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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-12-19
THE AMERICAS.
Comparative Areas Of the Central and
South American Countries


South American Countries
Central and South America embrace
an area little greater than twice the
extent of country in the United States
and territories, and poplation of
| about so, 900, 600, or about one-sixth
smaller than the population of the re
public.
Mexico covers an area Just about
equal to that part of the Urited States
east of the Mississippi rivel, exclusive
of the states of Louisiana and Missis.
sippi, and has 10, 0C0, 600 inhabitants.
The five Central aaleEcan repub-
lies of Costa Rica, Guatemala, Hca
duras, Nicaragua and Salvador cover
| an extent of country about the size of
the five states of New York, Pennsyl
vania, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois.
| and have population equal to both
New York and Indiana.
Brazil's area is somewhat greater
than that of the United States, exclu-
sive of Alaska, and her population is
about that of New York, Pennsylvania
and Ohio.
The Argentine Republic, with about
half the area of the United States, has
population not quite as large as Penn
sylvania-
Colombia is nearly equal in extent
to New York, PENNSYLVANIA. Ohio.
Indiana, Illinois. Michigan and Wis
-eensin, with q population probably q
little less than that of New York state.
Bolivia's territory is somewhat great
er than that Of the Atlantic states,
Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan,
and has a population about Indiana's s
figure.
Peru is little larger than the At
lantic states and Pennsylvania, and
her population is about that Of Illinois.
Venezuela is larger than Peru by
about as much territory as is embraced
in Now Jersey, and her population is
about equal to Indiana's.
Ecuador could contain Ohio. New
York, Pennsylvania, Michigan and IL
linois, but her population is not quito
up to that Of Michigan alone.
Chili's domain cut up would make
states as extensive as Ohio, Pennsyl.
vania and Indiana. Her population
is somewhat greater than that of In
diana
Paraguay is big enough to include
Ohio and New York within her Dor
ders, but her entire population scarce
ly exceeds that of Cleveland.
Uruguay is not quite as large as
Ohio and Indiana combined, and just
about the same number of inhabitants
as Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Guianas are English, French
and Dutch colonies. British Guiana.
twice as large as Ohio, has just about
the population of Cleveland. French
Guiana, somewhat larger than Ohio,
has about as many inhabitants as To.
ledo. Dutch Guiana, nearly as large
as Pennsylvania, has no more inhabi-
tants than Columbus. - Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-12-19
Calm in the Face of Death.

A tradesman of Lyons, in France,
of the name of Grivet, q man Of mild
and simple manners, was sentenced
during the French revolution, with a
number of others, to die next morn
ing. Those who were already in the
cave pressed around the newcomer to
synlpathize with and to fortify him.
But Grivet had no need of consola-
ton; he was as calm as if he had been
in his own house. HCome and sup
inn in the journey of life; tomorrow
we shall arrive at our long home. !"
Grivet accepted the invitation and
supped heartily. DESTROYS to sleep as
well, he retired to the remotest corner
of the cave, and, burying himself in
his straw, seemed not to bestow a
thought on his approaching fate.
The morning arrived. The other
prisoners We're tied together and led
away without Grivet's perceiving
anything or being perceived Fast
asleep. enveloped il his straw, he
neither saw nor y as seen. The door
of the cave was locked, and when he
awoke. after awhile, he was in the ut
| most astonishment TO find himself in
perfect solitude. The day passed and
no new prisoners were brought into
the cave. The judges did not sit for
two days Grivet remained all this
time in his solitude subsisting on
scme scattered PROVISIONS which he
Tonnd IN the cave, ,.iid sleeping every
night with the same tranquility as on
/ se first. On the eyening of the
fourth day the turnkey brought in a
new prisoner, and became as one
thunderstruck, on seeing man, or, as
he almost believed. spirit. liz the
cave.
He called the sentinel, who instantly
appeared. who are your" said he to
Giivet, ''and how came you here2"
Grivet answered that he had been
there four days. Doubtless" he
added, when my companions in
misfortune were led away to death !
slept and heard nothing, and no one
thought to awaken me. It was my mis-
fortune, since all would now have
been past, whereas | have now lived
with the prospect of death always be-
fore me; but the misfortune now will
undoubtedly be repaired and I shall
lie"
Grivet was summoned before the
tribunal. He was interrogated anew.
It was moment of lcniency with the
judges, and he was set at liberty
Chicago Times.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-12-19
! OFTEN WONDER WHY IT'S SO.

Some find work where some find rest,
And SO the weary world goes on;
sometimes wonder which IS best;
The answer comes when life is gone
Some eyes sleep when some eyes wake.
And SO the dreary night hours go;
Some isarts beat where some hearts break
often wonder why tis so.
Some wills faint where some wills fight,
Some love the tent. and some the field;
often wonder who are right
The ones who strive. or those who yields
Some hands fold where other hands
Are lifted brsvely in the strife;
And so through ages and through lands
Move on the two extremes Of life.
Some feet halt where come feet trss.d.
In tireaess march, thorny wag.
Some struggle on where scInc i.ave Hel:
Some seek when others shun r..s Fray
Some swords rust where others cis =,
Some fall back where some move ca
Some flags furi where others fash
Until the battle has been won.
Some sleep on while others keep
The vigils OF the true and brave:
They viii not rest till roses creep
Around their name above grave
FATHER Ryan.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-12-19

The little anecdote Of Carly ylc related
by Lord Houghton 70 the members of
the Yorkshire college is said to be
characteristic of its hero. It appears
that many years ago, when Carlyle
first came on q visit to Lord Hough-
toms grandfather ct Fryston, his host
took occasion one morning to lament
to him the destruction of q fine view
by the erection Of tall factory chin
ney. Mr.. Mines, no doubt, expected
that his guest would readily concur
but the philosopher was not in con-
curing mood, and his reply was: j
do not at all agree with you. Since !
have been under your hospitable roof
this is the first evidence / have seen
that any work is being carried on in
this neighborhood which IS Of any
utility to mankind" Tiiis is the sort
of reply which sensitive conversation
lists find slightly discouriging. --Ex-
change.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-12-19
No Tips For Girls.
I went INTO a Clark Street restaurant

| went into Clark street restaurant
where girls are employed as waitors.
/ saw man give one OF them Il Tip. :
I called the petticoated garcon to my
table and asked her if it was custom
ary for girls to get fces-or tips, ,
as it is most generally called-for ser
vice. She said no, and sac said it with
an emphasis and intentlo3s that would
have astonished me If / had been a
younger man. ~ have been III this
business" she said, "for many
years, and this is the first time
the very first time-I eyer had
a tip. / have worked in scnie~ oi
the big restaurants of the country,
but l never saw girl receive a tip.
/ worked in Philadelphia restaurant
where men and girls were both en-
ployed. l have seen the customers fee
the men, but never fee for the Pool
girls. / have even seen women fec
men waters, but never did | see ont
of my own sex fee one of her own sex.
We are not allowed to receive tips
that is, we are told not to. but this is
the first time ever had an opportu
nifty to refuse / have often wondered
why men get fees and women don't.
Chicago Tribune.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-12-19

Corks are an article of convenience
to which little attention is commonly
given, and yet immense fortunes have
been made in their production. Their
cultivation and manufacture form an
important item in the industries of
Spain. An account of this from Mr..
Days work on that country is of inter
est.
The cork tree is an oak which grows
best in poorest soil. 1t will not endure
frost, and must have sea air, and also
an altitude above the sea level. 1t is
found only along all the coast of Spain,
the northern coast of Africa and the
northern shores of the Mediterranean.
There are two barks TO the tree, the
outer one being stripped for use. The
cork is valuable according as it is soft
and velvety.
The method OF cultivating it is in
teresting. When the sapling is about
ten years old-it is stripped of the outer
bark for about two feet from the
ground; the tree will then be about
five feet in diameter, and say six feet
up to the branches. This stripping il
worthless The inner bark appears
blood red, and if it is split or injured
the tree dies.
After eight or ten years the bark
has again grown in, and then the tree
is again stripped four feet from the
roots. This stripping is very coarse,
and Is used as floats for fishing nets.
Every ten years thereafter 1t Is
stripped, and each year.two feet high
er mn until tho tree 10 40 mr. k0 vea rs
old, when 1t is in its prime, and may
then be stripped every ten years from
the ground to the branches. and will
last 200 years. It Is about twenty
years before anything can be realized
from the tree, and for this reason the
Spaniards, who are not fond of look
ing after posterity, plant few new
trees --Youth,g Cosnuaniou-
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-12-19

a man who has tried it says that
wooden posts treated as follows, at a
cost Of a penny apiece. win last SO long
that The .>g4on adopting il viii mol
lixa IL Sc rs posts decay. Take
beiseI Il 7si 81. anl stir in puiver-
+ II q eel 10 i:Ia co,isia.eucy OF
ra;s {. lasl co-.s over lie timber.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-12-19
He STRUCK Il

"You see, she began, as she entered
the village newspaper Office, ''our
church is to give social. Here it is
all written up. 1t won't make over q
half column, and, of course, you'll be
glad to publish it for nothing
Yes" slowly replied the editor.
Here is one paragraph we wani
very plain. Can't you put II in differ
ent typeg"
II guess So"
What style of type do you thini
viii be the bcst5"
well, ma'am, all circumstance.
considered, think plea bold face ths
style of type You want al the time. n
New York Sun.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-12-19

Birdseed forals a considerable item
in the export trade Of ao;nc Of the
Moorish ports. Thus from i-afaiche
last year, in a total export valued at
eco, ,791, the birdsecd exported was
valued at 1,973. and LIE quantity
was S,457 quarters. The vice consul
at that port states That this seed IS
never sown apart BY the Moorish
farmers, nor Is any special attention
paid to its cultivation. 1t is sown
with wheat. and when reapcd and
threshed it separated by the coun.
trywomen IN sicves. Ihc reason Of
this practice is that tl.cne Is u general
superstition among the Mocrs that III
very wet se%aa.ts tie wheat IS in Part
converted into bifdsecd. and hence
they SOW the tsgo together New York
Telegram.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-12-19

Miss Sharpe (as Dolly Nobrains en-
ters the room)-O. how you startled
me!
Dolly-No, did !, weally'
Miss Sharpe-Ycs; ] thought 1t was
a rnan.-Lawrence American.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-12-19
needlnr l,ound Maves.

know q man in st. Louis who has
put in q months good, hard study on
the phonograph and practiced withone
until he thoroughly understood its OPP
Grafton. Then be went to the physical
sciences for the principles Of the me-
chanical talker, and submerged him
self for time In sound waves and
things like that until he had good,
hard grasp of their ideas. Now he has
gone to work experimenting on an
idea of his own, and If he is successful
st. Louis will have an inventor second
only to Edison. His idea is that the
sound waves, whose curves are cut
upon the soft cylinders of the phono-
graph, can be so manipulated by mag
nifying or some other means, and stud
led, that they can finally be system.
atized and read from the cylinder, like
the words of book, without the aid
Of an articulating phonograph. II
would be an immense stride forward
il this could be done, and / certainly
see no reason why it should not. We
know that a cornet makes peculiar
line on the cylinder in sounding a GER
tain note. The human voice makes
another kind of line and the banjo an
other. The three together, striking
the same note, make fourth kind Of
line. The other sounds will vary in
the same way, and all the differences
can be plainly seen as the lines are
compared on the cylinder. Is it pos
sible that vocabulary can be made Of
these linesi MY friend thinks it is.--
ST Iouis Globe-Dcmocrat
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-12-19

King Oscar. of Sweden and Norway,
the honorary president Of the Oriental
congress that sat recently at Stock
holm. is without doubt the most
learned monarch IN Europe. Born o
Jan. 81, 1929, he did not ascend
throne before 1872, when his brot
| Charles XIV, died, and he devoi
much OF his time, especially befoI
but even after, this event, to hai,.
study, scientific research and literary
pursuits. More than forty years ago
| King Oscar made q somewhat extend
ed journey TO Egypt and other eastern
countries, and ever sinoo that time he
has been largely interested in the
progress OF oriental science. He il an
admirable lingulst. and speaks with
| perfect ease the modern European
languages. He made an eloquent
speech in English at Freemasons'
| festival when he visited England last
year. At the Oriental congress he
quite charmed the learned men assem-
bled there with his linguistic knowi-
edge. His address in French at the
opening OF tho congress was admirar
bIe.-Montreal Star.
The German papers call Gen. Bou'
langcr "Gen. Ex, citing that hc - an
ex-gcneral. ex-minister, ex-deputy. ex'
party chief, cx-future dictator, and II
now living in exile.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-12-19

II was ON waiting Island, In the
Bahamas, thai Columbus first set his
foot, after weary weeks Of almost
hopeless cropping across the Atlantic.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-03-07
AN UNFORTUNATE STRIKE
Dissatisfaction at the Wheeling
Hinge Factory
AS TO THE WAGES AND HOURS
VIII Probably Result In the Works
Stopping To'day-The Character
OF the DIsagrcemeut-other
Industrial News Items,

There Is trouble at the Wheeling
Hinge factory between the company and
the employees, concerning the wages and
the hours OF work. This is the last
Wheeling industry at which strike was
anticipated, II has been a number Of
years since there was the slightest labor
trouble there, and the concern has moved
along in the even tenor Of its way, the
envy, in respect to freedom from strikes
ofmost Of the other local industrial estOb'
lishments.
Recently the men have been working
on three.iourths time, owing to the dull
ness Of trade incident to the season oil
the year, To this the men objected, and
after good deal Of kicking among them
selves, q committee was appointed on last
Saturday to wait upon the company and
notify them formally that they would mol
continue 10 work at three-fourths' pay fol
three'fourths' time,
Upon receiving this notice, superln
tendent Simpson posted notice to the
men that this week the works woulC
resume on full time, but that reduc
ton OF ten per cent in the wages Of al
employees would be necessary. This re
duction, 1t Is understood, Is by the terms
Oi the notice, to go into effect this morn
ing. The men held a meeting at which
1t was resolved not to 80 to work to-day
at the ten per cent reduction, and as thu
company maintains 1t cannot afford e
continue to pay the wages now prevail
ing, a strike to-day now seems ineylta
BILE.
The public, and particularly the resi-
dents OF East Wheeling, will hope tha
tue difficulty may be amiCably adjusted
and work continue on terms satisfactory
TO both parties,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-03-07

Are you disturbed at night and broken
Of your rest by a sick child suffering and
crying with pain Of cutting teeth ? II 90,
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world. Price % cents bottle. MwFAW
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-03-07
BELlAIRR.
All Sorts of Local News and Gossip from
the Glass City.

All Sorts of Local News and Gossip from
the Glass City.
DR.. Inskeep, Of the Windsor Hotel,
is quite sick.
Madam Fry at the Christian Church
next Tuesday.
A man from Wilmington, Del, is here
buying hard lumber.
Several bought tickets here for Lin
coin, Nebraska, yesterday.
Mrs. +. @. Husbands and daughter
Anna arc both on the sick list,
Wheat brought 81 here yesterday,
corn so cents and hay $50 q ton.
The mother Of Judge st. Clair Kelly
died at st. Clairsvillo Tuesday, aged 81.
F.. A. Saunders, car accountant OF the
Q. \ p. railroad, was here yesterday OH
business.
Milton Ramage, OF Smith Township,
will leave next month for Livingstone,
Montana.
Mrs. Mary Campbell and Miss Julia
Frazier, Of ST. Clairsville, arc here visit
ing friends.
Squire Roder took several dispositions
for the Superior Court OF San Francisco,
California, yesterday.
Tho small child OF NJ. L. Tarbett at
last reports was still living and friends
thought little better,
The Natural Gas company's men were
here on tour oil inspection yesterday,
going TO all consumers. They report
great dissatisfaction here.
Mr.. p. J. McDonough, who lost an
eye some time since, not being able TO
work at his old business, will 60 into
the boot and shoe business soon,
Tho Catholic fair netted about $4,000.
A watch contested for brought 1857. A
splendid time was had and the fair was
a grand success in every respect.
Mr.. Fred Rose, a prominent cigar
runner, is in the city with his new wife.
He was recently married 10 a Canton
lady. They will remain here a few days
among friends.
An old gentleman here yesterday,
whose name was not learned, said that
he had hood corn all over the ground
In and around the park, Windsor Hotel
and Cleveland & Pittsburgh depot.
W. @. Perry, a Snowman, and his fam.
lily, along with a number OF animals,
arrived here Thursday night in a box
car. They have been living in the car
Tor a great many months, but the rail.
road company took possession OF the car
At this point. He will show here for a
lew days.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-03-07

This evening at the Opera House Mr..
H. Fl. Raglan will give his closing lecture
in the course for the benefit OF the
Woman's Union Benevolent Society.
His topic is "Ramblings in Rome" and
as usual the lecture will be illustrated
with fine stercoptiCon views OF the most
interesting buildings and localities in
the Roman capital. The price Of seats in
the gallery has been put at % cents,
which is really cheaper than they ought
to be. A special motor train will leave
on the Elm Grove road for the country
after the lecture. In no way can q per-
son obtain so much knowledge Of geog-
raphy, history and biography with the
same degree Of enjoyment as by attend
ing one Of these lectures. Mr.. Raglan is
an interesting talker, and bis views cor.
rect, clear and beautiful. An evening
with him Is as good as several days in
Rome for acquiring knowledge pleas
antly. His last lecture ought to have
the largest audience ofanyin the course.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-03-07

Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the
beginning Of Lent. It was celebrated in
the Catholic churches with solemn cere.
mouials, and with less noteworthy ser.
vices in the EpisCopalian churches. At
Bellaire Bishop Boyd Vincent confirmed
large class last evening, He also
preached al Martins Ferry yesterday,
these being his first visits to this end OF
his diocese. There was a sudden Cessa.
ton last evening OF the festive dances,
OF which there have been on IN average
four or five u night for o week past.
Lent ends on Easter, April q, and dur
ing the forty days intervening devout
Catholics are very strict in the observ.
anCe OF the fast and there are almost
daily special religious services in the
churches.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-03-07
TIE GOLD HxCITHMESl.
People RuShipg to the New Field Ia South.
srn California,

San FRANCISCO, March 6,-The gold
excitement in lower California, near
Ensenada, is increasing and many PEG.
pie are aocking from San Diego to the
gold fields, Work on the Guyana,
San Diego 4 Eastern railroad Is stopped
and the workmen are leaving in a body
for the mines, Steamers betgeen San
Diego and Ensenada have doubled their
rates, but the rush continues and stages
are now running overland, carrying
many persons direct to the mines, The
San Diego papers declare that the devil,
opment covers 100 miles square and
that placer miners are making o great
deal Of money, Thirteen thousand dol
lars In gold dust was brought to Ensen-
ada and SanDiego yesterday, Nearly
all Of tho California papers have urged
the people 10 be cautious about rushing
into the mines, owing to the fact that
many Of the recently reported mines in
California failed to carry out the first
indication Of wealth, but there seems to
be no question but that the people in
the southern portion Of the State now
believe that q new and really profitable
gold field has been discovered,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-03-07
CLEANING DAYS.
TO-DAY AND TOMORROW ONLY.
..,n =, nj - IuLtI

TO-DAY AND TOMORROW ONLY.
1900 Yards Heavy Blue and White,
Grey ind White, Fast COlOrs, ChevlOt,
q lao u yard.
900 Yards Lancaster and Amoskeag
bingham at &c by the yard or by the
4SS Pieces Ladies' and Gents Flannel
and MerlnO Underwear, all slightly
SOllCd, at q price which will sell them.
They are all marked In plain figures.
1gO Ladies' White Aprons, 10c each
cheap Mt zoe.
500 Remnants and Short Lengths Of
Dress G00ds, Flannels, ETC., ut n price
which will sell them.
We IRE anxious to close them out 10
make room for New Goods, arriving
daily. IL. EMsHElMER,
p. S. 500 Remnants and Short
Lengths Of EnbrOllerles, SOlled Under.
wear, etc, regardless Of cost or value.