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The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1891-09-03
CHARACTER IN EYES.
Peculiaritics of tbs optics OF Diaere
Nations.

Peculiaritics of th1 Optics OF Different
Nations.
Eyes have always been regarded as a
sure tribal characteristic, says the St.
Louis Republic. Tacitus, for example,
describes the Germans as fierce, with
blue eyes and red hair" The Celts are
mentioned as being swarthy skinned
and black-eycd; the Gauls are red
hard and light-eycd, while the Nubians,
the Turks, the Egyptians and the Ital-
ians have always been spoken of as
''the dark-eyed races
These peculiarities have not changed.
Even to-day the people Of the temper
ate zone have, generally, light-colored
eyes, while those of the torrid and
frigid zones are usually dark, or even
black. Of the races in particular, the
only one that can be said to be eight
eyed is the Caucasian, and even in
this race the eyes are by no means uni
form in point Of color.
The whole period Of human history
goes to prove that the light-haircd,
blue"ayed races are capable of the high
est degree of civilization, but it does
not by any means follow that the high
est degree Of civilization is confined to
people of blonde complexion. There
was a time when a blue-eyed person
was rarely seen, and to-day seven
eighths of the worlds inhabitants have
dark eyes.
Lavater, when discussing the eye as
a feature in national physiognomy gave
the following as the result of his OBJ
servations:
"The ItalianG have small eyes, the
Germans, light-colored eyes, surround
cd by many wrinkles the English,
strong, open, steadiast eyes; and the
Swiss, eyes that are very dull-lool1ing.' s.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1891-09-03
CABBY AS a PIANIST.


He Descended fro7a ala Perch and Filled
the nnl Admirably.
A few weeks ago dancing party was
given at one Of the largest clubs in
Vienna, says La Monde Artistic The
regular pianist did not turn up. A mes
sage came to say that ho was i'll. What
was to be done? a porter ran out,
hailed u cab, and said 70 the driver:
''Drive Inc faith, I don't know
where!'
"Why, what Is it you want?"
81 want q piano player. Do you hap
pen to know OF one in the neighbor-
hood?"
Il should think | did; in fact, close at
hand. You needn't trouble to get into
the cab."
"Where is hep"
Right in front Of you. 1 play the
piano myself fairly well, and shall be
glad to accommodate you."
Cabby got down from his box, took
his seat at the instrument and kept the
visitors dancing till break of day.
What is more, he declined to accept any
payment; he said he had come as an
amateur and for the love Of the thing.
He considered himself highly honored to
have been allowed to spend night
with ''such grand company" Where,
but in Vienna, could you hope to find
such sample of musical training, civ
ility and disinterestednes among the
cabbies?
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1891-09-03
LIQUOR Department

hay and Gram constantly hand supply
Coiars ana sweat pads Buggy whips, all
sold Cheap Cash
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07
ADJUSTMENTS.

m, II, =
Inc appearance at the Grand tonight
Of Bill Nye and A. P. Burbank will be one
of the notable evsrts ,f +h. o,.
~. NJ. ,-'.'' ''> '> "
Se"So"' MI wye Is d huhorlst OF as
great repute IN these parts as he is else,
where. and his home folks will no doubt
give him rousing welcome tonight
With Mr., Nye is A. p. Burbank, recite,
OF considerable reputation, and the pair
are said to give a spleu lid evenings en-.
terta'nment. or these humorists the
Atlanta Constitution says;
"Mf. Edgar W, Nye, though slightly
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07
A BATCH OF NEWS.
short Items Clipped from the.
waynesville Courier.

The following items of interest are
clipped from the Wavnesville Courier:
K B. Justice, of Asheville came in yes
tcrdav and will resume his work of sur
vrying on the reservation at no distant
period.
The training school has not been made
n government school owing to the fact
that the transfer of the personal property
belonging to Superintendent Spray was
not made, he being willing to sell only
,or cash or negotiable paper.
Our farmers complain OF low prices for
tobacco. OF all unsatisfactory prices
the worst come from Durham. Danvile
does not seem much better, while those
who sell at Asheville complain the least
Our advice is to sell your tobacco at
A>hevilIc.
Married at the residence of the brides
mother at Pigeon River IN the 30th o
November. Mr.. T. $ Atkins, of Ashcville
and Miss Jennie Mingus, Rev. k. A. Sen
tell. officiating.
Miss Maggie Murdoch, who has made
the Balls I'm d nner station more pleasant
during the past summer, left Tor he
home AT Emma, near AshevIlle. on Tues
dav
Mr.. Jenkins, who was to have beer
the superintendent OF the government
school, aud the three lady teachers ap
pointed bv commissioner Martin to teacl
at this point have been assigned posi-
| tiOus in the west,
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07

number of tnrdies, Ga. Roll of honor
Henry Goodman, Lille Aultston.
summary.
Montford Avenue $chooi-Enrollment
for month, 345; per cent. of attendance,
ss5; number of tardies, 144; per cent.
of tardiness, 81; enrolment to date.
423; pupils having bank accounts, 40,
Oratge Str ct Scho"EEnrollment for
month, SOL; per cent. of attendance,
S9.2; number of tardies, 223; per cent
of tardiness, 81; enrolment to date,
564 pupils having bank account 65
Mount pin Street SchooI-Enrollment
FIR month, l6+ per cent. of attendance,
S6.2; number OF tardies, 1856; per cent,
of tardiness, 10: enrolment to date,
213.
Enrolled at all Schools-White, 9S7;
colored. 213; total. l 200. Total number
having bank accounts, ia; amount oi
deposits, $50 05.
The prize for attendance was won by
Miss Halyburton's room for the white
schools, and by Miss Riddick's room for
the colored schools.
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07
BILL NYE ACCEPTS.
He Names Tuesday, Dec. 70. for
the Banquet.

In response to the invitation extended
h Il Nyr by committee from the Com
mercial club, with the request hat he in.
dicatc a date when he will he able to at.
tend a banquet to be rendered him by the
busines, men Of Ashcvilc, the ollowiug
mas been received:
an SsrS. Breese. Vest, Bltnton, Kerr
and ] rdan:
Your very kind invitation is just re-
ceived. feel mighty faltered by your
cour eous offer, aud accept the same
without any p rceptihle. loss OF time.
II shall he very glad to avail myself OF
your kindness, and would name Tuesday,
DecemM r, 20, ii that date will be conven-
lent to the club.
Thanking you not only for the invita-
ton, but TOR the kindly and ncighbotly
spirit therein expressed, | am very sim
&c ely yours, Etgar w. Me"
"A>hcviIle, Dec. T."
The letter is dictated, Mr. Nye not yet
being able co use his hand.
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07
Committee Meeting.

Capt. Matt Atkinson, chairman of tine
committee appointed by President
Powell, of the Commercial club, on Fri
day night, to wor,: on the question oi
low railroad rates to AshcvilIe. requests
the members OF the committee to meet
in the clubrooms tonight at 7:30 o'clock
rhis should be full meeting. The com
mittee is composed OF; Matt Atkinson,
K X. Bridgers, II. T. Collins. W. b
Gwyn, {. 7. Rawls, T. w. Patton, E
Rankin, w. {. Browning. Z. p. Mckis'
SICK
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07
Raysor 8 Smith,
PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS,
asvs~
n PATTON AVE.


To Our Friends and Customers:
We beg to call your attention to our
attractive line of HOLIDAY GOODS
now being opened at our store, consist
ing of Dressing Cases, Work Boxes, Col
lar and Cuff Boxes, Manicure Trays and
Sets, Smokers Sets, Shaving Cases and
Perfumery sets in PLUSH, METAL and
NATURAL WOOD. Also line Of hand
mirrors, shaving mirrors, and folding
mirrors, seldom seen displayed outside
of wholesale houses i'll large cities;
whisk broom holders, with or without
the broom, in plush and decorative Gel
uloid, of all designs and shapes, from
fifty cents to three dollars each. Our
line of
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07
WITH THE CITY SCHOLARS
sUPT. CLAXTON's MONTHLY
REPORT.

During the Month Ending NOV.s7,
There Were in the City Schools
9S7 White, and 2I3 COlOred Pu-
piIs-II4 Had Bank Accounts.
Superintendent P. p. Claxton, of the
Ashevlle city schools, makes the follow
ing report for the month ending Nov.
~, 1891
NlOmtfOrd Avenue school.
Mr., L. Is. Lewis, principal.
1st "a" first division-Miss M. Ella
Browne. Pupils enrolled, Sc; per cent. OF
attendance, SO; number of tardics, %;
pupils neither taldy nor absent, 16; pu'
pIls having bank account, II. Roll OF
hunor-Olto Brandlry, Harmon Canada,
Clarence Ailsc, Grover Greenwood. Whit
Lipinsky, julius Wiesman, Tommie VIII
son, Lillian Glascox.
1st A, I'd di>ision-Miss Cora Drum
mond. Pupils enrolled, AZ; per cent. OF
attendance, 81; number OF tardies. 10;
pupils neither tardy nor absent, 10; pu-
ps having bank account, 8. Roll o.
uonor-Cornclia Ailse, Ruth Lediord,
Mary Mcdowell, Daisy Trentham, Lo-
gan Greenwich, Louis Grogan, Calvin
Nilian, Clarence Mcdowell, Fred Suggs.
list B-Alss Minnie Johnson. PurliS
nrolled, 46, per cent. ot atten 'ance, 80;
lumber OF tardics, 23 pupils neither
turdy nor absent, 10; pupils having bank
,ccount 7. Roll of honOr:-Lawrence
onrs, John Monteath, Frank Pratcr,
ilchard Snathcrs, Febblc Johnson, Rosl
Johnson Allie Lcdiord, Bertha Plrger,
frankie AlSc, George Brooks
| 2d.-AllSs Susan icatIHan. Pupils en-
rolled, 90; per cent. of attendance, 80;
number OF tardies, 2S; pupils neither
tardy nor absent, 10; pupils having
bank account, 6 Roll of honor-Clnyton
lctton, Lce Owcnsby, Mamie Blazer,
Araminta Mills, Minnie Tcnpleton.
3rl-Al,ss Susan Z. Hatch. Pupils
enrolled, 81; per cent. OF attendance, Sc;
numbrr OF tardl,s, IA; pupils neither
tardy or absent, a. pupils having bank
account. 8. Roll OF honor-Camllla Og-
II, Vrrnic Ball. Susan trocker. Flor
enrc Crurkcr, DalsS Buckuer, Daisy Far
rel, Ethel Jones. Herbert Owcnsbv,
/ 4th.-Nllss Louise Webb. Pupils en-
rolled. 4S; per cont. OF attendance, 90;
number OF tardies, IL; pupils neither
turdv nor absent. 2l; pupils having
bank account 4. Roll ol hnnor-Bas'l
Greenwood, George Jones, Willie Ched-
-
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07
Lowest Discounts,

Direct from the Manufacturers; hence,
We can sell at what these goods ordina
rily cost other houses and then make a
profit. They are all marked in plain
figures. at very small margin of per
cent, which we will evidence to all who
will but give us the opportunity to
do so.
We will be delighted to have you to
visit our store, which is open from Z to
IL daily, and personally examine our
stock and see il what we say in print is
not exactlv what we can show and prove
at our store. Respectfully,
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07
New Game,

for the parlor and house, called Parlor
Tennis. The game, with description OF
how it is played. with book of rules,
goes with each set, and can now be seen
in our store window.
Celluloid Parlor balls, balls and cups,
whist counters, paper weights, glove
sets, (glove stretcher and hook on card)
shoe sets, (shoe. spoon and hook on
card) and some of nearly all the thous.
and and one articles of use, now being
made from this wonderful composition
Puffs and Puff Boxes, Soaps and Soup
Boxes of metal and celluloid, shell and
white and amber color, and many other
articles in the sundry line with which
our stock is replcte. In addition, we
have the best line in Ashevile of English,
French and American hair, tooth, nail,
shaving, shoe and cloth brushes, Buffalo
horn dressing combs, rubber combs,
ivory and cclluloid combs in such great
variety that every one can be pleased,
Our line of goods, as a whole, are the
prcttiest and largest ever seen in Ashc-
vile, selected as they were withgreat care,
under the supervision of Mr.. Raysor,
who took especial pains to haye
the quality of our goods is so much
better, both in the plush coverings and
general fittings, than those usually
shown that their superiority would be
seen even BY the most casual observer,
They were bought for CASH at the very
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07
BUSINESS NOTICES.
Christnlas Opening.

All asked to visit stores 81. 90 and 81
South Main street Nov. 80, Dee, and 2.
|. II. LAW.
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07

The largest stock OF fine clothing and
hats or men and boys at cut prices at
the Whitlock Clothing House.
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07
OAKLAND HEIGHTS SARAI0RluM.
FORMENLY OAKLAND INN
ASWEVEI,LE. ~. 4.
rhe Most Complete Health Resort
in ihe south.

is nov open and ready for guests This hous.
IS the most dcsira ME in tn" south for per.
'ons who tccd rest and medical attention
NJ hptclin AShCylilc has a. well furnished
rooms nud its cuiSnc is uucQuallcd Only II
the cn. Di patients is he diet regulated tn,
tahl" ~ n important feature OF the snnato
rum
The water is pure and plentiful, comnR
from - iarE, liwpid spring near by The san.
tarv arrangements are AS perfect as care and
money can make them Persons suffering
with throat and lung troubles are greatly
benefited by a stay az tins place The med
sai management - under III" direction ui Df
Y. ". NcciuS, recently OF the Jackson Saua-
torium. ut Dansvillc, n. \
The Sanatorium is thoroughly equpped
with modern appliances Tor the sceutitiC
hct and cure of all nervous ana chronic dis
eases. The bath departments are ne,
throughout and are under the supervision OF
competent and skilled ttcnduHts. The
methods ot treatment inc.udc all forms ui
baths, the Mrdicated Napors, Turkish, Etec.
trc, Russian, Roman, Muli,re, Thcrmo- 'ilec
trio, llectro-C hemical, Massage, Elcctri 10y
in all its forms, alSJ SwCdi h Movements
Medical attendance and every form OF treat
ment included in price OF room.
Although the comfort and welfare of tae
sick are thc first considerations every oppor
tunity is given to those who desire to spend
PHEASANT and profitable season here
Address tor further particulars
Miss Emile Vaughn,
ASHEVILLE. N. c.
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07
Cologne Bottles,

Cut glass and pressed ware for filling
with extracts, Bay rum and cologne
ETC., cannot be equaled in the state. We
also have
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07

Whitman's candy by express every
Tuesday and Friday at Kroger's, Al
College street.
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07

special Rates. See W. N. Clarke.
Member of American Ticket BrO-
kers association, Grand Central
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07
Members Meeting.

TIE members meeting and social at
the Young Mems Christian Association
will be held tomorrow evening at 8
O'Clock. Short reports will be read and
an informal practical talk will be made
by Prot. p. p. Claxton on How, when
and what to read" Informal singing OF
college songs and pleasant social time
may also be expected. The ladies com
mittee will serve refreshments. All mem
brrs are invited to attend.
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07

Price our clothing, hats and gloves,
best goods, lowest prices, at Whitlock
Clothing House.
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07

Cape overcoats, ul>ters. mackiutoshcs
reeiers, fur caps, gloves, at Whitlock
clothing house.
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07
AROUND TOWN.

Forecast aus -. In. Tuesday
fslirJ much colder weRiherJ with
moderate cold NVaNei tt IMpcraIure
viii fail 10 about freezinki North.
westerly WtndS.
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07

I OST DOG-Lost on riday, 4tb. a red
~ Ir'h srtter log, white slreak in face;
& ,med John" A liberal reward for
his return or information as to his where.
abnuts. n. Is. .ATKlNSOS
dyc7-I3t
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07

7 OST-Sundav evening, purse contain
IL ing $l7 so one side md about $50
in { angc In the other. Finder will I've re-
ward,d ny returning to b. T.. p Bn hit at
pr; Battles ofhte. or to the Citizen Office.
dcc7.d3t
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07

TAKEN UPON Friday morning last, a
L iarse br ndle COW. about drv Owner
can get same by paving cha ges and proving
property. ] MATTE,
dec7 dlts 366 South Main street
Asheville daily citizen., 1891-12-07

A GtNT vented by New York houae
"A to indie the hest line Of Custom Tail.
",ing s.mpl In the cpu try, Party who
can devo,e his nitro time and attention ure.
ferred Every inducrment to ,roper party
a l on Mr.. s avis, Sw rnnapoa hotel, on
Tuesday morning before o'clock.
"A, ~ ditA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-31
ANCIENT TELEGRAPHY.

The Greeks and Romans Had q Curtoua
System in Olden Times.
From Spare MowentA
The ancient Greeks and Romans practiccd
telegraphy with the help Of pots filled with
straw and twigs saturated in oil, which. being
placed In rows, expressed certain letters &C.
cording to the order in which they were
lighted; but the only one Of their contrivances
that merits detailed description was that in.
vented by Grecian general named Eneas,
who dourished in the time Of Aristotle, in
tended for communication between the gen
erals Of an army 1t consisted of two exactly
similar earthen vessels. filed with water, each
provided with cock that would discharge an
equal quantity Of water in given time. 80 that
the whole or any part of the contents would
escape in precisely the same period from both
vessels.
On the surface of each foated = piece Of
cork supporting an upright marked of into
divisions each division having a certain SEN
tence inscribed upon it, One Of the vessels
WAS placed at each station and when either
party desired to communicate he lighted Q
torch. which he held aIoft until the other did
the same ~ q sign that he was all attention.
On the sender OF the message lowering or ex.
tinguishing his torch each party immediately
opened the cock Of his vessel, and SO left II
until the sender relighted his torch, when il
was at once closed. The receiver then read
thu sentence on the division of the uprigh,
that was level with the mouth Of the vessel
and which. if everything had been executed
With exsetness, correspondeti with that of the
sender and so conveyed the desired informa.
ton. The 6rst electric telegraph at all deserv.
ing the name was invented BY Messrs. Cooke 4
Wheststone and was laid Oh the Lopdcu and
Blackwan railway in June, 1887.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-31
SHOE SIZES,
A Third Of m inch Makes Them-The Labor
Of Trying On,

A Third Of IN inch Makes Them-The Labor
Of Trying On.
From the Shoe and Leather Reporter.
A third of an inch gives us q full size In
length Of shoe; a sixth furnishes the interne-
diate point between two sizes, the saving Of
which is desirable, If practicable; small frac-
ton Of breadth goes o good way In securing
comfort, and in girth Of ball or instep an
inhnitesimal part of an inch is sometimes an
ell of freedom; quarter Of an inch is q good
deal Of letting down or elsvating at the heel,
and the difference Of sixteenth is readily per-
csptible ct the sole. For these reasons sudden
and extreme changes in size or weight Of
(Which ought never to be worn in any place)
should be replaced by one only little thicker
ct FIRST. After the summer shoe the proper
thing 10 one OF medium weight before the
winter article 10 in order. and even that doesn't
now mean thick, cumbersonas shoe, a. It
Very few shoe salesmen have . stock OF
patience that viii hold out beyond the tryinR
on Of the sixth pair Of shoes for woman Gus
toner. The lacing OF buttoning Of this aum-
Der Il considerable labor Of itself; thsn with
each new one tried there Is the usual amount
Of preliminary talk about style, price. Do.
lover there il . woman" says dsaier, "who
hes tried on nine pairs, and she feels worse
than the clerk about it. She probably has Q
peculiarly shaped foot, and none Of the shoes,
thus far feels comfortable to her. In such 3
case II the clerk shows wsarinsss he losss his
customer"
The alleged preference Of women in quest Of
shoes TO Be waited upon BY male rather than
female clerks IL probably due to the fact that
the former can tell them more about shoes and
leather than the iattsr. Many pair q shoes
l. cola By the aid Of little jndicious shoe lore,
even Il partly unintsiligibls 70 the buyer. n
the matter Of patience there isn't much differ
euce between the ssxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-31

prevent creasing on the hips. The corsage
which only extends an inch or 30 below the
waist, Ia closed with invisible hooks at the
back. The sides Of the back are ornamented
with steel galioon applied iengthwise, sheaf
shape, snd meet al the waist and hide the open-
ing. The sides Of tho front are set Oh with
cross bands Of velvet and the galloon trimming
at the bottom Of the skirt is repeated on the
corsage so as to simulate yoke embroidered
with steel The velvet belt closes at the back
under bow. Velvet and steel galloon set Of
the cuffa There IL q straight velvet collar.
TIE INCEPTION pREss
on the right 10 Of black velvet. The corsags
passes little below the skirt end opens in
'front.' Ono Of the bands Of pearled galloon
serves to hide the opening completely. Start
ing from the shoulder seam the galloon serves
to simulate plastron. The straight collar is
covered with galloon edged with feather cord,
which may also be silk imitation. The sides
OF the back are trimmed in the same way a. the
mont; the galloon must be fat so % not to in
1ure the figure. Tho sleeves are made with
two seams and both lining and velvet are gath
ered somewhat at the armhois. The front
breadth and also the entire bottom Of the skirt
are edged with the gslloon. The belt Of gall
loon 10 somewhat pointed in front and closes Ut
the back with steel pins. The upper part OF
the skirt is ornamented with the galloou, d.
mishing In length toward the back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-31

Now and then 1 come upon a gown for
young person which impresses me very wildly
a. the work of one with artistic taste and
hand skillful enough TO bring the idea to full
embodiment You viii see such a garment
pictured in the second iliustration-a ciel blue
foulard made over a satinet Of the same color,
having gathered founce Of foulard and one
Of satinet garnitured with lace. The small
pleats forming the corselet are very close to-
gother and fastened to the lining and to the
belt. at which point they must be compressed
so As to give q s.ye to the waist. The belt is Of
broad ribbon. closing nj the back under o bow
Starting from the shoulder seam the yoke
takes the form Of a crossed fchu and ia orna-
mented with bands OF open-work silver galioon.
The pleated corselet at the back runs upward
TO point between the shoulders and in Of
course bordered with the galloon which also
passes over the shoulders brace wise and comes
down TO meet the corselet The sleeves are
made full with reyer cuffs, and the dchr yoke
has . ruche at the back of he neck The sides
Of the back must DO left somewhat wider than
the lining in order to make q small fold on each
eite 10 hide the hooks