to his relatives in
Japan for their spiritual good.---New
York World.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-09-06
Opening the Dark Continent.

The Dark continent is being rapidly
opened to civilization. Surveys of the
Congo railroad have been completed past
the 235 miles Of cataracts, and this, with
the river itself, will, within two or three
years, make it possible for travellers to
visit the interior of Africa without a cara
van. In the uppep Congo region is an
elevated tahleland with fine climate, free
from malaria that has proven SO destruc-
tive to visitors on the coast. When the
journey that was formerly made pain
fully Though weeks can he made in a
day, the prophecy will indeed be fulfilled,
which declares that Ehiepia shall stretch
forth her hands unto God. The opening
of Africa to Christian civilization is likely
to be the most important fact II the his
tory Of the next fifty yeaxa Boston
Budget, ~csv@ 81; 81 * kass&
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-09-06
MethOdS of ASlYerfisinR.

Ingenuity is now expended in selection
of places and startling lettering. As soon
as new building on one Of the city
streets reaches the stage of growth that
requires it to be fenced in for the protec-
ton of passers by, the advertising locusts
descend upon the owner and bid for the
privilege of using the screen for adver-
tising purposes. Vacant Iots are filled
out with big sign fences. and space is sold
to advertisers and their signs painted on.
New York Graphic.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-09-06
Perambulating Ice Water Tank,

The Moderation society Of New York
has perambnlating tank Of ice water,
which is driven about the city all day and
makes frequent stops that the thirsty
may take advantage of the water. The
tank holds BOG gallons, and on hot days
is filled three times and uses up 2, 100
pounds of ice This is the second season
of this mode Of assisting temperance
New Orleans Times Democrat.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-09-06
Tsafu1 In nfnhtheri

A commission Of the Paris Academy Of
Medicines finds that hydrofluroc acid,
which is highly antiscptic, has a theura-
peutic action when inhaled. 1t dissents,
however, from the opinion of glass work.
ers that the inhalations cure consumption.
but considers that they may be useful in
Il, ~ Iborin - rl-nncn,v 1rn ualeY
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-09-06
Annexing "No Mans Land"

Kansas is anxious to annex the strip Of
land called ''No Mans Land" adjoining
the state, not, the newspapers say, .for
boom purposes" but for protection.
Every thief and murderer who commits a
crime in western and southern Kansas
makes break for No Mans Land, where
he is as safe as the manslayer Of old in
the city Of refuge.-Chicago Herald.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-09-06
Henry Ward Beecher,s Farm.

The beautiful farm of the late Henry
Ward Beecher at Peekskill is going to
waste, none of his heirs having the means
wherewith to carry Oh fancy farming the
way Mr.. Beecher used to do. This farm
cost the great preacher about 100000,
and his executors would like to sell it for
$50, O,0O0.-Cincinnati Commercial Ga
zatte
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-09-06
Death by Drowning.

The doctors differ in their opinion as
to the time at which death comes in
drowning. Some say in three minutes,
others in five, but none set a longer time
than this, except tho drowning person
faints, when respiration and animation
cnasn - Xonfh,s Cnmnaninn
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-09-06
Great Rritain.s Latest Addition.

The latest addition to the British en-
pire is a small island in the Pacific ocean,
lying south of the Sandwich Islands and
about two degrees north of the equator,
1t is a small and almost barren island,
and received its name of Christmas Island
because Capt. Cook spent Christmas on it
l10 wears ago last winter.-Once Week.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-09-06

Pieces of cotton batting dipped in hot
water and kept applied to old sores, new
cuts, bruises and sprains, is treatment
now adopted in hospitals.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-09-06

The Rev. Walter L. Rdffman, of Peru,
Ind, has married over 1900 couples and
preached 1900 funeral services. His
surpasses the record of any clergyman in
the state
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-12-29
when Dollars Went as Dimes

The extravagant prices that prevailed in
the early gold mining days seem enormous
to US now in these more economical days. A
man woald pay $500 for a horse worth Sc a
month before, ride it to the next camp, turn
it loose and buy another when he needed one,
provided he could scrape from the ground the
cost of the animal more easily than he could
pay for the feed of one for week or two.
Again, it is related that on the Tulare plains
an emigrant sold his cart and pair Of oxen
to Frenchman for 5000. The gold was
weighed in improvised scales, and the emf.
grant fancied the Frenchman was cheating
him, but said nothing. On reaching Suffers
Fort he weighed the gold again and found it
worth 1000. OF articles in continual re-
quest sales are reported Of flour at $SS bar.
rel, and of sugar, coffee and pork at $500 for
the same bulk. A pick, shovel, tin pan, pair
of boots, blankets, gallon of whiskey
brought 500. Eggs were So each, drugs in
liquid form 81 a drop, pills 81 each, Doctors
visit $Ioo or $50 or nothing. cooks wages
szs a day, the hire Of a wagon and team $50
day, the hire Of a rocker $3.50 day. A
box Of sardines in I848 cost at Colma
store $40, pound of hard bread 81, bottle
Of ale s.. Total $26 for modest luncheon.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-12-29
Chinaman Discharged.

A case was tried one day last week in the
United States Court of Pizen Switch, Justice
B. S. Mason presiding. The defendant, a
Chinaman, was arrested for selling whisky
to Indians. r. w. Apsey appeared for the
State and A. J. Littell for defendant. The
defendant demurred to the jurisdiction Of
the Court, and produced the law to sustain
him. Thereupon MIR. Apsey stated to his
Honor that he had jurisdiction, and the
Court so held. The jury was sworn to try
the case, and the same was tried ex parte by
the State and given to the jury, which after
an hours deRberation, returned to Cour!
and informed the Judge that no agreement
could be had, stating that they stood eleven
for no jurisdiction and acquittal and one for
jurisdiction and conviction. Whereupon the
Court discharged the jury, likewise the de.
fendant, and adjourned sine die.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-12-29
The Publishing and Patent Offices Of
the "Scientff1c Amesican"

Perhaps some Of our readers have visited
the extensive Offices Of the Scientific Ameri
can, at 36I, Broadway, New York, but many
have not, and to such the following account
may be of interest. A correspondent who
recently had this pleasure informs us that he
was greatly surprised at the magnitude Of
the establishment. 1t suggested to his mind
an enormous insurance company or banking
house. At the main Office, which is princi
pally devoted to the patent business forming
as it does so important part Of the estab-
lishment-may be seen the members Of the
firm and their able corps of examiners.
Ready access to the principals IL afforded to
every one; and here may be seen inventors
frsm all parts Of the country showing their
models and drawings, and explaining their
inventions. The models left by inventors
form large and interesting collection, and
are kept in a room by themselves. The
large corps Of draughtsmen who prepare the
patent drawings are for the most part expe-
rienced mechanics, electricians, or engineers,
some Of them having been connected with
the U. S. Patent Office. Most Of the cores
pondence is carried on by type writers, and
this necessitates separate department where
a number of experienced female type writers
and stenographers are constantly employed
The dark room, where the photographs Of the
patent drawings are copied, and where the
Photographs fer the architectural department
are developed, is also on this floor. On the
floor above may be found the editorial rooms,
composi,ors' and subscription room, and the
engravers' department.
The Architectural Department occupies
the top floor, and here may be seen the man
ager of this department, and also number
of draughtsmen at work preparing the plan,
and general designs for the Ayehiteet ana
Builder edition Of the Scientific american.
which is published monthly, and has attained
widespread circulation. The printing o.
the papers is carried on in separate build
ing. At the entrance of the main Office,
which alone occupies floor space Of 20 by
I65 feet, may be seen one OF Prof Diapers
remarkable recording barometers, with which
instrument complete record is kept Of the
atmospheric changes. This barometer was
built specially for the Scientific american,
it is a remarkably fine and sensitive as well
as a very expensive instrument.
Some idea may be had Of the extent OF the
business done at the office of the Scientific
american when we state that over one hun
bred persons are employed by Mum & Co.,
on their several publications and in their ex.
tensive patent Departments.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-12-29
Sunday school Entertainment.

The entertainment given by the Sunday
school children at Odd Fellows Hall on the
evening Of the 22nd, was largely attended.
The programme was an interesting one, and
many of the children displayed considerable
ability. The tableaus were nicely arranged,
and the affair was a success in every way,
but it would have been much more pleasant
had the hoodlum element in the back part
of the hall been suppressed. Near the
close of the performance collection was
taken up for the benefit of the Sunday school
which amounted to $50 10. Space prevents
US from commenting at length on the pro-
gramme, which follows:
Opening Chorus, by the School.
Recitation, by Infant Glass.
Recitation-"Child's Creed"-by Katie
Barton.
Banner Song. by Glass of Girls.
Recitaton-"Thrce Mushrooms" by Belle
Morgan, Lizzie Cooke and Ivy Reynolds.
Recitation, by Tille Carrck.
Christmas Recitation and Tableau.
Shoemaker's Song, by Class of Boys.
Recitation, by Jennie Riley.
Recitation, by Charlie Box.
Song-"The Old Black Cat" by Small
Boys.
Recitation, BY Glide Benham.
Recitation, by Lizzie CARING.
Tableau-"Dinah at the Stake"
Recitation, by lisa Likens.
Japanese Fan Drill.
Christmas Song, by Infant Glass.
Dialogue, by Henry Jaqua and w. Cru.
Der.
Recitation, by Eight Girls.
Quartette-"Lift up Your Heads"
Dialogue-"Mr. and Mrs. Bawson," by
Eugene Campbell and Florence Keith.
Recitation and Tableau-"The Famine, 1"
from Hiawatha.
Closing Tableau-"The Seasons"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-12-29
Christmas at the switch"

"Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men"
Now if that is not chestnut we would like
to know where you find them. The usual
Christmas Tree was had at Craig's Hall on
Christmas Eve. and the hall was filled to
OVERLOOKING. Santa Claus had something on
the tree for everybody. The brass band
opened the entertainment with "Nearer My
God to Thee" which they played in such
fine style that they were heartily encored.
The preacher then gave a recitation Of that
old stand-b by, the "Lord's Prayer" (no en-
cores) after which there was singing by the
Glee Club and the school children and reel.
,ations by Miss Webster and little Annie
Baker. Then the curtains were drawn and
old Santa Claus with his long white beard
made his appearance, loaded with present
innumerable. The tree was handsomely
decorated and presented splendid appear
ance. Everybody received presents, and all
went home satisfied.
Christmas morning opened bright and clear
and some patriotic persons fired salute Of
three guns at day break. We don't know
why three guns should be fred on that oc,
casion, unless Christ was supposed to be
Just three minutes old at that time in the
morning. By the time old Sol had reached
the meridian he smiled down on anything
but "Peace on Eearth and Good Will to
Men" in this locality. We don't believe in
such things. There is no such thing on
record. If you ever find it Barnum will want
you.
The mask ball in the evening was largely
attended, in fact there was perfect jam, SO
much Sc that it was impossible for your re-
porter to obtain list of costumes worn by
those present. Mrs. B. A. Downey and
Miss Annie Craig. as the "Happy Dutch
Couple" carried Oft the prizes as the best
sustained characters. OF course there was
the usual number Of chronic kickers who
didn't know exactly who to kick at or what
to kick at, only the judges did not think as
they did. 1t Is pity some of them don't
get disguised with themselves and kick
themselves to death.
The music for the occasion was furnished
by Frank Cooper, Mark Erway and AL.
Pinketton, and was excellent. ROVER.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-12-29
RECORDERS OFFICE.
business Transacted During Month
Of DOcemheF.

Location Notice-Bank Of sand for foundry
use, 400 feet square, near smile house; 10.
Gated by A. J. Root. Dated Dec. IA, 1883.
Location Notice-Golden Eagle claim,
1900 feet long by GOO feet wide, in Spring
Valley; located by VIM. Collins. Dated
Dec. 9Th, 1888
Location No1ce--Cyclone claim, 1900
feet long by GOO feet wide, in Mason Valley,
located by T. M. MCGOWAN, Robert Watkins
and VIM. Mullin. Dated Dec. 9th, 1888.
Location Notice-East Daney am, 1900
feet long by 600 feet wide, 200 feet west Of
C. & C. railroad water tank in Spring VAL
ley; located by VIM. Trudgen, James Hard.
wick and J. Gugger. Dated Dec. 18th 1883.
Deed-Geo. Foote to w. S. James, 1900
feet Of Western mine, adjoining Dayton mine
in Silver City; consideration ST., Dated
December 9th, 1888.
Deed--T. E. Riley to w. J. Douglass,
1917 feet in Standard mine situated in Spring
Valley; consideration $50. Dated Decem-
Der 9Th, 1883.
Deed. F. Hanger to VIM. Mathison,
mining claim in Como; consideration $40.
Dated Nov. 27th, 1883.
Deed-A. X. Fleming to John Domingo,
$50 feet in the North Star mine, Silver City
consideration $25. Dated Nov. goth, 1888.
Deed-Mchael Quilici and Pic Quilici,
a interest in Barrett ranch; consideration
5000. Dated Nov. 2Ist, 1888.
Deed-Treasurer J. A. Huntoon. to Dun
can and Lee, 40 acres of land in Smiths
Valley; consideration So 10. Dated July
2Ist, 1888.
Deed-Abraham Lash to w. H. Spragg,
100 ceres Of land in Mason Valley; consid
Grafton $1,000. Dated Feb. zoth, 1888.
Decd. F. Hanger to VIM. Mathison,
house and lot in Como; consideration $40
Dated Nov. 27th, 1888.
Deed-Francisco Luchetti to Dominica
| Ceresela, one twelfth interest in Ceresola
ranch; consideration $1,000. Dated Dec
ember 10TH. 1888.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-12-29
Mason Valley Items.

J. c. Robinet and family are located here
for the present.
Mrs. Hayes has returned from an extended
visit in Virginia City.
Men are now engaged in grading the
streets Of Greenfield.
Mrs. Carney and family, Of Sacramento,
have located here for the Winter.
Mrs. Sturgeon and daughter, Of Elliot,
CAL, have permanently located here.
Frank Downey and Fred Littell have
completed the new bridge across the Mason
slough on the county road.
Joe Downey and Alex Mckenzie have
struck a gold ledge about ten miles east Of
Greenfield which gives fine prospects.
The roads between Greenfield and Wa
buska are in horrible condition. What do
we pay taxes for, and where are the road
commissioners
The Pizen Switch Brass Baird now has IS
members, and rapid progress is being made.
Prof. Downey has also organized a string
band in connection with the brass band.
Isaac Morris, OF Pine Grove, a brother in
law Of John Smith, came here last week on
his way to Virginia City. MFR. Morris is
totally blind, and is suffering untold misery
from neuralgia.
AL Pinkerton, while working on Barrett's
new house, about four miles from Greenfield,
let AKA timber drop on his foot, completely
MASKING his big toe. He is now hobbling
about on one foot.
There is to be meeting held here on the
4th of next month for the purpose Of organ.
izing an Artesian Well Company. The
move is good one, and should we succeed
in getting one good flowing we'll here it
would be bonanza for this Valley.
Our population is steadily increasing
The wife of John Herboldt presented her
better half with bouncing boy baby on the
22d as a Christmas present. To be con.
tinued in our next-the population, l mean.
The newly discovered bold bearing quartz
lodges are prospecting finely. Cooper and
Barton are getting out some very rich rock.
The ledge is widening Out as they 60 down
and there is every indication Of large
ledge. Pat Gallagher is still sinking on his
ledge. Terry MCGOWAN has also struck a
rich prospect. B. A. Downey has struck a
ledge that prospects we'll. So far the rock
in the lodges is all rich. The whole count
ry is being rapidly located and there is con-
siderable excitement here over the discover
les