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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16
A Bug That Is Welcome.

Insect Immigration is ordinarily a thing
to be dreaded. but occasionally foreign
bug worth welcoming applies for natural
ization. The Australian lady bug served
as an offset for the 800, 900, 900 scales just
imported from Tahiti and now Mr.. James
Shinn has succeeded in demonstrating at
Niles an insect that bids fair to raise zig
culture III California from the rank of a
harmless amusement to that Of one of the
great industries Of the state. The little
wasp that is going to do us this favor en-
ters the flowers of the otherwise useless
Capri fig, loads itself with pollen and car
ries it to the Smyrna fly. Without this
assistance the latter does not mature. and
it is the lack of the little wasp with the big
Misunderstanding psenes-that has con-
fined Us hitherto to the culture of the in
ferior california fig" instead of the lus-
cious fruit of Smyrna.-San Francisco
Examiner
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16
How to Send Flowers by Mail.

Cut flowers are constantly sent through
the mails but seldom in such fashion us
to preserve their bloom and freshness. TO
effect this pack in "A light wooden box, not
using cardboard; line the box with wad-
ding or cotton batting. laying over this II
sheet Of tissue paper; then lay the flowers,
not on top of each other, but in rows side
by side, the blossoms of each row on the
stems of their uelghbors; pack closely,
otherwise the flowers viii be displaced ana
injured in the journey. Before packing
they should stand in water for several
hours in order to absorb moisture enough
TO keep them from whitening. 1t is not
well to sprinkle them too heavily after
they are in the box, tor without air this is
likely to produce miidew.-Hartford Cou-
rant,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16

There are many superstitions common
among fishermen. Should a woman hap
pen to stride the rod no lsh will be caught
that day. To lose the first fish is regarded
us an Indication of bad luck. Old fisher.
men along our mountain streams have
been known to 10 home in disgust if such
mishap came TO them. When fishermen
start out in n group it is considered I'M
lucky for some one to count them. 1t is
considered unluclsy to start on a fishing
excursion when the dim form of the full
moon is seen with the new moon.-Phila
delphia Ledger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16
The German Emperor.

William ii has been for three years en-
peror, and in this time has rot only sue
ceeded in winning the respect of foreign
cabinets, but in strengthening himself ut
home. He succeeded a father idoli1ed by
all who came within the sphere Of his gen
tie and generous nature; his grandfather
left behind a warlike fame so great that
only the age of Frederick II can afford
parallel. The present emperor has had.
therefore, no easy task before him, for it
has been necessary for him both to remove
prejudice and to give the country conf
dence in his intentions as well as in his
abilities.
The secret of the empcrors power with
his cwu people arises mainly from three
causes;
First. He has courage.
Second. He is honest.
Third. He is a thorough German.
If the whole country had to vote tornor-
row for leader enlbodyinR the qualities
they most desired, their choice would fail
unquestionably on their present constitu-
tonal ruler Perhaps the virtues | have
specified appear commonplace and will be
taken for granted by the reader; but au
emperor must be compared with others il
the same trade
His honesty has been the cause of nearly
nll the malevolent criticism that outside
papers have accorded him, for he has said
freely what older or more polite people
might have placed in It different way. He
has made many minor mistakes from act
ing upon the impulse Of the moment, but
these mistakes have never betrayed 10 his
people want of sympathy with their do
velopment. He has made his share of
minor blunders in handling large misses
of troops at the grand mHneuvers, but the
army would be happy to see him make a
thousand times as many rather than TO
miss the active interest he takes in keep
ing the military machine in working order.
'Poultney Bigclow in Century.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16
A SINGULAR Cure for Obesity.

singular surgical operation for the
cure of obesity was lately performed in
Paris, and to hich the name of 'degrais-
sage" has been euphoniously given. Two
medical men, Drs. Marx and Deuars, per-
formed the operation on NJ. Hiroguelle, an
author. Having put the patient under
chloroform, they raised the skin and cut
away rather more than four pounds of adj
pose tissue; the sk n VAS then stitched up
again. The patient mas made II good re-
covery, and, report adds, is so delighted
with the Improvement in his figure that he
is thinking of u series Of other parings in
different parts of his body.-London Tit
Bits,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16
A Poor D,y for Opossums.

Mr., w. r. Currin, who resides near
Providence, discovered that his chickens
were disappearing, and he concluded he
would try and find out where they went to-
He discovered tracks around the chicken
house and followed ZEN to n hole In the
ground not far from hi, dwelling. He in
vestguted said hole and found an opossum
and pulled him out ;ad fastened it, and
made another dive and hauled out another
and continued until b, had pulled out
thirteen. 1t was not God day for opos
sums, either.-Oxford q c. Ledger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16

So great is the demand for suburban
homes near New York that almost any
sort of a land speculation succeeds here
abouts if managed with any degree Of skill
Net long ago "A landowner enclosed "A bare
suburban Hill with a strong wall, pierced
it with pretentious gates laid out the
ground with graveled drives, and gave
the place an attractive name ending il
park" The sale Of lots came OF anu
much of the land sold at the rate of
$4,000 an acre.-New York Sun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16

While investigating tbs rrobable amount
Of damage done TO the heat crop by in
sects Professor Fletcher, Of Canada, presi-
dent of the Association OF Economic En-
tomologists, estimates tina 10 per cent Of
the total production is LOST, In dollars it
amounts TO over s3S ,0OO,O on all kinds of
crops.-New York Recorder.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16

In battle, a soldier vas wounded Ia the
head by iayeln. The surgeon examined
the wound and told the man that, AS the
weapon had not touched his brain, there
was every prospect of his recovery. "Hed
| possessed any BRAIN" said the soldier, ~
should not have been in tao Sattle. San
Francisco ArgoaaGa
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16

In the Sulu sea women do the diving for
pearls and prove very efficient in the work.
1t is their task to dive for crabs ind other
sea delicacies which the men folks like and
thus they have plenty of practice. 1t is
here that the finest pearl shells are found,
some Of them measuring q yard across
when opened Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16

The longest train of coal cars of which
mention has been made passed over the
Philadelphia and Recalling railroad recent
~ 1t comprised ninety large cars, and
was drawn by Il locomotive weighing sew
euty-tye tons, one Of the heaviest engines
used in the coal regions.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-26

'Fuscarora Times -Rcvicw: Indian
Agent Plumb arrived hero from the
Duck Valley Reservation yesterday,
en- route 10 Carson. IIc is accompa.
nicd by Captain Sam and Il couple OF
indian youths, tho latter to DO placed
in school there. Captuin Sam, who
appears To DO M Intelligent and well
Informed Indian, will visit Pyramid
where, with -aptains George and Jim,
of Fort Hall, and representatives from
other localities, hc will confer with
Captains Dave md Bill upon matters
pertaining tO the welfare Of their
people, and have general talk.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-26
Ingalls, on tho LyncIing.

Ex-senator John j. Ingalls, con-
tributes Al long article to Now York
newspaper on the complications grow
sng out OF tho Ncr Orleans lynching.
The following il m extract:
THE massacre OF the prisoners was
ierocious, ruculcnt, savage and de.
plO.nblc, Lut the blow fell upon its
victims, not because they were Ital.
Shns, hut because thoy were the in.
corrigible enemies oi social order and
shc safety OF the State. Mob law is
bad, but some things nro worse. Or.
ganized and Premeditutcd assassina-
lion for plumber or revenge, protected
from nunishment by scrvilc courts
a,1 vennl juricS, is worse when il is
demonstrated that property, liberty
and life ure no longer sucure under
ordinary administration OF law. Right
OF self-prcscrvation remains 10 II com
munity rs To AN individual, and in
their eHiemporancOus execution OF
the Italian outlaws lhe people Of New
Orleans had the sympathy and tho
open or tacit appreciation or tho on.
tire county,"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-26

Client--you have un item IN YOUR
bill, "Advic", Januury 8, So" That
~na n day before ! rotniucd you.
Lnwycr.--t know IL. but don't you
Jcncmbcr, on tho sth told you you'd
bcttor lot no tnlso tho casp for your
Clicnt--Ycs
Lawyer Wcll, that's advice.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-26

Another two.'lollar counterfeit sill
yer certificate has been received by
the Treasury Department. 1t is OF
the series Of 1856, check letter Is, 1863.
The note beaTs tho portrait OF Gen
eral Hancock, and is signed by W. S.
liosccrans as Register and james w.
Hyatt rs United States Trearurer.
Tho 81" in Register" is not dotted
and the "t" in States" is not crossed.
The geomctrical lathe-work is we'll
done. The back OF the counterfeit
is cxcellently executed, and the gen.
era appearance Of the note is likely
to deceive oven the most expert.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-26

On the mend
the consumptive who's not be.
reft of judgment and good sense.
Hes taking DIR. Picrcc's Golden
Medical Discovery. If taken in
time and given n fair trial, it will
effect cure. Consumption is
Lung.scrofula. For Scrofula, in
its myriad forms, and for all
Liver, Blood and Lung diseases,
the "Discovcry" is an uncqualcd
remedy. It's the only g"mdmtccd
ono. If IL doesn't benefit or cure,
You get your money back. You
only pay for the good you get.
"Discoycry" strengthens Weak
Lungs, and cures Splitting Of
Blood, Shorinrss Of Breath, Bron.
chitis, Severe Coughs, and kindred
affections. Don't be fooled into
taking something else, said TO be
just ms good" that the dealer
may make n larger profit There's
nothing at nll like the "Discoy.
cry" II contains 40 alcohol TO
inehriatc no syrup or sugar to
dcrangc digestion. AS peculiar
In its curative effects as in its
composition.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-26
The Coke Strikers

A dispatch dated Scottdale, Pa,
April lS, says:
\ hundred coke strikers were at
tucked by Deputy Shcrilrs nt Lcisen-
ring last night. Shots were OK
changed and the guards finally con =
PEELED the strikers TO retire, but only
after one Of the Deputies was shot,
and II is feared fatally wounded
Sheriff. Mccormick will noS ask the
Governor 10 cali out the troops again
At the Offices OF the Frjck aud Nc
Clure companies it is said that n few
more men returned to work this
morning. Labor leaders are greatly
depressed over their failure TO get the
men nj work To come ont.
\ later dispatch says: a report
was just received that the strikers
blow up tho water tanks at tho kyle
works OF Frick IL Co. early this morn.
ing. No guards were about and no
body hurt.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-26

Tho SusnIvillo Advocate says: Tho
society reporter Of contemporary, in
speaking Of tho belle OF the bill wrote:
"llcr dainty feet were incused in shoes
that might have been taken for fairy
boots" but the laundering compositor
made il read: Her dirty feet were
incascd in shoes thai mighth have been
taken for ferry boats" That reporter
has resigned.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-26

IL il said that tho pension roll con
tnins iho names Of twenty three Rev.
olutionary widows although ono hun.
drcd years have elapsed since the
close o! that war. Tho old Indies arc
still able 10 draw their little stipend
with commcnddblc regularity.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-26

The Rcno Journal says an agent OF
tho Union Pacific Railroad Company
is travelling along tho Central Pacific
trying togot shccp mon 10 ship their
wool East by his limo instead uf by tho
Southorn Pacific. llc aqys Union PA.
clio Inon will buy Nevada wool rather
than have II tukou Enst by tho South.
ern routo.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-26
Elko County
Elko Township.

Justice Of the Peace. ....sM Henley
Constable. o.."...... ............J = TRtriETr
School Trustees, ::::.:..:::::."j,%; NJ SssSs ssSs
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-26

The Carrier Dove for April says:
abr. Schlosingcr and John Slator arc
sowing tho sccls cf tho gospel OF
truth all along tho routo from the
Pacific Coast 10 the Valley OF the
Mississippi. and perhaps may extend
their journey 10 tho Atlantic Coast.
Mr.. Slater, wo believe, intends going
to Europe before his return 10 Cali.
fornia." Tho pnpcrs in tho western
part Of tho State pronounce Slater
fraud, and DR.. SchlcsiDgor is placed
ON tho sano footing by tho people Of
Elko.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-26

A wealthy Company has boon
formed in Salt Lake Guy 10 nino and
mill in Utah and adjacent Territories,
IL III nnmcd tho Pioneer Mining and
Milling Company; its cUpital stock is
Sloo'ooo' paid up. Tho property Il
owns IL aI White Pine, Ncvndn, and
includes the Wild Bill and Lilly Nav
lnlNa.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-08
An Indiana Snake oharmer

Joseph Freibur, of Cincinnati, has ac-
quired reputation in this vicinity as a
snake charmer. Yesterday was his first
opportunity to display his powers He
and Samuel Benz hired rig, and ac-
companied by Mrs Benz drove to Tas-
well, seven miles distant. En- route they
alighted to gather some wild raspberries,
when they were attacked by rattlesnakes
They were in rattlesnakes' den. a
small terrier which accompanied them
was bitten, and almost instantly swelled
to twice his size. Mr.. and Mrs. Benz
fled and called for Mr.. F. to follow, but
he stood his ground, and the snakes,
which appeared to gather from every
quarter, began to huddle round his feet
and act as if they had found long lost
friend.
Mr.. F. now picked up one and ordered
Mr.. B. to get an old barrel at house
near by. This was procured and Mr.. F.
put the reptiles into it and brought them
back to English. While in English Mr..
f. gave several exhibitions of his power
over the snakes, such as wrapping them
round his neck and body, and stirring
them around in the barrel with his naked
arm.-Indianapolis Sentinel.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-08
Arrested, Then Married.

Monday William Jones and Chester
Smith, two young Canastota men, came
to Utica to enjoy days pleasure. They
devoted the day to seeing the sights and
expended their money in various ways.
They thereupon decided to pawn two
watches which were in their possession,
and by attempting to do this they fell
into the clutches of the law upon sus-
picion. At the police station they said
their sweethearts, Minnie Perry and
Hattie Daley, of Canastota, had given
them the watches, and Chief of Police
Dagwell used the telephone to find out
whether the story was true. The young
women Immediately swore out warrants
for the arrest of the young men, claim
ing they had simply loaned them the
watches, and United States Marshal j.
E. Stimson came to Utica Tuesday and
took the twain back to their native town.
They were arraigned before Justice
Northrop, and the young women were
not able to establish their charge of lar
ceny. It appeared, however, that while
they had given their hearts freely and
wholly to the young men, they had only
loaned them the watches, but the crime
of larceny was not proven, and the young
men were discharged from custody.
At this point of the proceedings con-
sultation took place Remorse was dis
played on both sides, and some one of
the four proposed that the whole affair
could be nicely arranged in few minutes
by couple of weddings. The parties
most interested agreed to this pleasant
way out of the mess, and Justice North
rop tied the double knot with dispatch.
Miss Daley became the bride of Mr..
Jones and Miss Perry was welded to
Mr.. Smith.-Utica Observer.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-08
He Kept His Youth.

There was one man in New London
before the college boat races had ended
who was refreshing treat to those who
were in the Connecticut town. He had
son who was rowing in one of the big
university boats, and he was an example
of the paternal college spirit which may
grow old, but which seldom dies. Here
was man sixty years old, who spent
three weeks in New London following
college oarsmen from one end of the
town to the other. You might see him
with couple of young men whose arms
were locked in his. No years could rob
him of the sentiment which hung around
his memory Of his college days.
He was an undergraduate again with
the undergraduates who were classmates
of one of his sons. Whenever he saw a
college man whom he knew, whether the
youngster were 100 or 500 yards away,
the old man would hurry off, crying
after the other, ''Halloa, old man, wait
a minute" That college boy forty years
a graduate was one of the most popular
men to be found near the famous old
four mile course on the historic Thames.
New York Tribune.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-08
A Statue of Andreas Hotter.

The emperor Francis Joseph has Wis
tied the sculptor Matters studio to in
spect the statue which he is completing
of Andreas Hofer, the heroic Tyrolese
who defended his country and was shot
by the French in 1S09 The statue is to
be the central figure of monument to
be erected on Mount Isel, facing Inns
bruck, with tablet bearing the inscrip-
ton, EUR Gott, Kaiser und Vaterland"
The figure of the handsome peasant in
the picturesque Tyrolese costume will
stand bearing on high the Austrian flag.
The bearded face surmounted by the
simple broad brimmed hat is copied
from good picture of Hofer taken dur
ing his life, and now the property Of the
Count of Meran, who has lent it to the
sculptor. The emperor was very much
pleased with the statue of the popular
national hero.-London News.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-08
A Companion Hero.

A day or two before Frederick Brokaw
lost his life there was enacted at Wash
ington, Pa. scene more tragic and
not less heroic than that. Walter Jones,
aged fourteen years, and three younger
companions went in bathing and got be-
yond their depth. Jones could swim,
the others could not But, instead of
saving himself, as he could easily have
done, he set about trying to rescue his
drowning companions He succeeded
in plotting one of them safely to shore
and was in the act of landing the others
when the death grip of the boys about
him bore him down and they all three
perished together.-Pittsburg CONNER
cial Gazette.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-08

EFour years ago my daughter, Virginia Bell,
was treated by DR.. Wong for what eminent
physicians called hip disease, and had pro-
no0nced incurable after treating her for seven
or eight years. DR.. Wong's diagnosis was that
she was afflicted with one of the thirteen forms
of cancer. His medicine effected a permanent
cure in seven months time. Two years ago
my grandson became blind In one eye. Dr.
Wong restored nis sight and the eye to per
fectly healthy condition in three weeks time
A. LASSWELL,
Savannah, Cal, August g. 1890
After had been treated eleven years, by six
different doctors, for consumption, and they
had stated that couldn't live two months, /
took DIR. Wongs medicine for sever months
and was permanently cured and have enjoyed
excellent health ever slpce now TWO years. l
now weigh 1913 pounds
MRS. A. ". AVEI.A,
1912 Brooklyl ave. Los Al gtles, Cal
August IL, 1890.
For eight years l was afflicted with heart
disease and suffered hundIed deaths And
after treating with renuw' ed ph, sicians in the
east, and at last becpming conscious with
what doctors called matter or The hrain, and
being given up to die, r. Worg's medicine
Hundreds of similer es imonials can be
over 1000 people who were ffi'cted with nearl
flesh is heir to.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-08
Notice for Publication of Time fol
Proving Will, Etc.

TN THE SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF
1 California. County of Los Angeles, IS.
In the matter of the estate OF John W. Green,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Tuesday, the
18th day OF Septewb ber, 1891, at 10 O'Clock M
of said day, at the courtroom of this court.
Department Two thereof. in the city of Los
Angeles, county of Los Angeles, and state OF
California, has been appointed as the time and
b. Green, praying that document now. on
file in this court, purporting to be the last
will and testament OF the said deceased, be
be Issued thereon to said Helen d. Green,
at which time and place all persons interested
therein may appear and contest the same.
Dated August "a, 1891.
By F. &. LOWRY, Deputy. 81 lot