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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09
Grass Collector for Lawn Mowers.

tory part of using lawn mower is the rak-
ing of the grass cut by the revolving knives.
The lawn usually looks well after the mower
has passed over it, but the rake is likely to
tear and pull up the roots of the grass more
or less and give the lawn an unkempt ap-
pearance. If the grass is gathered in q col
lector, the lawn is left smooth and velvety,
and the grass thickens until the ground Is
completely covered with thick green mat.
A collector which very efectually performs
this Office is now made so that IL can be
readily attached to the mower. It is made
of canvas, with a galvanized iron frame and
weighs about three pounds. 1t can be easily
emptied by pulling q cord, and the cut grass
can either be left in heaps or in a wind.
row, similar to that made by a horse rake.
Its moderate cost makes it generally avail
able.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09
Protection Against Liphtninr.

Prof. Rowland has recently shown the
fallacy of many OF the popular ideas on ths
subject of protec ton against lightning.
Recent scientific study has swept away
many of the old notions about conductors.
The method now considered the best is to
provide the buildings with metal roofs with
an ample number of METAL conductors reach
ing to the ground, which will receive and
carry of the lightning. Copper is the best
material, but tin or iron will answer the
purpose, the placing of conductors at the
corners of buildings so that all parts will be
equally protected being advisable. Prof.
Rowland considers that oil patented light
ming rods are of little value beyond conduct
ing rods that any man can put up himself.
The simple underlying principle is thas
lightning will follow the best conductor.
In speaking of the avoidance of danger in a
thunderstorm, Prof. Rowland says that an
iron bedstead would probably be about as
safe refuge as could be found during
storm, providing the ground connection was
perfect.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09
The importance Of Sleep.

The English Lancet has again been laying
great stress on the importance of sleep, to
those who would live long and useful life.
Seven to nine hours, according to the tenn
permanent and constitution is the modicum
that ought to be taken, and the greater the
regularity Of the hours Of slumber, the
better its effects are. The public is urged
not to unduly prolong the day, for man in
common with most of the animal creation,
has accepted the plain suggestion of nature
cessation Of effort. If he ignores this prin.
cfple his work is done against inherited
habit, and, 80 far, with additional fatigue.
The practice of working by artificial light
is strongly deprecated, and the Lancet shows
that the old custom Of early rest and early
waking is certain to prove in future, as re-
turns Of longevity and common experience
have shown that it has proved in the past,
most conducive to healthy and active life.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09
WHAT TO ENTHUsE OVER.
Tho Chicago Plan of Discovering Whether
Man Is Sophisticated.

Chicago Tlmes.1
It is as much mark of good standing to
know what to enthuse over as it is token
of undeniahle rusticity to wonder at and ad-
mire the wrong things. To-gape at cable
car, to look up in timorous amazement when
plunging into tunnel. to stare at shop
windows, to show fear in an elevator, or in
terest in brass band-these innocent DEM
onstrations are certain indications of hope
less unsophistication. In this city one is
expected to marvel at and adore the Audi
torium, to gaze at the new skyscrapers, to
stand speechless before Chicago's mighty
energy and enterprise, and to pose SPELL
bound on the shores of her magnificent lake.
The trick is to do these things p1ofusely
enough and at the same time gracefully
One must not forget to show deep interest
in the great preparations for receiving the
world as guest, to calmly admire our great
park system, and, if Westsider, he may
grow sentimental over our old Exposition
building. With these pointers one may be
set down as a competent judge of what is
truely wonderful in art and nature.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09
GOLD THAT Is LOST.

Chicago People Carry Around Ten Tons
of 1t in Their Teeth.
Chicago Times.l
According to estimate there is carried
around in the grinders of the people of
Chicago not less than S5,0oO,oOo worth of
gold. Putting the value of troy pound of
gold at $3.50, it would appear that the Chi
cagoans daily make use of about 10000
pounds of gold in the mere matter of masti-
eating food.
Another phase of this dental use, of gold
is the fact that the gold so used goes out of
the aggregate fund of gold in the world for
good and all. The riches that man has in
the gold in his teeth he carries as far as the
grave on his journey out of the world, even
if he gets no further with it. 1t is thus lost
to the living world.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09

tTeStue1n Kruger. years. 1ne rOuBn-
featured old Boer has shown ability to
grasp subjects, considerably above the
wheat and tobacco grown on his farming
land in the TransvaL In statecraft he has
proven himself the equal of some of the
men that older and more experienced coun-
tries have put forward. Great Britain has
endeavored to gain control on several occa-
sions, but without success; the first time
through the use of that ponderous machine
of theirs, the military, which Piet Joubert,
another quaint old soldier-farmer success
fully opposed, and since that time through
the negotiations, framed by the ablest of
English statesmen, all of which have been
met as ably by President Kruger. True,
the military effort made by England during
1880 was not the first time that the Beers
were attacked, but it was the first time that
the affairs assumed any considerable
dignity.
But now, satisfied at last that the little
Dutch Republic has the best Of the argu-
ment, England no more endeavors to over
come it. but instead sues for cooperation
with these people of the Transval in the
effort to open for settlement the rich coun-
tries beyond Bechuana land.
A story told of President Kruger affords
us an idea of the prime characteristics of
the old man and his manner of meeting
matters pertaining to this country. A
famine threatened johannesburg one of the
most important places in the country. Ger
tain merchants "cornered" all the corn to
be found, and held it for use during the
rigors of the famine. Kruger heard of the
affair and Immediately summoned all the
merchants concerned before him. He then
offered fair price for all the grain at their
command, or the alternative of declaring
martial law and siezing it for the welfare of
the State. 1t is hardly necessary to add
that his proposition of "fair price" was
accepted
Would that we could boast Of an occa-
sional Kruger in this countryl
DRs. vIRCHow AND KOCH.
Prof Rudolph Virchow is the name Of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09

throne of Belgium, who died last winter.
Now another visitation has come upon this
unhappy house. Queen Marie Henriette
became violently i'll, and for time 1t was
thought she would not survive, and as if to
accentuate the fact of this last incident
being another link in the chain of fate it
has been discovered that the present con-
dition of the Queen has been brought about
through an assault made upon her by the
insane Carlotta, ex-Empress ofthe Mexicans
and sister to the King of Belgium, which
occurred during recent visit of thesQueen
to the chateau in which Carlotta is confined.
1t is worthy of note that Carlottas insanity
is the result of her experience as Mexican
monarch, an experience which cost her hus-
band his life
COLUMBUS MUST REST UNEAsILY.
What next? In the craze after relics or
information pertaining to Columbus, there
Is no telling what astounding revelations
will be made. Already he has been allowed
as many if not more birth-places than
Homer, which fact has rather q chilling
effect on those who intended to transport
the entire district concerned in that event
be it ever so large-to Chicago. The enthu-
siasm of the windy citizens was raised to
such pitch that they could easily see their
way clear to conveying a section. of, or for
that matter an entire city, to Chicago, if
need be, but dozen or two was more than
they could stand.
By the way, while on this subject, 1t is
apropos to ask what has become Of the in
dividual or individuals who endeavored
few years since to prove Columbus q He
brew 1t is singular they are not up and
doing now. What an excellent opportu-
nifty if the case could be proved-even if
only for the time being-to bring Palestine
over on raft and hitch it to the lake front.
1t would not be impossible, for if all one
hears be true, Chicago can do anything. l
would feel no surprise if 'the COMMITTEES"
should throw out line for Mars or Venus
or promise patrons ride on the tail OF
comet.
But to return to the subject of Columbus
nationality. An alleged scholar endeav-
ored to prove the great discoverer to be an
Israelite by certain peculiarities OF his sur
name and the fact that his fathers name
was Jacob. The theory found many be-
levers, but do not intend to follow the
subject further, simply mentioning it out
of curiosity. 1t would be equally as intel
Egent to make out that President Harrison
was of the race referred to, because his
name is Benjamin. Everything is argu-
ment in these days of Deltzschs, Tottens,
and Ignatius Donnellys.
FROM THE PEN TO THE srAGA
It is rather an unusual thing for such an
excellent story-teller a. David Christie
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09
Antidote for the Tsetse Fly.

One OF the greatest obstacles to the ex-
ploration of certain tracts OF country in
Africa has been the tsetse fly, small insect,
which, though harmless to man, large game
and goats, is deadly to horse, oxen, dogs and
donkeys. Its bite proves fatal in \ few
days, the blood in the meantime losing con-
sistency and color. 1t is, however, an
nounced that a remedy has been discovered,
AID so confident of the virtue of his specific
is the discoverer that he has accepted a con-
tract to transport Portuguese military stores
on the backs OF bullockS through the dis
stricts infested by this pest. If its efficacy is
fertile regions hitherto inaccessible will
rapidly follow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09

1uui1oy W dponuoh
the pen for the
stage. It is a fact,
however, that the
author of d" Val
Strange" will make
his debut in London
during t b e latter
part of the present
month. One would
think from the
manner in which
Mr.. Murray jumps
from one occupation
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09
LANPREY EELs AT WORK.
How They Pick Up Pebbles With Their
Mouth and Build With Them.
Qf
ST. Louis Reuublic.1

ST. Louis Republic.l
Among the most remarkable of the stone
masons or builders are the lamprey eels. OF
all fishes they would hardly be accorded
any especial intelligence, and certainly they
are repellant creatures, the long, snake-like
bodies, the curious sucker-like mouth being
features far from attractive. Yet the lam
phreys show not a little intelligence in
their work, and among fishes are most re-
markable as ''stone toters." When the
breeding time arrives the eels apparently
decide to form community, all the indi-
viduals working for the common good.
If we watch them carefully we shall see
that they are searching for stones and peb-
bles. Many go upstream, and when peb-
BILE of suitable size is found fasten their
sucking mouth to it, and, lifting it, go
struggling down the current to the site
selected, where it is dropped. In the Saco
river, near its mouth, remarkable tower
of this kind can be seen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09

weeks since I called
attention to the re-
markable ILL uc k
that seems attend
ant on this family.
Then It was on tho
occasion of the re-
tirement to q con-
vent of Clementine,
betrothed of Bald
Las. - A.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09

farm" covers more
miles than the big
gest Berks farm
does acres. The por-
trait is that of old
Paul Kruger, Presi-
dent of the South
African Republic, a
man who has occu-
pied more than the
ordinary share of
public attention dur
ing the past few
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09
steampipes Of Ramie Fiber.
New York SUM-

steampipes have recently been made of
ramie fiber, hardened under tremendous
hydraulic pressure, and possessing tensile
strength equal to two and one-half times
that of steel The ramie fibre, or China
grass, has the property of being unaffected
by moisture; it will not shrink nor swell, it
is non-conductor of heat, it cannot rust,
and these features, together with its great
strength, are all desirable in steampipes, its
utilization in this line being regarded,
therefore, as one of the possibilities of the
future.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09
New Car Scale,

A car scale, attached to the frame Of the
car and intended to weigh the contents
alone, is now being used. The body Of the
car is lifted by hydraulic jacks in few min.
system of compound levers resting upon the
truck bolsterA
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09

German doctor, ia
nous on the other
side Of the water
q n d we'll known
here, but, not near
ly SO familiar to
Americans as DR..
Koch, the use Of
whose alleged con-
sumption cure has
been so vigorously
opposed by the first
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09

STOP at the Hollenden, in Cleveland.
American and European plans su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09
LUCK OF A FAMILY.
The Latest Misfortune Which Has
Come to the SaXe-Coburgs.
ABOUT COLUMBUS.
Emperor Williams Theory Of the Ccnneo-
tion of Beer and Suicide
KRUGEES POLICY IN SOUTH AFRICA
WRITTEN FOR TIE prsrArc

The trials Of the Saxe-Coburgs are evil
dently not yet over. 1t is but couple of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09
A Rhyme for Statesmen.
Detroit Free Press

How doth the little buggy bee
Improve each shining minutef
Go search the little hat and see
If he's not buzzing in it,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09
BILLIARD BALLS OF MILK.

Copyrighted, 1891, By the author
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-09

It is rather an unusual thing for such an
excellent story-teller a. David Christie,
The record-union., 1891-05-20
SAN FRANCISCO MARHET.
So FRANcIsCo, Man l9tf

SAN FRANCISCO, May 18th.
FLOUR-Trade is of fair volume. We quote:
Net cash price for Family Extras, 50 4O6
5 so = Dbl; Bakers Extras, So 1905 so;
Superhne, So 1904 80.
WHEAT-PriceS still have firm tone, the
range for desirable shipping grades being
81 721a@1 IS 2 ctl. Parcels suited tor mill
ing, uses are Quotable at 81 S0@1 50 = ctl.
BARLEG-Nalues have materially strength
ened within day or two. We quote fol-
lows: No. l Feed, 81 53$z; choice, 81 50;
common grades, 81 45G1 So Brewing
81 55D1 90 q ell for good TO choice.
OATS-We quote as follows: Surprise,
to choice feed, 81 S71%@1 921S; fair, 81 SO@
! So; Gray, 81 S21@g1 S753 y ctl.
CORN-Quitc a little boom has developed
in this article, all descriptions sharing in the
buoyant feeling. An offer of 81 6S34 for a lot
OF choice round Yellow is said to have been
refused. We quote as follows: Large Yellow,
81 50Gl 5212; Small yellow, 81 5T1%G1 so;
White, 81 S715@1 90 2 ctl.
CRACKED CORN-QUotable at $50 SOC
OILCAKE MEAL-QuotabIe at S25 ? ton
from the mills.
Observation-Disclosures quote Feed at $50
TO S32 = ton; fine kinds for the table, in
large and small packages. 31a694c z II.
CHOPPED FEED-Quotable at SPA 500
25 so 2 ton.
SEEDS-We quote: Mustard Brown, 50 75
@3; Yellow, So 5Og2 70 p ctl; Canary, 2%4G
3Lc; Hemp, 4@4l4c; Rape. 81; Timothy,
41g@5c; Alfalfa, $40 612c 4 ~ Flax, 50 50@
MIDDLINGS-Steady demand. Quotable at
$21 5O@22 so Z ton.
HAN-New Hay is now on the market
Prices of old are firm and are likely 10 remain
SO. We quote new: Alfalfa, S. 5099 so;
The record-union., 1891-05-20

The Capay Valley Land Company is offering the
most fertile lands III this beautiful valley upon terms which
enabe the purchaser pay for the land out of its own
product viz: Interest only for five years at per cent
The only condition imposed is that reasonable pro-
portion of the land purchased shall be planted to fruit
trees vines. Land may be bought without this con-
stlon on payment of 20 per cent cash and remaining
SO per cent at the end of five years with interest annu
lily IN advance per cent The various tracts owned
Ky the Capay Valley Land Company have been subd-
lded into and lots which are for sale at
rces varying from $50 to 1870 per acre Similar I'M
approved land in NaCa Valley has recently been sold at
400 and $500 per acre.
These Capay Valley lands are under the most favor
Die climatic conditions for the prosecution of profitable
nit growing and the locality has proved itself to be
ne Of the earliest in the State The grape crop Of 1890
ON the companys vineyard at Cashmere was picked
tt le Fresno County grapes were ripe
The railroad passes through all of the tracts owned bl
Il lie Capay Valley Land Company thus insuring excel
L mt shipping faclites and land may be purchased
il the immediate proximity of either of the following
ST atoms Capay, Cadenasso, Surrey Gunda, Sauterne
c ashTnere or Runsey.
At many of these places fine orchards OF the choicest
al I'd earliest varieties of peaches and aprcots may already
b. seen, and during the coming season considerable ad
di tOna acreage will be planted One of the recent
sa les made by the company that of the Tancred
L act containing 600 acres to colony association
T. his tract has been subdivded into forty holdings all Of
w lich will be planted to fruit trees this season.
The fine orchards on the Guinda Tract, where 400
&C res have been sold, especially worthy of mention
a. it significant fact that several of the blocks are
o. ned by successful VaCa Valley uit-9rowers who ex
pc ct to make their earliest shipments from here
The record-union., 1891-05-20

Too much stress cannot be laid upon the great adj
vantage to the rutgrower OF being early locality
In most cases makes the difference between success
and failure The industrious orchardist Of Capav Valley
may rest assured that he will derive all the benefits gained
by the first fruit shipments of the season. and that 20
of this rich land when the trees are in bearing
will yield handsome and assured income.
The Capay Valley Land Company has agent
siding in the valley whose duty to show the various
tracts to land seekers.
-Four townsites have been laid out in different points
in the valley viz: Esparto, Cadenasso, Gunda and
Rumsey, Town lots may now be purchased at reason
able prices and easy terms.
The cnterPrising and fourshing town of Esparto is
situated at the lower end of the valley and SI25ooo
worth Of substantial buildings have already been erected
blocks and waterworks, with pipes laid in the streets
The town has postofice, sChool-house and a weekly
paper and the fine railroad depot contains telegraph
and express Offices.
Postoices have also been established at Guinda and
Runscy This latter place. situated at the head of the
valley, IS the present terminus of the railroad The
comfortable little hotel makes excellent quarters for
hunters as well as land seekers,
The advantages enjoyed by the settler in Capay Val
ley may be thus COncisely summed up:
soil Of great fertility, yielding bountifuy of every
crop.
A soil and climate which will rpen all kinds of fruit
vegetables earlier than anywhere else in the State
ana climate perfectly adapted to the curing of raisins and
drying Of fruit without the aid of artificial evaporators
location that central and close to markets Railroad
communication which enables shipments to be made
quickly and cheaply Lands which are sold cheaper
and better terms than anywhere else in the State.
The record-union., 1891-05-20
Benl estate, Ctr.
ARARE OPPORTUNITY
Good Agricultural Land for $40
to $40 per Acre.

The Pacific Improvement Company has re
Gently purchased twelve thousand Gcres OF
land in the heart of Tehama County. for the
purpose of promoting subdivision and settle
ment. This land embraces lands from first
class Sacramento Valley agricultural land, to
land of fair average quality, and is offered at
from SO to $50 per acre, in subdivisions of
40, 50, 20, 16O and 500 acres.
The terms upon which these lands are offered
are especially attractive. They will be sold III
subdivisions as above indicated, by the pay
ment of interest only tor three years, at which
time the purchaser can begin the payment of
principal by paying the first OF five equal an
nual installments. Thus no part of the prin-
cipal is to be paid for three years, and then
the purchaser is to have five years in which to
pay five equal annual instalIments, with in
terest at the rate OF per cent. per annum,
making payments extending over period of
eight years. Intending purchasers are as
sured that this is an opportunity to purchase
land of fair average quality at SO per acre,
and good agricultural land at $50 an acre,
with other grades Of land at prices to CORE
spond between these figures
The assertion is frequently made that good
lands, suitable for general farming, and es-
pecially adapted for fruit-growing cannot be
had in California for less than from $50 to
500 an acre. An examination of the land
subject OF this advertisement will prove to
home-seel>ers that this is an opportunity for
the purchase of good agricultural land at $50
an acre, and for qualities grading down TO fair
agricultural land at SO an acre, on terms of
payment which should make the disposition
Of these lands to actual settlers result easy Of
accomplishment.
The primary object Of the purchase of this
body of land was the breaking up of a large
holding for the purpose of promoting its set
Element in smaller quantities and its devotion
to diligent husbandry.
For further particulars, call upon or adj
dress VIM. II. MILLS,
Land Agent of the C. P. r. n, Fourth and
Townsend streets, san Francisco, Cals