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The Negro world., 1892-07-23

TMR Salton lake, that mysteriousiy
appeared In the great Colorado desert
and which many people supposed had
come 10 stay. has disappeared. but q
wonderful sea nf yerdura now marks
the place that was oncc barren sand
and then covered with water The fact
hAs been suggested that there may be
profit Ia lrrlgating the region.
The Negro world., 1892-07-23

TnK losses by FIRE In the United States
and canndh continue 70 be large. In
june the total was sa, 26s, 900. and DUR
ing the first ak months Of the year
ended with June they were s65. 4s7,.
$50. In the first six months Of 1891
the losses were 500. s5s. ITO. and in the
same months of 1890 they were s45,-
The Negro world., 1892-07-23

A vouxa English girl il seeing Amer
ica On somewhat novel plan A she
has not enough money 10 make the
grand tour. she has adopted the idea of
applying for work In the hotels Of the
cities that ehe visits She remains ia q
place long enough to see the sights ON
her afternoons out, and with the wages
she earns and small sum Ahe has ON
hand she intends 10 see moet Of Amer
The Negro world., 1892-07-23

Two OMAHA men have been fined re-
Gently for kissing women without their
permission. The first offender was
muletcd in the sum of $40. while the
second found that the price had gone
mp 10 $50. Those young men of Omaha
who have become s'steady company"
now require their chosen ones TO issue
written permits.
The Negro world., 1892-07-23

Coz PowrI.I. of the United States
army, Il authority for the statement
that among the Cheyennes q man Is
never permitted 10 speak TO his mother.
in-law except through The intermedia-
fion Of third person.
The Negro world., 1892-07-23

SARAH BKRNHARDr gives her friends
70 understand TINT she was one Of
eighteen children, and IN consideration
Of that fact very naturally her mother
forgot the particular year In which this
gifted daughter was born She was
educated IN convent. four times 70 be
expelled and four times taken back into
aha falA
The Negro world., 1892-07-23

Nor often can the work Of mob be
commended, but those Fairbury tNeb. }
men who took wife bcater from jail
and gave him sound thrRAhing with
fhe whip he had used on bis wife didn't
stray very far from the proper path.
The Negro world., 1892-07-23

TIM bridge of the Holy Trinity. Flor.
ence. was built In 1904 II is s2o feet
long of white marble, and Is even now
reckoned = being without q rival as
specimen 81 the bridge. building art.
The Negro world., 1892-07-23

Ak Ohio inventor has patented . col
lar III which the end bnttonholes are
placed in tabs Of thinner material.
thereby avoiding the trouble Of button
ing stiff band.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-11-24

In these days, when so much is said
in American newspapers about the
Importance OF good roads, it may be
interesting to know ow such matters
are looked upon in Ecuador. Mr..
Whymper, in his new book. says:
Ihad been Iebuked in Quito for OBJ.
jecting to the "Royal" route, because
our animals had sunk half way I'M
to their TANKS. When l asked nv
monitor what he considered O. bad
road, he replied:
"a road is bad when the beasts
tumble into q mud hole and vanish
right out OF sight,"
At one place my animal stopped or
the brink, unwilling to proceed. Dis
m uniting, gave it touch with the
whip. 1t went head first into the
slough, ard emerged on the other side
a miserable object, dripping with filth
which for a second had risen above
its headquarters.
This mud-hole was about four feet
deep, and was the finest we discover
ed in Ecuador.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-11-24
RT lie r1Ooooe"


"a lover is with you. perhaps:
NO. My lover is already there. As IS i!y
father. unless it be that the GOOD Goa has
taken them to their rest
''Why have they been haHlsheu: askeIi
Catherine.
"rhrv arc Jews" answered Rachel, sig
u;ticnnjly.
All, ,Ia, in itself is n crime. The Little
Eotl,nr and his nronie hate the Jews
.sno vnu hare ,hrmp" Rachel asked.
Catherine shrugged her shoulders as she
mad. rcnIy. II don't know much about
tb.,n 'fbav've never done me any harm.
! Jnr,t know why should hate people
Th;s answer stokcu llipuantly and with
;, rcr,uin br,ISoueness. touched Rachel, so
thnt her dark eyes filed with tears, and her
soft white hand rraspcd the harder, coars.
or hand of her 81 ter in sorrow
I've Shall be friends" she said.
Yes" returned Catherine. Il don't see
why we shouldn't, 1t doesn't matter to NE
what Won believe God made us all, and
God will do something, with us, ISu,pos
whrr we're LenI That's nv crecl, aud |
don't want any other"
This answer made it clear to Rachel that
Catherine was no ordinary woman, and
mjrit proyc TO hera valuable ally. And
80 She tostered the friendship. Little by
tile she came TO understand more and
more of Catherine petrovna's character,
and tho more She saw of her the more she
felt confident that she had the rugged force
= OF character necessary with one who would
n counlish great and daring deeds And
one day-.it was ON the eve of the cx le
nnr;y setting ont once more in coutinua-
ton of It's tourney cas,ward-she said tc
her
"Cntnerine. would YOU, if Won could,
take nnv means to ,iheratc your Paul?"
G thrriue's ace reilencd. Her eyes
blaze.l ND, and setting her white even teeth
firmly together, she Kissed in an under,
,ot,c:--
Would H. Only give me the chance. and
see what | would do If saw q way o
getting Paul trc", the man WOO would try
To- s l, me would hol his lie cDeaply
A rrycnye.ul woman is dangerous
And the demon of revenge sit:
here and rnaws my heart" Size bea
her br INT with her hands. and ground hr
teeth Will, the rage VIII CHI she could no
conceal.
Calm and control Yourself sister," sale
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-11-24
What Is Pure Gold?

Pure gold, that is, refined from all
alloys of every description, is CALI d
"a carat gold.
In fact, however, no gold is perfect
ly pure, the purest known containing
one-auarter or one-half q carat OF
other metal. TIE number Of carats
designating the quality of the metal,
when less than "a. indicates the
amount of gold in the mixture the
remainder beng alloy.
Thus, "a carat gold means that 2
parts Of the "a are silver or copper,
the remainder being gold; 1S-carat
60 d has 6 parts OF alloy.
The alloy is generally silver or COP.
per, or both. Inc alloy is putin FIR
the purpose OF hardening the metal
From the London Answers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-11-24
Vital Question,

An exchange prints the saying of q
Small boy who, without knowing it,
perhaps has begun to apply one of
the most Important principles of the
military art.
Did you see a boy about my size
round the corner?" he inquired of an
elderly eentlem who was passing.
YES believe did," said tho man.
"Dld he look ugly7"
~ didn't notice"
"Did he l"ok scared?"
~ don't know. Why7"
why. l heard he WAS round there,
anil don't know whether he wants
60 lick me, or whether he's afraid I'm
to'ng to lick him. Wish l did,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-11-24
WALKING FISH.
They Have the Power OF Using the
Fins as Feet or Legs

Fins as Feet or Legs
The ability OF fish to retain it's
vitality out of water depends in a
great degr' upon its ability to keep the
delicate tissue OF its gils wet, says the
Youths Companion, and this ability
is increased, in a few species, by means
OF a peculiar construction in the head,
in which water is retained after the
fish is taken out OF a river or lake,
the gllls being kept wet by percolation
from this reservoir. Some such species
have also Il power of using t he lower
fins as feet or legs, and are enabled by
these two singular gifts of nature to
pass over land from one body of water
to another.
A correspondent IN Province Welles-
ley-as quoted in the american
Anglers's Book" rebates that while
passing along, during shower of ruin,
the wide, sandy plain which hounds
he seAcoast in the neiehhorhood of
Panaga he witnessed ingular over
land migration Of ikan pnvr from q
cna'n OF fr sl-water lacoons toward
second chain to lagoons about 100
yards distant.
Inc flsh We're III groups offrom three
to seven, and We're pursuing their way
III direct line, at the rate Of nearly
mile an hour. When disturbed thew
turned and made IN effort to make
their way back to the lagoon they had
lett, and would very soon have rem CHI
ed it had they not been secured by the
Malays who accompanied the TELLER
the story and who looked upon the
migration as an ordinary occurrence
at that season OF the year.
Upward OF twenty were .hus taken
during a walk OF about half a mile,
and no doubt many more could have
been obtained had the Malays been
given time.
The grounds these fiSh were trav. rs
ing was nearly level, and on'v scaniily
clothed thgrass and creeping plants
which offered very slight obstruction
to their progress.
! Sir Emerson Tennent ment ors the
TACT that he has seen fishes walking
across he country. In India u writer
speaks OF fish that, by making an ex
trnordinary use OF their fms, can cl.mt
trees.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-11-24

pass it over smoking lamp, or better
still cover one side OF it with graphite,
commonly called black-lead, or p UNI
bago. Stand upright on the table
several books decreasing regularly in
size. and pin the band of paper on
their backs, taking care that the
waves in the paper ere longer and
more shallow rs you approach the
smallest book.
At the lower end of the band place
dish. At the other end pour water
drop by drop on the paper. The
drops will roll rapidly down the first
incline, and with the impetus thus
gained will re-mount over the back OF
the second book. and so on over one
book after another till they drop into
the dish IL Illustration.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-11-24
Met Lion Alone.

A boy who is brought up among the
wild scenes of Western life thinks IT.
tie OF dangers that would brighten
many an Eastern boy out OF his wits.
Indeed, the boys often show less con-
Germ in the face OF peril than grown
up people. A gentleman recently told
this story of q hunting expedition
along the Arkansas river.
"a man named Brtton had his
young son with him, a manly little fell
low, who could land q trout and
bring down An antelope with the best
of us. One day he got separated
from the party. lost his way, and
spent the night in the mountains. He
had with him n 3S-calibre rifle, agood
weapon for small game, but in the sec
ton where we were camped mountain
lions were pIenti III.
ellis father WAS welnigh distracted,
and we searched all night OH. for the
adventurous yorngst err without avail.
just ut sunup we started to turn
to camr. AS we descended ID ravine
we discovered the object OF our search
sound asleep, with his mead pilIowed
on an enormous mountain OH, which
WAS curIed up as though enjoying a
nap. Three of us approached
cautiously to within fifty yards, drew
q bead on the animal, and at q given
signal fl ed. The brute never stirred.
The boy. whom We supposed dead,
half rose, rubbed his eyes, and in
CURED, peevishIy:
what are you fellers tryin' t. do?
killed this yere lion four hours ago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-11-24
'''II{iiiiFFiiijifiiTiT TI>> "a

the coin, by virtue OF tho principle OF
inertia, has not time to feel the move
ment given to the paper.
There aremany similar experiments
showing the inertia OF matter. ohe rs
to place on the foretinger OF the 'elc
hand q visiting C: d, in the center OF
which is a 5O.cent piece. Give hard
rap on one OF the corners OF the cara
and it will fly away, leaving the com
on the end OF your finger.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-11-24
Prudence.

Mrs. Mulli!an-De day me husband
died, says he: "El en-, yez needn't
moind gi,in' me a wake! Jist pit a
bottle Nv whisky in me corfen an
Oi'll wake lneself.
Mrs. D-laney-An' did yez?
Mrs. Mulligan-No, sa /. Cornal-
ius, you'd be getting the jimmy jams
an takin' the w,lr ums inyour corfen
fer snakes."-rruth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-11-24
Tr,cs illustrating the frInc'p'e ~
the Inertia OF Matter.

This is a trick which will proviue
amusement and valuable ,ns'ruc' no
to the young. Place upright on ,,ar
mouth of a bottle a stiff ring OF paPme .,
about four inches in diameter. on
ton OF this ring, exactly over the open
ing OF the bottle, law a dime; tho
Pnt the end OF q small rod into the
r;ns and rive it a sharp blow sideways;
1rhs rho when it is struck will ia1l
down. but the coin, instead OF beng
carried with it, will fall o'rect'y ".vo
the mouth OF the bottle. IN co'ls si-
ouence of the suddenness OF the snocN
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-11-24
The TX 0dak

"Sir, you were detected in the act of
kissing my sister yesterday. / now
expect that rs an honorable gentle
man, you will make Ter an offer OF
marriage"
"But. pray, who has the audacity
to make that assertion"
An unimpeachabIe witness-see
here, this instant aneous photo!"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-11-24
Not Truly Converted.

II doubt the genuineness of Smiths
conversion"
"You dor Why"
"He never says anything about
what q worthless character and mis-.
cradle sinner hs used to be-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-11-24
A Gene Gus Act.

Queen Elizabeth of England, as all
the CHI dren who have studied English
his, DRY know, never married, though
many Of the noblemen at her court
were Suit ors Tor her hand. Among
them all, the Earl OF E-sex-a hand
some man and a gallant sollier-was
said to be- her greatest favorite, and
there were rumors that he would
share her throne. But, instead. he
died on the staffold, and his friends,
who Logged him devotedly, were enrag-
ed against the Queen.
Among these friends was the famous
Shakespeare. In his wrath he wrote
some verses assailing Elizabeth. One
of her courtiers, an enemy of Shakes.
peare, bribed q servant to secure a.
copy, and instantly placed it in the
hands of his royal mistress, remark
ing that the actor Shakespeare-an
actor in those days was held in very
low esteem-had written a malicious
lampoon against her Majesty.
Elizabeth took the paper. and flung
! it into the fire, saying, "My lord, VIII
liam Shakespeare is more than an &C.
tor; he is the greatest author IN Brit
ian"
Then she sent for Shakespeare.
"Sir," she said, rs he entered deeply
troubled, for he had already learned
what had occurred, 81 hear that you
have written a lampoon against me.
A copy has been placed in my hands,
but it lies yonder OH the hearth,
ashes. If there is truth in the matter,
l advise you to burn The original.
Your Queen pardons you. She would
not wish o bear the stigma of having
robbed England OF her most brilliant
intellect
Shakespeare stood speecnless; then
suddenly kneeling at her feet, he ex.
claimed, "Your Majesty. here again
swear a new and inviolable alleg
lance" And they remained friends
to the end of their lives.
A Rooster In Uncle Sans Navy.
The story is familiar OF the prisone,
! =
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-11-24
= Trick With Water.

If a drop OF water is let fall on q
piece OF paper, it spreads in a large
circle. II, however, tho paper has been
oiled, or covered with lamp-black or
some sim lar substance, the drop of
water will roll upon it as ball slight
ly hattened. This tact may lie made
use OF for the performance OF pretty
trick.
Take band of rather strong pa
per about foot wide and as long as
20 >sible,-several sheets pasted to-
gether end to end will do admirably
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-11-24

A Rooster In Uncle Sans Navy.
The story is familiar OF the prisoner
who was sc lonely in solitary confine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-11-24
The Tower Bridge.

The Railway Review writes thus OF
the bridge which is to cross the
Thames near the Tower OF London,
and which will permit the passage OF
ships without interrupting traffic:
The draw or open span consists OF
two leaves, each weighing nine hun
dred and fifty tons, which are counter
balanced in such q manner as to
make them easy to handle. These
leaves when let down come on q level
with the main roadway OF the bridge,
which is thirty feet above high water.
One hundred feet above this bridge
level and one hundred and thirty iett
above high water is another span or
roadway to De used by foot passengers
when the lower span is open. This
upper roadway is accessible by ele.
vat ors, whiri are placed in the towers
at each end. When completed this
bridge will be one OF the most remark
! able in existence, and will span what
is probably the busiest water way in
the world The total length OF the
bridge with the approaches is two
thouSa d six hundred and forty feet,
and the steepest gradient OF the ap-
proach is only one in forty. The
foundations OF the piers are sixt feet
below hi h water and twentyseven
feet below the bed Of the river. The
side spans are two hundred and
seventy feet wide and twenty to
twenty-seven feet above high water
mark.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-11-24

ment that he became friendly with the
rats in his cell. Even the commanding
officer on board q man-ot-war IS
prisoner during 81 voyage, and IN the
ranks below him discipline EXISTS
that is as strict as that in II penlten-
tiary. EVERYTHING that will break the
monotony OF the trip is welcomed
an it is easily understood now the
officers and men on board the white
cruiser Chicago became attached to
rooster.
The Boston Herald relates that che
was bought at Barbados on the
souandron's way South last winter,
and was intended to be served for
Christmas; but during bad weatharhe
crowed so Justify and seemed such an
undaunted rooster, that one OF the Of
ficers interceded for him, and his life
was spared.
ION the quarterback are several
big ventilators, which are p !rtly
covered with polished brass, making
retlectors; Dick, for so the rooster was
named, soon passed these ventilators
and saw his reflection. His first air
of 81 artled surprise was met by the
other rooster with one which ent rely
equalled it, and upon this Dick rutiied
his feathers and looked threatenin!ly,
only to be met by q look quite as de-
, FAINT.
This was more than he could
stand, and after prancing around q
little he advanced to the attack, be-
ing promptly met by the o, herrooster.
Then ensued avery comical encounter,
for Dick struck at this ventilator with
bill and spur, getting more and more
mad every minute, and furnishing
side-splitting amusement to officers
and men, who were interested specta-
tors, until inally, from sheer exhaus-
ton, he was obliged to give up the
fight and retire, having only the salts
faction OF finding that the other
rooster retired lik-wise.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-26
DRY GOODS.
Something New and Attractive
RECEIVED DAILY.

1t will pay intending purchasers of seasonabe fall goods
pay our establishment frequent visits daily receN
ing additions to Our unusually good STOCK and what you may
not find to-day will likely soon be received
We try keep up with the demand in Dress Goods ard
we have stock many goods will not be able to re-
place later This specially many desirable shades
in blue of which have excellent assortment.
Attractive shades in Silks Velvets, G1nps, &C.
We are now receiving fall styles of Cloaks and show
large number of styles. These goods manufactured
order by Of the leading cloak houses of New York
and do select many of any style advantage
gained by purchasers of having In exclusive garment.
The late cold snaps have suggested Blankets and bed
and fully up the demand We have large variety
Comforts from fine Elder down goods and in Blankets
Of all grades Specially attractive bargains Blankets One
s. and fine California Blanket with rich wide border
$3.50 also have some choice red Blankets.
Wrapper Blankets the best thing for making home robes
for ladies, gentlemen and children.
We better shape show up unusually attractive
lines of Carpets than Our carpet has been much
enlarged and all patterns and desirable and pur
chased before the sharp advance caused by quarantine @
atons against the Importation of carpet woods The stock
comprises best grades of Lowell and Hartford Ingrans and
Threepys. Desirable lines of low grade Cotton Carpets and
and wool carpets best body Brussels and Moquee
Carpets Smyrna and Moquette Rugs Art quares Oil
Cloths and Linoeums. Carpet Sweepers will you
their price in one season. Buy the best from
Our Merchant Tailoring Department is Of
cessfl Each strengthens its equipment There
now the best wormen have had for many years and
stock store and arriving unusually varied and attractive
This season. to popular demand have variety
in desirable sutings low prices however advise the
purchase of better grade goods being the end
nomcal Its frequently told by who have pu
chased fine suits and them that
they good Any ordinary repair needed any
suit made by will be made within months of its purchase
free Of charge In connection with merchant tailoring
carry full line of Gents Furnishings Ties Underwear white
Anchor brands
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-26

WEpDINGs.-Mr. Philip B. Peyton,
assistant master Transportation of the
Virginia Midland Railroad, and Miss
Lille w. Deahl, daughter of Mr.. A. w.
Deahl, were married at 9:45 o'clock last
night at Grace Church by Rev H. 7.
Sharp. The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Anna Deahl, and the
croom's best man was Mr.. w. ?. Rohr,
of Louisville. KY. The ushers were
Messrs. Geo. Peyton, James Grimes,
James Peyton and VIM. Hansbrough.
After the wedding reception was held
at the residence of the brides parents,
where a most sumptuous bridal supper
was served, after which Mr.. and Mrs.
Peyton took the 1880 train for Louis
vile. Ky. The bride was the recipient
of many beautiful presents.
Many weddings have been solemnized
within the walls of st. Mary,s Church,
but among them all not one was more
Impressive than the marriage of Mr..
James P. Quinn to Miss Mary Y. Ian
non, which took place there this morn
ing. The couple We're married at a
nuptial mass, celebrated by Rev. Father
Cutler. assisted by Rev. Father Keno
tick. The floral decorations We're very
beautiful, consisting of flowers and
ferns. Mr.. Edward J. Quinn, brother
of the groom, acted rs best man with
Miss Annie bier as bridesmaid, who
wore a handsome suit of green cloth.
The bride was attired in brown travel
ING suit and carried q bouquet of bridal
roses. After the ceremony the happy
couple returned to the home of the
brides parents, accompanied by invited
guests, and partook ola tempting break
fast, after which Mr.. and Mrs. Quinn
left for an extended trip through the
north. The ushers were Messrs. Thos
Hoy, jr., Lee Lash, ]. H. Rice and
Thomas Lannon, jr., brother of the
bride. The presents were many and
beautiful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-26

very attractive serial, with strong corIs
of contributors, is the revised edition" Of
Godeys Lady's Book, received from the
Cooley Publishing Company. New York.
For over half century this magazine has
been household word, and now, in its new
attire, it contains such interesting matter in
literature fashion, art, etc, that it bids fair to
live whole century more Of success. The
November number contains a complete novel
by Molly Elliott Sewcll.